Tag: Garrett
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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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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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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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AAU campus climate survey on sexual assault and sexual misconduct
September 21, 2015 Members of the Cornell community, Earlier today, the Association of American Universities (AAU), of which Cornell is a founding member, released the results of a campus sexual assault climate survey in which Cornell and 26 other universities participated. The aggregate AAU report, as well as the Cornell-specific report (executive summary, full report…
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Welcome to the fall semester
Aug. 25, 2015 Welcome to the Fall 2015 semester at Cornell University. Whether you are just returning to campus, have been here throughout the summer, or are new to Cornell and Ithaca, I hope that you will take advantage of all our academic community offers — from challenging classes, seminars and research projects to opportunities…
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President Garrett announces 16th provost
July 16, 2015 Dear Members of the Cornell Community, I am pleased to announce that Michael I. Kotlikoff, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell, will become the university’s 16th provost. He will assume the position August 1. Mike demonstrates deep knowledge of Cornell and has a superb record of accomplishments as…
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Arrival message
July 1, 2015 Dear Members of the Cornell University Faculty and Staff, Today, after much planning and anticipation, I begin my appointment as the 13th president of Cornell University. From my office in Day Hall on the Ithaca campus, I can see several of Cornell’s iconic buildings—Sage Hall and Sage Chapel, Barnes Hall, McGraw Tower,…
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Message of support for Emanuel AME Church
June 25, 2015 The shooting in the Emanuel AME Church last week has affected our nation deeply. We at Cornell join people across the country, regardless of faith, race, political affiliation and other distinctions, in continuing to feel profound sadness. We are dismayed that once again our nation has seen the tragic result of racism…