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Stewards program to train students to help peers enjoy thegorges safely. And the Campus Code should be amendedto address violations of gorge safety measures, the reportsaid.New center will deepen publicengagement, learningOctober 3, 2011—To further foster the intertwining ofeducational excellence and social responsibility, CornellServices—will be the core academic unit that connectspublic engagement to Cornell’s educational mission. “Morethan at any other time in recent history, Cornell is poised torenew and expand its mission of public engagement andCornell on president’s honor roll withdistinctionMarch 15, 2012—The Corporation for National andDistinction, for the university’s exemplary local, national,and international community service efforts and service todisadvantaged youth. The honor roll is the highest federalrecognition a school can achieve for its commitment toone of five overarching goals in Cornell’s strategic planand accounted for expenditures in extension and publicuniversity estimates more than 7,600 students engagedin community service during the year, engaging in at least400,000 community service hours.Rig Red AthleticsCornell’s Athletic Department was ranked 66th in theCup, which measures the success of athletic teamsathletic powers and major conference schools. Highlightsare below:Academic All-District teamthe highest grade point average at the NCAAchampionships in their respective sports.fourth overall at the NCAA championships behind threecharts, advancing to the NCAA Frozen Four for the thirdstraight year.Four, knocking off top-seeded Michigan in the firstround of a NCAA regional.ever Ivy title.spot in the NCAA meet.47