CORNELL'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR
ALUMNI & PARENTS
MAY 2016

Events

Spotlight

The search committee for Cornell's 14th president is gathering input from the campus community. Share your input at cu-pres-search@cornell.edu.

Spotlight

A memorial service during Reunion Weekend will honor President Elizabeth Garrett, former CURW assistant director and peace activist Rev. Daniel Berrigan, and other Cornellians who have died in the past year.

Obituaries

• Tobias de Boer

• William Pardee, Ph.D. '60

• Stanley Zahler

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Cornell has 'indelible, enduring' impact on students, provost says

Provost Michael Kotlikoff urged graduates to "build on the diverse and respectful experience of Cornell" May 29, in a Commencement speech about inclusivity, civility and understanding. See full Cornell Chronicle coverage, including James Franco's Convocation speech, coverage of ROTC, MBA, and veterinary hooding ceremonies, and more.

Bronfenbrenner Center gifts support the greater good

Recent gifts to Cornell's Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research reflect an unprecedented level of alumni support.

Katrina James, Pamela Marrone elected as new trustees

James '96 and Marrone '78 are the new alumni-elected members of the Cornell Board of Trustees; they are among nine new trustees whose terms begin July 1.

Alum: Postwar Cornell was a competitive training ground

Dick Pogue '50 says Cornell experiences fueled his life of law practice and community investment.

In the new issue of Ezra

The spring issue of Ezra looks at how the university's campaign soared to a record-breaking finish and already is transforming Cornell.

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Klarman Hall feted as 'place of community, intersection'

Open-house celebration featured poetry, music, a time capsule and academic panels.

$25M alumni gift supports new MBA center in Collegetown

David Breazzano's gift will support the center, as well as faculty excellence.

With faculty structure proposed, College of Business advances

College leaders reported on progress to faculty and staff May 10.

Cornell Tech Open Studio brims with cutting-edge ideas

Prospective graduates presented ideas for apps, startup businesses and inventions.

New library shelves not books, but 3,400 bottles of wine

A gift from John Wilkinson '79 has funded a "wine library" in Stocking Hall.