Alice Fulton explores family-based fiction
In her first short-story collection, poet and Cornell professor of English Alice Fulton finds inspiration in four generations of women in her upstate family. (Sept. 5, 2008)

Simulated crisis tests campus preparedness
Emergency management officials at Cornell hosted a tabletop exercise Aug. 20 to assess readiness for one of the worst possible incidents, a shooting and hostage-taking scenario on campus. (Sept. 5, 2008)

Pastor's deeds enrich lives of thousands of Guatemalans
The Rev. Gregory Schaffer, pastor and program director for the Mission San Lucas Toliman in Guatemala, kicked off the Latin American Studies Program's Fall Seminar Series Sept. 3. (Sept. 5, 2008)

Rob Ryan '69 speaks on success, flowers and zebras
Entrepreneur and alumnus Rob Ryan shared secrets of his success with students in applied economics and management during a Sept. 1 lecture. (Sept. 5, 2008)

Students learn how to resolve conflicts professionally
ILR students learned the ins and outs of mediation at an August seminar. Ninety applicants competed for 26 slots at the workshop, which is offered twice a year. (Sept. 5, 2008)

Literary scholar Robert Elias dies at 94
Elias was the Goldwin Smith Professor of English Literature and American Studies at Cornell, and a respected scholar in the field of American literature. He died Aug. 16 in Brookline, Mass. (Sept. 5, 2008)

New ILR students get inside view of Cornell
Fifty new ILR students learned about Cornell as an employer in a special program Aug. 26 with Cornell Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman. (Sept. 5, 2008)

Physicists to host forum on particle accelerator Sept. 9
The Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland could provide new clues about the nature of mass and the origin of the universe, say Cornell physicists involved in the massive international endeavor. (Sept. 4, 2008)

Perspectives: What are we doing here at Cornell?
Professor Ross Brann expresses disappointment with the lack of engagement new students showed in discussing 'Lincoln at Gettysburg' and with faculty participation in helping students choose courses. (Sept. 4, 2008)

A.D. White House dining room named for Biddy Martin
President David Skorton announced the naming of the Carolyn 'Biddy' Martin Room at Martin's farewell reception on Bailey Plaza, Sept. 2. (Sept. 3, 2008)

Dance alumni convene for weekend activities
The Cornell Dance Program's second All-Years Dance Reunion, Aug. 29-31, kicked off the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts' 20th season. (Sept. 3, 2008)

David Harris muses on his new 'trickle up' job
David Harris began his duties as interim provost Sept. 1, and his experience as deputy provost and vice provost for the social sciences has prepared him to hit the ground running during the search process. (Sept. 2, 2008)

New endowment will support Arts and Sciences
The recently endowed Charles T. Stewart '40 Fund for the College of Arts and Sciences will support the college in perpetuity. The fund was established in honor of Stewart, who passed away in January. (Sept. 2, 2008)

Experts to dissect Obama-McCain domestic policies
At the event 'Educate the Vote: McCain v. Obama in 3D -- Data and Debate on Domestic Policy' Sept. 26, experts in health care, immigration and Social Security will analyze the candidates' proposals. (Sept. 2, 2008)

Cornell to host inaugural French studies conference
The French Studies Program presents a bilingual conference, 'Historiography, Theory, Literature: Franco-American Exchanges,' Sept. 11-13, which highlights a partnership with the Ecole normale superieure (ENS). (Sept. 2, 2008)

Openings for staff in Employee, University assemblies
Vacancies remain for nonfaculty staff members in two of Cornell's Ithaca campus governance organizations, the Employee Assembly and University Assembly. (Sept. 2, 2008)

Cascadilla Gorge trail reopens
Critical safety repairs recently were completed on Cornell Plantations' Cascadilla Gorge trail, and the trail is now open. (Sept. 2, 2008)

Grad students return to Hasbrouck
With completion of construction on West Campus, the Hasbrouck apartment complex is back to housing only graduate students, families, visiting scholars and postdoctoral fellows. (Sept. 2, 2008)

Child-care center welcomes families Aug. 25
CU's long-awaited child-care center opened its doors Aug. 25, marking a milestone in Cornell's efforts to help students, faculty and staff with a wide range of personal and family responsibilities. (Aug. 29, 2008)

10 questions for outgoing provost Biddy Martin
Biddy Martin leaves a legacy of academic achievement at Cornell. Chronicle writer Daniel Aloi interviewed her earlier this month about her Cornell years and her new job as chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Aug. 26, 2008)

Sage Chapel launches Wednesday lunchtime program
Sage Wednesdays, a new program of Cornell United Religious Work, will be held weekly from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and will replace Sage Chapel Sunday afternoon vesper services. (Aug. 26, 2008)

Faculty panelists dissect 'Lincoln at Gettysburg'
Faculty members discussed aspects of Garry Wills' book 'Lincoln at Gettysburg' at a New Student Reading Project event attended by more than 3,000 students, Aug. 24 in Barton Hall. (Aug. 25, 2008)

Skorton welcomes new students to campus
Cornell President David Skorton welcomed new students and their families to the 'worldwide Cornell family' in a convocation ceremony Aug. 23 in Shoellkopf Stadium. (Aug. 25, 2008)

Move-in Day brings anticipation, nostalgia
Boxes, luggage, eager students and teary parents flooded the sidewalks and lawns of North Campus Aug. 22 as Cornell welcomed the Class of 2012. (Aug. 25, 2008)

Marking the end of West Campus construction
As students moved in Aug. 22, West Campus workers moved out. President David Skorton climbed aboard a departing bulldozer and expressed delight that construction was completed two years ahead of schedule. (Aug. 25, 2008)

Sustainability a key word for CU at the state fair
Cornell's sustainability initiatives, and outreach and extension efforts are on display at the 162nd New York State Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. (Aug. 24, 2008)

Farewell event for Martin is Sept. 2 on Bailey Plaza
The Cornell community is invited to bid farewell to Provost Biddy Martin as she leaves Cornell for her new post as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Aug. 22, 2008)

A tribute to 'an exemplary citizen of Cornell'
President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes delivered remarks at an Aug. 17 memorial service for George Peter, a longtime Cornell employee who served as a tireless ambassador for the university. (Aug. 22, 2008)

U.S. News gives CU engineering physics top marks
For the fourth year in a row, Cornell's applied and engineering physics program has been ranked No. 1 among its peers, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2009 college rankings. (Aug. 22, 2008)

Parental policy helps grad students balance school, family
The Graduate and Professional Student Parental Accommodation policy is designed to provide students with the time and funds to deal with the demands of childbirth, adoption, foster care and acute child health care. (Aug. 21, 2008)

Law professor defends legality of controversial wars
In a new book, Cornell Law School faculty member Jens David Ohlin asks -- and answers -- one of the most debated questions of our time: When is war justified? (Aug. 21, 2008)

Extinct pension plan provides windfall
Employees and retirees enrolled in Cornell's now-extinct Nonexempt Endowed Retirement Plan were recently notified that they can expect a 12.5 percent increase in the value of their plans. (Aug. 21, 2008)

Orientation offers activities for new students
From a reception with the president to a North Campus Block Party, students are invited to an array of activities during Orientation Week, Aug. 22-27. (Aug. 20, 2008)

Fulbright winners announced for 2008
Twenty Cornell Students will travel abroad for the 2008-09 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Program and another three Cornell students have received Fulbright-Hays fellowships. (Aug. 20, 2008)

Students work in community before tackling academics
About 50 incoming freshmen and transfer students came to campus a week early to volunteer in the community and meet new people. They are part of Cornell's Pre-Orientation Service Trip. (Aug. 20, 2008)

IthaQatar program builds bonds between campuses
Twelve students from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar spent the summer in Ithaca doing research, exploring the area and building friendships with students on Cornell's main campus. (Aug. 20, 2008)

Cornell community invited to nominate provost candidates
The Provost Search Committee is inviting members of the Cornell community to submit the names of outstanding individuals to serve as provost. (Aug. 19, 2008)

Room burn safety test shows how fire can spread
Students watched as a mock dorm room went up in flames in the Appel Commons parking lot Aug. 14. The fire was part of a controlled demonstration for resident assistants. (Aug. 15, 2008)

Cornell Population Center gets $1.15 million grant
The U.S. National Institutes of Health has awarded the Cornell Population Program a $1.15 million grant to expand its abilities to conduct national and international demographic research. (Aug. 15, 2008)

Community to discuss 'Lincoln at Gettysburg' Aug. 24-25
Students entering Cornell will consider a crucial moment in American history by reading and discussing Garry Wills' Pulitzer Prize-winning book for the New Student Reading Project. (Aug. 14, 2008)

Goldstock to head NY harbor commission
Ronald Goldstock '66, Cornell adjunct professor of law, will direct the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor for a three-year term. (Aug. 13, 2008)

Three named A.D. White Professors-at-Large
Cornell has appointed three A.D. White Professors-at-Large in the humanities and physical science. Several other nonresident professors will visit the campus for public programs this fall. (Aug. 13, 2008)

Tommy Bruce joins COFHE committee
Tommy Bruce, Cornell vice president for university communications, has been named to the Public Issues Committee of the Consortium on Financing Higher Education, through June 2011. (Aug. 13, 2008)

Alumnus writes children's book
Len Goodisman '62 will donate a portion of proceeds from his recently published children's book to the Campaign for Cornell. (Aug. 12, 2008)

