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Cornell Women of Color Conference Explores Race, Gender, Social Justice

Lauren Bergelson  —  Mar 12, 2013

The Cornell Women of Color Coalition hosted its second annual Women of Color Conference — “Brave Bodies: Deconstructing Intersections of Identity” — in Statler Hall Friday and Saturday.

Cornell Alumnus, 22, Dies In New York City Hit-and-Run

Elizabeth Kussman  —  Mar 11, 2013

Andrew Quinn ’12 was remembered by his friends as a model Cornellian and an exceptional brother of the Delta Upsilon fraternity.

Logevall Named Vice Provost for International Relations

Sarah Meyers  —  Mar 11, 2013

 

Frederik Logevall, director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, was appointed vice provost for international relations.

University Reflects on Shift in LGBT Presence on Campus

Noah Rankin  —  Mar 11, 2013

Cornell’s LGBT Resource Center promotes an understanding of issues pertinent to the LGBT community on campus.  But some community members said that it would have been hard to imagine such a center decades ago, when Cornell’s LGBT presence was largely kept hidden.

Ithaca Ranked No. 1 College Town for Second Time

Jonathan Dawson  —  Mar 11, 2013

Ithaca was ranked as the best college town for towns under 250,000 residents in the United States, a ranking that some Ithaca residents said reflects their perception of the city.

Recent Cornell Alumnus Killed in NYC Hit-and-Run

The Associated Press  —  Mar 10, 2013

A 22-year-old Cornell alumnus was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while crossing Manhattan's West Side Highway.

Student Assembly Election Results Out; Two Positions Still Contested

Dara Levy  —  Mar 8, 2013

 

The Student Assembly announced its election results for all positions but president and undesignated at-large representatives Thursday evening.

Cornell Organization to Give Scholarships to Undocumented Students

Akane Otani  —  Mar 8, 2013

With the cost of attending Cornell’s endowed colleges approaching $60,000 a year, the DREAM Team, a student organization, is awarding $5,000 in scholarships to the University’s undocumented students.

Cornell Tech Campus Receives $2.5 Million Gift for Fellowships

Tyler Alicea  —  Mar 8, 2013

 

Cornell NYC Tech has hit several milestones in the past year, and last week, it hit another, receiving $2.5 million to establish a fellowship to support its graduate students, according to tech campus Dean Daniel Huttenlocher.

‘Allies’ Will Aid LGBTQ Students In Cornell Greek Life

Kritika Oberoi  —  Mar 8, 2013

Ambassadors within Greek houses will act as resources for their fellow brothers or sisters.

Cornell Student, Georgia Native, Wins Finger Lakes Beauty Pagent

Rachel Weber  —  Mar 8, 2013

Miss Maryland is no longer the only pageant queen to reign from far above Cayuga’s waters. Camille Sims ’15 was crowned Miss Finger Lakes 2013 in February.

Federal Sequester Could Mean Layoffs, Delays For Ithaca Airport

Sarah Cutler  —  Mar 7, 2013

The economic effects of the sequester could force the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to lay off workers and cope with increased flight delays. One airport official said he hopes "Congress will realize they need to do something about this mess.”

Johnson School Sees New Trends

Jonathan Swartz  —  Mar 7, 2013

 

U.S. business schools have experienced drastic changes in the past few years, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management –– with help from the Cornell NYC Tech campus –– is no exception, according to professors, administrators and students. 

Cornell Wines Professor Says Class is ‘Window to University'

Erika Hooker  —  Mar 7, 2013

 

After 41 years of teaching HADM 4300: Introduction to Wines, Prof. Steve Mutkoski ’67 Ph.D. ’76, hotel administration, still says his favorite wine is “whatever is in my glass at the time.”

Common Council Discusses State Gun Control Law

Lauren Avery  —  Mar 7, 2013

The City of Ithaca Common Council and Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 voted 10-0 to pass a resolution in support of the Safe and Fair Gun Policy and the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act Wednesday evening.

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