Connection in the Time of Coronavirus: A global call for stories of caring and compassion (from Cornell's Office of the Vice Provost for International Affairs)
Even in these difficult times, we are better together. People around the world are finding ways to connect, care for one another and show compassion. Share your inspiring story with us so we can share it with the world; building bridges, not borders.
In anything from 10 to 200 words, describe an event, moment, act, or relationship that touched you, demonstrating the power of human connection, even in the time of the coronavirus. Images are welcome!
Here are a couple of stories that inspired us:
“A Chinese parent (class of ’23) learned about the shortage of supplies at Weill Medical in New York City and donated 1,800 sets of desperately-needed PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment). Cornell China Board Chair Jonathan Zhu and the Cornell China Center are currently working with the parent to get all 1,200 pounds of supplies from China to Weill to support the work of the medical staff.”
“A father reached out to say his son was stuck in Uzbekistan and could we help. Faculty who work in the region jumped on it and within two days had notice of a plane being chartered by the U.S. consulate. Karim-Aly Kassam, the faculty member in Natural Resources who sent word of the plane said ‘Wonderful! I am relieved. I have a son doing fieldwork in Tasmania, so I know how the father must be feeling.’”
We’re looking forward to hearing and sharing your stories through our website and social media.
All the very best,
Wendy and the International Affairs team
#CornelliansConnecting
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Wendy Wolford
Vice Provost for International Affairs
Acting Director, Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies
Robert A. and Ruth E. Polson Professor of Global Development
160 Day Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
