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"I am constantly inspired by the intelligence, motivation, and kindness exhibited by my fellow Cornellians."

Roslyn Jin '15Major: China & Asia-Pacific StudiesHometown: Great Neck, NY  Why did you choose Cornell?

"Being around so many incredibly intelligent and hard-working people has been humbling."

Iva Karoly-Lister '15 Major: Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Chemistry & Chemical BiologyHometown: Anchorage, AKWhy did you choose Cornell?My grandma went to Cornell and told me I should go here. She's always been one of my greatest role models so I thought it would be cool to spend time in the same places that she did.

"Every viewpoint has a very convincing argument standing behind it."

Matthew Farrell '15Major: MathematicsHometown: Homedale, ID Why did you choose Cornell?

Chris Garces
PRISONERS' RIGHTS

Symposium to examine prisoners' human rights

A&S Communications

On Monday, Oct. 5, leading human rights lawyers and prison ethnographers will gather for an international symposium to discuss “Carceral Worlds and Human Rights across the Americas” at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road, from 10 a.m. to noon.

GOVERNMENT

Xi Jinping and China’s Future: The Bigger Problems Lie Within

Allen Carlson, associate professor of government, writes in The National Interest that China's major problem is how its government handles its own citizens, not how is handles neighboring countries.

Kurt Jordan
ANTHROPOLOGY

Local Native Indian history buried in obscurity

Cornell Chronicle

Ithaca is dotted with buried Native American sites, according to Kurt Jordan, associate professor of anthropology in the College of Arts & Sciences, who also has an appointment with theAmerican Indian Program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.Yet these sites are incredibly difficult to comprehend because centuries of residential and commercial development has altered the landscape.

"I decided that I wouldn't let anyone else set boundaries for me."

Kemar Prussien '15Major: PsychologyHometown: Philadelphia, PAWhy did you choose Cornell?

"The College of Arts and Sciences is amazing for people with broad interests."

Matthew Loring '15Major: Computer ScienceHometown: Lansing, NY  Why did you choose Cornell?

"Of all that I've accomplished at Cornell, I am most proud of the little things."

Kelsey Ross '15Major: Government Hometown: Rochester, NY Why did you choose Cornell?My extended family is from the Ithaca area and I always imagined myself going to Cornell. When it came time to visit schools I fell in love with the campus. I loved the sense of community you get when you walk around the campus.

"Stopping on Libe Slope always elicits overwhelming feelings of joy."

… for programs with strong music programs), socially, etc. What is your main Cornell extracurricular activity -- why is … group that I have been fortunate enough to be involved in has changed me in remarkable ways and has made me feel like … of doing things one after another, I have decided to take a gap year or two after graduation. During that time, I …

"Poetry was one of many keys into a world of infinite depth."

Matthew Hudson '15Major: Asian Studies, Religious StudiesHometown: Whitinsville, MAWhy did you choose Cornell?

In Memoriam

George Hess, biochemist, dies at 92

A&S Communications

George Paul Hess, professor emeritus of biochemistry in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, College of Arts & Sciences, died on September 9 at home in Ithaca. Friends and colleagues are invited to a memorial service at  2 pm on Saturday, November 7 in the chapel of Annabel Taylor Hall. A reception will follow at 3 pm in the adjoining Founders Lounge.

INAUGURAL PANEL

Garrett moderates Democracy & Inequality panel

Cornell Chronicle

“Those lacking jobs, education and resources are essentially voiceless in the [democratic] process,” Cornell's new president said. 

NANOTECHNOLOGY

Cornell nanotech facility receives $8M NSF grant

Cornell Chronicle

The National Science Foundation has selected the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF) to be part of the newly established National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI). Cornell will receive $8 million from the federal agency over five years.

ALUMNI

After the Tony, director Sam Gold ’00 dives into varied projects

A&S Communications

When director Sam Gold ’00 thinks about whether he wants to take on a new project, it’s all about the challenge of creating something meaningful.“I want to start with what I believe in and care about, a subject matter that speaks to me or a formal challenge that pushes me as an artist,” he says.