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In Biggest Campaign Yet, Cornell Raises $3.8 Billion

Akane Otani  —  Feb 10, 2012

Despite a financial crisis that caused philanthropy to plummet nationwide, the University raised 80 percent, or $3.83 billion, of its “Cornell Now” fundraising campaign goal as of Feb. 3, putting it ahead of track to reach its target of $4.75 billion by 2015.

Local Attorney Begins Race to Replace Representative Maurice Hinchey

Dan Temel  —  Feb 10, 2012

Ithaca attorney Leslie Danks Burke announced her candidacy Wednesday for the congressional seat in New York State’s 22nd District, which is currently held by Rep. Maurice Hinchey (D-N.Y.). Hinchey, who has served in Congress for 18 years, said in January that he would not seat reelection.

City Rejects Memorial for Nathaniel Rand ’12

Jeff Stein  —  Feb 10, 2012

At the end of last year, the City of Ithaca’s Parks Commission unanimously rejected a proposal to install a memorial plaque near Ithaca Falls for Nathaniel Rand ’12, a student who died in a swimming accident at the gorge site in July.  Above, a man fly fishes on Thursday in the waters of Fall Creek, below the Falls.

Students Redesign Ithaca Creek Trail

Danielle Sochac...  —  Feb 10, 2012

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance and the Collegetown Neighborhood Council have enlisted DesignConnect, a student organization, to work on Ithaca-area design and urban planning projects this semester. Students are slated to be at the forefront of planning expansions to the Six Mile Creek walk.

Interfraternity Council and Student Assembly Unite to Promote Medical Amnesty Program

Harrison Okin  —  Feb 10, 2012

Both the Interfraternity Council and the Student Assembly unanimously passed resolutions this week in support of a campaign to spread awareness about New York State’s Good Samaritan law.

Cornell Ph.D. Graduates Beat Peers Nationally in Job Hunt

Elizabeth Kussman  —  Feb 9, 2012

Students who graduate from Cornell with a Ph.D. fare slightly better in the job market than their national peers, according to numbers recently provided by Barbara Knuth, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School.

Provost Fuchs Addresses Faculty Concerns About Tech Campus

Dennis Liu  —  Feb 9, 2012

Members of the Faculty Senate voiced concerns about the University’s plans for the new New York City tech campus in a meeting Wednesday night.

Cornell Leads Ivy League in Peace Corps Recruits

Justin Rouillier  —  Feb 9, 2012

Fifty-eight Cornellians joined the Peace Corps in 2011, more than any other Ivy League university, according to Jim Haldeman, senior associate director of Cornell’s international programs, which includes the University’s Peace Corps program.

City Districting Commission Mulls Student Vote

Matthew Rosenspire  —  Feb 9, 2012

Local officials said at a meeting of Ithaca's redistricting commission on Wednesday that low student voter turnout could lead to the elimination of a city district overwhelmingly populated by students. Several proposals to reorganize the city's districting were discussed at the meeting.

Cornell Awarded Gold in Sustainability Contest

Erin Ellis  —  Feb 9, 2012

On Jan. 30, the University was awarded a gold rating under the Sustainability, Tracking, Assessment and Rating System in recognition of its campus-wide sustainability efforts. Out of 152 participating universities, Cornell was one of 25 to earn a gold rating from STARS.

Cornell Store Adapts to Evolving Market

Erica Boorstein  —  Feb 9, 2012

The Cornell Store has recently changed several of its marketing policies in an effort to make textbook prices more competitive to combat the growing number of students who have begun purchasing textbooks from outside sources, according to Margie Whiteleather, strategic projects manager for the Cornell Store.

Eleven Language Programs Face Uncertain Future

Caroline Flax  —  Feb 8, 2012

Nearly a year after the Department of Education slashed funding for “critical language” programs, University administrators say they have not determined how to support the 11 departments affected by the cuts and warn that additional, upcoming DOE cuts could endanger additional language programs.

IFC Debates Plan to Fine Frats for Infractions

Rebecca Harris  —  Feb 8, 2012

The Interfraternity Council will vote on a resolution Wednesday that, if approved, would allow its judicial board to impose financial penalties on fraternities found to be in violation of some policies.

DJ Duo Major Lazer Will Perform in Barton Hall in March

Liz Camuti  —  Feb 8, 2012

DJ duo Major Lazer will perform in Barton Hall on March 11, the Cornell Concert Commission will announce Wednesday. Opening acts for the group have not been determined.

Cornell Police Chief Zoner Attends Conference In Tel Aviv, Israel

Elaine Lin  —  Feb 8, 2012

Cornell Police Chief Kathy Zoner attended the Experience Israel Training Tour in Tel Aviv, Israel, in October, becoming the first police chief of a university to do so. During her stay, Zoner and 10 other conference attendees were given an inside look at the security operations of Israel’s counterterrorism initiatives. 

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