Advocate for Cornell employees George Peter dies
George Peter, who revolutionized the status of Cornell employees and served as a tireless ambassador for Cornell University, died Aug. 10. (Aug. 12, 2008)

Nutrition alumni honor Michael Latham
The Cornell International Nutrition Alums Reunion, July 3-6, attracted about 60 former students of Professor Michael Latham, to celebrate his scientific achievements and his 80th birthday. (Aug. 11, 2008)

Carolyn Ainslie to be Princeton's V.P. for finance
When Ainslie begins her new position at Princeton Oct. 1, Paul Streeter, currently her deputy, will serve as Cornell interim vice president for planning and budget. (Aug. 8, 2008)

Cornell librarian helps revamp copyright law
Peter Hirtle has worked for three years to hammer out what libraries can do in support of research and teaching in this age of widespread digitization. (Aug. 8, 2008)

Society for Humanities announces Mellon grant recipients
The Mellon Foundation supports interdisciplinary writing groups to help humanities faculty and graduate students continue their research while carrying out their regular teaching and advising duties. (Aug. 8, 2008)

Ten tips for home energy savings
Substantial home energy savings can be as simple as changing humidity levels and washing clothes in cold water. (Aug. 7, 2008)

Class of 2012: Diverse, smart and international
Cornell's new Class of 2012 is smart and diverse -- some 32 percent identify themselves as 'students of color,' and more than 88 percent are from the top 10 percent of their high school class. (Aug. 6, 2008)

Two alumni look to row to victory at Olympics
Former Cornell student athletes Ken Jurkowski '03 and Jennifer Kaido '03 will compete as members of the U.S. Rowing Team at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games. (Aug. 6, 2008)

Police observe National Stop on Red Week
National Stop on Red Week is an effort is to educate motorists about the dangers of running red lights. (Aug. 6, 2008)

Chinese high schoolers complete college prep program
Fifty Chinese high school students in the Cornell China College Preparatory Program spent the summer on campus engaged in academic work and cultural and language immersion. (Aug. 4, 2008)

Sierra to compose first Sphinx Commission work
Composer and Cornell professor Roberto Sierra has been selected to compose the inaugural work for the Sphinx Commissioning Consortium, an alliance of 12 American orchestras. (Aug. 4, 2008)

Local artists display in Corson-Mudd
Works by Ithaca-area artists Edward Heiple and Jay Hart hang in the atrium of Corson-Mudd Hall on Cornell's campus. (Aug. 4, 2008)

Cornell t-GEIS to be available for public review Aug. 1
Cornell's transportation-focused Generic Environmental Impact Statement explores hypothetical transportation-related effects of population growth in the Ithaca area. (July 30, 2008)

Beta Mannix named vice provost for equity and inclusion
Mannix, professor of management at the Johnson School and director of the Institute for the Social Sciences, has been named vice provost for equity and inclusion, effective July 15. (July 29, 2008)

Onondaga Nation youths get dairy tour
Children from the Onondaga Nation took a tour of Cornell's Dairy Plant, July 24. Their visit was an extension of an after-school science program run by Professor Carl Batt. (July 29, 2008)

Behavioral ecology conference offers deal for Cornellians
Learn how animals mate, communicate, feed and prey by attending the 12th International Behavioral Ecology Congress, Aug. 10-14, at Cornell. (July 29, 2008)

Gail Finan named director of dining and retail services
A graduate of Cornell's School of Hotel Administration, Finan has more than 30 years of dining experience in higher education. (July 29, 2008)

Durst to head Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry
Chemist Richard Durst has been elected president of the Society for Electroanalytical Chemistry, as well as having received two other recent honors. (July 29, 2008)

Upward Bound gives high schoolers a taste of college
The program brings 50 low-income high school freshmen and sophomores students from the region to campus for six weeks in the summer to help them prepare for college. (July 28, 2008)

Children are hurt by chaos at home, say Cornell professors
Children, especially low-income and minority children, are hurt by the effects of chaos at home, triggered by divorce, remarriage and the fast pace of modern life, said researchers at a videoconference. (July 28, 2008)

PAM students can customize their concentrations
Students in the Department of Policy Analysis and Management can now tailor their education to the career path that interests them, rather than choosing courses from a single concentration area. (July 28, 2008)

Giving regards to Davy: Legendary Cornellian honored
A July 23 ceremony honored Davy Hoy, of 'Give My Regards to Davy' fame, when his grandson donated a historical baseball, missing from campus since 1922, to Cornell Library. (July 25, 2008)

Three community colleges join Cornell transfer program
Borough of Manhattan Community College, Suffolk Community College and Nassau Community College will join Cornell's Pathway to Success Community College Partnership program. (July 25, 2008)

Cheyfitz named director of American Indian Program
Eric Cheyfitz, the Ernest I. White Professor of American Studies and Humane Letters at Cornell, succeeded associate professor Jane Mt. Pleasant effective July 1. (July 25, 2008)

Ag festival to offer more than 30 interactive booths
Cornell University will feature more than 600 exhibits on agricultural technology and products at this year's Empire Farm Days, Aug. 5-7, in Seneca Falls, N.Y. (July 25, 2008)

CAPS program announces two appointments
A new acting director, Xin Xu, and assistant director, Patrick W. Deegan, took leadership positions in Cornell's China and Asia-Pacific Program July 1. (July 24, 2008)

Cornell Hillel students reach out to Ukraine Jews
Cornell Hillel students traveled to Ukraine June 15 for a nine-day service trip to serve elderly and disabled Jews, many of whom live in poverty. (July 24, 2008)

Curry: CU 'a place for innovation and opportunity'
Milton Curry '88 looks back on his six years as director of the Cornell Council for the Arts and says he sees more opportunities for interdisciplinary intellectual engagement among faculty and students. (July 23, 2008)

M.H. Abrams discusses 'On Reading Poems Aloud'
A poem is 'one of the most nuanced of the arts in expressing what is human,' said Abrams, who shared some of his deep understanding and love of poetry in a public lecture July 16 on campus. (July 17, 2008)

CIT continues investigation of June e-mail failure
Cornell Information Technologies has been working hard to confirm the cause of the system failure and to strengthen its response to any future disruptions in e-mail service. A final report will be issued July 31. (July 17, 2008)

Staff explore educational opportunities at annual event
The 10th Annual Staff Educational Exploration Day, July 16, offered Cornell staff information on the multitude of ways of they could pursue educational opportunities. (July 17, 2008)

6 reasons Cornell is a great place to work
A Chronicle of Higher Education survey cites Cornell six times in its 'Great Colleges to Work For 2008' rankings. (July 16, 2008)

Alumna on Green Party ticket
Rosa A. Clemente, who received a master of professional studies degree from Cornell in 2002, has been named the 2008 vice presidential candidate by the Green Party. Her running mate is Cynthia McKinney. (July 16, 2008)

Einaudi Center names program, area studies directors
The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies has announced the appointment of five program directors whose terms began July 1. (July 16, 2008)

Marriage matters, says alumna, Georgia's top justice
Marriage connects men to children and is important for child development, stressed Georgia Supreme Court Justice Leah Ward Sears '76 in a recent talk to Cornell alumni. (July 14, 2008)

Lincoln expert Harold Holzer talks about the man
Holzer spoke about the months leading up to Lincoln's historic presidency July 9 on campus. This summer the Class of 2012 is reading 'Lincoln at Gettysburg' through the New Student Reading Project. (July 11, 2008)

Student-run organic farm sells veggies on campus
Every Tuesday afternoon, organic produce grown on Cornell's Dilmun Hill Student Organic Farm is sold on the Ag Quad. The farm also hosts work parties where volunteers can help farm and buy vegetables. (July 11, 2008)

Skorton serving on new higher education cabinet
President David Skorton has accepted a position on the Chronicle of Higher Education/New York Times Higher Education Cabinet, a community of 57 college and university presidents and chancellors. (July 11, 2008)

CU faculty identify and prioritize world's crises
A new study surveyed Cornell's academic staff on the world's leading crises. No. 1 problem? Climate change. A more easily solved crisis? Insufficient education in science and critical thinking. (July 10, 2008)

Cornell's Adult University celebrates 40 years
Cornell alumni, friends and others are gathering on campus for CAU's 40th year of summer academic lectures, discussion, cultural events and recreation. (July 10, 2008)

Skorton elected chair of Business-Higher Education Forum
Cornell President David Skorton has been elected chair for a two-year term. The national organization works to advance innovative solutions to U.S. education challenges. (July 10, 2008)

New Arts and Sciences chairs appointed
New department chairs and program directors in Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences took their posts July 1. (July 9, 2008)

Cornell launches Center for Teaching Excellence
The center was established to address large classes, diverse learning styles and different levels of teaching experience. (July 8, 2008)

Skorton advises next U.S. president on higher ed
In a new book of essays by higher education leaders, Cornell President David Skorton advises the next president of the United States to use American higher education to help solve world problems. (July 8, 2008)

CU orchestras win programming award from ASCAP
The Cornell orchestras won an ASCAP award in June for adventurous programming during the 2007-08 season. (July 8, 2008)

Cornell library names first chief information strategist
Dean Krafft, a veteran of the computer science department, has been named the first chief technology strategist for Cornell University Library. (July 7, 2008)

Class of '56 establishes library humanities fund
A $30,000 endowment from the Class of 1956 will establish a fund to boost Cornell's humanities print collection, allowing the university library to purchase additional English-language monographs and a range of materials in foreign languages. (July 3, 2008)

