![]() ![]() Or did you actually invite a fictional person to give this speech?”īut after eight years on the sitcom “The Office” playing Andy, the “conniving, obnoxious, desperate for attention” middle manager and Cornell alumnus with an undying devotion to his alma mater, Helms ended up learning something from his fictional identity Andy wore his heart on his sleeve, and had a great capacity to love. He is a character from a TV show, and I am the actor who played him. (Of note, the actor who played Andy Bernard – Ed Helms – spoke at the real-life Convocation for the Class of 2014.)įrom those remarks: “You do realize I’m not actually Andy Bernard, right? He isn’t a real person. Off this column’s top link tied to March Madness, Corey’s top seed in TV comedy? Not surprisingly, it’s Andy Bernard-the notable character from “The Office,” who constantly touts his Cornell pedigree and penchant for a cappella singing. He previously served as board president of The History Center in Tompkins County. in higher education administration and leadership from Teachers College, Columbia University in 2017. in communication from Cornell in 2007 and M.A. The course will also focus on the pledge of Ezra Cornell and Andrew Dickson White to found a university where “any person can find instruction in any study,” and offer a forum for his students to address questions on present-day aspects of the university.Ĭorey received his B.S. ![]() This spring Corey is teaching “The First American History,” a descriptor given by educational historian Frederick Rudolph, referring to Cornell’s unique role as a coeducational, nonsectarian, land-grant institution with a broad curriculum and diverse student body. Passionate about the value of history and traditions in building community and sense of belonging, Corey has also written on this topic for The Chronicle of Higher Education. He serves as a Cornell history resource person for departments and organizations across campus, while working in Alumni Affairs and Development. cornellians/fictional-cornellians/Ĭorey has taught more than 4,000 students in a class on the history of Cornell since 2011. I didn’t know anything substantial, beyond the basics, about Cornell until I started working here, and that’s why I’ve always appreciated the accessible, informative writing style of Corey Ryan Earle, most recently known for his “March Madness” contest on fictional Cornell alumni. I was fortunate to grow up in the Finger Lakes (Canandaigua) and have worked in Ithaca for 30 years, 10 in town newspapering, 20-plus years in my current job. ![]() Earle is holding Andy Bernard’s faux diploma from the set of “The Office.” Photo provided. Andy: Sure? Okay.Corey Earle (left) with Ed Helms during the actor’s 2014 Convocation visit. Does anybody want anything? Pam, you good? Pam: Yeah. It's not funny! In fact, it's pretty freaking un-funny! God! That was an overreaction. And I'm also sorry that a lot of people here for some reason think it's funny to steal someone's personal property and hide it from them. Andy: Fine, I'll just go sit at my desk and be quiet. Which is why I was joking about doing it. Then, quick nap at my place and we hit the tizzown. ![]() Andy: Where are you going? Want me to come with? Listen, I forgot to tell you the plan for this Saturday. Make sure this party gets rolling and I will be back shortly. Michael Scott: Pam, I have a mission to accomplish. ![]()
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