Aja Barber
Author Aja Barber to Speak to Cornellians, Talk Consumerism and Sustainability
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In a virtual event Thursday, writer Aja Barber will speak to Cornellians about consumerism and climate change.
Jeopardy
Meet the Contestants: Two Cornellians Appear on ABC’s Jeopardy!
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From the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios … this is Jeopardy!. Andres Quijano ’22 and Catherine Zhang ’22 appeared in Jeopardy!’s Feb. 8 episode as a part of the famed series’ National College Championship.
Symptomatic Test Kits
Cornell to Offer Symptomatic Test Kits Come Monday
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Starting Monday Jan. 31, Cornell will offer test kits including one antigen and one PCR test to students experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19.
financial aid
Cornell Among 16 Elite Colleges Facing Financial Aid Lawsuit
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A class-action lawsuit filed on Jan 9 accuses Cornell and 15 other universities across the nation of financial aid collusion.
Mayor Svante Myrick
Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 Announces Resignation, Accepts Competing Job Offer at Washington, D.C. Advocacy Group
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Svante Myrick ’09 will be stepping down from his current position as the 44th Mayor of Ithaca to serve as the Executive Director for People of the American Way.
Faculty Response
From Canceled Classes to Restructured Curricula: Cornell Faculty Respond to Week’s Emergency Alerts
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Faculty across campus had to adapt with the aftermath of last week’s bomb and gun threats, balancing the needs of students with their course plans.
distinguished visiting journalist
Distinguished Visiting Journalist Fellow Molly O’Toole ’09 to Talk Journalism, Careers
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In a Wednesday event, Distinguished Visiting Journalist Fellow Molly O’Toole ’09 is set to talk about journalism and her career.
Mary Opperman
Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Opperman to Depart Cornell After 25 Years
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After a 25-year career at Cornell, Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Opperman will step away from the University in June 2022 in pursuit of “one more adventure.”
ACT/SAT requirements
Cornell Waives Standardized Testing Requirement for First-Year Applications Through Fall 2024
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The University has extended their test-optional policy, providing Fall 2023 and 2024 applicants the option to forgo standardized testing.
Cornell Dining
Crowded Lines and Maskless Meals Raise Concerns About Student Dining Safety
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With the fall semester fully underway, the hustle and bustle of campus is back with in-person classes and events –– but crowding in campus dining halls is posing concerns for some students and workers.