Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Season finale with Kathryn Boor '80

In the season finale of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel welcome Kathryn Boor ‘80, dean of the Graduate School and vice provost for graduate education for a conversation about her journey at Cornell – both as a student and an academic leader.

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Muslim chaplain, Diwan Center for Muslim Life awarded Perkins Prize

Cornell’s Muslim chaplain Numan Dugmeoglu, and the Diwan Center for Muslim Life received the 29th annual James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial and Intercultural Peace and Harmony during a ceremony April 21 at Willard Straight Hall.

CHESS team rolls up their sleeves for spring tune-up

While the particle accelerator buried beneath Cornell’s soccer field typically hums along 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the spring down period offers a rare and essential pause in operations.

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Student employees honored for dedication, initiative

Twelve Cornell students and one staff member earned awards for their exceptional contributions within Student and Campus Life.

Inclusive Excellence Podcast: DEI – More than just an acronym

In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel go back to the basics – breaking down the foundational concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and exploring why understanding these terms matters to everyone, everywhere. 

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Ceremony honors new, promoted Cornell police officers

Eight Cornell University Police officers were officially promoted to a higher rank or sworn in as new officers at a ceremony April 4.

Employee Celebration delivers big win and warm gathering

Nearly 500 staff, faculty, retirees and relatives gathered on campus March 29 for the annual Employee Celebration, enjoying athletic events, a community dinner and family-friendly activities.

Reis Tennis Center pro wins at world championship

Competition looks a little different now from when she played on the clay of Roland Garros and the grass of Wimbledon, but after 38 years of playing tennis, Anda Perianu can still win.

Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Allyship in action

In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, cohosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel unpack the term “allyship” with Sam Benson, Assistant Director for Graduate Affairs for MS and PhD Students in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Perdita Das, Assistant Dean of Hans Bethe House. 

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