More than 30 of Cornell’s most accomplished graduating seniors were honored May 23, along with their most inspiring high school teachers and Cornell faculty members, at the Merrill Presidential Scholars Convocation luncheon.
W. Stanley Taft, associate professor of art and associate dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, will serve as interim dean of the college starting in January 2008. (Oct. 18, 2007)
Cornell will recognize the generosity and vision of the Milstein family at a May 24 naming ceremony for Paul Milstein Hall, the planned expansion of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. (May 23, 2007)
Visionary animated filmmakers Timothy and Stephen Quay visited campus for an exhibition of their film sets and decor, screenings of their work and classes with art and film students.
As Cornell prepares for the April 17 arrival of its 14th president, Martha E. Pollack, the Inauguration Steering Committee has begun planning her inauguration, which will be held Friday, Aug. 25.
Internationally renowned architect Peter Eisenman will speak on campus Sept. 13. His talk is the first in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning Dean's 2005-06 Lecture Series.
Frederick Burgess, recently the commanding officer of Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Washington, D.C., has been named vice president for infrastructure, properties and planning at Cornell. His appointment begins Sept. 1.
Events on campus this week include a new exhibit at the Museum of the Earth, a blood drive, and many events, tours and lectures of general interest held in conjunction with Reunion 2010. (June 3, 2010)