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CornellNYC Tech -- Home of the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute

It's official! Mayor Michael Bloomberg has selected Cornell and its partner, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology to realize his vision for a cutting-edge NYC tech campus that will serve as a global magnet for tech talent and entrepreneurship. This page summarizes the Chronicle's coverage of significant steps in the process.

NYC tech campus finds temporary home at Google
The university has chosen On May 21 Google CEO Larry Page, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and President David Skorton announced Google's plan to provide initially 22,000 square feet of its Eighth Avenue building to Cornell free of charge.

Thom Mayne to design first NYC tech campus building
The university has chosen Pritzer Prize winner Thom Mayne and Morphosis to design the first academic building for the tech campus on Roosevelt Island. Cornell is striving to create a net-zero energy structure.

Students offer design suggestions for tech campus
In class projects, landscape architecture and real estate students teamed up to create designs of the built environment for the CornellNYC Tech campus.

NYC planning expert to lead tech campus development
Andrew C. Winters, founding director of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Office of Capital Project Development, will lead the development of Cornell's new tech campus on Roosevelt Island.

Roosevelt Islanders ask questions at town meeting
Cornell administrators stressed they want to work with local community groups on Roosevelt Island as the CornellNYC Tech campus takes shape, April 5, at a town hall meeting on Roosevelt Island.

Six firms shortlisted for design of tech campus building
Cornell University announced today the shortlist of six renowned architectural firms for the planned CornellNYC Tech campus's core academic building on Roosevelt Island.

Top leadership team named for NYC tech campus
Dan Huttenlocher has been named Cornell vice provost and dean of the NYC tech campus; Cathy Dove has been named vice president; and Technion's Craig Gotsman will lead the Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute.

Forum addresses questions about the NYC tech campus
On Feb. 3, leaders of the New York City tech campus initiative held an open forum to answer questions, provide updates and reiterate the transformative nature of the project for Cornell as a whole.

Frequently asked questions about the NYC tech campus
The New York City tech campus is generating interest - and questions - from around the community. Tech campus proposal leaders will answer questions at a forum Feb. 3, and the Chronicle periodically will run an FAQ. (Jan. 26, 2012)

NYC Tech Campus fits into Ezra Cornell's vision
As technology entrepreneur himself, Ezra Cornell might see the new science and technology campus as a reiteration of everything he intended in founding his university. (Jan. 12, 2012)

Tech campus at a glance: Green design, research hubs
From creating the next generation of high-tech entrepreneurs to exemplifying the highest standards of sustainable building, the NYC Tech Campus will bring transformative initiatives to Roosevelt Island. (Dec. 21, 2011)

Skorton looks to future in Ithaca, NYC and beyond
In a message to the Cornell community Dec. 21, President David Skorton expresses his gratitude for the support of the NYC Tech Campus from the faculty, students, staff, alumni and the board of trustees. (Dec. 21, 2011)

NYC Tech Campus leaders react to Cornell, Technion win
President David Skorton, Technion President Peretz Lavie, Provost Kent Fuchs, Sandy Weill, Bob Appel and others comment on the Cornell and Technion partnership's winning bid. (Dec. 21, 2011)

Atlantic Philanthropies revealed as tech campus donor
The foundation led by Chuck Feeney '56 made the $350 million gift, the largest in the university's history. It originally was announced Dec. 16 as from an anonymous donor. (Dec. 20, 2011)

NYC chooses Cornell-Technion to build tech campus
The news was met with cheers from supporters on two continents. After months of negotiations, Cornell and Technion's proposal was announced the winner of a bid to build a groundbreaking campus in New York City. (Dec. 19, 2011)

Cornell wins NYC Tech Campus bid
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Cornell President David Skorton and Technion President Peretz Lavie today announced a historic partnership to build an applied science and engineering campus on Roosevelt Island in New York City. (Dec. 19, 2011)

