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12 January 25, 2008 Cornell Chronicle www.news.cornell.edu work life Ray Dalton is recognized for multicultural professional service Ray Dalton, executive director of Cornell’s Of� ce of Minority Educational Affairs (OMEA), was awarded the prestigious William H. Myers Multicultural Professional Service Award at the 2008 National Black Student Leadership Development Conference in Washington, D.C., in early January for his work in multicultural affairs at Cornell. The Myers service award is given by the Stuart Educational Leadership Group to recognize and honor the exceptional contributions of multicultural affairs professionals in preparing student leaders, mentoring students and colleagues, and serving their colleges and communities. Holding his current position since 1994, Dalton has led Cornell’s commitment to minority academic achievement, recruitment and retention. For the past 16 years, he also has been a senior lecturer in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, where he has developed and teaches a course, Art and the Multicultural Experience. Dalton is active in numerous univer- A full listing of the openings available at Cornell can be found at . Additional information about opportunities at Cornell is available at General Employment Sessions. Upcoming: • Feb. 1; 1–3 p.m.; Workforce New York, Resource Room, Center Ithaca, 171 East State St., Ithaca, NY. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact Dawn Potter at (607) 272-7570, ext. 118 or via e-mail . sity committees and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., the National Organization of Minority Architects and the National College Art Association. Dalton is also a board trustee of Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, N.Y. Dalton was nominated for the Myers service award by Ernie Jolly, co-president of Cornell’s Black Students United; DeAngelo Washington, assistant director in OMEA; and Leon Lawrence, director of the Of� ce for Diversity and Inclusiveness in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. “My � rst encounter with Dr. Dalton was during the 2005 Pre-freshman Summer Program,” explained Jolly. “Since then, Dr. Dalton has provided me with a servant-leader leadership model: he loves his students and is committed to seeing us succeed. The Myers Award was our way of saying ‘thank you’ and ‘job well done’. He truly deserved it.” The Myers service award is given in memory of William H. Myers, former assistant dean of students at Rowan University in Glassboro, N. J. Thanks to students, United Way campaign at Cornell exceeds goal BY ROGER SEGELKEN Enthusiastic student-based fundraising is credited for helping boost the Cornell campus portion of the 2007 United Way of Tompkins County campaign surprisingly far above goals set by university organizers. With gifts and commitments (as of Jan. 22) totaling $777,237, the Cornell campaign’s chair had some accolades to hand out: “Our community has shown great leadership by its commitment to the United Way campaign and to the agencies that provide so many services to our faculty, staff and students and their families,” said Stephen T. Golding, the university’s Samuel W. Bodman Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration. “Cornell’s contribution represents almost 40 percent of this year’s Tompkins County campaign, and we’re thrilled to report that Cornell gifts are almost 10 percent over our projected 2007 goal. I am especially proud,” Golding said, “of our student leadership. Their enthusiasm for United Way was contagious, and their fundraising initiatives – a LINDSAY FRANCE/UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY Jonathan Feldman ‘08, left, and James A. Brown, president of United Way of Tompkins County, prepare for next week’s announcement of a new initiative from the Cornell United Way Campaign. Jobs at Cornell ... � rst for the campus campaign – played such an instrumental role.” The student role focused on two fundraising events, according to one organizer. Government major Jonathan E. Feldman ’08, a student member of the United Way cabinet, worked with Greg Schvey, Hotel ’09, and the athletics department to � nd a corporate sponsor. Perfect Screen Printers agreed to contribute to United Way for each student attending the � rst Big Red home football game of the season (Sept. 15). Then Feldman and Schvey used their marketing skills to publicize the opportunity to help United Way (and see Cornell beat Bucknell, 38-14). Buoyed by their