‘To be a Cornellian is to inherit that tradition, of '... any person ... any study,'” Kotlikoff said under blue skies Aug. 25 at Schoellkopf Field. “It means embracing the freedom to learn and explore and share ideas, along with the responsibilities of being part of an academic community united in a shared mission, and respecting others in that community, even when you disagree with them.’
‘Their plan embraced the democratic ideals of our nation, in ways that challenged existing views of class and privilege, existing views of race and gender, and existing ideas of what should and should not be taught in a university,’ Kotlikoff said. ‘Since its very beginnings, Cornell has been about breaking down barriers: between people and ideas, knowledge and practice, potential and achievement.’
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