New women's rowing shell to be named for President Garrett

All are invited to attend the dedication of a women's rowing team shell in honor of the late Cornell president Elizabeth Garrett Saturday, Oct. 1, at 9:45 a.m., at the Cornell Rowing Center.

Garrett Memorial 5K Run slated for May 8 at Cornell Plantations

Student-athletes remember late president Elizabeth Garrett's message of 'grace' to them and will honor her on May 8 with a memorial 5K run to benefit colon cancer research and student scholarships.

Trustees honor late president at open session of meeting

The Cornell University Board of Trustees approved and read memorial and condolence resolutions in honor of the late President Elizabeth Garrett during the open, public session of its meeting on the Ithaca campus March 24.

Recalling Garrett as a 'force of nature with a stunning smile'

At venerable Bailey Hall, where the walls echo a century of concerts and educational lectures, more than 1,000 Cornellians reflected on the life and legacy of President Elizabeth Garrett at a moving memorial gathering March 17.

CALS, Weill Cornell Medicine hold events to honor Garrett

In events held at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and at Weill Cornell Medicine March 17, students, faculty and staff paid tribute to Cornell's late preside, Elizabeth Garrett.

Garrett memorial gathering set for March 17 in Bailey

A memorial gathering for President Elizabeth Garrett will be held Thursday, March 17, at 3 p.m. in Bailey Hall. The event will be live streamed on the newly launched In Memoriam website.

With songs, stories, students honor Garrett's legacy

Holding candles flickering in the twilight of March 8, hundreds of students gathered on Ho Plaza to honor Cornell's 13th president, Elizabeth Garrett, who died of colon cancer March 6.

Cancer research fund set up at Weill Cornell in honor of Garrett

On March 8, Dr. Laurie Glimcher, dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, announced the launch of the President Elizabeth Garrett Fund for Colon Cancer Research.

Remembering the 'vital,' 'optimistic' Elizabeth Garrett

Cornellians and colleagues on campus and from across the country reflected on the passing of President Elizabeth Garrett, who died March 6 after a battle with colon cancer.