November 29, 2006 - 2:00am
By David J. Skorton
For many of us, the next several weeks will be a time of looking outward, of giving; a time when we might remember our friends and colleagues with special gifts. It is also a time to redouble our efforts to lighten the burdens of others in our communities and around the world, a mission which many of you pursue every day. One of the things that I’ve discovered about Cornell is that the spirit of giving extends beyond the present season. As a community as well as individually, you have lived the letter and the spirit of our land grant mission for nearly a century and a half, and reached out to help others through philanthropy and volunteerism.
