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Cornell’s student phoning program marks its 20-year anniversary

“Small gifts add up to big impacts for Cornell,” said Chelsea Ghent, Cornell’s student phoning manager. But that’s not the only reason for alumni, parents, and friends to pick up the phone when students call. “The calls put students and alumni and others in touch with one another to share experiences, talk about events on … Read the full story

By Diane Lebo Wallace October 13, 2017

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Cornell's alumni, parents, and friends are extraordinarily generous  in giving back to the university and stepping forward to help others.

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