Cultivating better urban citizens, one YouTube view at a time

Dave Amos ’05 grew up in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, a small town surrounded by other small towns on Lake Michigan northeast of Green Bay. As a teenager, he was curious about the larger world and dreamed of leaving after high school. “One thing I realized in high school was that I wanted to go and … Read more

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Cashman and So begin tenure as alumni-elected trustees

Paul M. Cashman ’73 and Ginger K. So ’79 began their roles as alumni-elected trustees on July 1, following their election to the Cornell University Board of Trustees in spring 2024. They share their hopes and expectations in their new positions. What is your primary focus in your first year as a trustee? Paul M. … Read more

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Alumni-elected trustees share their reflections on service

It’s been four years since Beth Anderson ’80 and Doug Mitarotonda ’02, MEng ’03, MA ’07, PhD ’09 began their tenure as alumni-elected members of the Cornell University Board of Trustees. Here, they reflect on their years of service and appreciation for Cornell. Beth Anderson ’80 When I think about my experience on the Board of … Read more

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kamillah Knight ’13, MPA ’15, MBA ’22

Patricia J. Grant ’95 and Kamillah Knight ’13, MPA ’15, MBA ’22 sat down to speak with Kamillah about her volunteerism and Cornell experience. Patricia Grant: I wonder if you could start by talking about your experiences at Cornell in terms of the fact that Cornell is such a big place. How did you develop … Read more

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Volunteer Spotlight: Zachary Carter ’72

Frank Dawson ’72 and Zachary Carter ’72 sat down to talk about Zachary’s Cornell volunteerism and experience. Frank Dawson ’72: Cornell is a big place. What do you consider your communities? And how did you find your corner of the university? Zachary Carter ’72: Well, it’s interesting. It happened naturally, particularly for Cornell’s African American … Read more

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