http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3613 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:20:22 GMT 2013-05-23T11:20:22Z http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu:80/retrieve/31507/ifup.gif http://hdl.handle.net/1813/3613 http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31550 Title: A Conversation with Howard E. Evans Authors: Evans, Howard E.; Hermanson, John W. (Interviewer) Abstract: Howard E. Evans, an emeritus member of the Cornell Veterinary Faculty, was interviewed by John W. Hermanson on October 27, 2012. Evans describes how his interests brought him to Cornell, where his studies were interrupted by WWII. His passion for the study of animals brought him back to Cornell and then to the Vet School. His colorful career as a public citizen and as a world renowned anatomist led him to participate in Cornell as a faculty-elected trustee and to explore many veterinary issues with animals of numerous species — including co-authoring five classic texts used worldwide. His long retirement (since 1986) has been filled with excitement too — from guiding numerous Cornell Adult University tours to various parts of the world to volunteering as a naturalist in the Ithaca public schools. Get acquainted with this legendary personality. Supplemental resources include: Howard E. Evans – Short Vita, Selected Memorial Statements: Anatomy Faculty at Cornell (20 memorials) and A History of Anatomy at Cornell by Howard E. Evans. (17 pages). [Interview video running time: 52 minutes] An 8-minute video of a surprise celebration for Dr. Howie Evans 90th: “Happy 90th Birthday to Dr. Howie Evans, anatomist extraordinaire and beloved professor of countless Cornell veterinarians! Dr. Evans continues coming to work even today, updating his seminal text on dog anatomy and collecting goodies for volunteer visits to local schoolchildren. He continually inspires people of all ages with show-and-tell wonders from across the animal kingdom.”; Additional resources include a short vita, a short history of the early days of anatomy at Cornell and a collection of memorial statements for most of the anatomy faculty mentioned in the history.; The cover story in the Fall/Winter 2004 issue of Cornell Veterinary Medicine, rara avis, is a profile of Howie. (See the first nine pages of the bitstream in this record http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/23518). Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31550 2012-10-27T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31544 Title: A Conversation with Edmund T. Cranch Authors: Cranch, Edmund T.; Moon, Francis C. (Interviewer) Abstract: This former dean of engineering, Edmund T. Cranch, gave a wide-ranging, 97 minute interview that was led by friend and colleague, Frank C. Moon . He recounts how he was drawn to a career in engineering. After employment at Bell Labs and a stint in WWII, Cranch returned to Ithaca for further study and immediately thereafter was appointed to the faculty. He is well-known for his role in writing “Engineering Mathematics” (a classic that enhanced the strength of the undergraduate engineering program). He advanced through the administrative ranks from Department Chair and then to Associate Dean of Engineering. His faculty colleagues elected him to a five-year term on the Cornell University Board of Trustees. His leadership skills were demonstrated through his leading of two major university committees —one on long-range financial planning (a.k.a., the Cranch Report) and (1974-1976) the Committee on Special Educational Projects (a.k.a., COSEP). After almost six years as Dean of Engineering at Cornell, he served as president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute.; Ed Cranch’s personal qualities of “…unassuming manner, openness, attentiveness, and kindness”, his “… underlying courage and toughness” and his “…respect for the opinions of others” made him an especially effective leader. Supplemental resources include articles from the Cornell Chronicle, the Engineering Quarterly and the two volume book, “Engineering Mathematics.” [Running time: 97 minutes.] Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31544 2012-10-27T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31529 Title: A Conversation with Malden C. Nesheim Authors: Nesheim, Malden C.; Scott, Norman R. (Interviewer) Abstract: On October 27, 2012 Malden C. Nesheim, who was Cornell’s Provost 1989-1995, was interviewed by Norman R. Scott. They discussed his early years on an Illinois farm, his studies in animal nutrition at the University of Illinois and how his career interests developed. After serving in the United States Air Force, he enrolled in doctoral studies in nutrition at Cornell in 1956. The interview covers his career as a Cornell faculty member and administrator.; Between 1959 and 1974 he held positions as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor of Animal Nutrition at Cornell University. His research interests during this period were centered on nutritional biochemistry, particularly the metabolism of arginine, lysine and tryptophan, and upon genetic variations in nutritional