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$475,000 GIFT FROM STROMER ESTATE
Cornell received a gift of $475,638 from the estate of emeritus professor of speech Walt Stromer, a loyal friend of alumni who is credited with encouraging the career path of Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster Harry Kalas. The gift will be applied to Cornell’s endowment, “enabling new generations to enjoy the extraordinary benefits of a college education,” said President Les Garner.

NEW STUDENTS HIT HILLTOP
Cornell welcomed 357 new students to the Hilltop in August for the traditional orientation week—including a morning of service projects—before the start of classes. Among first-year students, the average GPA is 3.45. Twenty-eight percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54 percent were in the top 25 percent. The new class represents 34 states and seven foreign countries.

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
All alumni are invited to enjoy a festive evening of food and drink, a multimedia show, and a lively performance by alumni of Cornell’s steel drum band, Pandemonium, to kick off the public phase of a major fundraising initiative on Oct. 13 of homecoming weekend. Other weekend events include the traditional alumni convocation, a chance to sit in on Cornell classes, “blockbuster lectures” by Cornell faculty, and a sneak peek at the master plan for the campus—plenty of reasons to celebrate Cornell.

IF YOU BUILD IT...
OK, so Cornell didn’t clear a cornfield, but the west side of campus has a different horizon with the August opening of three-story Clock Tower Hall. Housing 96 upperclass students in 24 suites—most with two single rooms and one double room—the latest residence hall illustrates Cornell’s desire to accommodate requests for private quarters but also with plenty of community gathering spaces.

ACADEMIC HONORS, NEW FACES, NEW PLACES IN ATHLETICS
Brittany Szczepanik was named to the 2006-07 National Golf Coaches Association Division III All-American Scholar Team, and the volleyball team received the 2006-07 Game Plan/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the fourth straight year. New coaches are at the helm in tennis and women’s soccer, and all athletes are enjoying upgrades to the Small Multi-Sport Center.

WILCH EARNS 40 UNDER 40 HONOR
Peter Wilch '94, vice president for alumni and college advancement, was named by the Corridor Business Journal of Iowa City/Cedar Rapids as a Forty Under 40 Award honoree for 2007. The awards are given annually to recognize and thank leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their business or community or both early in their careers.

FINDING CONSUMER-FRIENDLY DATA ON COLLEGES
Cornell has joined more than 500 private colleges and universities nationwide in the University & College Accountability Network (U-CAN), a Web-based project providing comprehensive public information to help prospective students and their families judge the quality of higher education institutions.

FREAKY FOOTBALL FINISH EARNS ESPN SPOT
The Rams secured their eighth consecutive season-opening win in a wet and wild way.

WRESTLERS WIN MORE PRAISE
It’s been 60 years, but fans and publications that follow college wrestling just can’t get enough of Cornell’s 1947 championship team. Read the latest tribute at RevWrestling.com.

NEW ALUMNI DIRECTOR NAMED
Lisa White has been named Cornell’s new alumni director. She will replace Ruth Keefe Miller ’66, who retires at the end of 2007. A Mount Vernon native, White has been marketing and tourism director in Mount Vernon-Lisbon since August 2006 and also president of the Mount Vernon High School Alumni Association Board. She and her husband, Todd White ’91, director of admission at Cornell, have two children.

RAMS REPEAT AS COE-CORNELL CHALLENGE CHAMPS
A record number of young alumni made gifts to the college in 2006-07 to help Cornell beat Coe in the 2nd Annual Coe-Cornell Young Alumni Challenge. This is the second straight year the Rams defeated the Kohawks. The competition measured the participation rate of young alumni class years 1997-2006. Cornell 2, Coe 0. Go Rams!

ANSWER THE CALL
Cornell students soon will be calling to enlist your help in making a difference in the life of the college. A contribution to the Annual Fund can provide extraordinary opportunities for students and enrich every aspect of a Cornell education. Your gift ensures that students continue to benefit from the rigorous academic program, rich student experiences, and close-knit community that are hallmarks of a Cornell education. And if you’re interested in saving Cornell the cost of a phone call, simply pledge today at our secure online giving site.

MUSIC MONDAYS' 10TH SEASON
The 10th season of Music Mondays opens Oct. 1 with the charismatic Borealis Wind Quintet, whose “A La Carte” CD earned a Grammy nomination for Best Classical Chamber Music Performance—the first for a wind quintet. The remaining performances are Ames Piano Quartet on Nov. 19, pianist Mykola Suk on Feb. 11, and the female vocal ensemble Tapestry on March 17. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. in King Chapel.

AMERICAN THEOCRACY AUTHOR LECTURES
Kevin Phillips’ book American Theocracy claims the combination of forces at work in the United States today have been the undoing of world-dominating powers through the ages: global overreach, militant religion, diminishing resources, and ballooning debt. He’ll make his case when he delivers the Earhart-Cornell Lecture on Nov. 7.

LAUNCHING STUDENTS INTO THE REAL WORLD
It’s more than an internship and increasingly a foot in the door with a potential employer. Discover what it means to be a Cornell Fellow, in the next Cornell Report.


