The 73rd Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) took place on Cornell’s Ithaca campus October 19-21, 2023.
TCAM is an opportunity for the Cornell University Board of Trustees and the Cornell University Council to come together to build community and learn from one another. TCAM also offers opportunities for volunteer leaders to hear from and interact with university leadership and faculty, attend inspiring university spotlights, and network with alumni, parents and friends.
The event will begin with committee meetings and exclusive Cornell tours. TCAM will officially kick-off with a spotlight on student life and a delightful evening of wine, dine, and camaraderie.
🎟️ Fifty Years: An Anniversary Celebration with the Collection and Gifts of Modern Art: David M. Solinger, Class of 1926
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. ET
Currently sold out
Join Jessica Levin Martinez, the Richard J. Schwartz Director of the Johnson Museum of Art, as she leads a guided tour through a special installation curated to celebrate the Museum’s 50th anniversary. Learn how iconic works from the transformative era of the late 1960s and 1970s in our permanent collection enrich teaching, learning, and research across Cornell. Together we will also view Gifts of Modern Art: David M. Solinger, Class of 1926 and discuss works by Calder, Dubuffet, Kandinsky, and others that form a groundbreaking recent bequest to the Museum. After the tour, guests are welcome to independently visit the permanent collection galleries and the temporary exhibitions. More information can be found on the Museum Website.
🎟️ Olin & Uris Library Tour
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. ET
An essential part of the Cornell experience, our tour (re)introduces Cornellians to two iconic libraries on the Arts Quad at the heart of central campus. Olin and Uris Libraries are home to materials and library experts primarily supporting the humanities and social sciences. Learn about the past, present, and future of the spaces, services, and resources at Olin and Uris Libraries.
🎟️ Tour of the Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. ET
Departure for provided transportation: 9:45 a.m. outside of The Statler Hotel. (More details below.)
Wilson Synchrotron Laboratory is home to one of the most powerful accelerators in the world, allowing scientists to harness the power of light to answer questions about the world around us. Take a tour of Wilson Lab to explore Cornell’s historic synchrotron (including a tour of the underground tunnel), electron/positron storage ring (CESR), our x-ray experimental floor (CHESS), and peek into the future of synchrotron radiation research.
🎟️ Cornell Veterinary Biobank Tour
10:30 - 11:15 a.m. ET
Departure for provided transportation: 10:15 a.m. outside of The Statler Hotel. (More details below.)
The Cornell Veterinary Biobank serves the research community by helping accelerate biomedical research as an accredited resource for standardized biospecimen collection and archiving. The Biobank’s goal is to improve animal and human health, by promoting translational research (and taking it from bench to bedside) that will ultimately result in precision medicine advancements with more effective, better targeted, and less toxic therapies for animals and people. Marta Castelhano, DVM, MVSc, Associate Research Professor and Director of the Biobank will lead the tour.
🎟️ Tour of Cornell Human Ecology: Fashion and Textile Collection
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. ET
Join Lecturer Catherine Blumenkamp for an exclusive tour of Human Ecology’s fashion and textile collection including more than 10,000 items of apparel used for exhibition, research, and teaching. We will also preview our new exhibition: Fashioning the Bounds of Free Speech.
🎟️ Cornell Law School Tour
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Join Carlos McCluskey, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, for a tour of the recently renovated Law School. Over the past ten years, Cornell Law School has undergone significant renovations to accommodate the expansion of resources for students, faculty, and staff. Come prepared with questions and hear about what steps the Law School has taken to remain prominent on the global stage of legal education.
🎟️ Insect Collection Tour
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Currently sold out
Get ready to dive into the wonderfully diverse world of insects! Housing over 7 million specimens, the Cornell University Insect Collection (CUIC) is one of the world's most important insect specimen depositories. Collectors and scientists have been contributing to our collection since the 1870s, donating specimens from every continent except Antarctica. We are excited to walk you through our collection, discuss some of the projects going on, and give everyone just a taste of how truly amazing insects are and how dedicated scientists are to studying them.
