In brief

By Dee Ann Rexroat | March 21, 2014

It pays to have Cornellians in the family

Cornell has a long history of generations of families attending the college. That tradition of a Cornell education is something to be proud of, and to help encourage it, Cornell has announced that it will give $2,000 in special financial assistance to alumni children and grandchildren who are admitted to the college starting with the 2014-15 academic year. The award is in addition to any other merit or need-based financial aid they receive.  “The legacy award celebrates a family tradition of attending Cornell College,” said Colleen Murphy, vice president for enrollment and dean of admission.

Alumnus earns legal advocacy fellowship

When Eli Wade-Scott ’10 graduates from Harvard Law School in May he’ll be using his law degree to make a difference in the world. Wade-Scott has been awarded a two-year Skadden Fellowship advocating for low-income tenants in Cook County, Ill., whose health is threatened by their landlords’ poor building upkeep. He’ll work directly with renters in Cook County and also collaborate with community organizers and medical providers. Wade-Scott, who was a young trustee from 2010-13, is one of 28 fellows selected for 2014. The Skadden Fellowship offers young lawyers a two-year position working in the public interest. It has been described as a legal version of the Peace Corps, and offers a salary and benefits to its fellows. Since its founding in 1988 it has placed more than 700 fellows.

Reed one to watch in 2014

Harper Reed ’01 is someone to watch in 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune. Reed made the list for his new start-up, Modest, which was to launch in the first quarter of 2014, and will connect retailers with mobile buyers. Reed is CEO, and Dylan Richards is the Chief Technology Officer. The Tribune called the pair among Chicago’s best-pedigreed software developers, noting that both had worked on President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Reed served as chief technology officer for the campaign, and has been interviewed and profiled extensively for his work creating the technology that helped turn out volunteers and voters.
Harper Reed ’01 is someone to watch in 2014, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Reed made the list for his new start-up, Modest, which was to launch in the first quarter of 2014, and will connect retailers with mobile buyers. Reed is CEO, and Dylan Richards is the Chief Technology Officer. The Tribune called the pair among Chicago’s best-pedigreed software developers, noting that both had worked on President Barack Obama’s 2012 re-election campaign. Reed served as chief technology officer for the campaign, and has been interviewed and profiled extensively for his work creating the technology that helped turn out volunteers and voters. Envisage Studios

What’s in a name?

As you may notice in this issue’s birth announcements, Lindsey Carlson Martens ’03 and Jeffrey Martens ’03 named their baby boy Blake Cornell. “We chose Cornell for Blake’s middle name because we wanted a name that was meaningful to both of us,” Lindsey Martens said. “We met at Cornell College and made many special memories there both individually and together. Even 11 years later, it is still our home. We joke that Blake will have no choice now but to go to his namesake.”
As you may notice in this issue’s birth announcements, Lindsey Carlson Martens ’03 and
Jeffrey Martens ’03 named their baby boy Blake Cornell. “We chose Cornell for Blake’s
middle name because we wanted a name that was meaningful to both of us,” Lindsey Martens said. “We met at Cornell College and made many special memories there both individually and together. Even 11 years later, it is still our home. We joke that Blake will have no choice now but to go to his namesake.” Lindsey Carlson Martens ’03

Defining humanity

Cornell students recently performed Bernard Pomerance’s Tony Award-winning play “The Elephant Man.” Based on the life of Joseph Merrick (portrayed by M.C. Cole ’15, with Millicent Marter ’15 at right), who lived in London during the 19th century as a carnival attraction, the show explored the way that London society eventually came to understand Merrick as a human, rather than a curiosity. Through image, dance, beautiful costumes, lighting, and scenic design, the production revealed the emotional, spiritual, and physical world of Merrick’s Victorian England.
Cornell students recently performed Bernard Pomerance’s Tony Award-winning play “The Elephant Man.” Based on the life of Joseph Merrick (portrayed by M.C. Cole ’15, with Millicent Marter ’15 at right), who lived in London during the 19th century as a carnival attraction, the show explored the way that London society eventually came to understand Merrick as a human, rather than a curiosity. Through image, dance, beautiful costumes, lighting, and scenic design, the production revealed the emotional, spiritual, and physical world of Merrick’s Victorian England.

Culture so rich you can taste it

Students from five different foreign language clubs prepared foods from the countries they study during the international bake-off in December. Both the Russian club and the classics club took care to only use ingredients available to people who would have made their traditional dishes. The crowd favorite was the French Club’s brightly colored macaroons, presented to look like the French flag.
Students from five different foreign language clubs prepared foods from the countries they study during the international bake-off in December. Both the Russian club and the classics club took care to only use ingredients available to people who would have made their traditional dishes. The crowd favorite was the French Club’s brightly colored macaroons, presented to look like the French flag. Robyn Schwab Aaron ’06

Economics hands-on

Growth theory is a central pillar of macroeconomics, so what better place to study growth than in the fastest growing economy in the world? Cornell’s Macroeconomics Seminar went to China in December, led by economics and business Professor Todd Knoop, and joined by Professor A’amer Farooqi. The class visited Shanghai (pictured), Chengdu, and Beijing.
Growth theory is a central pillar of macroeconomics, so what better place to study growth than in the fastest growing economy in the world? Cornell’s Macroeconomics Seminar went to China in December, led by economics and business Professor Todd Knoop, and joined by Professor A’amer Farooqi. The class visited Shanghai (pictured), Chengdu, and Beijing. Tiffany Monreal ’14

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