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Leading Cornell During a Challenging Time
Dr. Les Garner, President
Cornell has, in its 156-year history, weathered other severe economic crises. Read a message from the President on this matter.
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Spring 2009
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Academic Update
Chris Carlson, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College
During the past couple of months, students have enjoyed numerous exciting cultural events and engaging visitors on campus. Click here to get an update. |
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Sophomores Explore Pathways to Careers
Laura Obrycki, Assistant Director of Career Services
The Pathways program was initiated in 2007 to engage sophomores in thinking about their major options and career paths. Information and connections to alumni, faculty, and staff and resources are major features of the program.Click here to see how Career Services staff and upperclass student leaders guide sophomores through their important second year of college. |
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Preparing Students for Post-college Success in a Changing Economy
Laura Obrycki, Assistant Director of Career Services and RJ Holmes, Director of Career Engagement
The stress of the uncertain economic climate and rising unemployment statistics can overwhelm even the most prepared soon-to-be-college-graduate. Although Cornell's May 2009 graduates will be affected by the current conditions, with careful planning and flexibility, they are still poised to take a positive first-step into post-college life. Click here to read more.
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Room Selection Coming Soon!
Chris Wiltgen, Assist. Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life
Where will your student choose to live next year? What options are there? Click here to read how this process works. |  |
Pfeiffer: A New Home with a Familiar Feel
Chris Wiltgen, Assist. Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life
Only eight months after renovation began on Pfeiffer Hall, it has re-opened and is displaying its original 1930s charm blended with numerous modern touches. Click here for a description of the new home for 160 Cornell students. |
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In the Know Tidbits
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The Cornell College Mock Trial Team made its first trip into national postseason competition in March and compiled a record of 7 wins and 1 loss in the tournament's opening round with victories over the likes of University of Colorado, University of Missouri at Kansas City, and Central Missouri State University. They will participate in the National Championship Tournament in April. Competion will be from NYU, Stanford, Columbia and Penn to name a few.
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The Rams wrestling team placed eighth at the NCAA Division III Championships and crowned three All-Americans, led by national runner-up Nick Nothern at 133 pounds.
- Cornell's men's basketball team captured the Iowa Conference Tournament title and earned its first trip to the NCAA Division III Tournament since 1994. The Rams finished their record-setting season with a 21-7 mark under IIAC Coach of the Year Mike DeGeorge.
- Senior women's tennis player Pavla Brachova became Cornell's all-time leader for doubles wins, collecting her 78th and 79th career doubles victories March 14.
- Cornell's track and field program qualified two athletes for the NCAA Division III Indoor Championships, highlighted with Rachelle Hawkins' eighth-place finish in the mile run. Hawkins became Cornell's 10th All-American in indoor track and field.
- Relay-for-Life, an American Cancer Society fundraiser held in communities and on college campuses across the country, will be hosted for the sixth time at Cornell in May. Cornellians raised more than $56,449 last year and received national recognition.
- Alternative Spring Break, a volunteer service opportunity, will include 14 students and 1 staff member. They will travel to the Pine Ridge Native American Reservation in Pine Ridge, SD, to provide assistance building homes or performing much-needed maintenance on existing homes. This will help thwart the housing shortage on the reservation that affects the lives of the Lakota.
- 102 students are applying for 37 Resident Assistant and 30 Peer Advocate positions, among the most prestigious and responsibility-bearing leadership positions on campus.
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