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AEM Professor Remembered as ‘Cherished Friend to All’
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“Greg was a cherished friend to all,” read an email to Dyson students. “He loved human interaction and had a gift for asking the often uncomfortable but always pertinent question.”
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Dark Matter Pioneer, Rubin ’51, Dies at 88
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In addition to this groundbreaking discovery, Rubin was also a women’s rights advocate and a role model to many female astronomers working in a male-dominated field.
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Cornell Alum, Inventor of the Heimlich Maneuver, Dies at 96
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“Dad was firm in his convictions and passionate for his causes,” his family said. “He was single-minded in his quest to find better ways to save lives. Dad dreamed that anything was possible in the field of medicine, even when critics said otherwise.”
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Planning Chair, Prof Christopherson Dies After Battle With Cancer
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“She was a wonderful colleague — such a creative thinker and innovative researcher,” said Prof. Mildred Warner, city and regional planning. “It was an intellectual feast to be part of her classes or research team.”
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Prof Johnson Remembered as Passionate, Caring, ‘a Professor’s Professor’
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“Ann was a superb historian of science and technology, a brilliant and dedicated teacher and a simply wonderful colleague,” Seth said.
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United States’ First Female Attorney General, Janet Reno ’60, Dies at 78
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“As attorney general for all eight years of my presidency, Janet worked tirelessly to make our communities safer, protect the vulnerable and to strike the right balance between seeking justice and avoiding abuse of power,” Clinton said.
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Richard Schwartz ’60, Loyal Donor and Schwartz Center Namesake, Dies at Age 77
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Schwartz is survived by his wife, two children — John Schwartz ’94 and Jennifer Schwartz ’95 — a sister and two grandchildren.
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Eve Paul ’50 Remembered for ‘Lifelong Commitment’ to Women’s Rights
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In addition to her work in law after graduation, Paul also served as an alumni-elected member of the Board of Trustees.
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Cornell Evolutionary Biology Professor Rick Harrison Ph.D. ’77 Dies at 70
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Harrison received a bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Cornell and was chair of the University’s department of ecology and evolutionary biology for many years.