🎟️ Olin & Uris Library Tour
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. ET
An essential part of the Cornell experience, our tour (re)introduces Cornellians to two iconic libraries on the Arts Quad at the heart of central campus. Olin and Uris Libraries are home to materials and library experts primarily supporting the humanities and social sciences. Learn about the past, present, and future of the spaces, services, and resources at Olin and Uris Libraries.
🎟️ Student Project Teams Tour
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET
Currently sold out
Join us to learn more about the Engineering Project Teams! Project teams are led and run entirely by our students who are working together to solve complex problems while gaining real-world experience. We have teams that design concrete canoes, autonomous vehicles, biomedical devices, the latest app to make our lives easier, as well as many others. You’ll have an opportunity to meet some of the student team members as well as Lauren Stulgis, Swanson Director of Student Project Teams.
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. ET
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)
We recognize the importance of relationship-building within our community. This interactive session is designed to facilitate meaningful connections among all members, creating a sense of belonging. Organized networking lies at the heart of this initiative, empowering each of you to expand your horizons, get to know one another, and establish a strong network of support. Together, we'll cultivate a vibrant community where all individuals can connect, collaborate, and thrive.
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. ET
Silver Birch Suite, 5th Floor Tower, Statler Hall
Calling all new and returning members who requested mentors! Join us for this informative networking opportunity to meet your mentor face to face. We will provide you with information on what to expect throughout the TCAM weekend and help answer any questions you may have about the expectations of a council member.
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET
Alice Statler Auditorium, Statler Hall
Winning & Wellness at Cornell - Spotlight on Student and Campus Life
Ryan Lombardi, Vice President for Student and Campus Life (SCL), and Nicki Moore, Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education, join SCL staff and student leaders to discuss wellbeing at Cornell. From newly enhanced Student Advocacy and Support, recreation programs, to becoming a Health Promoting Campus, and more, hear how SCL works to meet the ever-changing needs of our students.
To Do the Greatest Good Campaign Update: The Good that Cornellians Can Do
6:45 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Willard Straight Hall, 136 Ho Plaza
Celebrate the Spirit of Zinck’s and explore the vast array of college and unit experience stations all while catching up with each other.
Experience Stations include:
Station 1: Alumni Affairs Student Engagement Committee
Connect with Students: Share your Big Red advice! Help give students a Big Red boost during finals week. 🐻❤️Stop by and fill out a postcard. Your postcards will create a colorful installation on campus that students can browse before and during finals week. Give students a boost of Cornell spirit and share your advice today!
Station 2: College of Engineering
Combat Robotics @ Cornell - Project Team Showcase - Combat Robotics @ Cornell is one of Cornell’s project teams that builds combat robots. Each year, our subteams work towards building two 12-lb competition robots and one 3-lb autonomous robot, revamping the previous year's robots to complete autonomous challenges, and hosting events on campus to spread the hype. At the showcase you will have a chance to see our previous robots that have competed at NHRL and our team Arcade Machine.
Begin the day with breakfast, followed by the Joint Annual Meeting featuring Kraig Kayser, MBA '84, Chair of the Cornell University Board of Trustees, and Arturo Carrillo '96, MEng '97, Chair of the Cornell University Council. President Martha E. Pollack's State of the University Address will follow, leading to an inspiring Keynote Program after a short break. College and Unit lunches, university spotlights, and a celebratory reception and dinner will conclude the day.
7:15 - 8:30 a.m. ET
🍴 Big Red Athletics Breakfast
Hall of Fame Room, Friends Hall
Join Big Red Athletics for breakfast with updates from Nicki Moore, The Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education, and hear from coaches and student-athletes.
🍴 Endowment Breakfast
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)
Featuring Kenneth M. Miranda, Chief Investment Officer, Office of University Investments.
🍴 International Breakfast
Taylor A/B Room, Statler Hotel (2nd floor, behind Banfi’s)
Join us for an exclusive breakfast event featuring Michelle Vaeth ’98, Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs, and Wendy Wolford, Vice Provost for International Affairs and Robert A. and Ruth E. Polson Professor in the Department of Global Development. Our event provides a unique opportunity to connect with international trustees and council members.
