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Victor Schwartz ’80
Alumni
6/5/2025
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The small, family company founded by Victor Schwartz ’80, an A&S econ graduate, became the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against import tariffs—and won.
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Dan Moren '02 on the “Jeopardy!” podium.
Literatures in English
Dan Moren ’02 explains why becoming a two-time champion on the legendary quiz show felt like ‘a vindication of a life full of eclectic interests.’
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Graduate student Esther Kondo Heller (MFA, Cornell Poetry ’23)
Literatures in English
5/27/2025
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles include essays on womanhood by A&S alumna Nicole Graev Lipson ’98.
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Diana Ayubi helps Khurshid Hussainy with some finishing touches before a cap-and-gown photo shoot.
Student life
5/16/2025
Cornellians
After escaping the Taliban, nine women matriculated on the Hill; the first to complete their degrees are in the Class of ’25
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Jessica O’Toole ’94
Alumni
5/1/2025
Cornellians
Through shows like ‘XO, Kitty,’ screenwriter Jessica O’Toole ’94 relishes highlighting the ‘inherent stakes and drama’ of youth.
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The hexagonal living room features cypress walls, a huge stone fireplace, and natural light.
Alumni
4/25/2025
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Centenarian Roland Reisley ’46, BA ’45, an A&S physics alum, has resided in the Hudson Valley home for more than seven decades.
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Jaques and Touchdown in Newman Arena during his formal introduction as head coach.
Alumni
4/18/2025
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A decade and a half after serving as team captain of men’s basketball, Jon Jaques ’10 has had a remarkable start as its leader.
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Spring reading on the Arts Quad
Alumni authors
4/11/2025
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles include poetry, a Creative Writing Program prof’s neo noir novel, and a memoir about working for two celebrity chefs
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Inside a Smart Cup
Alumni
4/11/2025
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Founder and CEO Chris Kanik ’05, Arts & Sciences econ major, hopes its technology will revolutionize how we transport beverages, medicines, and more.
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Early spring reading on the Arts Quad
Alumni authors
3/14/2025
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles include a debut novel and a nonfiction book about the comedy troupe Firesign Theater, both by A&S authors.
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Vera Cooper Rubin, MS ’51 using an image tube spectrograph on a telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory.
Astronomy
3/4/2025
Cornellians
Immortalized in a series honoring notable women, Vera Cooper Rubin, MS ’51, is the first Cornellian ever featured on a coin.
Joe Wilensky
As a Canadian-themed hockey bar, The Canuck is unique in NYC
Alumni
2/28/2025
Cornellians
A passion project for Denis Ladouceur ’02, who majored in economics in A&S, The Canuck is a haven for his countrymen—offering beer, poutine, and games on TV.
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Don Stanton '72 as an ensign on a destroyer in 1973
Alumni
2/25/2025
Cornellians
It wasn’t easy being in uniform during the Vietnam War era, but military service made Don Stanton '72 a better student—and a better man, he writes in a Chime In essay for Cornellians
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The Arts Quad in winter
Alumni authors
2/25/2025
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles include books by A&S faculty and alumni: poetry, a kids’ book about Bali, and a short story collection.
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Mintz in the officials’ box at Lynah Rink
Alumni
2/25/2025
Cornellians
For decades, Arthur Mintz ’71, a math major on the Hill who also studied computer science, has served as the PA announcer for both teams—making him a Cornell sports icon in his own right.
eCornell
Behind the scenes of a live session on sustainable lifestyles, with producer Chris Wofford (left) and econ professor Michèle Belot.
Alumni
2/24/2025
Cornellians
The University’s online learning platform, eCornell, offers a dizzying variety of content; here’s a sampling, from AI to wines to real estate.
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A culinary course on food for healthy living.
Faculty courses
For more than half a century, Cornell’s Adult University has offered summer courses on the Hill — from cooking to cycling and beyond.
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Alumni
2/7/2025
Cornellians
Cornellians are a creative bunch—and like Ezra himself, many have used their know-how and initiative to make a difference.
