Joe Wilensky, Author at Cornellians

When ‘the Stump’ Was a Campus Landmark—and Soapbox

The remains of a mighty tree felled by Dutch elm disease, it became a nexus of news and opinion during a turbulent era

With cans and bottles featuring their two Frenchies, the alums’ libations are a hit with dog-lovers and beer fanciers alike

As a final project, a popular course on Cornell history lets students create miniature time capsules for future generations

The facility, which honors astronomer Vera Cooper Rubin, MS ’51, has released its first images—and they’re mind-blowing

A look at the history—complete with photo tour—of how a sleepy 19th-century enclave became the beating heart of off-campus life

A Tale of Two Cornells: How Jonathan Brand, JD ’96, went from ‘the Hill’ to ‘the Hilltop,’ far above Iowa’s river valleys

A history lesson on Cornell iconography, from the emblem bearing the ‘I would found …’ motto to the Great Seal on your sheepskin

In these vintage pics, the ties may be wider—and the variety of chapeaux wilder—but alumni connections still shine

Susan Rodriguez ’81, BArch ’82, spearheaded design of a recreation center on the Harlem Meer—reconnecting it to its neighborhood

From wryly humorous signs to wrangling toddlers, crowds, and the weather, graduation weekend can offer a touch of comic relief