requirements. He later developed an interest in human nutrition and the influence of parasitic infections on nutritional requirements.; He played a major role in the development and the administration of nutritional sciences at Cornell - serving as founding Director of the Division of Nutritional Sciences (1974-1987) a unit that combined two existing programs in nutrition on the Cornell Campus. Later, after serving as Cornell's Vice President for Planning and Budgeting, he became the chief academic officer of Cornell University as University Provost (1989-1995). He was widely acclaimed for his consensus-building style in that role.; After leaving his administrative roles, he resumed his lively interest in nutrition, serving on some national committees. He also authored a history of the Division of Nutritional Sciences (The Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University: A History and Personal Reflections: http://ecommons.library.cornell.edu/handle/1813/14711) and two books with Marion Nestle, (Feed Your Pet Right in 2010, and Why Calories Count- From Science to Politics in 2012). For additional background, see http://www.cornell.edu/provost/history.cfm and the PDF files provided as supplementary resources for this interview. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31529 2012-10-27T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31520 Title: A Conversation with Jack H Freed Authors: Freed, Jack H; Crane, Brian (Interviewer) Abstract: Jack H Freed, the Frank and Robert Laughlin Professor of Physical Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, describes his experiences in his early years, including his education, leading to his interest in chemistry, and in particular, physical chemistry. He describes how these interests developed into his activities in the field of electron-spin-resonance (ESR) over the past 50 years at Cornell, wherein he and his co-workers have laid the foundation of modern ESR, both theoretical and experimental, and its applications in chemistry and biophysics. The interview was conducted by colleague and collaborator, Professor Brian Crane. Running time: 98 minutes. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/31520 2012-11-13T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30947 Title: A Conversation with Robert A. Plane Authors: Plane, Robert A.; Hughes, Robert Abstract: Robert A. Plane, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, discussed his multifaceted, distinguished career with colleague Robert Hughes on September 8, 2012. He described his path into chemistry, how he came to co-author with Michell J. Sienko multiple textbooks in chemistry (including the famous text, Chemistry), his view on the future role of textbooks, his research interests and then his also distinguished career as an administrator. As an administrator Plane became Chair of the Chemistry Department at Cornell, Provost of the University while Dale Corson was president, President of Clarkson University, Director of the NYS Agricultural Experiment Station (Geneva) and President of Wells College. In retirement he became a vintner–extending his long-term hobby and his work at the NYS Experiment Station. Supplementary resources include public domain versions of his earliest textbooks.; Producer: J. Robert Cooke; Videographer: Peter Carroll Sat, 08 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30947 2012-09-08T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30939 Title: A Conversation with Dotsevi Y. Sogah Authors: Sogah, Dotsevi Y.; Hoffmann, Roald (Interviewer) Abstract: The research interests of Professor Dotsevi Y. Sogah, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, are in nanotechnology, biomaterials, electronic materials, biodegradable materials, and environmentally benign materials. He is best known for his discovery of a group transfer polymerization process – a fundamentally new method for polymer production. This process, which was listed among the inventions of the millennium in the US, has been commercialized by DuPont Company. It revolutionized the ink-jet printing system and found applications in the automotive industry and photoresists in the electronics industry.; Beginning in 1980 Sogah worked at the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware where he was a research manager for polymer science. In 1991 Cornell University took an exceptional step of appointing him directly as full professor with indefinite tenure. He has served on numerous editorial boards and on many select government committees. He consults and lectures widely. At Cornell Professor Sogah teaches both broad (and popular) undergraduate courses, as well as advanced polymer chemistry courses. This talented and accomplished professor is interviewed by Professor Emeritus Roald Hoffmann.; In addition to the 55-minute dialog, supplementary resources include a biographical sketch, a curriculum vitae, and some general-audience news articles. A streaming version is provided as well as several formats suitable for mobile devices. