Tag: Wolford
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Supporting those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
Feb. 14, 2023 Dear Ithaca and AgriTech campus communities, The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that occurred last week in Turkey has caused almost unthinkable damage. It is estimated to have taken more than 36,000 lives across Turkey and Syria, wounding many more and inflicting billions of dollars of damage to housing and infrastructure. Our thoughts are…
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Transfer of Republic of Iraq cuneiform tablets
Aug. 4, 2021 We are very pleased to transfer to the Republic of Iraq these cuneiform tablets documenting events in history. We thank the Iraqi government for their partnership as we continued the crucial work of preserving these important artifacts for future generations to study. This historically significant collection has been at Cornell and under…
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Confronting anti-Asian bias: Interactive teach-in scheduled for May 7
April 15, 2021 Dear Cornell Community, For the last 14 months, we have been fighting a global pandemic that has caused great suffering. With the arrival of vaccines, we seem to be containing the virus, but unfortunately the last year has highlighted and exacerbated longstanding racism against all communities of color. While prejudice can take…
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A positive outcome for international students
July 14, 2020 Dear Cornellians, Earlier this afternoon, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rescinded its July 6order requiring international students who take online-only classes this fall to leave the U.S. This means that national guidance issued in March that allows currently enrolled students who take online courses to reside in the U.S. and maintain legal…
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Coronavirus Update: Guidelines, travel restrictions and accommodations, summer programs
Feb. 27, 2020 Dear Cornell Community, As you are aware, Cornell University has been closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19). While there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York state, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed cases in more than 30 countries. We realize there is uncertainty about the situation, and we…
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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…
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Guidelines on Ethical International Engagement
Nov. 14, 2019 Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share Cornell’s guidelines on ethical international engagement, which will support our faculty members in creating and sustaining ethical relationships and collaborations with partners outside the United States. The guidelines below were developed with and refined by Cornell’s International Council, composed of senior leaders from each of…