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Alumni News | Captain Megan Unrath ’21 builds a legacy of service
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Tick-borne viruses can be transmitted very quickly—in as little as 15 minutes. Regular tick checks throughout the day may be the best way to protect yourself says Laura Harrington, a professor of entomology at Cornell University and director of the Northeast Regional Center for Excellence in Vector Borne Diseases.
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NBC | Lone star tick, linked to Heartland virus, now found in 6 states
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“As you continue life's journey, I encourage you to ride more merry-go-rounds and eat more ice cream. That does not mean a life of hedonism, but it does mean a life lived in the present, which is the only time we have.”
Quote from Frank H.T. Rhodes' speech at Cornell's commencement ceremony on May 31, 1987 Source: Reddit | Cornell QUOTE
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Cornell Leadership Week
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15,905 alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends made gifts on Giving Day
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Cornell Giving Day
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Reggie Fils-Aimé '83, a South by Southwest 2022 keynote speaker, shared his story with SXSW attendees on March 12, speaking about his journey to Nintendo and his approach to business.
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SXSW 2022
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“On top of the government sanctions, there is an enormous global private-sector reaction. It’s a divestment wave.”
Nicholas Mulder, Cornell historian, comments on the private sector reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine Source: The Atlantic | Can Sanctions Stop Russia? QUOTE
Chris Wright ’20 built the Cornell seal in dominoes as part of his early decision application to Cornell. Chris will be competing in “Domino Masters,” a new show premiering on FOX on March 9.
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Chris Wright | Personal Project - Cornell
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