Vivian Zayas ’94, associate professor of psychology, was inducted into the Ultimate Hall of Fame in October. Professor chases plastic all the way to Ultimate Hall of Fame
December 22, 2020
Some people are transformed by prayer. Others find their lives changed by politics or public service.
Nearly three decades ago, as a sophomore studying psychology at Cornell, Vivian Zayas ’94 was transformed by throwing a plastic disc.
She remembers going out on the fields near Helen Newman Hall with Cornell’s Ultimate Frisbee team. She enjoyed the camaraderie. The team was supportive. And the sport was addictive. John Munson/Cornell University
Vivian Zayas is known for her mastery of a wide range of throws – from lofting a disc that can hover leisurely in midair, giving a downfield teammate enough time to catch up with it, to long-distance throws, or “hucks.”