Arts and Sciences
Astrophysicist Ray Jayawardhana Named as Dean of College of Arts & Sciences
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Jayawardhana said he is “delighted” to become a part of the “vibrant community of scholars” at the University.
sexual misconduct
Women Accuse Pulitzer Prize Winning Alum of Sexual Misconduct and Misogynistic Behavior
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Author Junot Díaz MFA ’95 was accused of sexual misconduct and misogynistic behavior by female writers on Friday.
language requirement
Arts and Sciences Faculty Declines to Vote on Language Requirement
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Arts college faculty decided to not vote on a proposal to keep the college’s language requirement the same, putting off a decision on the requirement to an undetermined date.
ethical conduct
Pollack Calls on Community to Report Ethical Concerns
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President Martha E. Pollack called on Cornell community members to report ethical concerns and highlighted a confidential hotline system in an email sent to the Cornell community on Wednesday morning.
clara dickson hall
Two Laptops Swiped from Dorms on North Campus
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Laptops were allegedly stolen from two residents’ rooms in Clara Dickson Hall and Mary Donlon Hall on Wednesday evening.
party culture
Students From Across the Nation Gather at Cornell to Brainstorm Safer Party Culture
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“One of the main things we saw was that it was really important to acknowledge how different campuses have different party cultures,” Dustin Liu ’19 said.
A&S
Proposed Changes to Arts and Sciences Curriculum Would Shorten Language Requirement and Add Diversity Requirement
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The proposal released on Tuesday is the final version of the report, and faculty will need to approve it in a vote before further planning can take place.
high school
Ithacans Stage High School Walkout, Say #ENOUGH to Gun Violence
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The high-schoolers joined their peers across the country as they marched out of their classrooms to protest Congress’ lack of action on gun control.
car accident
Elderly Pedestrian Hit by a Car in Downtown Ithaca, but Is ‘Fine’
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The woman was struck near the corner of West Buffalo Street and North Geneva Street.
Cornell Dining
Cornell Dining Strives to be Transparent and Make Products Healthier
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“In 2017, we set out to be a little bit more transparent in our ingredients and start working on some more clean ingredients in general.”