Spring 2018: In brief

By Cornell Report staff

Gilda Vinzulis Boyer ’84, chair of Cornell’s Board of Trustees, is the first female, the first member of a Native American nation (the Seneca nation), and the first graduate of One Course At A Time to hold that position.

Gilda Vinzulis Boyer '84Boyer, who retired from her law practice in 2008, has served and chaired numerous community boards and continues with her spouse, Barry Boyer ’84, to be involved in promoting community philanthropy.

 

 

Berry Career InstituteWays the Berry Career Institute serves students

1.Cornell Fellowships: Premier internship program with weekly blogs, final reports, and a presentation

2. Career tours: Trips to visit companies in metro areas, often resulting in internships

3. Internship funding: Awards typically cover all expenses for international or domestic internships

4. LEADS (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, And Distinctive Service): Selective leadership workshop series, speaker panels, case studies, networking events, and a career tour

5. Mock trial: Student mockers hone critical thinking, analysis of logic, and presentation skills while competing nationally

6. On-campus recruiting: Employers from across industries visit throughout the year and during a spring career fair

7. 1:1 career coaching: Professional advising on career exploration, resumes, job and internship search, mock interviews, and offer negotiation

8. Graduate school guidance: Intense assistance from staff and faculty help students perfect their applications and get results

9. Networking: Students connect with professionals through events, introductions to alumni, and online platforms

10. Campus speakers: Speakers from across the country share professional expertise through classroom visits, events, lunch and learns, and networking events.

Learn more about these robust programs

Composer in Residence Aaron Perrine works with a student.
Aaron Perrine and a student.

Campus accomplishments

  • Composer in Residence Aaron Perrine picked up another national award, the 2017 CBDNA (College Band Directors National Association) Young Band Composition Contest, which carries a $5,000 award.
  • President Jonathan Brand wrote the opening chapter in “Making College Better: Views from the Top.” The book’s editor, Joseph L. DeVitis, compiled essays written by academic leaders who provide ideas on how to make college better through policies and practices.
  • Professor of History Catherine Stewart received a $50,400 grant from The National Endowment for the Humanities. She will take a full-year sabbatical leave to write her second book, “The New Maid,” a social and cultural history of African-American women who labored as household workers during the Great Depression.
  • Professor of Politics Hans Hassell’s new book, “The Party’s Primary,” published by Cambridge University Press, examines the role and influence that parties have in nominations for the U.S. House and Senate.

Reader input leads to award
The Cornell Report won two awards from the District VI Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)—a gold in Magazine Publishing Improvement and a bronze in the University General Interest Magazines category. We redesigned the magazine following a readership survey. Thank you to our alumni readership for helping us achieve this award with your rich feedback.

Insider tips for first-years
Our current students recently offered tips for incoming students. Some of their advice will sound familiar, even to those of us far removed from our own Cornell move-in day.

Traditions

“The trains seem really loud now, but I promise you’ll get used to them and be able to sleep through them, and eventually they’ll even sound like home.”

“Homecoming is always really fun, there’s tons of stuff to do, and it’s interesting to hear stories from alumni.”

“Paint The Rock at least once during your time here.”

Something not enough people know about Cornell
“How nice everyone is, even the people who work on campus. They always take the time to say hi to you, or tell you to have a good day.”

“Mount Vernon is a chill place to hang out if you don’t want to be just on campus.”

General advice
“Find a good group of friends and experience college together.”

“Put your phone down a few times during the spring and fall, and take in the colors and sounds of the campus because it’s beautiful.”

Alternative Winter Break in Puerto Rico
Eleven students and two staff members provided disaster relief in Puerto Rico during Alternative Winter Break. Here some team members gaze out over Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve from the
steps of a lighthouse.
Detail from “#130” (2016, acrylic on canvas) by Cole Pierce '00
Cole Pierce ’00 recently exhibited his art in Peter Paul Luce Gallery on campus. He says Cornell’s One Course At A Time curriculum was ideal for art majors: “Being fully immersed in a subject was a great way to make art.” Detail from “#130” (2016, acrylic on canvas) by Cole Pierce ’00.