Renovations will make Sibley Hall fully accessible
Sibley Hall is undergoing renovations this summer and fall to provide full access to people with disabilities. The work includes a wheelchair ramp, two new elevators and six new or upgraded restrooms. (July 3, 2008)

Students' TranquiliTea wins honorable mention
The 'cosmeceutical' TranquiliTea won honorable mention at the Institute of Food Technologists annual meeting in New Orleans, July 1. The cucumber-honeydew melon-flavored tea uses aloe vera as a functional ingredient. (July 3, 2008)

Ithaca's Hangar Theatre launches fundraising effort
Ithaca's Hangar Theatre raised the curtain June 30 on a $4.6 million campaign to make its facilities equal its talent. (July 1, 2008)

Lincoln expert Harold Holzer to speak at Cornell July 9
Harold Holzer, one of the country's pre-eminent authorities on Abraham Lincoln, will lecture July 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Statler Hall's Alice Statler Auditorium on campus. The lecture is free and open to the public. (July 1, 2008)

Computerworld Magazine: Cornell a great place to work in IT
For the second consecutive year, Computerworld Magazine has named Cornell University a top employer of information technology professionals. (June 30, 2008)

CU to invest $2 million in local housing, transportation in 2009
In a column in The Ithaca Journal, President David Skorton unveils the first phase in a 10-year, $20 million housing and transportation initiative in Tompkins County. (June 26, 2008)

CU-supported Ithaca Carshare provides vehicles for pickup
Ithaca Carshare, the result of two years of grassroots partnering among Cornell, Ithaca College, the city of Ithaca and Tompkins County, is ready to roll. (June 26, 2008)

Center promotes acting, singing and dancing for social change
The Center for Transformative Action (formerly CRESP) at Cornell has created the Performing Arts for Social Change, an initiative to make a social impact through theater, music and dance. (June 26, 2008)

They came all the way from China for a taste of Cornell
Fifty Chinese students are on campus this summer attending the Cornell Summer College. The Chinese students are part of the Cornell-China College Preparatory Program (CCCPP) and have just arrived to begin their studies. (June 26, 2008)

Kent Kleinman named dean of Architecture, Art and Planning
Kent Kleinman, a professor and department chair at Parsons The New School for Design, has been selected as the new Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. He will begin his five-year term Sept. 1. (June 26, 2008)

Cornell life sciences tools are available to everyone
The Cornell Life Sciences Core Laboratories Center provides an array of instruments and services for experimentation on genomics, proteomics, imaging, IT and informatics. (June 25, 2008)

Sustainability center requests proposals for fund program
The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future is looking for innovative ideas on sustainability for its new Academic Venture Fund program. (June 25, 2008)

Students notified of possible identity compromise
Cornell is offering free credit protection to 2,500 students and alumni after the discovery that a computer containing their personal information was infected with malicious software. (June 25, 2008)

Todd McGrain memorializes 'lost birds' with sculpture project
Cornell professor of art Todd McGrain is immortalizing the passenger pigeon and four other North American bird species driven to extinction in his 'Lost Bird Project' to be shown in Rochester this summer. (June 24, 2008)

Alan Mathios appointed dean of the College of Human Ecology
Mathios, who has served as interim dean since July 2007, has been appointed the Rebecca Q. and James C. Morgan Dean of the College of Human Ecology for a five-year term, beginning July 1. (June 24, 2008)

Steven Stucky to chair American Music Center board
The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and Cornell professor will serve as AMC's public face and primary representative for its membership, beginning July 1. (June 24, 2008)

Disk crash stalls Cornell e-mail
A major hardware crash Sunday, June 15, left many Cornell users unable to receive e-mail for periods ranging from two days to almost a week. Some incoming mail was irretrievably lost in the process. (June 23, 2008)

Dinner honors staff for working at Cornell for 25 to 55 years
The 53rd Service Recognition Dinner in Bartels Hall, June 9, honored Cornell's staff who have been at the university 25 years or more on the occasion of their five-year anniversaries, and those with more than 40 years of service. (June 23, 2008)

Helping students surf and sift through the seas of information
Cornell's first Summer Institute of the Undergraduate Information Competency Initiative, held June 16-20, explored how Cornell could restructure its curriculum and help students access information. (June 20, 2008)

Symposium celebrates Watt Webb's 80th birthday
Researchers from around the world gathered at Cornell June 16 to celebrate the 80th birthday of Watt W. Webb, professor of applied physics and the Samuel B. Eckert Professor in Engineering. (June 20, 2008)

Skorton announces formation of Provost Search Committee
Astronomy professor Martha Haynes will lead the 10-member search committee, which will recommend, from within the Cornell community, a successor to Biddy Martin. Deputy Provost David Harris was named interim provost, effective Sept. 1. (June 18, 2008)

Symposium honors engineering professor Lester Eastman
The symposium was held in honor of Eastman's 60th year at Cornell as a faculty member, researcher and mentor to students. (June 17, 2008)

Elisabeth Stern '09 gets national award for her global service
Elisabeth Stern '09 has been won the 2008 Howard R. Swearer Student Humanitarian Award from the Campus Compact for 'extraordinary commitment to improving local and global communities.' (June 17, 2008)

Friends and family gather at Kendal to remember Ray Wu
Ray Wu was 'a true visionary,' said friend and colleague Ajay Garg at a June 15 memorial service honoring the late Cornell geneticist. (June 16, 2008)

Cornell student Douglas Lowe '11 drowns in Fall Creek
Cornell student Douglas Lowe, Class of 2011, age 18, of Shelton, Conn., drowned June 12 in the turbulent waters of the Fall Creek Gorge. (June 13, 2008)

Cornell Hillel awards Tanner Prize to Irwin Jacobs '54 and family
Irwin '54 and Joan Jacobs '54 and their son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Jerri-Ann Jacobs, are the recipients of this year's Tanner Prize for significant contributions to the Jewish people and to Cornell. (June 13, 2008)

Cornell to close East Avenue, June 16-21, for building project
East Avenue from University Avenue to Tower Road will close beginning 6 a.m., Monday, June 16, until 6 p.m., Saturday, June 21, to facilitate the physical sciences building construction project. (June 12, 2008)

Head of Internal Transfer Division reflects on her career
Vivian Geller, director of Cornell's Internal Transfer Division for nearly 30 years, reflects on her career and on working closely with Cornell students. (June 12, 2008)

Retaining top talent
Why do employees leave? John Hausknecht, of the ILR School, and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and at Harrah's Entertainment surveyed 2,500 hospitality employees to find out. (June 12, 2008)

EAP and medical leaves offices move to Community Corners
The Medical Leaves Administration and the Employee Assistance Program will be at Community Corners effective July 1. Their old phone numbers will work for several months. (June 12, 2008)

Robert Constable to step down as CIS dean
Robert Constable will step down as dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Science when his second five-year term ends, June 30, 2009. (June 11, 2008)

Alice Pell named vice provost for international relations
Professor Alice Pell, who is director of Cornell's International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD), will assume her new position July 1. (June 10, 2008)

Faculty Diversity Institute looks at ways to diversify curriculum
The Cornell Faculty Institute for Diversity met June 1-4 to discuss ways to diversify Cornell's curriculum to address such issues as class, disability, ethnicity, gender, nationality, race, religion and sexual orientation. (June 10, 2008)

Intercampus partnership takes medicine into the wild
A growing partnership has Cornell outdoor experts and Weill Cornell physicians working together to teach wilderness medicine. (June 10, 2008)

Students fill Sibley Hall stairwell with their art
Students in Ewa Harabasz's Painting II class turned a stairwell in East Sibley Hall into a canvas for a spring semester project, inspired by graffiti and other painting techniques. (June 9, 2008)

ISS fellowships free Cornell social scientists to pursue research
The Institute for the Social Sciences at Cornell is hosting 11 faculty fellows as part of its new in-residence program, awarding each a $10,000 grant to pursue their research beginning in September. (June 9, 2008)

Karen Brummund hangs public art installation on barn June 14-15
Artist and Cornell staffer Karen Brummund is inviting public participation in her latest installation, a full-scale drawing of a barn in Groton. (June 9, 2008)

Libel lawsuit against Cornell over 1983 news item is dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a Cornell graduate's $1 million lawsuit over a 1983 Cornell Chronicle report, recently made available on the Internet, that he had been charged with burglary when he was a student. (June 9, 2008)

Coverage of Reunion 2008
Links to stories and a slide show of Reunion Weekend, June 5-8, 2008. (June 8, 2008)

Alumni travel far to recapture Cornell memories at Reunion 2008
Thousands of Cornellians returned to campus June 5-8 to enjoy bright summer weather and warm memories. (June 8, 2008)

Faculty panelists discuss foreign policy issues
The next U.S. president will face the daunting task of re-establishing the nation's legitimacy on the global stage, said scholars in a reunion weekend roundtable. (June 7, 2008)

Skorton extols CU's banner year in State of the University speech
President David Skorton spoke to alumni about the accomplishments of the past year and emphasized that while science, technology and engineering are thriving on campus, so too are the social sciences, humanities and arts. (June 7, 2008)

Claire Shipman delivers insights, quips on presidential politics
The nationally respected journalist shared her thoughts on this year's presidential campaign at the 2008 Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Lecture, June 6. (June 7, 2008)

