From President Pollack’s response to SA Resolution 31, which implored the administration to mandate trigger warnings in classrooms. Heard at Cornell is a column that regularly quotes important statements made by Cornellians.
Pollack has rejected SA Res. 31., for it “would infringe on our core commitment to academic freedom and freedom of inquiry, and [its requirements] are at odds with the goals of a Cornell education.”
Several Veterinary College students have reported finding Apple AirTags placed on their cars without their knowledge or consent. The tracking devices had allegedly been tampered with to avoid detection by students, according to emails sent to the Veterinary School listserv.
On Thursday, April 13, the Cornell Republicans, the Cornell Review, and Cornell Political Union will be co-hosting a thought-provoking event on the topic, “How do we Protect Free Expression on Campus?” The event will feature Dr. Steven McGuire from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).
On March 28, the University Assembly (UA) met in the Physical Sciences Building to discuss free speech issues and approve a resolution on designating Cornell as a “Purple Heart University.”
In response to a proposed SA resolution mandating “trigger warnings,” the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression wrote to President Pollack to express disapproval.
Under the new rules, athletes who undergo male puberty are barred from competing as women. This follows the rule adopted last year by World Aquatics, the international governing body for swimming.
The Cornell Board of Trustees meets four times per year, with its March and June meetings in Ithaca. Approving the budget framework is the highlight of the March meeting.
This organization is a registered student organization of Cornell University