Wendy Wolford will provide valuable insights into the latest advancements and initiatives from Global Cornell. As the Vice Provost for International Affairs, her expertise and knowledge will shed light on the university’s global engagement, partnerships, and strategic endeavors. This is a chance to stay updated on the university’s international outreach and its role in shaping global development.
🍴 Informal Buffet Breakfast at The Statler Hotel
Conference Foyer, J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center,
The Statler Hotel (1st floor)
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. ET
Call Auditorium, 116 Kennedy Hall (also livestreamed)
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. ET
Call Auditorium, 116 Kennedy Hall (also livestreamed)
Artificial Intelligence is here and changing our everyday lives faster than we can keep up with. At the same time, free expression is being challenged from all angles. And with the explosion of natural language processing and public access to generative AI tools like ChatGPT, technology is rapidly shaping how human beings express themselves, get work done, understand their societies, and interact with others.
Kavita Bala, dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science and steering committee member of the “The Indispensable Condition: Freedom of Expression at Cornell” initiative, will lead a panel discussion on the profound impact of AI on speech and free expression.
Faculty from across colleges and campuses will explore the challenges new technologies bring: ethical content moderation, personal and social expression, global perspectives on AI, its impact on democracies and policy, the First Amendment, harnessing technology for the public good, and more.
Learn how Cornell is leading the way and why we’re uniquely positioned to shape AI’s and our own future.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET
Foster connections with a College or Unit lunch of your choice. Explore the diverse selection at Cornell and enjoy meaningful interactions from your chosen domain:
🍴 College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
G10 Biotechnology Building
Benjamin Z. Houlton, The Ronald P. Lynch Dean, welcomes trustees, University Council members and their guests as he discusses CALS strategic moonshots and provides updates on the success of CALS students and faculty.
🍴 College of Arts and Sciences
Neylan Rehearsal Room, B20 Lincoln Hall
Rachel Bean, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, welcomes Trustees, University Council members and their guests to join us for a luncheon program to feature a College Update on news and priorities within the College of Arts and Sciences.
🍴 Cornell Human Ecology
Yale/Princeton Rooms, Statler Hotel (1st floor)
Connect with Rachel Dunifon, the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology, and fellow alumni for lunch and conversation about the College’s renewed focus on improving human health and wellbeing through world-class teaching, research, and public engagement.
🍴 Cornell Law School
Weiss Faculty Lounge, 221 Myron Taylor Hall
Jens David Ohlin, Allan R. Tessler Dean & Professor of Law welcomes trustees, University Council members and their guests to hear an update on the exciting happenings at the Law School.
🍴 Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)
Deeply Responsible Leadership: Join us for a discussion with Andrew Karolyi, Charles Field Knight Dean, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and faculty guest speakers, who will discuss the importance of deeply responsible leadership, specifically the challenges and opportunities related to freedom of expression, sustainability, DEIB, and technology.
🍴 College of Engineering
Upson Lounge, 116 Upson Hall
Join Lynden Archer, Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering, and faculty to hear an update from the College.
🍴 College of Veterinary Medicine, The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability, and the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Pennsylvania Room, Statler Hotel (1st floor)
Only at Cornell: Where research, practice and policy unite to solve the world’s most pressing health challenges.
Join Lorin D. Warnick, Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, Colleen L. Barry, Dean of Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, and David M. Lodge, the Francis J. DiSalvo Director of the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability for a dynamic conversation about the connection between human health and the environment, and policy’s role in promoting health and wellbeing.
Guests will also hear from One Health expert Raina K. Plowright, Rudolf J. and Katharine L. Steffen Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell Atkinson Scholar.
🍴 School of Industrial and Labor Relations
423 King–Shaw Hall
Join Alex Colvin, the Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean and Martin F. Scheinman Professor of Conflict Resolution, for lunch and conversation on the ILR’s focus on the future of work: students, faculty and outreach!
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. ET
⭐ Spotlight: One Health: Exploring the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
196 Statler Hall (1st floor)
They say “it takes a village” and the health of our ecosystems, animals, and human wellbeing are no different. Join experts from the College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell Atkinson, and Botanic Gardens as they highlight the pivotal role of collaboration to address our global health challenges. Gain insight into Cornell’s cutting-edge research and the holistic approach required to safeguard the health of our planet and its inhabitants. This One Health faculty panel promises to broaden your perspectives and inspire action.
