You'll be sitting pretty

John Gutenberger, left, director of community relations at Cornell, serves as MC as the gift of a Cornell chair is given to outgoing Ithaca Mayor Alan Cohen, center, by Cornell President Jeffrey Lehman on behalf of the university. The presentation took place during the Community Leaders Reception and Brunch at the Statler Hotel, Oct. 4. Gifts also were given to outgoing Ithaca Common Council and Ithaca Town Board members. In attendance at the annual event, hosted by Lehman, were community leaders from Tompkins County and local, state and federal officials. Nicola Kountoupes/University Photography