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Alumni authors
1/30/2025
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles – most by A&S authors – include a work of nonfiction about honeybees, a kids’ picture book, and a novel set in rural Nova Scotia.
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Cornell Review cover
Alumni
1/17/2025
Cornellians
A fellow alum’s passing sparked vivid memories of launching the Cornell Review, a cutting-edge journal of ideas, in the late 1970s.
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Alumni
1/17/2025
Cornellians
Seven alumni are currently serving in Congress, including a newly elected senator from Michigan. Two are A&S alumni.
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Ezra Cornell in 1868
Alumni
1/15/2025
Cornellians
Those are the gifts that fate gave Ezra Cornell, per one historian. Here’s a look at his life—from humble beginnings to great wealth.
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MBA students enjoy complimentary pizza in the Sage atrium after Weiner’s talk.
Alumni
12/23/2024
Cornellians
Each year, now-CEO Russell Weiner ’90 comes back to the Hill to speak about the secret sauce behind the pizza chain’s renaissance
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Alumni authors
12/13/2024
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles include a history Harlem by a government alum and a prof’s memoir about his education under Apartheid.
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Book cover: Double Awesome Chinese Food
12/5/2024
Cornellians
From vegetarian classics to a deep dive into Spanish cured meats—plus tempting treats and more—there’s something for everyone, many by A&S authors.
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Book cover: Thinking Otherwise
Alumni authors
11/15/2024
Cornellians
This month’s featured titles include an homage to a beloved government professor, edited by three alumni
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Carl Sagan
Astronomy
11/13/2024
Cornellians
The astronomer’s legacy can be found on Earth and far beyond—from a record-setting exhibit to an iconic portrait of our planet.
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For Hoffstaetter de Torquat, the lake is his classroom.
Physics
11/8/2024
Cornellians
Students venture out onto Cayuga Lake for hands-on learning about wind speed, velocity, buoyancy, and more
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Jenna Kerner Barnes ’11
Alumni News
At Harper Wilde, "30 Under 30" honoree Jenna Kerner Barnes ’11 offers underclothes for customers of many shapes and sizes.
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Jennifer Courtley Lory-Moran ’96, MAT ’97
Alumni News
The Cornell Chimes' advisor for nearly a quarter-century, Jennifer Courtley Lory-Moran ’96, MAT ’97, recently marked a carillon milestone.
Sreang Hok/Cornell University.
The A.D. White House
Campus architecture
10/31/2024
Cornellians
Commissioned by Cornell’s inaugural president, the villa later became an art museum—and has long hosted a humanities group.
History
A year after former students held a conference in NYC that paid tribute to a giant in the field of U.S. history, Cornell University Press has published a companion volume to the event.
Alumni authors
10/16/2024
Cornellians
This month’s titles, featured in Cornellians, include "Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section" by A&S alum Rachel Somerstein ’04.
Alumni authors
10/4/2024
Cornellians
Ling Ma, MFA ’16, has earned raves for her fiction; a Cornell Tech prof also received one of the coveted fellowships.
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John Marks '65 with actors Robert Redford (left) and Ben Kingsley at a 2006 awards ceremony.
Alumni
9/27/2024
Cornellians
As John Marks '65, a government alum, outlines in his new book, coming at problems from a non-confrontational stance can be the best way to solve them.
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movie poster: The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower
Alumni
9/19/2024
Cornellians
Set in the 1980s, The Man Who Saved the Internet with a Sunflower chronicles two ’69 classmates in Silicon Valley
American Studies
Michelle Schenandoah ’99 founded Rematriation to empower Indigenous people and raise global awareness about Indigenous knowledge as viable ways to address global challenges.
Research and Creative Works
The featured titles include Joe Fassler ’06's novel drawn from the Icarus myth and former dean Philip Lewis' book on the public humanities.
Saxbys at the Community College of Philadelphia.
Government
Government alum's Saxbys coffee chain operates on a unique model: its employees—and managers—are all college students.
