Daniel R. Alonso, dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar since its 2001 inception, announced his retirement effective Jan. 1 2009. Deputy Dean Javaid Sheikh will take over as interim dean. (Sept. 17, 2008)
Cornell President David Skorton has been tapped by New York Gov. David Paterson to lead the Task Force on Diversifying the New York State Economy Through Industry-Higher Education Partnerships. (May 14, 2009)
Thirty-three outstanding seniors were recognized May 24 at the 29th annual Merrill Presidential Scholars Convocation luncheon. They, in turn, recognize a high school teacher and Cornell faculty member who have influenced them.
Cornell's Adoption Assistance Program provided Tim Marchell and his family help with the adoption process, providing referrals and networking with Cornell Vietnamese students. (Sept. 12, 2008)
New York state recently announced an Early Retirement Incentive program for certain participants in the New York State Employees' Retirement System or the State University of New York Optional Retirement Plan. (July 14, 2010)
The Cornell Association for Professors Emeriti has a new coordinator, Cindy Robinson, who helps retirees connect with the university and each other through lecture series, luncheon, e-mails and newsletters. (May 8, 2009)
Cornell University President Elizabeth Garrett died March 6 from colon cancer. She was 52. "There are few words to express the enormity of this loss," said Robert S. Harrison, chairman of the Cornell Board of Trustees.
Cornell has announced that it will answer the call issued by Mayor Michael Bloomberg July 19 to create a world-class applied science and engineering campus in the city.
President David Skorton prioritized faculty renewal in his State of the University Address June 9 during Reunion Weekend. He also announced that the naming of the new humanities building that will break ground in 2013.
Jared Genser '95 founded Freedom Now to release prisoners of conscience around the world and has won the freedom of five prisoners from China, Vietnam, Burma, Pakistan and Egypt. (Dec. 8, 2009)