Briefs

Trustee committee meets: The Cornell Board of Trustees Executive Committee is meeting in New York City today, Sept. 7. The meeting will be held in the Fall Creek Room of the Cornell Club of New York, 6 E. 44th St., at 2 p.m. In open session at the beginning of the meeting, the committee will hear a report from President Hunter Rawlings and a report on gift results for 1999-00. The Buildings and Properties Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in the Fall Creek Room. During a brief open session at the beginning of the meeting, the committee will review the status of numerous renovation and utilities projects under way on campus.

English language classes: Registration for the English as a Second Language course offered by the Cornell Campus Club is Thursday, Sept. 7, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Anabel Taylor Cafe. The registration fee is $20 for up to three classes. Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes begin Sept. 11.

Intensive English program: Volunteers are being sought who are willing to help foreign students practice speaking English. A minimum commitment of two hours a week is preferred. There is a particular need for older volunteers (late 20s and up); but everyone is encouraged to apply. Applications will be available at 103 Morrill Hall, or for more information contact Leslie Porterfield at 255-5279 or at convpartners@cornell.edu.