The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/author/amandacronin/)
Cornell Orchards grows more than 50 varieties of apples — from popular sellers like Honeycrisp and Gala, to specialty cider apples, to experimental varieties that are yet to be named.
The Dyson Students of Color Coalition is hosting a pop-up shop in the Willard Straight Hall Student Union to provide free professional clothes to students to reduce barriers in academic and professional settings.
With a new score of 74.47, Cornell is ranked as one of the top 20 “Coolest Schools.” Cornell’s score was based off of the new Sustainable Landscapes Trail, Anabel’s Grocery store, the Lake Source Cooling energy system and the in-progress Earth Source Heat energy project.
Five of the nine Cornell alumni running for Congressional office secured a victory.
Over the last year, professors, researchers and lecturers collectively donated approximately $289,975.05 to election campaigns. Almost all donations were to left-leaning candidates for Congressional, gubernatorial and other races. There was only one donation to Republican candidates.
November 6 is fast approaching, but you probably still have lots of questions on the when’s and where’s and who’s and how’s. The Sun has put together some information to help you answer those questions.
Last week, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced that Cornell will be directing an increased amount of funds towards recruiting more “diverse” faculty — about $60 million over the next five years.
This summer, the annual Summer Incubator Program and pitch summit of the Life Changing Labs at Cornell elevated eight student startup companies to the next level through industry professional-led workshops, lectures, mentorships and seed funding.
Cornell has its own Asbestos Management Program that includes an annual abatement plan and steps to address incidental disturbance of asbestos-containing materials, according to Cornell’s Environmental Health and Safety website.
Cornell’s Alpha Phi Omega, along with Active Minds at Ithaca College and The Sophie Fund, sold $5 button pins emblazoned with a cupcake icon.