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Gannett moves to new addition as renovation continues
By the summer of 2017, the updated Gannett Health Services facility will open in its entirety under the new name Cornell Health. See larger image
Gannett Health Services is halfway through a two-year renovation and expansion project that will double the building's usable space, and will feature state-of-the art medical facilities, offices for individual and group counseling, waiting areas that enhance patient comfort and privacy, and an expanded pharmacy.
Since June, visitors to Gannett access all services in the newly completed addition while the original 60-year-old building on Ho Plaza undergoes renovation. By the summer of 2017, the updated facility will open in its entirety under the new name Cornell Health.
The project has been a strategic priority of the university for a decade, and is being funded by Cornell's schools and colleges, the central administration and donors.
Klarman Hall, in place and time
Ushering in a new century for the humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences, Klarman Hall took its official place adjacent to the Arts Quad between Goldwin Smith Hall and East Avenue in a dedication May 26.
Klarman Hall's dedication and ribbon cutting was held May 26. See larger image
To celebrate the university's first new humanities building since Goldwin Smith opened in 1905, a time capsule was created, sealed and buried; it now is awaiting its opening during what will be Cornell's bicentennial year in 2065. In it are items that tell of life as we know it in 2016, selected by faculty and designed by students with contributions from faculty, students and alumni.
The contents were showcased during the dedication, the culmination of the college's New Century for the Humanities series of marquee events, speaker presentations and panel discussions. The events highlighted emerging areas of research and scholarship in the arts and humanities and showcased the college's diverse faculty.
Klarman Hall was funded completely philanthropically with donors Seth '79 and Beth Klarman in the lead. In July 2016, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded the university 87 out of 110 points, the highest total Cornell has ever received, to certify Klarman Hall as LEED Platinum.
Needed: Photos, ephemera and memorabilia associated with the men's and women's hockey teams - specifically, photos of historic games.
Wanted: Big Red hockey memorabilia
Jim Roberts '71, former editor and publisher of Cornell Alumni Magazine, has been researching and writing a book on Cornell's greatest hockey games, and Cornell University Press editor Michael McGandy is looking for photos, ephemera and memorabilia associated with the men's and women's hockey teams. Specifically, they are seeking photos of historic games (going back to 1962) and materials associated with the great games, players and coaches of the 1960s through the 2010s. The book, due to be released in fall 2017, will feature 24 games as well as chapters on Lynah Rink, the Lynah Faithful, and the key rivalries with Boston and Harvard universities. Readers are welcome to contact McGandy directly at mjm475@cornell.edu.
Recommended read: Cornell Alumni Magazine
Cornell Alumni Magazine recent issues. See larger image
Want to read about alumni who came back to campus to meet the students living in their former homes? Revisit the rituals of the Lynah Faithful? Learn about the creative Cornellians who are continuing the Big Red's legacy of innovation? (An underground city park, a drinkable book, a hi-tech environmental watchdog and a portable sterilizer are just a few of their inventive solutions to challenges big and small.)
You'll find these stories, and much more, in the pages of Cornell Alumni Magazine. An independent source of university news and views since it was founded by alumni in 1899, the magazine is published bimonthly and supported by paid subscriptions. Check out the latest issue at cornellalumnimagazine.com.
College of Business launches
In its inaugural academic year, Cornell College of Business leadership, faculty and staff welcomed students and reiterated the importance of the unique identities and strengths of its three accredited business schools. The College of Business, which officially launched July 1, comprises the School of Hotel Administration, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management.
A $25 million gift from Johnson alumnus David Breazzano, MBA '80, will help establish the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education in a new six-story building in Collegetown in Ithaca. It is expected to open in summer 2017. See larger image
Undergraduates and graduates alike are looking forward to taking multidisciplinary courses, taking advantage of increased opportunities from career services and enjoying enhanced networking opportunities.
To provide the college with academic and networking space in New York City, Cornell has leased a well-appointed building in midtown Manhattan, with plans to open in late fall. In addition, a $25 million gift from Johnson alumnus David Breazzano, MBA '80, will help establish the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education in a new six-story building in Collegetown in Ithaca (see rendering, above). Construction on the building, which will house classrooms and offices, is underway, and it is expected to open next summer.
College of Business leaders are keen to include alumni from the Hotel School, Dyson and Johnson in a variety of upcoming events and activities in Ithaca and New York City. Visit business.cornell.edu.