initial success (which raised around $3,000), Feldman enlisted Jason Beekman ’08 and Allison Munoz ’08 for another � rst, less than a month later. Eleven of Cornell’s student a cappella groups joined forces with the student musical-theater troupe Anything Goes to sell some 800 tickets at $3 each for an Oct. 12 show in Bailey Hall. “Planning is already under way to make events like these an annual, student-based contribution to future United Way campaigns,” said Feldman, noting that some education is involved, as well: “Cornell students are very active in a lot of national, global and regional issues,” he said. “But it is rare that we get a chance to learn about the needs – and spread compassion – in the place where we live for four years. “We didn’t realize,” Feldman continued, “that there are lines at soup kitchens right here in Ithaca, for example.” “The full impact of programs currently being developed by Jonathan Feldman and the student campaign will not be known for years,” said James A. Brown, president of the United Way of Tompkins County. But, he added, “These efforts are building new connections between the campus and community. [They] are valuable gifts of time, talent and in-kind support, the giving of self that makes these campaigns so successful.” Although the 2007 Cornell campaign surpassed its dollar goal of $700,000, participation so far is short of the hoped-for 20 percent of faculty and staff members, according to Cornell campaign leader Golding. “There’s still time, whether you want to write a check or arrange for payroll deduction,” he said, pointing to the campus campaign Web site: . • Feb. 14; 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Cortland Works, 99 Main St., Cortland, NY. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact Robin Sandwick at (607) 756-7585 or via e-mail . • Feb. 26; 10-11:30 a.m.; The Recruitment and Employment Center, 337 Pine Tree Rd., East Hill Plaza, Ithaca, NY. Advanced registration is required. To register, contact Janet Beebe at (607) 254-8370, TTY (607) 255-4943, or via e-mail . JASON KOSKI / UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY Ray Dalton proudly displays the William H. Myers Multicultural Professional Service Award that was awarded to him in January. SHAI EYNAV/SHAI EYNAV PHOTOGRAPHY Cornell employees cheer for the Cornell basketball team at last year’s Employee Celebration Day. Upcoming Employee Celebration Day tickets on sale Employee Celebration Day is just around the corner, on February 9, 2008, and ticket sales are already brisk. Due to popular demand, the Cornell Community Dinner will begin one-half hour earlier than the announced time, and now will run from 4:30-7:30 p.m in the Ramin Room, Bartels Hall. Choose either chicken parmesan or vegetarian pasta with grilled vegetable marinara when you purchase tickets. Athletic events include Men’s Basketball vs. Penn, 7 p.m.; Women’s Ice Hockey, 4 p.m.; Wrestling, 1 p.m.; Women’s Gymnastics, 1 p.m.; Men and Women’s Indoor Track, all day. For game details, visit: . Tickets for $5 each include both the dinner and athletic events; $3 tickets include either the dinner or the athletic events. Visit Athletic Department Ticket Of� ce, Bartels Hall (M-F, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.), bring your CU ID or call (607) 255-4247. Other Celebration Day activities are listed at and include self-guided tours of the Johnson Art Museum, family movie, swimming and bowling. Volunteers are needed for the dinner to help with set up (2:30-4:30 p.m.), serving and coordinating during the meal (4:30-7:30 p.m. with break for dinner), or clean up (7-8:30 p.m.). Please contact Cheryl McGraw at (607) 255-7565, or if you are interested in volunteering. Each volunteer (including each of your family members, if they also volunteer) receives a complimentary ticket. Employee Celebration Day is sponsored by the Division of Human Resources; Department of Athletics and Physical Education; Cornell Catering; Pepsi; Aetna.
