Cornell University
Morrison M.A. ’55 Nominated to Women’s Hall of Fame
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Toni Morrison MA ’55 has been nominated for the 2020 class of the National Women’s Hall of Fame. She graduated from Cornell’s grad school in 1955.
belnick
John Kerry to Speak to Cornellians Leading Up to Election
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The former Secretary of State and presidential runner-up will speak with students over Zoom on Thursday.
Student Assembly
For Cornell’s Student-Held Elections, Problems Are Not New
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Problems and controversies have effected several of Cornell’s past student elections, the most recent being the current election for Student Assembly president — which has yet to be called.
Cornell University
With Rent Bill on Hold, Ithaca Tenants Union Moves Forward with New Initiatives
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In June, Ithaca’s Common Council passed a resolution that promised to do what no other city in the nation had before: Request authorization to cancel three months’ rent for its citizens. The measure, which was approved on a 6-4 vote with the support of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09, asked the city government to seek approval from the New York State Department of Health to grant the mayor power to forgive three months of rental payments. As unemployment skyrocketed amid one of the sharpest economic downturns in American history, the Cornell undergraduate-led Ithaca Tenants’ Union first began its campaign to fight for rent forgiveness over March, April and May. After weeks of sustained advocacy — most notably through “phone zaps” to local politicians — the union was able to count on the support of the mayor and several council members. But despite its much-publicized rollout, Albany hasn’t approved the resolution, and it is unclear how seriously it was ever considered.
career fair
Cornell Postpones Virtual Career Fair After Disastrous First Day
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In past years, students packed into Barton Hall to connect with recruiters during Cornell’s fall career fair. This year, technical difficulties prevented students from virtually connecting.
Student Assembly
Student Assembly Campaign Set to Resume After 6-Month Hiatus
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The Student Assembly had everything set for its spring 2020 elections. Then COVID-19 hit. Now, during another unprecedented semester, S.A. candidates plan to reboot their campaigns.
COVID-19
Pollack: 100 Cases Will Not Shut Down Semester, But Will Force Changes
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President Pollack affirmed Cornell’s adherence with New York State policy, informing students that 100 COVID-19 cases on Cornell’s campus would cause a shutdown of in-person courses, among other changes, for two weeks.
fall 2020
Testing, Enforcement, Policy Changes: Cornell Administrators Outline the Fall Semester
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Cornell administrators recently spoke with The Sun about the University’s reopening plan, anti-racism initiatives in light of the Do Better Cornell movement and other pressing campus issues. Here are the highlights.
News
Cornell Unveils New Testing Sites With Surveillance Testing to Begin Sept. 2
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Undergraduates are to be tested twice a week once the semester starts.
behavioral
The Behavioral Compact, Explained
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Students must complete a three-step process to agree to the behavioral compact, which will then allow them to enroll in fall classes.