Anonymous donor pledges $350M for NYC Tech Campus
Cornell has announced a historic gift in support of its proposal to establish an applied science and technology campus in New York City. It is the largest gift in the university's history. (Dec. 16, 2011)

Cornell, Technion faculty have history of collaboration
Cornell and The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology share a web of collaborative research and a mission to serve the world. (Dec. 1, 2011)

Cornell submits NYC Tech Campus proposal Oct. 28
On Oct. 28, Cornell will submit its proposal to build a world-class technology campus in New York City. In partnership with Technion, the campus promises to spur economic development in the city. (Oct. 27, 2011)

NYC Tech Campus drives for sustainable net-zero impact
The proposed New York City Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island will utilize solar and geothermal power to harvest as much energy as it consumes. In the parlance of energy experts, it will be 'net-zero energy.' (Oct. 24, 2011)

Skorton: 'Cornell is poised to flourish and lead'
Four years before its sesquicentennial, Cornell is poised to expand its reach, enhance its academic prowess and extend its leadership, President David Skorton said in his State of the University Address Oct. 21. (Oct. 21, 2011)

Huttenlocher talks up NYC tech campus for trustees
Dan Huttenlocher made the case for a Cornell New York City tech campus at an academic presentation during Trustee-Council Weekend, Oct. 21. (Oct. 21, 2011)

NYC Tech Campus partnership generates excitement
Cornell and the Technion have received numerous expressions of support from entrepreneurs and academics in their partnership bid for the New York City Tech Campus. The proposal is due Oct. 28. (Oct. 20, 2011)

Cornell, Technion will partner in NYC Tech Campus
Cornell and The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology have announced a new partnership to create a world-class applied science and engineering campus in New York City, as outlined by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. (Oct. 18, 2011)

Trustees unanimously endorse Cornell's NYC Tech Campus
As Cornell finishes preparing a proposal for a New York City tech campus, the board of trustees voted unanimously to endorse the plan during a special meeting Oct. 12. (Oct. 17, 2011)

CU backs launch of 'Silicon Alley 500' in NYC
Cornell joins NYC-based tech star Next Jump as its exclusive academic partner to help launch a unique recruiting event to lure the East Coast's top minds and leading companies to the Big Apple. (Oct. 15, 2011)

200 alumni buzz about NYC tech campus
At a sold-out Sept. 27 event in New York Ciy, 200 alumni heard from a panel of alumni 'techpreneurs' to discuss the prospect of a Cornell tech campus in the city. (Sept. 30, 2011)

Student Assembly votes to support NYC tech campus
On Sept. 8, the Student Assembly unanimously approved a resolution that will create an ad-hoc committee to 'unite students in support of the NYC tech campus.Õ (Sept. 9, 2011)

Tech campus in NYC will not compete with Ithaca
A New York tech campus would stimulate the city's economy as well as pose new academic and research opportunities for faculty and students based in Ithaca, say university leaders. (Aug. 31, 2011)

NYC tech campus organized in research 'hubs'
Cornell leaders are developing tech campus programs under interdisciplinary domains, or hubs, rather than using the traditional university organization of colleges, schools and departments. (Aug. 31, 2011)

Growing NYC's 'technology ecosystem' of the future
Provost Kent Fuchs and deans Lance Collins and Daniel Huttenlocher answer questions about why Cornell is the right choice for developing a New York City technology campus. (Aug. 1, 2011)

Cornell to answer call for tech campus in New York City
Cornell has announced that it will answer the call issued by Mayor Michael Bloomberg July 19 to create a world-class applied science and engineering campus in the city. (July 19, 2011)

Cornell proposes 'transformative' NYC campus
Cornell's New York City footprint may soon grow larger with the addition of a new applied sciences research center and campus. The university plans to respond to a Request for Proposals for the project this summer. (June 17, 2011)

CU expresses interest in new tech campus in NYC
Cornell has submitted an expression of interest proposal to New York City to create a new applied sciences and engineering research center and campus in the Big Apple. (March 18, 2011)

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