Assemblies Cornell University’s Office of the Assemblies provides administrative support to the elected assemblies and trustees at Cornell, as well as any committees or activities sponsored by these groups. For more information about this office or about any of the assemblies listed, go to . Student Assembly The SA meets every Thursday during the academic year. the next meeting is Jan. 31, 4:45-6 p.m., Willard straight hall memorial Room. University assembly the next meeting is Jan. 30, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 701 clark hall. exhibits Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art open tuesday through sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to all events and exhibitions. For information, call (607) 255-6464 or visit . • “A Wit still sharp: Daumier turns 200,” through march 9. • “77 Dances: Japanese calligraphy by poets, monks and scholars, 1568-1868,” through march 16. • “charles Liu: Dance of Water,” through march 23. • “Jane hammond: paper Work,” through march 23. • “Frank Lloyd Wright Art Glass from the Darwin D. martin house,” ongoing. • Artist’s talk: Jan. 31 at 5:15 p.m., Jane hammond. • Gallery talk: Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m., “77 Dances” curator stephen Addiss, University of Richmond. Followed by a calligraphy demonstration. • opening reception for exhibits, Feb. 1, 5-7 p.m. Kroch Library “Lafayette, citizen of two Worlds,” through April 12, hirshland Exhibition Gallery. Lab of Ornithology cornell Laboratory of ornithology, 159 sapsucker Woods Road, ithaca. open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. mondaythursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday. Free admission. For information, call (800) 843-BiRD or visit . • “pre-colombian Avian imagery,” through march 15, Adelson Library. Bird images on earthenware artifacts from the collection of the herbert F. Johnson museum of Art. • “oh Joy! oh Raptor!” - bird quilts by Elsie Dentes and Alice Gant, Jan. 31-April 2. opening reception Jan. 31, 5:30-7 p.m. Mann Library • “miniature Landscapes: photographic Adventures with a Borescope,” photography by kent Loeffler; accompanying text by kathie hodge. Exhibit through Feb. 27 in mann Gallery, Albert R. mann Library. Reception, with comments by kathie hodge, Jan. 29, 5-6 p.m. For information, call (607) 255-5406. Museum of the Earth 1259 trumansburg Road (Route 96), ithaca. Admission $8, seniors/students with iD $5, ages 4-17 $3, free for members. For information, visit . • “Dinosaurs in popular culture,” through Feb. 17. films Films presented by cornell cinema and open to the public; in Willard straight theatre except where noted. Regular admission prices: $6.50 ($5 for senior citizens; $4 for cornell students and ages 12 and under). For information, contact mary Fessenden at (607) 255-3883 or visit . January 2 “Lust, caution” (2007), directed by Ang Lee, with tony Leung and tang Wei, 7 p.m. “3:10 to Yuma” (2007), directed by James mangold, with christian Bale and Russell crowe, 7:15 p.m., Uris. “the Darjeeling Limited” (2007), directed by Wes Anderson, with owen Wilson and Adrien Brody, 9:45 p.m., Uris. “Across the Universe” (2007), directed by Julie taymor, with Evan Rachel Wood and Jim sturgess, 10 p.m. Free popcorn. January 26 “the Navigator” (1924), directed by Buster keaton, with Buster keaton and kathryn mcGuire, 2 p.m. $3/adults, $2/kids 12 and under. “Across the Universe,” 4:30 and 9:30 p.m. “Romance & cigarettes” (2007), directed by John turturro, with James Gandolfini and susan sarandon, 7:15 p.m. “the Darjeeling Limited,” 7:15 p.m., Uris. “3:10 to Yuma,” 9:15 p.m., Uris. January 27 “the Navigator,” 4:30 p.m. “Lust, caution,” 7:15 p.m. January 28 “Romance & cigarettes,” 7:15 p.m. A visionary concert program by Gainsford Pianist and former Ithaca resident Read Gainsford (of Ensemble X and a founding member of the Light in Winter festival) returns for a guest recital in Barnes Hall, an all-Messiaen program Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Groundbreaking French composer Olivier Messiaen’s suite “Vingt Regards sur l’Enfant Jésus,” written in 1944 and considered one of the greatest piano works of the 20th century, will be among the selections. The concert is free and open to the public. >January 25-February 3 calendar “3:10 to Yuma,” 9:30 p.m. January 29 “canvas” (2007), directed by Joseph Greco, with marcia Gay harden and Joe pantoliano, 7:15 p.m. “the Darjeeling Limited,” 9:30 p.m. January 30 “once Upon a time ... Rome, open city” (2006), directed by marie Genin and serge July, with Roberto Rossellini and Federico Fellini; introduced by Byron suber, 7 p.m. “into the Wild” (2007), directed by sean penn, with Emile hirsch and Vince Vaughn, 8:45 p.m. January 31 “Derrida’s Elsewhere” (1999), directed by safaa Fathy, with special guest safaa Fathy, 7 p.m. Free. “playtime” (1967), directed by Jacques tati, with Jacques tati and Barbara Dennek, 9:30 p.m. February 1 “the Darjeeling Limited,” 7:15 p.m., Uris. “once Upon a time ... Rome, open city,” 7:30 p.m. “Exiled” (2007), directed by Johnnie to, with Francis