Alumni
This month’s feature titles include an ancient guide to romance and “the first book authored by a geological formation,” both by A&S faculty.
Classics
6/12/2024
Cornellians
How to Get Over a Breakup is Michael Fontaine’s latest entry in a series that mines modern wisdom from classical works
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n international student adviser greets Cornellians arriving at the Ithaca airport from Liberia, India, and the Philippines in the early 1960s
Alumni
In "Beyond Borders," more than four dozen authors – many from A&S – contribute to an overview of the university’s "global dimensions."
American Sign Language
Now offered as a minor, the study of ASL at Cornell came about through years of student advocacy
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Lorlei Boyd ’23
Science & Technology Studies
"I never imagined working in STEM with a humanities degree, but it actually prepared me for an amazing career."
Lauren Hefferon ’83
Alumni
For more than three decades, anthropology graduate Lauren Hefferon ’83 has run a company that offers upscale trips on two wheels.
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Amanda Hernandez ’21 suited up for pom as a senior
Alumni
A&S alumna Amanda Hernandez ’21, now a busy med student, coaches her former team to ‘pom’ glory—from hundreds of miles away.
Danielle Gerritsen
A memorial medallion bearing Gannon’s image, on display at the Statler dinner.
Alumni
Campus event honored Marine Corps Maj. Richard Gannon ’95, who was just 31 when he died in Iraq two decades ago
Alumni authors
The latest by Michelle Knudsen ’95, of Library Lion fame: the story of a sensitive spider who yearns to be a pet kitten
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Knibb in a World Triathlon test event in Paris in 2023
Alumni
The Arts & Sciences alum (psychology) and Big Red four-sport standout is set to compete in the women’s triathlon for Team USA.
Anna Esaki-Smith
Alumni
Asian Studies alum Anna Esaki-Smith ’83, who struggled with what to do after graduation is author of 'Make College Your Superpower: It’s Not Where You Go, It’s What You Know'
Philosophy
After penning two acclaimed books on misogyny, Kate Manne turns her attention to a different—but related—form of oppression
Elbert Cox, PhD 1925
Alumni
After becoming the first Black person to earn a PhD in the field, Elbert Cox, PhD 1925, spent a lifetime inspiring others to follow.
Universal Pictures
Alumni
Thanks in part to its physics-centric plot, the hit movie may depict more Cornellians than any other feature film in history.
Africana Studies
During Black History Month, test your knowledge of Cornell’s ground-breaking program with 10 trivia questions!
Alumni
Meet some alums whose good works—from youth outreach to food drives—are being continued by a new generation
Alumni
The pioneering co-op led the way in creating an interracial, interfaith house as a nondiscriminatory ideal.
Cornell history
From contemporary ephemera to a missive from Ezra himself, the historic containers are relics of an earlier Cornell.
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Austin Bunn, associate professor in performing and media arts, left, talks with Scott Ferguson, middle, and MIchael Kantor, right.
Alumni
The veteran Hollywood exec boasts a resume including Oscar winners, ratings toppers and critical favorites.
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Gordon Sander and Jonathan “JJ” Manford ’06
Alumni
12/22/2023
Cornellians
An enduring friendship between alums — dating back to when they were mentor and student — has led both to cultivate their creativity.
Cornelliana
12/8/2023
Cornellians
Need a present for the Cornellian on your list? Here are titles on University history, traditions, songs, famous alums—even recipes!
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Manuel Muñoz, Sporting an appreciative T-shirt at the recent conference honoring his mentor.
Creative Writing Program
12/6/2023
Cornellians
Fiction writer Manuel Muñoz, MFA ’98, draws inspiration from his upbringing in a Mexican-American farming family
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Joseph Holland ’78, MA ’79
Alumni
11/10/2023
Cornellians
From Oprah and the Obamas to lesser-known heroes, Joseph Holland ’78, MA ’79 finds words to live by.
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An outdoor showing of the classic Notorious, starring Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman.