Wine expert tells alumni of U.S. wine's tumultuous history
The history of winemaking and grape growing was anything but smooth, according to wine expert Thomas Pinney, who gave a lecture to Cornell alumni June 5 during Reunion Weekend. (June 7, 2008)

Clean, white, open spaces and lots of light: Weill Hall opens
With great expectations, the $162 million, 263,000-square-foot building designed by architect Richard Meier will open officially in October, though key residents are starting to move in this month. (June 6, 2008)

Cornell wins $184 million patent infringement suit
A federal court jury has found that Hewlett-Packard Corp. infringed on a Cornell patent for a computer instruction-processing technique and awarded the university $184 million in damages. (June 6, 2008)

Break away a cappella alums practice for Reunion Weekend
The Sherwoods are alumni who perform each year on Reunion Weekend. The group was formed in 1958 by renegade choristers who left the Glee Club to follow their own drummer, so to speak. (June 6, 2008)

Bill and Chelsea Clinton visit Arecibo Observatory
Former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea got a warm welcome from Arecibo Observatory staff during a visit in the run-up to the Puerto Rico Democratic Presidential primary. (June 5, 2008)

Ong receives award from American Psychological Association
Anthony Ong, Cornell assistant professor of human development in the College of Human Ecology, has been awarded the 2008 Springer Early Career Achievement Award in Research on Adult Development and Aging. (June 3, 2008)

Cornell food scientist Frank Shipe dies at age 88
W. Frank Shipe, professor emeritus of food science at Cornell and a pioneer in testing milk for its flavor over time, died May 20 at the Alterra Sterling House in Ithaca. He was 88. (June 3, 2008)

Strategies for better governance in Africa
Cornell researchers spoke at a symposium on governance in Africa and its relation to development goals at the United Nations building in New York on May 21. (May 30, 2008)

Jon Wong '08 receives 2008-09 Undergraduate Artist Award
The Cornell Council for the Arts Undergraduate Artist Award is given to Cornell students for their academic and artistic achievements. (May 30, 2008)

Leadership program develops prototype for performance management
The Division of Human Resources and Cornell University Finance and Administration have joined forces this year to offer six leadership development programs at the university. (May 30, 2008)

Letter: Students donate to Family & Children's Service
Various Cornell student groups donated more than $11,000 -- raised through a car wash and flower sale -- to Family & Children's Service of Ithaca. (May 30, 2008)

Weill Cornell Medical College graduates new doctors
The newly minted M.D.s at commencement May 29 were joined by all but one of 15 members of the inaugural class of WCMC graduates from Qatar. (May 29, 2008)

Making microwaves on a chip for medical imaging and security
Researchers have devised a method of generating microwaves at up to terahertz frequencies on an ordinary silicon chip at power levels that could be used for skin cancer detection and airport security. (May 29, 2008)

Lehman named chancellor, founding dean of new law school in China
Jeffrey S. Lehman '77, Cornell's president from 2003-05, has been named chancellor and founding dean of the School of Transnational Law at Peking University. (May 29, 2008)

Pimentel receives honorary doctorate from UMass-Amherst
David Pimentel, professor emeritus of ecology and agriculture at Cornell, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst during its commencement ceremonies. (May 29, 2008)

Trustee emeritus Bernie Potter dies at 86
Cornell trustee emeritus Bernard Potter died May 25 at age 86, leaving a legacy of service to Cornell and New York agriculture and a wide array of mostly Cornell-affiliated friends and relatives. (May 29, 2008)

Biddy Martin chosen to lead University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cornell Provost Biddy Martin has been recommended as the next chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, her graduate alma mater, it was announced today, May 28. (May 28, 2008)

Provost Martin has had a long, distinguished career at Cornell
Martin has served as provost since 2000 and has been at Cornell since 1983, first as an instructor of German studies and women's studies. (May 28, 2008)

Classes of 1933-2003 to return to Cornell for Reunion 2008
Cornell President David Skorton will deliver the State of the University Address during Reunion, which will also feature a wide range of events for alumni. (May 28, 2008)

Roger Slothower dies unexpectedly at age 53
Roger Slothower, a geographic scientist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack May 19 in Ithaca. (May 28, 2008)

Peter Lepage reappointed dean of College of Arts and Sciences
G. Peter Lepage, professor of physics, has been reappointed to a five-year term as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, beginning July 1, 2009. (May 28, 2008)

Skorton issues statement on Biddy Martin's Wisconsin appointment
In a statement, Cornell President David Skorton said that the choice of Provost Martin as chancellor of UW-Madison 'is a source of great pride for the entire Cornell community and a great day for Wisconsin.' (May 28, 2008)

Cornell hosts crowd to watch Phoenix Mars Lander descend
Hosted by Cornell's astronomy department, the viewing drew a large crowd from Cornell and local communities, including a number of families visiting for Commencement Weekend. (May 27, 2008)

Five named Newcombe Fellows in humanities, social sciences
Five Cornell doctoral candidates have received fellowships to support dissertations in the humanities and social sciences addressing questions of religious or ethical value. (May 27, 2008)

CU faculty to offer insights for water problems in Greece
Cornell faculty members Gail Holst-Warhaft and Tammo Steenhuis will meet with government leaders, activists and academics in Greece this summer to discuss the water-scarcity problem in the Mediterranean. (May 27, 2008)

Skorton tells grads to build future based on social responsibility
Cornell has long recognized the importance of both theoretical and applied learning, but equally important is the university's ability to instill and cultivate a sense of social responsibility, Skorton said. (May 25, 2008)

Grads voice astonishment and hope on commencement day
'I can't believe I survived': Stories from the Arts Quad, where the Class of 2008 gathered before marching to Schoellkopf Stadium to receive their degrees, May 25. (May 25, 2008)

For graduating Ph.D.s, a final lesson in diversity and inclusion
Deputy Provost David Harris had one more vital piece of instruction for Cornell's freshly minted group of doctors of philosophy at the Ph.D. recognition ceremony in Barton Hall on May 24. (May 25, 2008)

Bench outside McGraw Hall dedicated in honor of Austin Kiplinger
Among those gathered was President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes, who said of the dedication, 'This is a wonderful opportunity to honor Kip for a life of devotion and service to Cornell.' (May 24, 2008)

Reception caters to the 'extended village' of graduates' families
From one graduate's 90-year-old grandmother to the 2-year-old son of Ph.D. recipients, the extended families of graduating Cornellians came together on the Arts Quad, May 24. (May 24, 2008)

Johnson School graduates 440 MBAs with global experience
Dean L. Joseph Thomas and MBA program class officers in the Class of 2008 celebrated global achievements at the Johnson Schools 61st commencement ceremony, May 24 in Newman Arena. (May 24, 2008)

Courage is the most important virtue, Maya Angelou tells seniors
The Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer, actress and civil rights activist exhorted the Class of 2008 during Convocation May 24 to practice courage, and to make the world better. (May 24, 2008)

Class of 2008 gift rings in a record breaker in participation
The senior class garnered donations from a record-breaking 53 percent of the class, with a total of $66,402 raised. The check was presented during Senior Convocation, May 24. (May 24, 2008)

Two Cornell Army ROTC cadets receive first salutes as officers
In a May 24 ceremony, Christopher Estela and David Zielinski were sworn into duty with the rank of second lieutenant, received their colors and their first salute as officers. (May 24, 2008)

Campus more diverse than decade ago, but challenges remain
Robert L. Harris Jr., vice provost for diversity and faculty development, spoke of the need for both 'structural diversity' and 'interactional diversity' in his ninth and final report on the university's progress toward diversity and inclusion. (May 23, 2008)

Stewart Schwab reappointed Law School dean
Stewart J. Schwab, professor of law at Cornell Law School and a specialist in labor and employment law, has been reappointed the Allan R. Tessler Dean of the Law School. (May 23, 2008)

Terry Bates receives NY Wine and Grape Foundation Research Award
The research associate in Cornell's Department of Horticultural Sciences at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, N.Y., was recognized for 'major contributions in research and education.' (May 23, 2008)

CU experts weigh today's issues to establish extension priorities
Energy, the environment and climate change and Cornell's role in working on these issues were the focus of the daylong Program Council conference, May 7. (May 23, 2008)

ExxonMobil Foundation gives almost $600,000 to Cornell
The unrestricted funds are a gift from the ExxonMobil Foundation's Educational Matching Gift Program. (May 23, 2008)

James Thorp wins Benjamin Franklin Medal
Thorp is a Cornell alumnus and former director of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he worked for 42 years. (May 23, 2008)

Skip Meade '69 honored by UMass
Meade, who was one of the students who took over Willard Straight Hall in 1969, is a distinguished W.E.B. DuBois scholar. (May 23, 2008)

Outreach Portal makes it easier to find Cornell services
Cornell's new Outreach Portal makes it easier for those outside the campus to find helpful programs and easier for program managers to publicize their services. (May 23, 2008)

Web site makes cross-campus collaborations easier
The recently designed intercampus Web site includes a matchmaking service to forge research connections between Cornell's Ithaca and New York City campuses. (May 23, 2008)

Diversity Programs in Engineering hands out awards
The annual awards banquet was held May 4 to celebrate achievements of students, organizations and faculty. (May 23, 2008)

Emergency warning systems pass tests, but refinements continue
The campus's emergency alert systems underwent a full-scale test April 30 that was 'three-quarters successful,' according to Cornell officials. Another round of tests is slated for May 28. (May 22, 2008)

