from Cornell University, who choose to attend their affinity reunion, make sense of their undergraduate experiences at a PWI. In this chapter, we will explore the undergraduate experiences of Black alumni who graduated from Cornell University as expressed by the participants in an attempt to interpret how their experiences can inform us about their alumni engagement. The analysis has identified 5 superordinate themes and 13 subthemes. The chart below identifies each emergent theme identified from the analysis along with the frequency in appearance of each theme: Table #1: Emergent Themes with Frequencies Feelings of isolation during undergraduate…
plants and their growth. Even though my family did not have much money growing up, my brother and I were exposed to math and science from a young age. My parents allowed us to explore our areas of interest and encouraged us to take on projects that would foster our talents. My life experience growing up with supportive parents gave me a solid foundation and fostered my inquisitive mind. During high school I attended a school focused on engineering, environmental science and health care science.…
Sustainability on campus of Cornell University Introduction Sustainability is a process defining a system remain diverse and productive. Sustainability in campus is becoming a modern topic, more and more university campus aims to reach and maintain a sustainable campus. Universities’ campus is a dynamic system allows resource in such as electricity, water, natural gas and allow their associated waste out. In order to make campus a greener place to study and live, Cornell University has committed…
Overview: Sage Chapel is non-denominational chapel centrally located on the Cornell University Campus designed by Charles Babcock. Its physical address is 147 Ho Plaza, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York. Neighboring buildings include Olin Library, Uris Library, Day Hall, and the Cornell Store. 1. Condition: Sage Chapel is in great condition. There are some minor faults in the exterior of the building, however. In the courtyard of the North façade, the stone foundation is being stained green…
Paul Ajibolade Professor Lauren Clay ARTS 3320.01 6 October 2015 A Look at Ryan Kelly Ryan Kelley is a ceramics artist who is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Ohio State University in the Art Department. Kelly’s education consists of receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) and his Masters of Fine Arts in Ceramics from Ohio State University (OSU). Kelly has won several awards and achievements for his artwork including winning the Fleisher…
Wolf Blitzer was born on March 22, 1948 in Augsburg, Germany. He is the son of Cesia and David Blitzer. His parents were Jewish refugees from Poland. At a young age Wolf moved to Buffalo, New York with his parents. Blitzer studied at Kenmore West Senior High School. He was an art student and was very good at music. He competed in several art competitions and won several awards. After graduation, Wolf studied at State University of New York at Buffalo. In 1970, Wolf received a Bachelor of Arts…
(P) Shares work and ideas with other teachers in my school or district 1. AP Geography Collaboration (2016). With 90% of my freshman Avid students enrolled in AP geography it is imperative to collaborate with Chris Mason, their teacher, on their progress and decipher interventions for specific students. Not only is this class of high rigor, but it also is the first semester that 9th graders are taking an Advanced Placement class. After analyzing test scores for the first unit test it became…
the box thinkers, one would imagine that extensive research is done on behalf of the many Wall Street firms to maximize their efficiency and output. Yet, the implemented system highly prioritizes people who graduate from only the top 15 to 20 universities. This lowers the incentive of those not in ivy leagues who have original and innovative minds which were unrecognized by many universities, while those in ivy league universities receive prestigious jobs with much less effort. Certain…
Prigerson’s Work Third, Dr. Holly Prigerson, who is currently the Irving Sherwood Wright Professor of Geriatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College, and the Professor of Sociology in Medicine, and Director, Center for Research on End-of-Life Care, has research and authored studies focused on prolonged grief disorder, religious influences on end-of-life care, and “psychosocial and behavioral influences on medical care and care outcomes for patients and families confronting life-threatening…
E.D. Applewhite Case Study Morgan Taylor Western Kentucky University The subject of this case study is E.D. Applewhite, a 12-year-old girl who resides on her family farm in rural North Carolina. Her home is named Wit’s End, and is located at the end of their road. She lives there with her father, mother, aunt and uncle, two brothers, and her grandfather. Although E.D. has a rather large family with diverse talents and gifts, she still feels as though she does not fit in with her extremely…