cornell report fall 2015
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Return of the Brown Bomber
An interview in September with art director, cartoonist, and activist Rupert Kinnard ’79 mentioned one of the things that ties him to Cornell: the creation of the Brown Bomber, a black, gay superhero that debuted while Kinnard worked at The Cornellian.
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New options for Cornell applicants
You’d be excused for thinking there are two traditions during the college application process—taking standardized tests like the ACT or SAT and stressing out about taking those tests. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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It isn’t just location, location, location
The Washington Post raised some hackles this summer when it published an opinion piece that claimed the most important part of choosing a college was its location.
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A look at Cornell’s newest faculty
Each fall brings new students to campus, and it also brings new faculty members.
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Documenting recovery and change
Photographer William Widmer ’04, who documents life in post-Katrina New Orleans and examines the effect of climate change on the Gulf Coast, had dozens of photos published in August as part of the national media’s coverage of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Iowa caucuses draw presidential candidates
Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses place Cornell College students in the right place at the right time to meet presidential candidates and engage in the democratic process.
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Molding an interest in art
Heather Brown ’16 took advantage of one of the best parts of Cornell’s One Course At A Time curriculum—the ability to create a block-long independent study project—to help with her goal of becoming an art therapist and give several weeks of training to adults with disabilities.
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New name honors Smiths’ support
After nearly a decade, New Hall is officially Smith Hall.
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Athletic Hall of Famers
Four added to the Cornell College Athletics Hall of Fame
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Letters Fall 2015
Off campus study
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Mahadeo “Dave” Verma ’57
Public health advocate Mahadeo “Dave” Verma ’57 died April 12, 2015. He was 85 years old.
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John Keck ’53
Entrepreneur, community leader, and longtime NFL referee John Keck ’53 died May 5, 2015. He was 83.
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Tracy Norris ’52
Communications executive Tracy Norris ’52 died May 12, 2015. He was 87.
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Herald Smith
Business leader and former trustee Herald “Smitty” Smith died July 27, 2015. He was 91.
Return of the Brown Bomber 
New options for Cornell applicants 
It isn’t just location, location, location 
A look at Cornell’s newest faculty 
Documenting recovery and change 
Iowa caucuses draw presidential candidates 
Molding an interest in art 
New name honors Smiths’ support 
Athletic Hall of Famers 
Letters Fall 2015 
Mahadeo “Dave” Verma ’57 
John Keck ’53 
Tracy Norris ’52 
Herald Smith