Cornell Cinema
11/7/2023
Cornellians
After more than a half-century in the Straight, the Hill’s iconic movie venue remains a film fan’s delight.
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Curator Tim DeVoogd keeps one of the brains in his office.
Psychology
10/31/2023
Cornellians
Now overseen by the psychology department, the vintage cerebra draw many a visitor to the second floor of Uris Hall.
Mary Crawford, awaiting the nine-day voyage to France in 1914
Alumni
10/3/2023
Cornellians
The book curates the diaries and letters of ‘double Red’ alum and Cornell trustee Mary Crawford 1904, MD 1907.
Alumni
9/27/2023
Cornellians
Steve Salm ’93 is a founding partner at the firm that owns the catalogs of Genesis, KISS, Imagine Dragons, and much more.
Alumni
9/26/2023
Cornellians
From Hans Bethe to Toni Morrison, we offer a sampling of alums and profs who’ve earned one of the world’s highest accolades.
Alumni
9/25/2023
Cornellians
Her latest album snagged a Grammy nomination — and she once scored a Cheerios commercial starring Grumpy Cat
Alumni
8/22/2023
Cornellians
Julie Schumacher, MFA ’86, closes out her satirical series with "The English Experience," in which a study-abroad trip goes off the rails.
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Students from Chinese diplomatic families in 1940.
Alumni
8/11/2023
Cornellians
In an ongoing effort, Cornellians are being asked to recall their student days for an oral history.
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Moseley tickles the (antique) ivories at the center’s University Avenue home.
Music
8/2/2023
Cornellians
From fortepianos to pipe organs, the Hill boasts one of the world’s leading collections of performance-ready vintage instruments.
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Student checking out books in the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library.
Alumni
7/7/2023
Cornellians
The University has served as a backdrop for literary fiction, mysteries, tales inspired by real-life events, and more.
S.E. Cupp alongside Joy Behar as a co-host on “The View”
Alumni
6/5/2023
Cornellians
‘I came up through academic, intellectual conservatism,’ says the popular pundit, who’s unafraid to challenge her own party.
Joyce N. Boghosian
Speaking at a dinner for the museum in 2022
Alumni
5/30/2023
Cornellians
Lisa Sasaki ’97 is helping to shepherd the high-profile new Washington, D.C., institution into existence
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Ozan Varol
Alumni
5/19/2023
Cornellians
Former law professor (and proud polymath) Ozan Varol ’03 inspires audiences with lessons rooted in space exploration.
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Corey Earle teaches in spring 2023
Alumni
5/9/2023
Cornellians
Cornellians offers a (not-at-all-comprehensive) roundup of quintessentially Cornellian classes—and invites you to weigh in!
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Eve Ogden Schaub
Alumni
5/8/2023
Cornellians
Eve Ogden Schaub ’92, BA ’93, BFA ’93, caps off her trilogy of memoirs with "Year of No Garbage."
Campus & Beyond
4/25/2023
Cornellians
In part two of our continuing series, we meet a celebrated scientific couple, a distinguished Chinese scholar, and much more.
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The course meets in Statler Auditorium—home to another iconic class, Intro to Wines.
Campus & Beyond
4/25/2023
Cornellians
Drawing on research in psychology and economics, the profs offer practical tools for relationships, finances, and more.
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One of the Newman Lab synchrotrons
Physics
3/28/2023
Cornellians
You don’t have to be a nuclear physicist to appreciate these tidbits about the Hill’s first facility devoted to accelerator physics
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Kreynovich (left) and Carroll on a supply run
Alumni
3/20/2023
Cornellians
The best friends recently marked one year since they left their East Coast lives for a humanitarian aid mission to Eastern Europe.
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Earle (left) with Ed Helms during the actor’s Convocation visit. Earle is holding Andy Bernard’s faux diploma from the set of “The Office,” which he received as a birthday gift from his brother, University Archivist Evan Earle ’02, MS ’14.
Alumni
3/3/2023
Cornellians
Cornell history maven Corey Earle ’07 is running a Twitter poll with 64 contenders—and you can vote.
