This week, I had the great pleasure of returning to Ithaca, New York, to speak on my new book, Rage and the Republic, on the campus of Cornell University. You would be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful campus in the Spring than Cornell. It is simply breathtaking with its historic buildings set off against blooming trees and bubbling creeks. I would recommend a visit even if you are passing through the area. It is an American classic of higher education.
For those of us who are history and architecture aficionados, there is nothing like Cornell with its imposing Victorian Gothic and Second Empire “Old Stone Row” buildings. Founded in 1865 by American philanthropist Ezra Cornell and historian and educator Andrew Dickson White, it is nestled in the rolling hills of New York. It is the only Ivy League institution with an agricultural school as well as its own major ice cream factory:
My favorite spot on campus is the Sage Chapel (designed in 1872). It is overwhelming in its beauty, from the stained-glass windows to the elaborate woodwork. I was able to pop in through a side door early in the morning, so the lighting was not the best. However, here are a few pictures:
My remarks were delivered in the Moot Court room of the Cornell Law School, which I view as one of the most elegant law school facilities in the country. Here are a few of the images:
As many on this blog know, I have an undying affection for university and college campuses. Each has its own character and history. Cornell is one of the most unique. It is full of brilliant researchers and unfailingly friendly students and staff.
I wanted to thank Professor Randy Wayne, who organized this event, and everyone in Ithaca for a very special visit. Go Big Red.
Professor, It is no coincidence that you are one of the most cited legal scholars.Your birthday present for America’s 250th anniversary has been received warmly everywhere. Unfortunately, in your new book “Rage and the Republic”, one: chapter is missing: How an elected President was impeached without noticing the plot: Is it credible, that an IC IG who counseled for DOJ-NSD (Mary McCord? for years be uninformed about Eric Ciamarella’s professional background?
One question remains unanswered: Who recommended Michael Atkinson to President Trump?
As an alumna I can tell stories of a turbulent period of transition, 1965 to 1969. The thing is, the grandeur of the area never changes. Mother Nature graced this place
I am reading your book and would love to hear you speak about it..Yes! Cornell University is breathtakingly beautiful. Was the event open to the public? I have been hoping that you would visit Upstate New York. We would love to have you visit the University of Rochester.
I spent some time there. One additional aspect of the campus’s beauty is that, if you’re standing on the west side of campus (near the tall clock tower), you get a gorgeous panoramic view of Lake Cayuga. Cornell’s campus is set high upon a hill east of the city of Ithaca, and looking west and north you can see 10 to 15 miles of rolling hills and the lake.
Absolutely breathtaking!! Thank you for bringing such beauty into my life today….
You might be one of few considered conservatives that made a visit to Cornell without being protested. It is a beautiful campus but all the newer buildings do have a different feeling.
Excellent! I hope that you also had the chance to tour the gorges in the area with the waterfalls. I lived in Syracuse for 17 years and we used to drive down there just to walk the area. Thanks for sharing.