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30939 2012-11-13T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30917 Title: A Conversation with James W. Spencer Authors: Spencer, James W.; Cooke, J. Robert (Interviewer) Abstract: The legacy of Professor Emeritus James W. Spencer is traced from his days as a Cornell undergraduate in civil engineering. In 1951 Jim began his work as a faculty member in agricultural engineering at Cornell on farm-to-market roads in New York State. Then he progressed through administrative assignments in Cornell Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and at the university level as Vice Provost with a focus on financial matters. After retirement he guided a national philanthropic program in U.S. higher education for the Atlantic Philanthropies. Jim Spencer's career was distinguished by his quiet and responsible attention to academic management with consistent follow-through and a talent for working across the traditional academic boundaries. His sustained collaboration with (Dean and then Provost) W. Keith Kennedy is legendary. Spencer's reflections were recorded twenty-five years after his 'retirement' at Cornell.; Contents: In addition to a streaming video format, several computer and mobile device formats are provided for download. Spencer's public involvement at Cornell between 1968 and 1989 is illuminated by numerous news articles extracted from the Cornell Chronicle. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30917 2012-11-17T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30558 Title: Artifical Insemination: The First Great Animal Biotechnology (1941) Authors: Foote, Robert H. Abstract: This is a Lecture by Prof. Robert H. Foote on Artificial Insemination which was the first great Animal Biotechnology. Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30558 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30557 Title: Antigone (script, video segments and commentary) Authors: Feldshuh, David; Booth, Dan; Rusten, Jeffrey Abstract: In Fall 2003, Sophocles' Antigone was a prominent topic on the Cornell campus. Chosen for the 2003 New Student Reading Project, it was assigned reading for all incoming students over the summer. Upon their arrival on campus, it formed the basis for a shared academic experience consisting of small and large group discussions. Antigone was also the opening play in the 2003-2004 season of the Cornell Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. David Feldshuh directed his own adaptation of the play, of which two video clips are available In addition, the entire script can be downloaded for reading on your In Fall 2003, Sophocles' Antigone was a prominent topic on the Cornell campus. Chosen for the 2003 New Student Reading Project, it was assigned reading for all incoming students over the summer. Upon their arrival on campus, it formed the basis for a shared academic experience consisting of small and large group discussions. Antigone was also the opening play in the 2003-2004 season of the Cornell Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. David Feldshuh directed his own adaptation of the play, of which two video clips are available in the sidebar to the left. In addition, the entire script and news articles and commentaries are available. Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30557 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30555 Title: Faculty Handbook 2002 Seventh Edition, Cornell University Authors: University Faculty, Office of the Abstract: This seventh edition of the Faculty Handbook, like its predecessors, is issued by the Office of the University Faculty and is intended primarily "...to provide information for the general guidance of faculty members, particularly newcomers, concerning the university, its organization, and its policies." Change is continual at Cornell. Each year, new faculty and trustee legislation is enacted; policies, procedures, and fringe benefits are modified; new facilities, centers, institutes, and programs come into being; and the administrative organization is altered. The latest version of this handbook will reside on the University Faculty website (http://www.cornell.edu/UniversityFaculty/) and policies will be updated as necessary. When circumstances require assurance of completeness or validity of information, the university office that is the authority on the particular matter should be consulted. The Cornell University Policy Office website (http://www.univco.cornell.edu/policy/) should also be accessed for the current versions of all codified policies. In addition, the staff of the Office of the University Faculty will be pleased to assist faculty members. Judy Bower, who served in the Office of the University Faculty for twenty-seven years, brought her extensive knowledge of faculty governance and university policies to her role as editor of this new edition. I salute Judy for her years of distinguished service and thank her for preparing this new edition. While many persons reviewed sections of the handbook, the ultimate responsibility for accuracy rests with the Office of the University Faculty. Tue, 01 Jan 2002 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1813/30555 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z