⭐ Spotlight: Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in our Everyday Lives
265 Statler Hall (2nd floor)
Playful teases. Quick banter. Pranks. Funny jabs we share with friends. Ever wonder if these jokes have a moral side? David Shoemaker, Professor, Sage School of Philosophy, College of Arts & Sciences will dive into the fascinating connection between humor and morality, focusing on those funny, off-the-cuff remarks we make in our daily interactions. He’ll explore how wisecracks (sometimes they involve lying, sometimes they sting, and sometimes they play on racial or sexual stereotypes) can raise moral concerns. He’ll uncover why having a good sense of humor actually goes hand in hand with having a good sense of what's right and wrong. Plus, leave with some tips on how understanding others' feelings and stepping back to find humor in life's quirks can make us better at both laughing and being good people. This talk is based on Professor Shoemaker’s upcoming book Wisecracks: Humor and Morality in Everyday Life.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. ET
⭐ Spotlight: Creating a Sustainable Campus: Cornell’s Earth Source Heat Project
196 Statler Hall (1st floor)
We all know it’s cold in Ithaca, and heating campus takes a lot of energy. Cornell’s Earth Source Heat aims to warm the entire Cornell campus during the winter and help reduce the university’s carbon footprint to zero. Join us for an inside look at this exciting, breakthrough initiative that will not only impact Ithaca’s sustainability, but also has the potential to be a game change for cold-climate place around the world. You’ll hear from lead faculty including:
⭐ Spotlight: Black Maternal Outcomes in the US, Past and Present
265 Statler Hall (2nd floor)
Black women in America are three to five times more likely to die in childbirth than white women, according to Tamika Nunley, Associate Professor of History, Sandler Family Faculty Fellow, College of Arts & Sciences. Nunley will be joined by Angela Odoms-Young, The Nancy Schlegel Meining Associate Professor of Maternal and Child Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell Human Ecology, in a cross-college conversation shedding light on the black reproductive crisis in our country and demonstrate how systemic racism has been infused into American medicine. Join us as we look back at the laws and actions that have had a negative impact on black maternal health in our nation’s history and how it continues to be an often-stark reality for countless Black women today.
🎟️ Cornell Anthropology Collections Tour
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Currently sold out
Opportunity to meet the Curator, Fred Gleach, and see selections from the 20,000+ pieces in the Cornell Anthropology Collections! Objects range from the Lower Paleolithic through the present and go back to the founding of Cornell. Tour will highlight recent donations to the Collection and research projects using materials in the Collections as well as some history as we gear up for the building renovation made possible by generous supporters of Cornell. Get a taste of what the original University Museum was like and experience a part of Cornell that many never see!
🎟️ Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Hard Hat Tour #1
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Meet outside Statler Hotel for transportation at 3:45 p.m.
Currently sold out
Join us for a tour of the construction of the new Atkinson Hall. Led by David Lodge, Francis J. DiSalvo Director of Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability; Margaret Carney '80, University Architect; and Arthur Fives, construction project manager.
🎟️ Cornell Law School Tour
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Currently sold out
Join Carlos McCluskey, Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, for a tour of the recently renovated Law School. Over the past ten years, Cornell Law School has undergone significant renovations to accommodate the expansion of resources for students, faculty, and staff. Come prepared with questions and hear about what steps the Law School has taken to remain prominent on the global stage of legal education.
🎟️ Kroch Library: Dr. Joyce Brothers, Mother of Media Psychology
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
Currently sold out
Come to this exhibit highlighting the life and career of Dr. Joyce Brothers, one of the most prolific professionals and celebrities of the last century! No matter your age, you’ve likely encountered at some point in your life, whether you watched her television shows, listened to her advice on the radio, read her columns in Good Housekeeping, or spotted her in one of her innumerable cameo and game show appearances. A Cornell alumna, Dr. Brothers was omnipresent in American media for over 50 years. A natural-born entertainer, she was first and foremost a mental health professional, often referred to as “the mother of media psychology,” who sought to do the most good for the largest number of people. The professional advice she offered to people around the country in the comfort of their own living rooms helped normalize therapy and the public discussion of mental health once deemed too private for broadcast television. Dr. Brothers graduated from Cornell University in 1947 and began donating her material to the Cornell archives in 1987.
