Tag: Pendakur

  • Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity recognition revoked

    Sept. 23, 2020 Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity has permanently lost recognition from Cornell University and may not be considered for University Recognition at any point in the future. We regret deeply that the actions of the recent membership will have a lasting impact on a large number of proud Cornell alumni. Additional details can be…

  • Community support

    Feb. 7, 2020 Dear Ithaca Campus Community, As you are aware, the World Health Organization has declared the 2019 Novel Coronavirus a global health emergency that is impacting dozens of countries, including the U.S. Though the number of confirmed cases in the U.S. has been relatively small in comparison to mainland China, Japan, Australia and…

  • Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. recognition revoked

    September 25, 2019 Effective immediately, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.’s recognition is revoked for a period of no less than one year, as a result of incidents determined to include hazing. If recognition is requested and approved pursuant to the applicable university procedure in place following the one-year period, upon return the Chapter will…

  • Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity recognition revoked

    July 12, 2019 Effective immediately, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity’s recognition is revoked for a period of no less than four years, as a result of incidents determined to include hazing. If recognition is requested and approved pursuant to the applicable university procedure in place following the four-year period, upon return the Chapter will remain on…

  • Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity placed on probationary recognition

    June 21, 2019 Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity’s recognition was revoked effective December 20, 2018 for a period of one semester as a result of incidents determined to include hazing. Beginning May 31, 2019, the Chapter will be placed on probationary recognition status and remain on probationary recognition until December 31, 2019. Vijay Pendakur, Ed.D. Robert…

  • Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Incorporated’s recognition revoked

    Dec. 10, 2018 Effective immediately, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Incorporated’s recognition is revoked for a period of no less than three years, as a result of incidents determined to include hazing. If recognition is requested and approved pursuant to the applicable university procedure in place following the three-year period, upon return the Chapter will…

  • Statement from President Martha E. Pollack on White House rescission of DACA program

    September 5, 2017 Dear Cornell Community, Earlier today, the Trump Administration announced that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is being rescinded. This policy reversal, the enforcement of which we believe will be delayed for six months, puts our DACA students’ futures in jeopardy and, as such, is extremely troubling. As I wrote…