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Isaac Kramnick at a sanatorium where he was treated for rheumatic fever.
Alumni magazine
2/7/2023
Cornellians
Long before Isaac Kramnick joined the Cornell faculty, he was a foster child from a family grappling with poverty and mental illness.
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Richard Gottfried '68 speaking on the Assembly floor
Aumni
2/1/2023
Cornellians
First elected at just 23, retired Assemblyman Richard Gottfried ’68 holds the record for longest-serving New York State legislator.
Alumni
1/23/2023
Cornellians
The seven Cornellians serving as representatives in D.C. include military veterans, businesspeople, and even a former MMA fighter — and two A&S graduates.
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Dombrowski displays one of his hundreds of TikToks.
Student experiences
1/19/2023
Cornellians
Exploring topics from marine mammals to moisturizers, leading influencer J.C. Dombrowski ’23 loves to share science.
Teddy Wolff
Victor LaValle ’94, BA ’95
Alumni
12/23/2022
Cornellians
Novelist Victor LaValle ’94, BA ’95, has recently expanded his eerie narrative voice into Marvel Comics—and Apple TV.
Rare and Manuscript Collections
The typical LaFeber lecture: a brief outline and no notes.
History
12/22/2022
Cornellians
A posthumous festschrift and 2023 conference in New York City will celebrate the eminent historian’s impact—on former students and worldwide.
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Ariel Cooper '15 at Buttermilk Falls in summer 2022
Alumni
12/22/2022
Cornellians
Alumna perspective: "As a student, I never spent much time downtown—but in my 20s, vacationing in the Finger Lakes proved unexpectedly meaningful."
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Sydney Moore makes a pass during team practice.
Student excellence
9/30/2022
Cornellians
Psychology major Sydney Moore ’24 was honored at the ESPY ceremony for her efforts to empower fellow athletes.
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Steve Hendricks (right) with Ruby's winemaker.
Alumni accomplishments
9/29/2022
Cornellians
Now an annual tradition, the program showcases offerings by Cornellian-owned wineries.
American studies
9/23/2022
Cornellians
Professors Glenn Altschuler, PhD ’76, and Stuart Blumin take a deep dive into the borough once known as the "city of churches."
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The Friendship Sandwich
Alumni
8/26/2022
Cornellians
Two ’06 classmates enjoyed a simple-but-tasty sandwich for decades—then the Washington Post shared it with the world
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Moss in Geneva, Switzerland, where she spent her junior year
Alumni
8/19/2022
Cornellians
Being immersed in another language and culture made Melissa Hart Moss ’93, JD ’97 a better lawyer—and a more broad-minded person
Alumni
7/19/2022
Cornellians
Having returned to complete her degree in literatures in English, reporter Keri Blakinger ’11, BA ’14, now covers the prison system for the Marshall Project.
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Anna Shechtman
Klarman Fellows
7/15/2022
Cornellians
The Klarman Fellow (and future prof) is a regular contributor to the New Yorker—and she created a puzzle just for Cornellians!
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Chris Pavone '89 at a book signing
Alumni
6/8/2022
Cornellians
The bestselling author’s latest thriller follows a heroine with a secret past—and a kidnapped husband.
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Alumni
5/31/2022
Cornellians
Originally known as the Women’s Glee Club, the group will celebrate its centennial at Reunion ’22.
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Corey (center) and Evan (right) with dad Brian, sporting Big Red colors at Lynah. (Photo provided)
Cornelliana
5/13/2022
Cornellians
Steeped in Big Red lore since childhood, they ponder their favorite artifacts, what Ezra would think of today’s University, and more.
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In fall 2018, Li came to campus for a visit during which she spoke to classes, held training sessions with Cornell Dining staff, met with students, and did a cooking demo in Okenshields, where several Mei Mei dishes were featured at dinner.
Alumni
5/10/2022
Cornellians
The Boston restaurateur and dumpling maven now boasts a James Beard Leadership Award.
