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Welcome back message
Aug. 23, 2016 Dear Members of the Cornell Community, Welcome to the start of the fall semester. Whether you are in Ithaca, New York City, Geneva, or another location, I am pleased to welcome you to one of the world’s finest research universities. Although we are spread across several geographic locations, we are “one Cornell,”…
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Important security information regarding Cornell payroll
June 15, 2016 Members of the Cornell Community, Cornell Information Technologies and the Payroll Office have identified an issue involving the misuse by an unauthorized third party of a few Cornell NetID passwords to commit financial fraud. This was the result of a phishing scheme designed to steal personal information; it was not a breach…
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Pi Kappa Phi fraternity placed on provisional recognition status
June 3, 2016 Effective immediately, interim suspension of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity, which was imposed on February 23, 2016, is lifted, and the chapter is placed on provisional recognition status, which is a probationary status, for a period of no less than 2 years, as a result of an incident determined to be hazing…
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Update from Police Chief Zoner
May 11, 2016 Dear Members of the Cornell Community, I write with an update to my Monday email regarding the unsubstantiated threats made against the University. We have had no reported incidents related to those threats and believe that the threat is over. As always, I encourage you to maintain your increased vigilance as we,…
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Presidential search underway
April 25, 2016 Dear Cornell Community, We are pleased to announce that the search for Cornell’s 14th president is underway. A Presidential Search Committee has been formed, and is finalizing steps to make the selection process as comprehensive and inclusive as possible. Similar to past searches, there will be opportunities — on campus and online…
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Succession plans for Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Provost for Medical Affairs
April 18, 2016 I am writing to share an update on the leadership transition plan for Weill Cornell Medicine. Last month we began the process to identify Dr. Laurie Glimcher’s successor as the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and provost for medical affairs of Cornell University. As an initial component of…
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Update: Interim suspension lifted for Phi Gamma Delta fraternity
April 14, 2016 The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living has announced that interim suspension of the Cornell chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, which was imposed on February 23, 2016, is lifted as of April 12, 2016, following an April 6, 2016 hearing of the self-governing Greek Judicial Board. The Chapter was found…
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Provost Kotlikoff to preside over 2016 Commencement
April 1, 2016 Due to a long-standing prior commitment, Hunter R. Rawlings III, who begins his service as Cornell’s interim president on April 25, will be unable to attend and preside over Cornell’s 2016 Commencement ceremonies. President Emeritus Rawlings has asked Provost Michael Kotlikoff to officiate in his place, and Provost Kotlikoff has accepted the…
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Message from Cornell Board Chairman Harrison
March 24, 2016 I am pleased to inform you that earlier today, the Cornell University Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of President Emeritus Hunter R. Rawlings III as the university’s interim president. Hunter will begin in this role on Monday, April 25, and has agreed to serve until a new president is selected…
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Message from Cornell Board Chairman Harrison
March 7, 2016 Dear Cornell Community, It is with utmost sadness that I write to inform you that our president, colleague and friend, Elizabeth Garrett, passed away late last evening after a brave battle with colon cancer. There are few words to express the enormity of this loss. Beth was simply a remarkable human being…
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Pi Kappa Phi placed on interim suspension
Feb. 23, 2016 The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living has announced that as of February 23, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension status as a result of alleged hazing including intimidation, verbal abuse, harassment, alcohol consumption and calisthenics. Interim suspension is a pause in the operations of…
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Phi Gamma Delta placed on interim suspension
Feb. 23, 2016 The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living has announced that as of February 23, Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension as a result of alleged hazing involving the consumption of alcohol. As per the Recognition Policy, alcohol should not be a part of any…
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Statement from Acting President Michael Kotlikoff
Feb. 22, 2016 I am pleased to say that President Garrett has been released from the Intensive Care Unit following Friday’s surgery. She remains under the care of doctors at Weill Cornell Medicine where she continues her treatment for her illness. I remain in touch with her, and she has asked that I convey to…
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Message from Cornell Board Chairman Harrison
February 19, 2016 Dear Members of the Cornell Community, Earlier today, President Garrett went in for surgery related to her illness. In order to ensure the continuity of university leadership, she has officially delegated the duties and powers of the presidency to Provost Michael Kotlikoff, as provided by the University Bylaws. Acting President Kotlikoff and…
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Statement from Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett
Feb. 8, 2016 I have been diagnosed recently with colon cancer. I am receiving the best possible care from a team of doctors at Weill Cornell Medicine and am beginning an aggressive treatment program. Because of this treatment and my illness, I will be reducing my travel schedule and lightening my commitments over the next…
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President Garrett reaffirms zero tolerance for sexual assault on campus
February 6, 2016 I am deeply disturbed by the allegations of sexual assault involving the president of Psi Upsilon. Sexual violence has no place at Cornell, and if these allegations are substantiated, those involved will be held accountable. When we were notified of these allegations on Monday, February 1, Psi Upsilon was immediately placed on…
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Psi Upsilon activities suspended for sexual misconduct allegations at fraternity house
February 1, 2016 The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living has announced that as of February 1, 2016 Psi Upsilon fraternity has been placed by Cornell on interim suspension status as a result of alleged sexual misconduct taking place at the fraternity house, 2 Forest Park Lane. Interim suspension is a pause in the…
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Statement on proposed College of Business
Dec. 21, 2015 Planning is underway around a significant new commitment to the excellence of business education at Cornell — the creation of a unified College of Business, which, pending approval by the Board of Trustees, will include Cornell’s three accredited business schools: the School of Hotel Administration (SHA), the Charles H. Dyson School of…
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Statement from Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett on today’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative award
Dec. 10, 2015 I am pleased that the Southern Tier is one of three upstate regions awarded $500 million from New York State through Governor Cuomo’s Upstate Revitalization Initiative competition. This initiative means Tompkins County and the rest of the Southern Tier will receive $100 million over each of the next five years to support…
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Kappa Sigma operations restored by national organization
Dec. 4, 2015 The Office of Fraternities, Sororities and Independent Living has announced that operations of the Cornell chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity, which were suspended by the national organization on November 13, 2015, are fully restored by the national organization as of December 3, 2015. There will be internal Chapter action taken regarding individuals…
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End of semester message
Dec. 1, 2015 Dear Students, As we enter the final days of this semester, we celebrate our successes and experiences that have deepened our knowledge of the world, expanded our horizons, and allowed us to make connections with others who have challenged our assumptions and often provided support as we wrestle with deep questions. As…
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Paris attacks
Nov. 14, 2015 On behalf of the entire Cornell community, I extend our sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the tragic series of attacks that occurred Friday night in Paris. As a global university with many personal and professional connections to France through our alumni, staff, students and faculty, Cornell joins in condemning…
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Financial aid for health-related costs
Nov. 12, 2015 This afternoon, President Garrett announced that for the 2017 fiscal year Cornell will include a $350 student healthcare allowance in Cost of Attendance and in financial aid calculations. In addition, the university will move to semester billing of the student health fee: instead of one annual payment, students will be billed in…