Quizzes & Puzzles Test Your Knowledge of Big Red Presidential Trivia As Interim President Kotlikoff winds up his first semester, we offer 15 questions on Cornell’s leaders, from A.D. White onward
Books Your December 2024 Reads This month’s featured titles include a novel set in Arthurian times and a prof’s memoir about his education under Apartheid
Campus & Beyond Lessons in Large-Animal Medicine—From a Fiberglass Cow With a new simulator, vet students can practice delivering a calf in a realistic (but lower-stakes) way; all that’s missing is the ‘moo’
Campus & Beyond A Prof and Alum Memorializes a Nobelist’s Time in Ithaca Thomas Campanella, MLA ’91, spearheaded the installation of a historic marker near campus honoring author Pearl Buck, MA ’25
Storytime with Corey Off to See the Wizard: Cornell’s Links to an Iconic Book and Film From its feminist influences to an alum in a key role, there’s a bit of the Big Red behind the Emerald City
Bear Hugs For This Alumni Couple, Acts of Kindness Are the Best Holiday Décor Beth Dessen Duffy ’82 and Dan Duffy ’82 have parlayed a family tradition into a multimedia project, adorning trees with good deeds
Bear Hugs In Asheville, Chef Katie Button ’05 Serves Up Hope After Helene Her popular restaurant reopened just weeks after devastating floods in the region—and now, she’s helping her community rebuild
Cornelliana Big Red Books, Perfect for Gifting Need a present for the Cornellian on your list? Here are titles on University history, traditions, songs, famous alums—even recipes!
Campus & Beyond The Pros at the Botanic Gardens Teach You Wreath-Making Can’t get back to the Hill for one of its popular workshops? We got two student leaders to give you a private lesson!
Alumni Cookbooks by Cornellians: Ideas for Tasteful (and Tasty!) Holiday Gifts From vegetarian classics to a deep dive into Spanish cured meats—plus tempting treats and more—there’s something for everyone