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

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

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

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

Volunteer Spotlight: Danya Contreras ’13

Janelle Teng ’11 and Danya Contreras ’13 sat down to speak with Danya about her volunteerism and Cornell experience. Janelle Teng ’11: You’re very involved as an alum as well with a bunch of different organizations, and I was just wondering how you would describe the community that you are part of, either as an … Read more

Cornellians running in the 2023 NYC Marathon

Cheer on these Cornellians participating in the 2023 New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 5! Gary Munk ’79 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY “I am what has become known as a ‘NYC Marathon Streaker.’ I have participated in 36 NYC Marathons and have so far successfully and joyfully completed 31 of them. Every time, I run wearing … Read more