Dryden’s Tompkins Cortland Community College reaches articulation agreement with Cornell

Tompkins Cortland Community College (TC3) announced on Aug. 7 that they have reached an articulation agreement with Cornell University.

The agreement provides TC3 graduates with an opportunity to transfer to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Cornell, according to a release.

TC3 President Amy Kremenek and Benjamin Houlton, CALS Ronald P. Lynch dean, formally signed the agreement to put the effort into effect.

“There is a strong legacy of collaboration between TC3 and Cornell. We know that Cornell is the dream for many of our students, and this agreement formalizes what we have always known to be true: that dream can be reality,” Kremenek said. “This creates a clear, achievable pathway for students to start strong at TC3 and earn a degree from an Ivy League university. I applaud the efforts of TC3’s faculty and am grateful to our colleagues at Cornell for creating this tremendous opportunity for our students.”

TC3 students start in the sustainable farming and food system program that the college offers. Students complete coursework at the TC3 Farm that will lay “a foundation in sustainable agriculture practices, food systems and related business concepts,” the release noted.

“After completing their A.A.S. degree with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and a B or better in all transfer courses, they will receive priority consideration for transfer admission to CALS for the agriculture bachelors of science program,” the release stated. “At CALS, they will learn from world-renowned faculty to further their knowledge and skills in areas including crop and soil sciences, animal sciences, agriculture economics and food science.”

This agreement builds on relationships that TC3 has cultivated to expand opportunities for students. 

The college is a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, which “supports its mission to provide accessible, high-quality education that benefits both its students and the community,” the release said.

Through its partnership with Cornell, TC3 continues to play an important role in preparing students for a smooth transfer into programs through the state’s agricultural and life sciences sectors.

“We are proud to partner with SUNY and TC3 to expand access and opportunity for New York state students,” Houlton said. “This new articulation agreement reflects our land-grant mission and shared commitment to building strong academic pathways for students, in service of all New Yorkers. By welcoming TC3 transfer students into our community, we’re investing in the next generation of agricultural and life sciences leaders — offering them access to world-class research, hands-on learning and real-world impact that can spark innovation and improve lives here at home and around the world.”

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In brief:

Summer Family Festival is Aug. 23

The second annual Summer Family Festival will be held on Aug. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Varna Community Center at 943 Dryden Rd. off state Route 366.

The event will include raffles, a bounce house, a puppet show, a balloon artist, bubbles and games, a silent auction, white elephants and more.

There will also be a chicken barbecue from noon to 2 p.m. The meal includes chicken, chips, beverage and dessert for $10.

Upcoming meetings in Dryden area

The Dryden Town Board is scheduled to meet on Aug. 14 and 21, each time at 6 p.m., at the town hall on 93 E. Main St. The public is invited to attend, either in person or via Zoom.

For more information, contact the town hall at 607-844-8888. Agendas for each meeting will be available at dryden.ny.us.

The Village of Dryden Board of Trustees is set to meet on Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in person on the second floor at the village hall at 16 South St.

Yoga for Life held every Wednesday in Freeville

Village of Freeville resident Michelle Dardia hosts a Yoga for Life session every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Freeville United Methodist Church at 37 Main St.

The drop-in fee for the session is $10. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Some experience is helpful but not required, as the sessions are committed to being accessible.

Variations and modifications are offered, and extra mats and blocks will be available at each session.

For information or questions, contact Dardia at dollysdaughter@hotmail.com or 607-279-4785.

Two shows to go for ‘Music in the Hollow’ 

The Town of Dryden Recreation Department has two shows left for this year’s Music in the Hollow series.

Each of the shows are free of charge and begin at 6 p.m. at the Ellis Hollow Community Center at 111 Genung Rd.

The lineup is as follows: 

Aug. 19: SCUBA Jerry

Aug. 26: Joe Crookston & The Ellis Hollow All-Stars

One more show for ‘Music on the Hill’ series

The Music on the Hill series will conclude in September at the Dryden Veterans Memorial Home at 2272 Dryden Rd.

Crystal Vision, originally scheduled for July 30, is now on Sept. 6. The show will begin at 6 p.m., and food and beverages will be available.