🎟️ Meshri Family Auditorium Tour (Formerly Baker 200)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET
The Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology invites you to see the newly renovated Meshri Family Auditorium. Previously known as Baker 200 to students and alum, this space was recently renovated thanks to the generous support of Dr. Dayal T. Meshri in memory of his wife, Dr. Indurani D. Meshri. The renovation has made several nods to its original construction, including restoring the windows that once allowed natural light into the room. Beyond that, changes in seating alignment and room layout have allowed us to make the room more accessible to our students, faculty, and visitors, while maintaining a room capacity of close to 500 people. Having gone decades without renovation or improvement, join us to celebrate this new, technologically advanced, teaching and lecture room.
🎟️ New Hillel Building Site Open House
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET
722 University Ave
A first-chance look and a toast to Cornell’s new Hillel building! Be the first to visit the future home of Hillel at Cornell. Enjoy refreshments, view the building plans, and hear about the vision for our state-of-the-art center for Jewish community at Cornell.
🎟️ Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Hard Hat Tour #2
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET
Meet outside Statler Hotel for transportation at 4:55 p.m.
Currently sold out
Join us for a tour of the construction of the new Atkinson Hall. Led by David Lodge, Francis J. DiSalvo Director of Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability; Margaret Carney '80, University Architect; and Arthur Fives, construction project manager.
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. ET
Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC), 107 Jessup Road
Shuttle will depart from the Statler Hotel main entrance every 15 minutes starting
at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 7:00 p.m.
Game On! Enjoy a night of lighthearted interaction, celebration, and trivia. Network with some of Cornell’s finest students, catch up with one another, and experience the Esports Gaming Lounge, the hub for collegiate esports teams and recreational gaming on campus. Dinner provides a unique opportunity to interact and test your Cornell knowledge at tables hosted by Deans and other University leaders.
The morning will kickoff with breakfast, including the Annual Fund Morning Show. After breakfast, the Cornell University Council will hold action item sessions. Today also provides an excellent opportunity to leisurely explore the campus, catch up with friends, and show your support for Big Red during the afternoon football game between Cornell and Brown.
7:30 - 8:45 a.m. ET
🍴 Cornell Annual Funds Breakfast
Carrier Grand Ballroom, Statler Hotel (2nd floor)
Join Cornell University Board of Trustee members Mary Armstrong Meduski ’80, P’18 and Enrique Vila-Biaggi ’94, MEng ’95, P ’20, ’23, ’27 at the Cornell Annual Funds Breakfast! This breakfast promises to be an engaging and informative showcase of the incredible impact of the Cornell Annual Funds on the Cornell community. As a valued supporter of Cornell University, you will hear from Lynden Archer, Joseph Silbert Dean of the College of Engineering; Colleen L. Barry, Dean of Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy; Rachel Dunifon, Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology; Jinhua Zhao, David J. Nolan Dean of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management; and the new Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education, Nicki Moore.
Your presence will help us celebrate our Cornell Annual Funds and their impact on the campaign To Do the Greatest Good.
🍴Sorority and Fraternity Breakfast
Taylor A&B Room, Statler Hotel (2nd floor, behind Banfi’s)
Join the Sorority and Fraternity Life for breakfast featuring a panel with current student leaders.
🍴 Informal Buffet Breakfast at The Statler Hotel
Conference Foyer, J. Willard Marriott Executive Education Center,
The Statler Hotel (1st floor)
📢 Session: Engaging as a Cornell University Council Member
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. ET
196 Statler Hall (1st floor)
Building on insights from Thursday’s session. Join us to explore how your unique perspective, experiences, and connections can ignite a transformative impact. Through interactive discussions and strategic tactics, we will unveil the art of harnessing your position to drive positive change, foster collaboration, and leave an indelible mark on Cornell's future. Be prepared to amplify your influence, cultivate meaningful relationships, and contribute to the thriving legacy of our Alma Mater. Your journey as a Council member is about to ascend to new heights - let's engage and elevate together.
