“State of the college is strong” in economic crisis, says President

November 24th, 2008

“Cornell College is positioned to weather the current crisis if we carefully steward our resources,” wrote President Les Garner in a Nov. 24 letter to the Cornell College community. Read More…




“Baby With the Bathwater” Dec. 5-7, 12-13

November 24th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON - Cornell College presents Baby With the Bathwater, a dark comedy by Christopher Durang, directed by Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Jody Hovland, Artistic Director at Riverside Theatre in Iowa City. The show will run Dec. 5-7 and 12-13 at the Plumb-Fleming Studio Theater on the Cornell Campus. Read More…




Mortar Board raises library funds

November 20th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON – The Cornell College Mortar Board raised $370 for the Cedar Rapids Public Library by offering some special helping hands on Tuesday. Read More…




Cornell College Holiday Concert Dec. 6

November 17th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON - John Rutter’s “Gloria” is the featured work at the annual Cornell College Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. in King Chapel. “Gloria,” an internationally popular seasonal concert work, features the 70-voice Cornell Concert Choir conducted by associate professor of music Lisa Hearne, and includes an eight-piece brass ensemble, percussion, and college organist Lynda Hakken. Read More…




Former Cornell President Christ-Janer dies

November 11th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON - Former President of Cornell College Arland Christ-Janer passed away Sunday, Nov., 9, in Sarasota, Fla. He was 86. Read More…




Knoop to appear on “Money Talk” with Bob Brinker

November 6th, 2008

MOUNT VERONON - Associate Professor of Economics and Business Todd Knoop will appear live on Money Talk with Bob Brinker, a nationally syndicated radio talk show, on Sunday, Nov. 9. Read More…




Cornellians elected to office on historic day

November 5th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON – A historic day for the nation was also a day for celebration for three victorious Cornellians who were elected or re-elected to office. Read More…




Garner joins international Methodist board

November 4th, 2008

MOUNT VERNON – Cornell College President Les Garner has been elected to the board of the International Association of Methodist Schools, Colleges, and Universities (IAMSCU). Read More…




Genova & Dimitrov perform on Music Mondays

November 3rd, 2008

MOUNT VERNON — The piano duo Genova & Dimitrov will perform at Cornell College Nov. 17 as part of the 11th season of Music Mondays. Read More…