Greetings IC Community!
I hope your summer was full of relaxation, reflection, and restoration. I offer my warmest South Hill welcome to each and every one of you, especially to those joining us for the first time.
I am very much looking forward to the start of this new academic year, and tomorrow's Convocation is the perfect ceremonial welcome. Faculty and staff are especially invited to participate in the welcoming chute and procession, which will help make this event that much more special for our incoming class.
The 11 a.m. ceremony in the Athletics and Events Center will be followed by the traditional community picnic at noon.
At 1 p.m., a special and fun interactive dance event called “Dance on the Green” will be led by renowned theatre and dance performance professor Daniel Gwirtzman at Higgins Stadium adjacent to A&E.
Save the Date: All-College Welcome August 29
Please save the date, Tuesday, August 29, for our All-College Welcome, hosted by the Office of the President. The event will take place from 12:10 – 1:05 p.m. in Emerson Suites.
This is an in-person program designed to connect our entire community—faculty, staff, and students—after a summer apart. Those living or working outside of the Ithaca area may email president@ithaca.edu to receive a link to the livestream.
The All-College Welcome is an opportunity for us to connect in solidarity and celebration as we welcome new students to campus, recenter ourselves around our goals for the year, and reaffirm the strength of our community of care.
Save the Date: State of the College Address October 26
On Thursday, October 26, from 12:10 to 1:05 p.m., we will convene once more as a community for a formal meeting focusing on the current state of the college.
Save the Date: On Fridays, We Wear Blue
Every day is a chance to show your IC Spirit, but on Fridays in particular, please wear your IC apparel or even just an IC shade of blue.
I look forward to joining with you at these valuable opportunities to come together for learning and fellowship, and I wish you a vibrant and enriching academic year.
Stay well and take good care,
La Jerne Terry Cornish
President