New translation of 'Aeneid' restores original's humor, meter
Frederick Ahl, Cornell professor of classics and comparative literature, has published a new translation of the 'Aeneid' for Oxford University Press, in an effort that rivals Virgil's. (May 22, 2008)

Martin Tang creates challenge for international scholarships
Cornell Trustee Martin Tang '70 has made a gift to create the Martin Y. Tang International Scholarship Challenge. The goal is to create 12 scholarship endowments of $1 million each. (May 22, 2008)

Multidisciplinary project builds green community in Hawaii
CU Green, a project team designing a sustainable community in Hawaii, includes engineering, architecture and business students. (May 22, 2008)

Milles brings 'the theater of possibility' to stage and film
Beth Milles '88 believes that in theater, as in any professional life, each experience leads to the next. (May 22, 2008)

Green home design company wins Johnson School competition
FreeGreen was founded by a group of Cornell alumni who met as student-team leaders for the 2005 Solar Decathlon Team. (May 22, 2008)

Chronicle office, photographer Lindsay France win CASE awards
Cornell Chronicle, Chronicle Online and photographer Lindsay France have received national awards from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (May 22, 2008)

Packed house mourns 'great man' Stephen Weiss
More than 1,000 mourners paid their respects to the late Stephen H. Weiss '57, chairman emeritus of the Cornell Board of Trustees, at Cipriani 42nd Street, New York City, May 20. (May 21, 2008)

'New era' for Johnson Museum hailed at groundbreaking of new wing
A groundbreaking, May 16, and a community party, May 17, celebrated the expansion of Cornell's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art. (May 21, 2008)

Students vie for championship with TranquiliTea
TranquiliTea, a student-developed tea with health and beauty characteristics, is vying for the national title in the Student Food Product Development competition, June 28-July 1 in New Orleans. (May 21, 2008)

Watt Webb 80th birthday symposium to explore future research
Cornell will celebrate the achievements of physicist Watt W. Webb, June 16. Webb is co-inventor of such breakthrough imaging technologies as multiphoton microscopy and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. (May 21, 2008)

Merrill Scholars honor their high school and Cornell teachers
Each spring semester, 36 scholars, representing approximately 1 percent of the graduating class, are named to receive this honor by the deans of each of the seven undergraduate colleges. (May 21, 2008)

Cornell students reflect on impact of China earthquake
For two Cornell students about to graduate May 25, the past weeks have been marked by worry about friends and relatives affected by the May 12 Sichuan, China, earthquake. (May 21, 2008)

Go, Cornell racer, go!
The Cornell team placed seventh out of 120 in the world Formula SAE race car competition, May 14-18. (May 21, 2008)

Human ecology lecturer Bill Rosen dies at age 57
William Rosen, a lecturer in the College of Human Ecology's Department of Policy Analysis and Management, died of brain cancer May 19 at his home in Brooktondale, N.Y. (May 21, 2008)

Opperman receives community 'Award for Excellence'
Cornell Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman received the Tompkins County Foundation Award for Excellence May 19 for her contributions toward improving the quality of life in the county. (May 20, 2008)

Annual campuswide steam shutdown, May 27-29
This year the steam will be turned off beginning at 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 27. Steam will begin to be restored to buildings at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 29. (May 20, 2008)

Meet some of the members of the Class of 2008
In their own words, 20 dynamic members of the Class of 2008 reflect on life and learning at Cornell and on the future. (May 19, 2008)

Local smithy hammers out landmark gate for Cornell garden
Artisan Durand Van Doren has spent the last six months shaping steel into daisies, daffodils, roots and rhizomes for a landmark gate in Cornell's Lua A. Minns Garden. (May 19, 2008)

Cornell celebrates 140th Commencement Weekend, May 23-25
Highlights of the weekend include the Convocation address by poet Maya Angelou on May 24 and President David Skorton's Commencement address, May 25. (May 19, 2008)

Commencement Weekend road and parking lot closures
The university has issued a list of special changes for roads and parking on campus to accommodate Commencement Weekend activities, May 23-25. (May 19, 2008)

Earthquake victims remembered at Sage Chapel service
A service of remembrance and hope was conducted in Sage Chapel May 16 in memory of the more than 21,000 victims killed in the magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck Sichuan province, China, May 12. (May 16, 2008)

Vigil for Chinese earthquake victims slated for 7 p.m., May 16
A candlelight vigil to commemorate those lost or affected by the earthquake in China and to offer an opportunity for people to donate money to disaster relief will be held May 16 from 7 to 8 p.m. in Sage Chapel. (May 16, 2008)

Acre-sized art installation uses grass as canvas
The turf artwork, created by art of horticulture students over the past several weeks, covers more than an acre at Cornell's Bluegrass Lane Landscape Horticulture Field Research Facility. (May 16, 2008)

Strategic goals offer Cornell's bold vision for 21st century
In its newly published strategic plan, Cornell University is positioning itself as 'the exemplary, comprehensive research university' of the 21st century. (May 15, 2008)

Roundtables focus on bridging differences, making connections
On May 6, Cornell presented the second Women of Color Roundtable as well as first Men of Color Roundtable. The women's theme was 'Building Bridges Across Difference'; the men's theme, 'Include and Connect.' (May 15, 2008)

New wing of the Johnson Museum takes flight toward the future
The expansion will enhance the art education of the entire community and give visitors of all ages a better understanding of other cultures, other centuries and other values, says museum director Frank Robinson. (May 15, 2008)

NSF takes creative approach to putting science in the limelight
With the decline in national media science coverage, the NSF is trying to fill the gaps using creative approaches on the Internet, radio and television, said the agency's public affairs director, Jeff Nesbit, in a campus visit May 13. (May 15, 2008)

Cornell launches systems engineering online degree program
The new program, recently approved by New York state, is the first online degree offered by the College of Engineering. (May 14, 2008)

Matthew Zarracina studies systems engineering from Iraq
The U.S. Navy lieutenant and Cornell ROTC instructor is enrolled in an online systems engineering course while deployed in Baghdad. (May 14, 2008)

Cornell Police wins Excellence in Traffic Safety award
Cornell Police Department has won the Law Enforcement Challenge Excellence in Traffic Safety award for its traffic safety programs, competing against all New York state campus law enforcement agencies. (May 14, 2008)

Letter to the editor: Female firefighter story hits a nerve
Nancy Tilton of Champaign, Ill., talks about her 26 years of experience as a female firefighter. (May 14, 2008)

Law School's 260 graduates attend convocation ceremony
The annual private event was hosted by Stewart J. Schwab, the Allan R. Tessler Dean and Professor of Law. Degrees will be conferred at the university's commencement ceremony, May 25. (May 13, 2008)

Cornell-Nepal Studies Program weathers a civil war
A peaceful political resolution to the civil war in Nepal should boost enrollment in the Cornell-Nepal Study Program, Cornell Abroad's only campus-administered program. (May 13, 2008)

Gordon Sander '72 views Cornell then and now in photo exhibit
Capturing Cornell moments, from the silly to the sublime, over the past 40 years is the focus of 'The Cornell Zone: 1968-2008,' a photography exhibition by Gordon F. Sander '72, on view May 16-Sept. 15. (May 12, 2008)

Faculty, staff, student, alumni members elected to board of trustees
Professor Rosemary Avery has been elected a faculty trustee; Beth McKinney '82, director of the Wellness Program, is Cornell's employee trustee; graduate student Michael Walsh is the student trustee; and Elizabeth J. Altman '88 and Ronni S. Chernoff '67 were elected by the alumni as alumni trustees. (May 9, 2008)

How new U.S. biofuel legislation will subsidize oil consumption
Harry de Gorter and David Just, both Cornell professors of applied economics and management, argue that U.S. energy legislation meant to encourage ethanol production actually subsidizes oil consumption. (May 9, 2008)

On the beauty of Saturn and spring
In a letter to the editor, June Gee of Cornell Law School expresses appreciation to the Chronicle for 'bringing the vast world of Cornell to our doorsteps and our computers.' (May 9, 2008)

15 students receive their M.D.s in a festive ceremony in Qatar
The graduation ceremony marked a milestone in American higher education, as Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City became the first U.S. medical school to grant its M.D. degree on foreign soil. (May 8, 2008)

Planning students assist a blighted New Orleans 9th Ward
City and regional planning students surveyed New Orleans' 9th Ward in March and looked at sustainable options for rebuilding the neighborhood as part of an ongoing Cornell planning initiative. (May 8, 2008)

CRP initiative: Helping New Orleans
City and regional planning students presenting their work from New Orleans' 9th Ward May 9 in Sibley Hall are continuing their department's New Orleans Planning Initiative. (May 8, 2008)

First Engineering Global Fellows recognized
Nearly 60 undergraduates in the College of Engineering were honored April 29 at a ceremony recognizing accomplishments of students who work, study, conduct research or perform service learning abroad. (May 8, 2008)

Ceremony recognizes new members of Cornell Police
At an April 23 ceremony, Steven Shirley was promoted and Lisa Van Horn, Scott Salino, Justin Haines, Jodi Bizari, Patrick Kimmich and David Amaro were sworn in as patrol officers. (May 8, 2008)

Diabetes champion offers tips on how to live with the disease
Charles Wiggens Jr. spoke at the Taking Control of Your Diabetes session, April 30, in the Boyce Thompson Institute Auditorium about how to live with the disease. (May 8, 2008)

Cornell researchers share their climate change research
A Cornell mini-conference on climate change was designed to build bridges across disciplines and departments, so faculty and staff could learn what others are doing and collaborate. (May 7, 2008)

