News
Lynden Archer Appointed New Dean of Engineering College
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Prof. Lynden Archer, chemical engineering, will take the helm of the College of Engineering starting on July 1, Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced on Monday morning.
Buffalo
As Students Protest Police Brutality, Chemistry Professor Fans Flames By Defending Cops in Incident Gov. Cuomo Called ‘Disgraceful’
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After defending police officers that pushed and severely injured an elderly man, Prof. David Collum ’77, chemistry faced swift backlash from students and administrators.
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Ithaca College Targets October Date for Resuming In-Person Classes
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The era of Zoom may soon be drawing to a close for some Ithaca students. According to Ithaca College President Shirley Collado, in-person instruction is set to resume on Oct. 5, about a month later than previously scheduled.
Cornell
Cornell Nets $12.8 Million From Coronavirus Relief Bill As Pollack Warns of Mounting Deficit, Likely Layoffs
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Cornell is set to receive $12.8 million in federal grant money as part of a relief bill meant to ease financial burdens on higher education institutions.
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Kay Hall Namesake, Bill Kay ’51, Dies of Coronavirus Complications
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Real estate developer and generous Cornell benefactor William Kay ’51 died of COVID-19 related causes on Easter, April 12, The Delaware County Daily Times reported Saturday morning. He was 93.
andrew cumo
All New Yorkers Must Wear Face Coverings in Public, Cuomo Orders
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The measure mandates that people wear face coverings in public settings where maintaining six-feet of social distancing is difficult, such as public transportation, parks, grocery stores or pharmacies.
grading
Kotlikoff: No Universal S/U, Deadline to Opt-in to S/U Grading Pushed to Last Day of Classes
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In a concession to students, the deadline to change a course’s grading basis to S/U will move from April 21 to May 12, the last day of classes. The administration decided against any universal S/U grading scheme.
News
Annual Cornell Alumni Reunion to Go ‘Virtual’
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According to the University’s coronavirus update page, the annual alumni Reunion Weekend “will become a virtual celebration for all alumni,” to be held on the weekend of June 5.
academic calendar
Cornell Extends Semester by Week, Allows Pass/Fail in All Classes
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Less than a week after Cornell unexpectedly cancelled all instruction until April 6, the University has finished ironing out details for how the academic calendar will be structured following spring break.
confirmed cases
Tompkins County Reports Second Confirmed Case of COVID-19
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The positive test result came two days after Tompkins County confirmed its first case of the fast-spreading virus on Saturday morning. That individual was affiliated with Ithaca College.