Campaign for Cornell College

May 2011 Parents E-News


Commencement reflects sense of community

Commencement day at Cornell contains plenty of traditional pomp and circumstance, but it also features a number of traditions that reflect the unique sense of community that our seniors have helped develop during their time on the Hilltop.

Commencement

Commencement day emotions

Commencement is an emotion-filled experience for graduating seniors. We asked a few recent grads what was going through their minds during commencement to help us view the day from a student's perspective.

Commencement

Extraordinary preparation for the world of work

Extraordinary opportunities are a hallmark of a Cornell College education; they happen in the classroom, on the campus, and around the world. But what happens after the extraordinary opportunity is complete? We profile two graduating seniors and two recent alumni to find out.

Career Engagement Center

Cornell’s transition to an 8-block year

In March, the Cornell faculty voted to endorse moving to an eight-block calendar beginning with the 2012-13 academic year. What is the rationale for this change and what are the implications for students? Cornell President Jim Brown shares his thoughts.

Jim Brown

Student housing expands to local hotel for 2011-12

Enrollment growth and lack of off-campus housing in the area have led the college to partner with a local hotel to provide a new residential living option. Learn more about the opportunity for students to live at The Sleep Inn beginning in 2011-12 academic year.

Sleep Inn

Important Dates

As we close out the current academic year and begin planning for next year, we have compiled a number of important dates into a quick reference form.