Campus Club celebrates 60 years of hosting international community
International students and English-language teachers helped the Cornell Campus Club celebrate the 60th anniversary of the club's International Hospitality Committee, April 26. (May 7, 2008)

Melissa Bank named visiting writer for spring 2009
Melissa Bank, MFA '98, the author of the best-seller 'The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing,' will teach seminars to undergraduates and graduate students in English and creative writing. (May 7, 2008)

Cornell startup company wins entrepreneurship prize
Ithaca-based Mezmeriz Inc., founded by Shahyaan Desai '00 and led by Bradley Treat, MBA 2002, won for most innovative and growth-oriented emerging business in central New York state. (May 7, 2008)

Cornell schedules summer courses
The School of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions is offering dozens of courses throughout the summer. (May 7, 2008)

Two on engineering faculty receive honorary doctorates
Professors John Hopcroft and Michael Shuler of the College of Engineering will receive honorary doctorates in May for their contributions to research and education. (May 7, 2008)

Weill Cornell-Qatar's pioneering class honored at convocation
The first 15 students to complete medical studies at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar were honored May 6 in a gala convocation, which featured remarks from the Emir of Qatar and a concert by famed Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. (May 7, 2008)

Ceremonies will honor Qatar's first homegrown physicians
On May 8, President David Skorton will confer the Cornell M.D. degree on the 15 members of the Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar Class of 2008 in a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Doha. (May 6, 2008)

Warren Allmon named Rawlings Professor of Paleontology
Allmon, the first recipient of the Hunter R. Rawlings III Professor of Paleontology, has been teaching at Cornell for the past 15 years as an adjunct associate professor. (May 6, 2008)

Student exhibition explores boundaries of art and the body
The History of Art Majors Society has curated interactive art representing the human body for an annual exhibition at the Johnson Museum, 'Exquisite Corpus: Interacting with the Fragmented Body.' (May 6, 2008)

Year's end is point to ponder priorities, says Cornell provost
Delivering the meditation at the last Vespers service of the academic year in Sage Chapel, Provost Biddy Martin pondered endings, beginnings, education and the cognitive age. (May 5, 2008)

Johnson Museum to celebrate groundbreaking for new wing
The museum will celebrate groundbreaking for its $20 million, 16,000-square-foot addition May 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. The free public event also recognizes the museum's 35th anniversary. (May 5, 2008)

Philanthropy class distributes funds to make local lives brighter
For the third year, students studying philanthropy in Cornell's College of Human Ecology allocated $10,000 from Doris Buffett's Sunshine Foundation to local nonprofit organizations. (May 5, 2008)

Skorton talks science funding with Senate Republicans
Cornell President David Skorton participated in the meeting with other university leaders who are members of the Science Coalition, a national group that advocates for federal scientific research funding. (May 5, 2008)

Five students awarded fellowships for study in Germany
Five students will spend the 2008-09 academic year studying in Germany as a result of winning prestigious fellowships from the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and the Cornell/Heidelberg Exchange. (May 5, 2008)

Chinese researchers travel to Cornell for sustainability workshop
A collaborative workshop with Tsinghua University was called 'Sustainable Development: Water Resources, Energy and the Environment,' April 29-30. (May 5, 2008)

Slope Day 2008: Not too sunny but very sustainable
Slope Day 2008 started slow and ended wet, but even mid-afternoon rain didn't dampen the spirits of students gathered to celebrate the end of classes. (May 2, 2008)

Communication professor William B. Ward dies at 90
Professor emeritus William Binnington Ward died April 27 at Cayuga Medical Center following a brief illness. A longtime chair of the Department of Communication, he served on the faculty for 63 years. (May 2, 2008)

Sustainability center names three associate directors
Anurag Agrawal, Chris Barrett and Sidney Leibovich use their expertise in the areas of the environment, economic development and energy to head initiatives and connect Cornell's research and scholarship related to sustainability. (May 2, 2008)

Students' 'Turfwork!' project is best viewed from the air
A group of Cornell students will unveil what may be the largest temporary artwork in Ithaca's history on Mother's Day, May 11. The flowerlike design covers more than an acre and is intended to be viewed from the air. (May 2, 2008)

Skorton approves revised Campus Code of Conduct
President David Skorton has accepted a revised Campus Code of Conduct that was submitted to him by the University Assembly on April 25. The board of trustees will meet May 23 to consider adoption of the code. (May 1, 2008)

'The Sunday Forum,' hosted by Tommy Bruce, launches May 4
The first show in WVBR-93.5 FM's new interactive radio series will focus on how the job market and economic climate will affect new graduates. (May 1, 2008)

Four on faculty elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Barbara Baird, John Guckenheimer, Carol Krumhansl and Peter Lepage join 186 other new fellows from the United States and 22 foreign honorary members this year. (May 1, 2008)

Alumnus donates $1.5 million to support West Campus programming
Larry Salameno '66, J.D. '69, was inspired to give to the Far Above campaign because he was 'intrigued by the fact that Cornell is working to create a community' in the West Campus House System. (May 1, 2008)

Don Campbell named director of NAIC
Astronomy professor Donald Campbell will succeed Robert Brown as director of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, the Cornell center that manages NSF's Arecibo Observatory, effective June 1. (May 1, 2008)

Cornell again honored for its adoption benefits
For the second consecutive year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has announced that Cornell has been named to its list of 'Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplaces.' (May 1, 2008)

Program for office professionals day draws 1,000 staff members
The granddaughter of the late Jennie Farley, ILR professor and founder of Cornell's Office Professionals Symposium, spoke at the annual luncheon in Barton Hall, April 23. (May 1, 2008)

Bring a Child to Work Day shows how education can be fun
More than 670 children and parents enjoyed a day of hands-on learning at this year's Bring a Child to Work Day, April 24. (May 1, 2008)

$25 million CU-Saudi link will boost nanoscale research
A new partnership between Cornell and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia promises to strengthen Cornell's research efforts in energy and sustainability. (April 30, 2008)

Postdoc Research Day slated for May 8
Postdoctoral researchers from Cornell in Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medical College will come together in Ithaca May 8. More than 50 speakers and poster sessions will highlight a broad array of research. (April 30, 2008)

40 years of gay student activism is focus of new exhibition
'Queer Cornell: LGBT student activism, 1968-2008' is a new Olin Library exhibition documenting some of the actions taken by Cornell's early lesbian and gay activists. It is on view through Reunion Weekend. (April 30, 2008)

Art professor Norman D. Daly dies at age 96
Daly taught painting and drawing in the Department of Art at Cornell for 57 years (1943-1999), 24 of them as an emeritus professor. (April 30, 2008)

'Barack Obama and the Politics of Racism' to be discussed May 5
The talk, by Ronald Walters, author and expert on African-American leadership and politics, is free and open to the public. (April 28, 2008)

New emergency sirens to be tested April 30
Cornell will conduct a full-scale test of its new emergency siren/public address system on Wednesday, April 30, at 11:05 a.m. (April 25, 2008)

Perkins Prize goes to Black Students United
Black Students United received the award for its sponsorship of 'Questions Out of a Hat,' an event that brought members from nine student organizations together to discuss diversity. (April 25, 2008)

John Foote '74 writes history of the Cornell Big Red bear
Once upon a time, the Cornell bear was a live cub who lived on East Hill. In his new book, alumnus John Foote chronicles the history of Touchdown the bear. (April 25, 2008)

Francis Fukuyama urges change in U.S. foreign policy
The next U.S. administration must work with weak Middle Eastern states and focus on Asia, especially China, asserts foreign policy expert Francis Fukuyama '74. (April 25, 2008)

Expert offers scant good news on failed and failing states
On the 28th anniversary of Robert Mugabe's rise to power in Zimbabwe, Robert Rotberg, president of the World Peace Foundation, conceded that he once was enamored with the Zimbabwean despot. (April 25, 2008)

Laws don't protect human rights, says Amnesty International head
When British and American forces invaded Iraq in 2003, they were unprepared for their obligations to keep local residents safe, said Director of Amnesty International for Asia Saman Zia-Zarifi '90, J.D. '93. (April 24, 2008)

ILR School's Ron Ehrenberg to receive honorary doctorate
Cornell ILR Professor Ronald G. Ehrenberg will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the State University of New York's Binghamton University in May. (April 24, 2008)

'What Do You Do With a B.A. In English?' Write, teach and more
Faculty members gave undergraduates some concrete advice on the many practical uses for an English degree at a recent panel discussion organized by the student-run English Club. (April 24, 2008)

First nanoscale image of soil reveals an 'incredible' variety
By zooming in on soil at a scale of 50 nanometers, Cornell researchers find an incredible variety of known compounds, rich with patterns. (April 24, 2008)

India's economic engine needs an upgrade
The Indian economy has been growing at a breakneck pace, but the country is in need of financial reforms to make that growth sustainable and inclusive, says Cornell Professor Eswar Prasad. (April 24, 2008)

CU Hospital for Animals offers discounts for campus community
The Cornell University Hospital for Animals offers faculty, staff and students a 10 percent discount on routine wellness visits, emergency care and some specialty services. (April 24, 2008)

Cornell hosts joint symposium on accelerator science
Persis Drell, director of the Stanford Linear Accelerator and former professor of physics at Cornell, spoke to physicists and physics teachers on the state of national funding for the physical sciences. (April 23, 2008)

