Assemblies Update, Week of March 25

An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly.

Government relations VP Johnson announces retirement

After 40 years of 'exemplary service,' Stephen Philip Johnson, vice president for government and community relations, has announced his retirement. He will continue in his role until a successor is found.

President announces changes in external relations

On March 28 President David Skorton issued a statement about changes that will be occurring in the university's external relations organization.

Things to Do, March 29-April 5

Events this week include BOOM, showcasing student tech research; a lecture on C.S. Lewis, a debate on fracking, an electronic music symposium, statistician Nate Silver and Anonymous 4 in Sage Chapel.

President Martinelli of Panama to lecture on campus

President of Panama Ricardo Martinelli will deliver a public lecture April 11, sign a memorandum of understanding and meet with students and faculty.

Cornell trustees to meet in Ithaca, March 27-28

The Cornell University Board of Trustees will have its regular spring semester meeting in Ithaca, March 27-28; some sessions will be open to the public but will require free tickets.

Conference to honor Robert L. Harris Jr. April 5-6

Retiring Africana professor Robert L. Harris Jr. will be honored at a conference to be held at the Africana Studies and Research Center April 5-6.

Two staffers recognized for dedicated service

Emily Sampson and Bill Alberta were each recognized with a George Peter Award for Dedicated Service April 23 by colleagues, friends and family.

Lecturers to discuss drawings at Johnson Museum

Experts from the Morgan Library and Museum will give lectures in conjunction with an exhibition of master drawings at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.