Student with lung cancer plans 5k fundraiser Oct. 20

A student with stage four lung cancer has become an activist for the disease, planning a 5k fundraiser for Oct. 20 at the Cornell Plantations.

Cornell Perspectives: A parent's pride

In a Cornell Perspectives piece, Robert Glick writes about his excitement touring the campus with his daughter and his pride in her acceptance to Cornell.

Race, gender scholar Crenshaw on campus Oct. 16-21

Kimberlé Crenshaw '81, a professor at the University of California-Los Angeles, School of Law and Columbia Law and specialist in race and gender theory, will present a lecture and several other talks and participate in meetings.

Morgan returns to Gap Creek for sequel

Robert Morgan's new novel “The Road From Gap Creek” continues the story of the Richards family, the North Carolina clan in his 1999 bestseller "Gap Creek" - and of the Powell family, from three more of his historical novels.

Don't stand in line: AskEzra

Automated Web service answers frequently asked questions about student services.

U.N. agency head outlines global work challenges

Guy Ryder, director-general of the International Labour Organization, spoke at the ILR School’s Worker Institute in New York City Sept. 27.

Lennon takes a trip to 'Happyland'

J. Robert Lennon’s newest novel, “Happyland,” was inspired by the story of American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland's gift to her alma mater, Wells College, to help revitalize Aurora, N.Y., near Ithaca.

Skorton emphasizes 'one Cornell' concept includes staff

Focusing on the concept of "one Cornell," President David Skorton reaffirmed the importance of staff in the achievements of the university and announced that the CARE Fund will receive $25,000.

Expert dishes on nutrition trends

“Supermarket Guru” Phil Lempert, a consumer trend-watcher and analyst, delivered the second annual Joyce Lindower Wolitzer ’76 and Steven Wolitzer Nutrition Seminar Oct. 1.