Ezra Update - May 2013


	CORNELL'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAY 2013

Events

Non-Reunion Reunion events - various dates in June, 12 cities

Benn Steil and "The Battle of Bretton Woods" - June 10, The Cornell Club-New York City

Cornell Tech update from Dean Dan Huttenlocher - June 11, London

CSV presents: VC luncheon featuring First Round Capital - June 14, San Francisco

NYC Cornellians: Chelsea Music Festival with composer Eric Nathan, DMA '12 - June 17, New York City

Cornell Club of Lexington: Behind the scenes at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute - June 22, Lexington, Ky.

CEN D.C.: Startup capital - June 26, Washington, D.C.

Cornellians joining Ivy Plus alumni for July 4 celebration - July 4, Melbourne, Australia

CAU trip to Turkey: "Where East Meets West in Istanbul and Ephesus" with Scott MacDonald - Oct. 17-25, Turkey

Spotlight

Songs of the Classes Reunion video

Reunion-themed video: "Songs of the Classes" on YouTube. Read Cornell Chronicle's preview of Reunion 2013 events.

Obituaries

• Joyce Brothers '47

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'Well-equipped' Class of 2013 grads can proceed with confidence Graduates can be assured that the skills they've developed as Cornell students will serve them as they take their next steps, President David Skorton said in his Commencement address May 26. See Cornell Chronicle's full coverage and a slideshow of the weekend's events.
	Alumna seeks to turn Big Red's congressional seat blue Martha (Oschrin) Robertson '75, chair of the Tompkins County Legislature, is running for U.S. Congress next year in Cornell's home district.
	Government is excellent prep for rabbinic career, says alumnus James Michaels '68 switched his major from philosophy to government at Cornell and has found that it has helped him understand his congregations.
	After 25 years, 'Story of Stuff' creator finishes master's degree Annie Leonard is an environmental activist and creator of a 2007 viral hit video that sparked an online project.

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	Cornell to offer MOOCs through edX partnership Some courses will soon be available through the nonprofit learning enterprise.
	'Beta' Cornell Tech students hold open studio for industry leaders Also: Many paths led first class of students to tech campus.
	Sports Illustrated names Dake College Athlete of the Year Cornell wrestler Kyle Dake is featured in the May 27 issue of the magazine.
	Stewart Schwab to step down in 2014 as Law School dean Dean's second term ends this December; he will stay on for the spring term.
	Klarman Hall project begins, set to open in 2015 Groundbreaking was held May 23 for the new humanities building.
	Asia-Pacific conference draws record turnout April 19-21 Held in conjunction with the Cornell International Summit in Shanghai.
	Alan Alda tells scientists to cut the jargon, tell a story Alda visited campus May 21-24 to host workshops about communicating science.
	Kahn-Millman Public Health Fellows reach students in need The fellows are 'near-peers' who offer counseling and education to students.
	Former World Bank economist to lead India health initiative Prabhu Pingali will lead a Cornell effort to help reduce poverty and malnutrition.

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