cornell report spring 2013
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Wrestling chair for Simmons
Dick Simmons, associate athletics director, is the chair of the NCAA Division III Wrestling Committee.
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Record winning streak
The nationally ranked Rams enjoyed a historic 22–1 regular season and captured their first Midwest Conference women’s basketball championship since 1982.
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Old school
College life has changed a lot since the 1950s, and the compilers of the Student Council’s 1955 “Campus Courtesy” pamphlet would probably disapprove of the college’s less formal atmosphere.
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Pioneer artist studied on the Hilltop
Josephine Lutz Rollins ’19 was the focus of a show at the Regis Center for Art at the University of Minnesota, as well as the 2011 book “Pioneer Modernists: Minnesota’s First Generation of Women Artists.”
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Inspired teaching
John Gruber-Miller, professor of classical studies, isn’t just a great teacher—he inspires others to be great teachers, as well. Gruber-Miller won the 2012 Excellence in the Teaching of Classics at the College Level award from the American Philological Association.
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Sustainably delicious
A switch to a new food service provider has given a new look—and taste—to the student dining experience. Bon Appétit emphasizes local, seasonal, and organic choices.
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Leader of the (geek) pack
Harper Reed ’01 spent most of the past two years as chief technology officer for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign. Reed’s team of 40 engineers included two other Cornellians, Derek Brooks ’03 and Ian Dees ’06.
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A history of Cornell in 50 objects
Inspired by the book “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” we tell (and show!) 160 years of Cornell history in 50 significant objects.
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Why athletics matter to Cornell
Athletics has long been part of liberal arts education, promoting goal setting and teamwork while fostering campus spirit.
Wrestling chair for Simmons 
Record winning streak 
Old school 
Pioneer artist studied on the Hilltop 
Inspired teaching 
Sustainably delicious 
Leader of the (geek) pack 
A history of Cornell in 50 objects 
Why athletics matter to Cornell