Ng and simon Yam, 9 p.m. “Across the Universe,” 9:15 p.m., Uris. February 2 “into the Wild,” 7:15 p.m., Uris. “Battling Butler” (1926), directed by Buster keaton, with Buster keaton and sally o’Neal, 7:30 p.m. tickets include admission to Elegant Winter party; $40 general ($70 per pair), $20 students ($35 per pair), available from cornell cinema office, 104 Willard straight hall. “the Darjeeling Limited,” 7:15 p.m., Uris. February 3 “into the Wild,” 4:30 p.m. “Exiled,” 7:15 p.m. coRNELL LABoRAtoRY oF oRNithoLoGY From feathers to fabric The beauty of birds is evident in “Oh Joy! Oh Raptor!” – an exhibition of intricately crafted quilts and banners by local fiber artists Elsie Dentes and Alice Gant, Jan. 31 through April 2 at the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology on Sapsucker Woods Road. Shown: Work by Alice Gant. An opening reception will be held Jan. 31 from 5:30- 7 p.m.; also on display is “Pre-Colombian Avian Imagery,” through March 15, featuring an earthenware artifact collection from the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. The lab is open Monday through Friday and admission is free. For more information, call (800) 843-BIRD or visit . >Highlight pRoViDED Cornell Chronicle January 25, 2008 13 lectures Architecture ”heavy Rock,” Antón García-Abril, Ensamble studio, madrid, spain, Jan. 29, 5:15 p.m., 157 E. sibley hall. City and Regional Planning “Whither the Right to Adequate housing in Urban china in the Era of mega-projects,” David Westendorff, urbanchina partners, shanghai; Jan. 25, 3 p.m., hollis E. cornell Auditorium, Goldwin smith hall. music Department of Music For more information, visit . • Jan. 25, 8 p.m., Barnes hall: Guest recital: marcel Worms, “New Blues for piano.” • Jan. 26, 8 p.m., Barnes hall: Frédéric Lacroix, fortepiano. music by schubert, mendelssohn and schumann. • Jan. 28, 8 p.m., Barnes hall: Guest recital: Read Gainsford, piano. • Feb. 1, 8 p.m., sage chapel: Annette Richards, university organist, presents “Dances of Death and Life,” featuring Alain’s trois Danses, William Albright’s Jig for the Feet, maurizio kagel’s Ragtime Waltz, Lefebure-Wely’s Bolero de concert, and charles ives’ Variations on America. • Feb. 3, 8 p.m., Barnes Auditorium: Emily Green, fortepiano. Community Center Programs Alash Ensemble throat singers of tuva, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m., Barnes hall. Free and open to the public. Also: workshop/demonstration, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Robert purcell community center, followed by screening of “Genghis Blues.” cosponsored by East Asia program, institute for European studies, telluride house and Department of Asian studies. Cornell Concert Series 2007-08 cornell concert series in Bailey hall. For tickets or information, visit or call (607) 255-5144. • Alban Berg Quartet, Feb. 20. $22, $27 and $32 general, $16 students. • camerata Nordica, march 7. $22, $27 and $32 general, $16 students. • Garrick ohlsson, piano, April 8. $22, $27 and $32 general, $16 students. ‘Bound for Glory’ “Bound for Glory” broadcasts 8-11 p.m. sundays on WVBR-Fm 93.5 and 105.5. Live concerts in Anabel taylor hall cafè. Free admission, all ages. For information, visit . • Jan. 27: traonach. • Feb. 3: steve Gillette and cindy mangsen. religion For a complete listing of worship services on campus and in the ithaca area, go to or call cornell United Religious Work at (607) 255-4214. Sage Chapel • Jan. 27, 4 p.m.: “Give truth a chance,” Ben chaney, brother of civil rights martyr James Earl chaney; with music by chosen Generation Gospel choir and cornell Jazz Ensemble. Africana sunday service. Reception to follow. • Jan. 31, noon: soup and hope: kathy Luz herrera, tompkins county Legislator. Free weekly series; bring a soup bowl. • Feb. 3, 4 p.m.: prof. Emeritus Winthrop Wetherbee iii, English. Continued on page 14 Chronicle calendar deadlines The Chronicle calendar deadline is 11 days (two Mondays) before publication. Items submitted for the calendar should include a contact name, e-mail address, Web address (if any) and a phone number. By campus or U.S. mail, send to: Chronicle events calendar, Cornell Chronicle, 312 College Ave., Ithaca, NY 14850. By fax: (607) 255- 5373. By e-mail: . Feb. 8 edition: Calendar deadline Jan. 28 Feb. 15 edition: Calendar deadline Feb. 4 Feb. 22 edition: Calendar deadline Feb. 11 Feb. 29 edition: Calendar deadline Feb. 18 For more events, see the searchable university events calendar, online at .
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