Alumni
2c – Menu – Stories about alumni
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Leading a life of meaning
A Cornell College liberal arts education provides much more than entry into a job and a way to make a living. For many, it provides the foundation for a life of meaning. Five alumni share how they have used their Cornell degree to impact and empower others at many levels, locally and globally.
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How to create a life of meaning
Cornell College alumni offer advice on how to lead a life of meaning.
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Brett Janis ’14: Altering biological medicine as we know it
The research of Brett Janis ’14 on drying and storing cells such as blood cells is altering biological medicine as we know it.
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Paige Brevick ’13: Safeguarding cultural heritage, antiquities
Paige Brevick ’13 is safeguarding cultural heritage and antiquities.
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Storm Ziegler ’94: Using music to teach life
High School choral director Storm Ziegler ’94 uses music to teach life.
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Eddie Moore Jr. ’89: Addressing privilege in America
White Privilege Conference founder Eddie Moore ’89 is addressing privilege in America.
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Cindy Frisbie Hecklau ’73: Serving medical communities globally
Through medical missions, Cindy Fribie Hecklau ’73 serves medical communities globally.
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John Rizzardini ’79: Cornell intramurals launch pro sports career
John Rizzardini ’79 has helped start four sports franchises, but once upon a time he managed Cornell’s intramural program.
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Nicholas Wondra ’09: International trek includes Hilltop, Capitol Hill
Former Fulbright scholar Nicholas Wondra ’09 has traveled internationally from the Hilltop and back to Capitol Hill.
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Jocelyn Jackson ’96: Community organizer cooks up social change
Jocelyn Jackson ’96 integrates food, art, and social justice as a community organizer and founder of the JUSTUS Kitchen in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Peters twins still a Cornell team
When a classmate suggested to Shannon Peters Schear ’04 that she and her sister become class agents, Shannon said yes without even asking Allie Peters ’04.
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Reflection on Cornell’s impact led to Schimmel ’66 study-abroad endowment
Reflection on Cornell’s impact on his life led to Rick Schimmel ’66 to establish a study-abroad endowment in memory of his classmate and wife.
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Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92 (long version)
Ilene Crawford ’92 will become Cornell’s vice president for academic affairs on July 1, the first in that role who studied One Course At A Time.
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Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92
Ilene Crawford ’92 will become Cornell’s vice president for academic affairs on July 1, the first in that role who studied One Course At A Time.
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On Topic: Favorite places
Seven Cornell College alumni answer the question: What was your favorite place on campus?
Leading a life of meaning 
How to create a life of meaning 
Brett Janis ’14: Altering biological medicine as we know it 
Storm Ziegler ’94: Using music to teach life 
Eddie Moore Jr. ’89: Addressing privilege in America 
Cindy Frisbie Hecklau ’73: Serving medical communities globally 
John Rizzardini ’79: Cornell intramurals launch pro sports career 
Nicholas Wondra ’09: International trek includes Hilltop, Capitol Hill 
Jocelyn Jackson ’96: Community organizer cooks up social change 
Peters twins still a Cornell team 
Reflection on Cornell’s impact led to Schimmel ’66 study-abroad endowment 
Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92 (long version) 
Meet the new dean: Ilene Crawford ’92 
On Topic: Favorite places