Stephen Paletta '87 wins 'Oprah's Big Give'
Paletta, a graduate of the College of Engineering, was named the 'Biggest Giver' on the reality television show after beating out nine other contestants. (April 23, 2008)

Chu calls for international cooperation to fight climate change
Steven Chu, who received the 1997 Nobel Prize for 'development of methods to cool and trap atoms with laser light,' delivered the 2008 Hans A. Bethe lecture at Cornell April 16. (April 23, 2008)

Engineering alumni give out awards at banquet
Cornell Minesweeper was one of several award recipients at the March 28 banquet, which honored both students and faculty in the College of Engineering. (April 23, 2008)

Cornell now offers pet insurance
In response to requests from the Cornell community, the university has just begun offering pet insurance to staff and faculty through Marsh@Work Solutions. (April 23, 2008)

'Planet doctor' warns that climate change will wipe out species
Eminent conservation biologist Thomas Lovejoy warns of dire consequences from global warming, April 18, at the Museum of the Earth. (April 22, 2008)

Cornell University Press publishes art book of manuscript pages
A lavishly illustrated new book from Cornell University Press makes medieval manuscripts accessible to students and general readers. (April 22, 2008)

Roger Ellis '73 volunteers in Russia for Farmer-to-Farmer
The Cornell alumnus last traveled to Russia to volunteer on dairy farms through Farmer-to-Farmer, a USAID program. (April 22, 2008)

Skorton stresses humility and humanitarianism in 'Last Lecture'
Cornell President David Skorton's hypothetical 'Last Lecture,' April 17, emphasized humility, service and scientific skepticism. (April 22, 2008)

Andy Goldsworthy's final lecture as A.D. White Professor-at-Large
Artist Andy Goldsworthy, known for using natural materials to create striking images and unusual structures, spent his finals days as a professor-at-large creating an original piece of art for Cornell. (April 22, 2008)

Goldsworthy builds cairn in Cornell's Sapsucker Woods
Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Andy Goldsworthy has a new work tucked away in a quiet corner of Cornell's Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary -- a stone cairn standing sentinel beside a trail. (April 22, 2008)

Manhattan seventh-graders converge on Space Sciences
Seventh graders from a Manhattan school visited the astronomy department for two days of all things astronomy. (April 22, 2008)

Duke University Press joins Cornell Library in 'Project Euclid'
Cornell Library has partnered with Duke University Press to expand the services of Project Euclid, an online information community for independent publishers of mathematics and statistics journals. (April 21, 2008)

Drew Filus '95 writes and directs movie on dysfunctional family
Drew Filus '95 has a new DVD out titled 'Raw Footage,' a dramatic comedy that he wrote and directed about the complexities of love and family. (April 21, 2008)

ILR School's Union Days draws hundreds of participants
The theme of this year's event was 'Worker Power and the '08 Election: Is Change for Real?' and despite the absence of a keynote speaker due to an emergency, events were well attended. (April 21, 2008)

Walter T. Federer, father of statistics department, dies at 92
Cornell Professor Emeritus of Biological Statistics and Computational Biology Walter T. Federer, who is credited with founding Cornell's original statistics department, died April 14. He was 92. (April 18, 2008)

Five receive Provost's Awards for Distinguished Scholarship
The $30,000 awards recognize outstanding tenured faculty early in their careers for distinguished research and scholarly achievements, combined with their continuing commitment to Cornell. (April 17, 2008)

Skorton stresses CU communicators' role in Cornell's image
President Skorton attributes increase in student applications not only to faculty, teaching excellence and research, but also to student word-of-mouth and the work of Cornell's communications staff. (April 17, 2008)

Cornell mourns Board of Trustees Chairman Emeritus Stephen H. Weiss
Stephen H. Weiss '57, a presidential councilor and a board-elected member of the Cornell Board of Trustees for 24 years, including eight as chair, died on Wednesday, April 16, at age 72. (April 17, 2008)

Rebillard, Smith are Mellon New Directions fellows
Professor of classics and history Eric Rebillard and Anna Marie Smith, professor of government, have received fellowships for 2008-09 to support extradisciplinary training for their research projects. (April 16, 2008)

General Anthony Zinni discusses the future of global politics
The next president of the United States needs to truly understand and engage the 'new world order,' says Retired General Anthony Zinni. (April 16, 2008)

CNN contributor Roland Martin to speak on race and ethics
Journalist and author Roland S. Martin will deliver a commentary on race, politics, and ethics in public life in his talk, 'It's Time For Us to Rebuild,' April 20 at 4 p.m. in Sage Chapel. (April 16, 2008)

Chinese economist Shi Zhengfu to give Clarke Lecture April 24
Economist Shi Zhengfu will address how recent market and political reforms are deeply linked in his talk, sponsored by the Clarke Program in East Asian Law and Culture. (April 16, 2008)

Cornell students win prizes for book collections
Cornell University Library announced the winners of its 6th annual Book Collection Contest April 14. (April 16, 2008)

How to gauge your life insurance needs
The special open enrollment period for long-term care and life insurance ends May 2. Paul Bursic, director of Benefit Services, provides a framework for estimating the amount of life insurance you should have. (April 16, 2008)

New local business network focuses on disabilities
Business representatives from all over central New York as well as staff from Cornell and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce met April 2 to inaugurate the Business Leadership Network of CNY. (April 16, 2008)

Mike Huckabee speaks at Cornell on religion and politics
The former presidential candidate talked about the role of faith in his politics during his visit to Cornell April 15. (April 16, 2008)

CU creates country's first veterinary clinical fellows program
The College of Veterinary Medicine's new two-year Clinical Fellows Program is the first in the country to address a growing shortage of academic veterinarians who conduct research on animal diseases. (April 15, 2008)

Itai Cohen uses physics to study cartilage strain
Assistant professor of physics Itai Cohen studies soft condensed matter, an example of which is human cartilage. One of his goals is to better understand the physics of how cartilage moves. (April 15, 2008)

Scrimple.com wins 'Big Idea' business competition
Matt Ackerson '09 won $2,500 as the winner of Entrepreneurship@Cornell's 'The Big Idea' contest for his Web site that offers college students downloadable coupons for discounts at local businesses. (April 15, 2008)

Sherman Cochran wins Levenson prize for China book
Sherman Cochran, a Cornell professor of Chinese history, has been awarded the annual Joseph Levenson Prize in Chinese Studies for his 2006 book 'Chinese Medicine Men.' (April 15, 2008)

Powwow gives Cornellians a glimpse of Native American culture
American Indians from communities in upstate New York, including the Oneida and Onondaga Nations, came to campus for Cornell's Ninth Annual Powwow and Smokedance, Saturday, April 12. (April 15, 2008)

A taste of Thailand comes to Willard Straight Hall
The Cornell Thai Association celebrated the Thai new year by showing off Thai culture to the Cornell community at Thai Fest in Willard Straight Hall on April 12. (April 15, 2008)

Cornell benefactor John Butler Babcock '48 dies at age 85
John Butler Babcock, a Cornell 'foremost benefactor,' was active in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell Plantations and the Johnson Museum. (April 15, 2008)

Milstein champions entrepreneurial thinking in keynote address
There are always ways to improve a situation and do things better than they've been done before, said Howard Milstein '73, the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year, at the Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration. (April 14, 2008)

Postdoc Research Day, May 8, to showcase Cornell research
More than 50 speakers and poster sessions will highlight the broad array of research taking place across Cornell's campuses, and judges are still needed to assess the presentations throughout the day. (April 14, 2008)

Association should ban scholars from doing secret research
Retired anthropology professor Terence Turner discusses how the American Anthropological Association may allow its members to conduct secret research for corporations, the military or the government. (April 14, 2008)

CIT will charge students for wireless off-campus traffic
Beginning June 1, CIT will begin tracking student network usage by NetID instead of by IP address so that Wi-Fi usage is included. (April 14, 2008)

Bear Access will no longer do it for you
Bear Access is moving with the times. It will no longer install software for you but is still the link to Cornell-tested and supported network applications. (April 14, 2008)

Sustainability workshop with Tsinghua University is April 29-30
A group of delegates from Tsinghua University will travel to Ithaca to attend the workshop, titled 'Sustainable Development: Water Resources, Energy and the Environment.' (April 11, 2008)

'America's Best Colleges?' According to whom?
U.S. News takes into account endowment per student and alumni donations, among other factors. Are variables like these representative of the experiences that we have while we're on East Hill? (April 11, 2008)

'Guess who's coming to dinner? My professor!'
Faculty-student relationships are at the heart of the West Campus House System, where residents frequently interact with house fellows, and Far Above ... The Campaign for Cornell makes it possible. (April 11, 2008)

Call for Slope Day 2008 volunteers
Volunteers for Slope Day, May 2, are needed to help make the last day of classes safe, relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. (April 11, 2008)

Biography of CU's Bob Lorenzen is presented to Cornell Library
Margaret Brownell Lorenzen presented two copies of 'A Life to Remember: The Life of Robert Theodore Lorenzen,' a biography she wrote about her husband, a Cornell professor emeritus. (April 11, 2008)

Questions and answers about long-term care
As announced in last week's paper, a special open enrollment period for long-term care and life insurance and for a new pet insurance program will be held April 21-May 2. (April 11, 2008)