September 2007		The Cornell Alumni Association is dedicated to fostering a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship between Cornell College and all of its nearly 12,000 alumni. Your comments and suggestions are welcome at enews@cornellcollege.edu. To unsubscribe, click the link at the end of this e-newsletter. For a complete listing of Cornell news and events visit our News Center. $475,000 GIFT FROM STROMER ESTATE Cornell received a gift of $475,638 from the estate of emeritus professor of speech Walt Stromer, a loyal friend of alumni who is credited with encouraging the career path of Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster Harry Kalas. The gift will be applied to Cornell’s endowment, “enabling new generations to enjoy the extraordinary benefits of a college education,” said President Les Garner. NEW STUDENTS HIT HILLTOP Cornell welcomed 357 new students to the Hilltop in August for the traditional orientation week—including a morning of service projects—before the start of classes. Among first-year students, the average GPA is 3.45. Twenty-eight percent were in the top 10 percent of their high school class; 54 percent were in the top 25 percent. The new class represents 34 states and seven foreign countries. CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION All alumni are invited to enjoy a festive evening of food and drink, a multimedia show, and a lively performance by alumni of Cornell’s steel drum band, Pandemonium, to kick off the public phase of a major fundraising initiative on Oct. 13 of homecoming weekend. Other weekend events include the traditional alumni convocation, a chance to sit in on Cornell classes, “blockbuster lectures” by Cornell faculty, and a sneak peek at the master plan for the campus—plenty of reasons to celebrate Cornell. IF YOU BUILD IT... OK, so Cornell didn’t clear a cornfield, but the west side of campus has a different horizon with the August opening of three-story Clock Tower Hall. Housing 96 upperclass students in 24 suites—most with two single rooms and one double room—the latest residence hall illustrates Cornell’s desire to accommodate requests for private quarters but also with plenty of community gathering spaces. ACADEMIC HONORS, NEW FACES, NEW PLACES IN ATHLETICS Brittany Szczepanik was named to the 2006-07 National Golf Coaches Association Division III All-American Scholar Team, and the volleyball team received the 2006-07 Game Plan/American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award for the fourth straight year. New coaches are at the helm in tennis and women’s soccer, and all athletes are enjoying upgrades to the Small Multi-Sport Center. WILCH EARNS 40 UNDER 40 HONOR Peter Wilch '94, vice president for alumni and college advancement, was named by the Corridor Business Journal of Iowa City/Cedar Rapids as a Forty Under 40 Award honoree for 2007. The awards are given annually to recognize and thank leaders under the age of 40 who have made a significant impact in their business or community or both early in their careers. FINDING CONSUMER-FRIENDLY DATA ON COLLEGES Cornell has joined more than 500 private colleges and universities nationwide in the University & College Accountability Network (U-CAN), a Web-based project providing comprehensive public information to help prospective students and their families judge the quality of higher education institutions. FREAKY FOOTBALL FINISH EARNS ESPN SPOT The Rams secured their eighth consecutive season-opening win in a wet and wild way. WRESTLERS WIN MORE PRAISE It’s been 60 years, but fans and publications that follow college wrestling just can’t get enough of Cornell’s 1947 championship team. Read the latest tribute at RevWrestling.com. NEW ALUMNI DIRECTOR NAMED Lisa White has been named Cornell’s new alumni director. She will replace Ruth Keefe Miller ’66, who retires at the end of 2007. A Mount Vernon native, White has been marketing and tourism director in Mount Vernon-Lisbon since August 2006 and also president of the Mount Vernon High School Alumni Association Board. She and her husband, Todd White ’91, director of admission at Cornell, have two children. RAMS REPEAT AS COE-CORNELL CHALLENGE CHAMPS A record number of young alumni made gifts to the college in 2006-07 to help Cornell beat Coe in the 2nd Annual Coe-Cornell Young Alumni Challenge. This is the second straight year the Rams defeated the Kohawks. The competition measured the participation rate of young alumni class years 1997-2006. Cornell 2, Coe 0. Go Rams! ANSWER THE CALL Cornell students soon will be calling to enlist your help in making a difference in the life of the college. A contribution to the Annual Fund can provide extraordinary opportunities for students and enrich every aspect of a Cornell education. Your gift ensures that students continue to benefit from the rigorous academic program, rich student experiences, and close-knit community that are hallmarks of a Cornell education. And if you’re interested in saving Cornell the cost of a phone call, simply pledge today at our secure online giving site. MUSIC MONDAYS' 10TH SEASON The 10th season of Music Mondays opens Oct. 1 with the charismatic Borealis Wind Quintet, whose “A La Carte” CD earned a Grammy nomination for Best Classical Chamber Music Performance—the first for a wind quintet. The remaining performances are Ames Piano Quartet on Nov. 19, pianist Mykola Suk on Feb. 11, and the female vocal ensemble Tapestry on March 17. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. in King Chapel. AMERICAN THEOCRACY AUTHOR LECTURES Kevin Phillips’ book American Theocracy claims the combination of forces at work in the United States today have been the undoing of world-dominating powers through the ages: global overreach, militant religion, diminishing resources, and ballooning debt. He’ll make his case when he delivers the Earhart-Cornell Lecture on Nov. 7. LAUNCHING STUDENTS INTO THE REAL WORLD It’s more than an internship and increasingly a foot in the door with a potential employer. Discover what it means to be a Cornell Fellow, in the next Cornell Report. ©2007 Cornell College; All Rights Reserved