📢 Session: Unveiling the Distinct Realm of Life Members: An Exclusive Presentation Awaits
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. ET
(For Life Members only)
198 Statler Hall (1st floor)
We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive presentation for Cornell University Council Life Members, featuring the esteemed University Architect, Margaret McFadden Carney '80. Margaret's unique perspective and remarkable insights will take you behind the scenes of crafting architectural designs for new campus buildings and seamlessly integrating historical structures and landscapes with cutting-edge architectural concepts. The overarching goal? To create spaces that are engaging, inspiring, accessible and functional for today's students and faculty....spaces that enable interaction and the development of life-long friendships. For those eager to explore further, Margaret will lead a walking tour of some of the new spaces and upcoming projects on central campus, giving you an exclusive firsthand look at the future of Cornell's evolving architecture following the presentation.
Cornell University Council Life Membership:
Life members hold a special place within the Cornell University Council, and we invite you to join us for an illuminating session where we delve into the essence of life membership. This gathering is a fantastic opportunity to not only grasp the significance of this distinctive affiliation but also to connect with fellow Cornellians who share your passion and dedication.
📢 Session: Exploring the Volunteer Journey: From Theory to Practice
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. ET
196 Statler Hall (1st floor)
Within the vibrant tapestry of volunteer communities, council members form an integral thread, each contributing to the fabric of our experiences. We invite you to this session that will demystify the volunteer lifecycle, bridging the gap between theory and practice. This gathering is designed to be a collective platform where stories, insights, and wisdom converge. Join us as we hear from fellow members who have navigated this dynamic journey. Discover firsthand how to effectively traverse the hiatus period during those two years and seize the opportunities that come between Council terms. Their stories will illuminate pathways to continuous engagement and growth.
1:00 p.m. ET
Schoellkopf Field, 513 Campus Rd
Come out and cheer for Big Red as they play Brown. Visit the Cornell Athletics website to learn more, including how you can stream the game live, get the latest stats, purchase tickets, or review team history.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
7:00 p.m. ET
Cornell Cinema, 104 Willard Straight Hall
The award-winning new documentary film Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton tells the story of Dorothy Cotton, a charismatic, courageous and consistently overlooked key player in the Civil Rights Movement -- the only woman on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's executive staff. Dorothy worked to move thousands of people from a mindset of victim to that of fully engaged citizen—empowering them not only to exercise their right to vote, but to take hold of their full range of rights and responsibilities as citizens. She served as Director of Student Activities at Cornell in the 1980's and lived the last 30 years of her life in Ithaca where she founded the Dorothy Cotton Institute in 2007.
Move When the Spirit Says Move: The Legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton was produced and directed by Deborah C. Hoard MPS '78 and was funded in part by a Frank H.T. Rhodes Leadership Grant from the President's Council of Cornell Women. More information and the trailer are available on the film website.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. ET
The Statler Hotel, Taylor A/B
This is a closed meeting.
Open Weekdays
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Come to this exhibit highlighting the life and career of Dr. Joyce Brothers, one of the most prolific professionals and celebrities of the last century! No matter your age, you’ve likely encountered at some point in your life, whether you watched her television shows, listened to her advice on the radio, read her columns in Good Housekeeping, or spotted her in one of her innumerable cameo and game show appearances. A Cornell alumna, Dr. Brothers was omnipresent in American media for over 50 years. A natural-born entertainer, she was first and foremost a mental health professional, often referred to as “the mother of media psychology,” who sought to do the most good for the largest number of people. The professional advice she offered to people around the country in the comfort of their own living rooms helped normalize therapy and the public discussion of mental health once deemed too private for broadcast television. Dr. Brothers graduated from Cornell University in 1947 and began donating her material to the Cornell archives in 1987. This exhibit was made possible through the generous support of the Stephen E. ’58 MBA ’59 and Evalyn Edwards ’60 Milman Exhibition Fund, with additional contributions from the Brothers family.
Website link: Hirshland Gallery, Carl A. Kroch Library
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