Five undergrads earn prestigious Udall and Goldwater scholarships
Juniors Jessie Comba, Katherine McEachern and Ryan Walter have won 2007-09 Morris K. Udall Scholarship. Sophomore Parbir Grewal and junior Anna Owczarczyk have received Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. (April 10, 2008)

Institute for the Social Sciences to focus on persistent poverty
'Persistent Poverty and Upward Mobility' will look at comparative research on why some people remain poor for long periods of time while others manage to escape poverty. (April 10, 2008)

Ted Lowi honored with prestigious Madison award
Ted Lowi will receive the American Political Science Association's 2008 James Madison Award, which recognizes a career of scholarly excellence. It is one of the highest accolades of the profession. (April 10, 2008)

Former bird lab artist-in-residence pens climate book for kids
Lynne Cherry has published 'How We Know What We Know About Our Changing Climate: Scientists and Kids Explore Global Warming,' which was influenced by her stay at Cornell. (April 10, 2008)

Barbara Viniar to leave Cornell for Chesapeake College
Viniar has served as executive director of Cornell/State University of New York Institute for Community College Development since July 2003. (April 10, 2008)

Entrepreneurship@Cornell swag bag
The 300 people attending Entrepreneurship@Cornell's Celebration banquet dinner April 10 will receive a gift bag stuffed with about 30 sample products from companies connected with Cornell. (April 10, 2008)

Tests of emergency alert systems set for April 16, 23 and 30
Cornell will conduct tests of its emergency notification system April 16, 23 and 30. Cornell's four newly installed emergency alert sirens will undergo a full-scale test April 30 at 12:15 p.m. (April 9, 2008)

Junot Diaz, MFA '95, wins Pulitzer Prize for fiction
'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,' the unconventional debut novel by Junot Diaz, MFA '95, has won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. (April 9, 2008)

Huckabee to discuss religion and politics April 15 at Cornell
Mike Huckabee, former dark horse Republican presidential nominee, will speak about the role of religion in politics at Cornell on April 15. (April 9, 2008)

Bethe lecturer Steven Chu has good and bad news about energy
The conservation and renewable energy technologies we have now will probably not be enough, but hopeful new technologies, such as converting biomass into fuel are under study, Chu says. (April 9, 2008)

Cornell can do well by doing good, tech transfer leader says
Alan Paau, vice provost for technology transfer, says Cornell's technology transfer strategy is but about building the local economy and getting the results of research out into the world. (April 9, 2008)

Glee Club and Chorus recall tour of China
The Cornell Glee Club and Chorus have returned from a two-week concert tour and cultural exchange in the People's Republic of China that saw them perform in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. (April 9, 2008)

April 12 symposium honors Nobelist Robert Richardson
A symposium honoring Cornell's Robert Richardson will bring speakers from university, industry and government research programs to campus to discuss low-temperature physics and the role of scientific research. (April 8, 2008)

Cornell announces plans for an on-campus teaching winery
At the April 2 'Cornell Celebrates New York Wines' gala in New York City, Susan Henry, dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, announced plans for a teaching winery at the Cornell Orchards. (April 8, 2008)

School of Criticism and Theory will convene for 12th year at CU
Topics to be discussed at the School of Criticism and Theory, June 15 to July 24, will range from torture, disbelief, espionage, sovereignty and responsibility to modern jazz, experimental art, the lyric and bilingualism. (April 8, 2008)

Kristof warns of 'genocide fatigue' in urging action in Darfur
Speaking April 5, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof urged audience members to pressure China to use its influence in Sudan to end the genocide and to pressure the U.S. government to act more proactively. (April 8, 2008)

Cornell's self-coached skating team takes fifth at nationals
Despite no coach and few resources, the Cornell Figure Skating Team took fifth place out of 10 teams competing at the U.S. Figure Skating National Intercollegiate Championships in Ann Arbor, Mich., April 5-6. (April 8, 2008)

Microsoft Office will be available free to all faculty and staff
Cornell departments will no longer need to purchase Microsoft Office or its upgrades. The university has enrolled in the Microsoft Campus Agreement Program, which will make the software available to all faculty and staff. (April 8, 2008)

America's 'Hottest Ivy' attracts record number of applicants
Cornell has received an all-time high of 33,011 applications for freshman admission, the Office of Admissions and Enrollment announced last week. (April 7, 2008)

U.S. News and World Report ranks CU engineering No. 9
Cornell's College of Engineering has the ninth-best graduate program in the country, up one spot from year-earlier rankings, according to U.S. News and World Report. (April 7, 2008)

Feline Follies charity cat show draws kids, cats, adults
Chauncey, my ex-stray tabby cat, accompanied me to Feline Follies 2008, an annual charity cat show hosted by Cornell's Feline Club. (April 7, 2008)

Jerry Stiller brings down the house
Cornell Hillel brought comic actor Jerry Stiller to campus April 2 to take a 90-minute, laugh-filled trip down showbiz memory lane. (April 7, 2008)

Young professionals work with NYC extension to become leaders
Cornell Cooperative Extension-New York City has just 'graduated' its inaugural class of young professionals in a new program, Strength Through Diversity -- Young Professionals Leadership Program. (April 7, 2008)

Professor emeritus Leonard Dworsky dies at 93
Longtime civil and environmental engineering faculty member Leonard B. Dworsky died March 28 after a short illness. He was 93 years old. (April 4, 2008)

Symposium to address failed states and lessons from Darfur
Cornell's Institute for African Development will host a two-day symposium, 'Failed and Failing States in Africa: Lessons From Darfur and Beyond,' April 18-19, in the ILR Conference Center. (April 4, 2008)

Team heads to Doha to develop a new student ambassador program
Over spring break, three Cornell students and Dean of Students Kent Hubbell visited Qatar to see how undergraduates in Ithaca can collaborate with their premedical counterparts in Doha as part of the Ithaca-Qatar Ambassadors. (April 4, 2008)

New open enrollment period and pet insurance announced
Within the next week, all staff and faculty who are eligible for Cornell benefits will receive a booklet at their home address announcing a special benefits open enrollment period for long-term care insurance and life insurance. (April 4, 2008)

Library staff treated to a monthlong wellness series
Chair yoga, mindfulness and computer ergonomics were big hits in a special series organized by Cornell University Library for employees. (April 4, 2008)

So much to do with so little time: What's a person to do?
Jim Sheridan, senior trainer for Cornell's Organizational Development Services, offered a two-hour workshop on time management, March 11, in Olin Library. (April 4, 2008)

Stephanie Specchio is Vet College's new communications director
Stephanie Specchio has been named the new communications director of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, effective April 14. (April 4, 2008)

Cornell humor magazine celebrates 30 years of laughs
Cornell Lunatic founder Joey Green '80 returned to campus April 1 to mark the humor magazine's 30th anniversary and to launch the book he edited, 'Lunacy: The Best of the Cornell Lunatic.' (April 3, 2008)

Gannett offers free syphilis testing in response to rise in cases
Nine people in Tompkins County have been diagnosed with syphilis in the past year, compared with a typical rate of one case a year. Gannett is offering free testing in an effort to prevent further transmission. (April 3, 2008)

Undergrad entrepreneurs ready their pitches for Big Idea finals
Ten undergraduates are vying for prize money in the second Big Idea Competition for their creative business ideas. Watch their pitches and help determine the winners April 11, 4-5:30 p.m., in 196 Beck Center, Statler Hall. (April 3, 2008)

Business incubator opens for entrepreneurial undergraduates
The Student Agencies eLab will help Cornell undergraduates develop business ideas into action with access to a network of successful alumni mentors and investors and a suite of professional services. (April 3, 2008)

Engineering school uses entrepreneurial approach
Sixteen student project teams in the College of Engineering hone their entrepreneurial skills by building vehicles and other projects to enter national competitions. (April 3, 2008)

Cornell Police is beefing up public-safety patrols
Cornell Police will be stepping up its collaboration with local law enforcement organizations to heighten the visibility of public-safety patrols around the Cornell campus for the rest of the spring semester. (April 3, 2008)

Emergency preparedness public forum is April 9
A meeting and forum on campus emergency preparedness and strategies, hosted by the Campus-Community Coalition, will be held Wednesday, April 9, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road. (April 3, 2008)

CU's student-built satellite system is a finalist set for launch
Cornell's CUSat -- a satellite system designed to separate in orbit to photograph each other -- is one of the three finalists for a June launch from the SpaceX launch complex. (April 2, 2008)

Skorton expresses support for Asian, Asian-American cultural center
A cultural center on the Cornell campus that serves the Asian and Asian-American community is one step closer to reality after President David Skorton gave his support during a March 31 forum. (April 2, 2008)

New university librarian takes on many challenges
Anne Kenney's challenges include filling a number of senior library management positions, raising $40 million, investing in collections, expanding digital services and more. (April 2, 2008)

Ethnic co-existence in Kenya is critical for harmony, says panel
Panelists discuss Kenya's tribal warfare, politics and elections in a forum in conjunction with Heal Kenya, a campaign at Cornell to raise money to help Kenyans displaced by ethnic violence. (April 2, 2008)

Big Red Relief sponsors panel and concert for Iraq refugees
Cornell's Big Red Relief will host a panel discussion of experts about Iraqi refugees on April 8 and a benefit concert April 11 in Bailey Hall to aid those refugees. (April 2, 2008)

Feline Follies, April 5, to feature contests, health talks
Feline Follies, a charity cat show event, will include contests, activities and adoptions as well as lectures on cat health and behavior in the atrium of the Veterinary Education Center. (April 2, 2008)