Central Park Five
Activist and Social Justice Leader Yusef Salaam to Speak at Cornell
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Yusef Salaam, one of the Exonerated Five, coming to Cornell as speaker for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative lecture.
brewery
Pitcher Perfect: Brooklyn Brewery Founder Claims University’s Top Business Honor
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Recognized for his work in galvanizing the craft beer movement — a trend that, for many, popularized India Pale Ales over mass-produced cans — Steve Hindy ’71, MAT ’75 was tapped Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year a week ago for his role in co-founding Brooklyn Brewery. Located in hip Williamsburg, the brewery has expanded in the past three decades from one of the first producers of higher-end beer to a nationally-distributed brand found in bars and booze aisles across the country. Best known for its flagship offering “Brooklyn Lager,” the company — now one of the largest of its kind not owned by an international conglomerate like Anheuser-Busch — has racked up a large line of accolades since its founding, including producing the custom “ShackMeister Ale” for Shake Shack. “The Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year honor is Cornell’s highest recognition for our entrepreneurial alumni,” said Zach Shulman ’87 J.D. ’90, director of entrepreneurship at Cornell told the University in a press release. The renowned beer-maker joins a long list of alumni who have claimed the same honor, including Howard Milstein ’73, who was recognized in 2008 for his long career as a high-powered real estate and banking executive.
The Circle
Cornell Alum Shows Off Social Media Prowess on Netflix Reality Show ‘The Circle’
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Edgar Eason ’19 closely followed his graduation from Cornell with an entirely different endeavor: competing on Netflix’s reality game show “The Circle.” In a world where participants never interact face-to-face, and rank each other solely based off of their social media platforms, Eason competed for a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize.
climate action
Cornell Prof. Appointed to Climate Council That Hopes to Cut N.Y. Emissions by 85%
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Prof. Robert Howarth, ecology and evolutionary biology, was appointed to the New York Climate Action Committee. The committee aims to craft a plan that will enable New York state to be carbon neutral by 2050.
cornell university program board
Former SNL Star Vanessa Bayer is coming to Cornell
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Actress and comedian Vanessa Bayer — best known for her stint on NBC’s award-winning Saturday Night Live from 2010 to 2017 — is slated to speak in Bailey Hall on Jan. 25.
Activism
Cornell Student Activism Shines Throughout 2010s
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Responding to national events or fighting for change on campus, Cornellians have fostered a strong culture of activism in Ithaca over the past decade.
crowdsourcing
Design Project Attempts to Reimagine Klarman for More ‘Diversity and Inclusivity’
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The popular Klarman Hall Atrium is always full of students studying and collaborating or sipping coffee from the Temple of Zeus — but that means many Cornellians have experienced the Klarman Hall runaround when they struggle a place to sit during its busiest hours.
Anti-semitism
Syracuse Students Say #NotAgainSU Amidst Slew of Incendiary Discriminatory Incidents
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#NotAgainSU sat proudly on the backs and chests of some Syracuse basketball players as they warmed up for their game against Cornell University.
animals
Over 300 Rodents Found Abandoned on Roadsides
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The SPCA asks that well-wishers help out by donating food and bedding, like Timothy hay and shredded newspapers.
campus
North Campus Dorms Provide Community for Students on Campus During Fall Break
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After weeks of exams, papers and responsibilities, fall break offers a welcome respite for students to destress and relax. Many Cornell students decide to go home or get away from campus, though some students simply live too far away or choose not to step off campus for a quick vacation.