House Office Phone: 607-255-5001 House Office Fax: 607-255-3767
William Keeton House, which opened in August 2008, is the fourth of five houses comprising the West Campus House System. It accommodates continuing undergraduates and transfer students who wish to live on the Cornell University campus in a faculty-led student-governed residential house. Keeton House was named in honor of Cornell faculty member William T. Keeton (February 3, 1933 – August 17, 1980).
Who was William Keeton?
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Cornell University Faculty 1958 – 1980
William T. Keeton was a beloved professor, known for his enthusiasm for research and passionate teaching style.
Because of its popularity on campus, his introductory biology class became known simply as “the Keeton course.” His lectures for this course were often standing-room only, with students flowing into the hallway to hear his spellbinding presentations.
In 1967, he wrote the textbook Biological Science, which introduced thousands to an integrated view of biology that used evolution as a unifying theme. This book influenced untold numbers to take up the profession of biology.
He was an international leader in studies of animal orientation and navigation, and his laboratory and the Cornell pigeon lofts attracted visiting students and scholars from around the world.
His lifelong enthusiasm for pigeons led to his groundbreaking research on how homing pigeons find their way home. This research set the standard for the field and influenced generations of behavioral biologists.
The application and position description for the Student Assistant (SA) position are available below. Applications are due Monday, November 16, 2009 and may be turned in to any House Office or Assistant Dean.
