Bob Goldfarb, Our Fifth Rhodes Awardee
For
more than 25 years, Robert Goldfarb has shaped
the direction of Cornell
University through his service to some of its most influential organizations
and efforts. Bob served three terms on the Cornell University Council and
held leadership roles in a number of its committees, with a special interest
in those relating to undergraduate admissions and financial aid.
Bob's
many contributions to Cornell were recognized when he was selected as a 2007
recipient of the
Frank H.T. Rhodes Award for Exemplary Alumni Service.
'64s Carolyn Chauncey Neuman, Bob Goldfarb, Marcia Goldschlager Epstein and Bruce Wagner
The award is given in
recognition of extraordinary service to Cornell, in both length and quality
of contribution by the individual, through activities within the broad
spectrum of Cornell's various alumni organizations, associations, and
related groups.
Frankie and Bob Goldfarb
Bob
was a guest of honor at a dinner on October 12, 2007, during Homecoming Weekend,
where he received his award and graciously offered his appreciation.
Bob was accompanied by his wife Frankie. Also attending were classmates
Marcia Goldschlager Epstein, Carolyn Chauncey Neuman and Bruce Wagner.
Previous '64 awardees include
Nancy Taylor Butler, Marcia Goldschlager Epstein, Emmett W. (Mac) MacCorkle III
and Carol Britton MacCorkle. While gathering Rhodes Awards is not a
competition, only one Cornell class has more awardees than our class -- the
class of 1953, with eight.
Bob has devoted a significant part of time and
skill to the College of Arts and Sciences, serving on the college's advisory
council for 13 years and as its chair for five years. He has also influenced
the college's financial well-being, serving for four years as co-chair of
its campaign committee and participating in the music campaign one year
later.
He also has
been an active leader in the Cornell Club of Greater Hartford and the Real
Estate Council.
Bob has
also led the Class of '64 to greater heights as a class council member,
Cornell Annual Fund representative, and Major Gifts Committee co-chair for
its 25th and 30th Reunion Campaigns. During Cornell's last campaign Bob led
committees for major gifts, special gifts, and student aid.
