2005 was an event-filled year for Cornell University, from the arrival of Gulf Coast students fleeing Hurricane Katrina, to the rediscovery of the ivory-billed woodpecker in Arkansas, to the biggest surprise of all, the sudden resignation of President Jeffrey Lehman. It was also a year of sadness, with the deaths of two of Cornell's most celebrated professors, Hans Bethe and Urie Bronfenbrenner.

The following photos highlight a few of Cornell's accomplishments, events, research and outreach efforts. Click on an image for a larger version and caption.