Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend the Road Trip for Change, an event where a group of more than 50 Ithaca College students traveled to Pennsylvania to canvas for Barack Obama and encourage citizens to vote. Students from all over New York gathered together for this event, and of all of the schools represented, Ithaca had the most participants.

I felt this would be an appropriate time to express the overwhelming pride I have in the Ithaca College student body. Regardless of what political perspective we are supporting, the mere fact that so many IC students are willing to come together as one and work to make a change in the political landscape of this country is something that is absolutely invaluable. It speaks volumes for both our generation and for Ithaca College as a whole.

In light of these recent events, I would like to applaud our student body for their efforts and encourage all of you to continue fighting for what you believe in. Now is the time for us to come together as a community — regardless of political opinion, race, gender, sexual orientation or religious beliefs — to be a catalyst for change in the world. Thank you for giving me something to be proud of and for making this institution one that has a positive impact on the lives of others. Now, more than ever, I am proud to call myself your student body president.

Thank you for all that you do.

Cornell Woodson ’09
Student Body President