Workshop celebration honors legacy of Sidney Tarrow

A two-day academic conference June 3-4 at Cornell honored government professor Sidney Tarrow, upon his retirement after 40 years at Cornell.

Class of 2012 gets the Ivy League to join forces for philanthropy for first time

The Class of 2012 Council has gotten the entire Ivy League to join forces to fundraise for philanthropy for first time. So far, the Ivy League has raised $10,000 for Save the Children. (June 10, 2011)

University photographer reaps national award

University photographer Lindsay France won a gold medal in the Individual Photographs category from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. (June 9, 2011)

Walter Lynn, former dean, ombudsman, dies at 82

Walter R. Lynn, professor emeritus of civil and environmental engineering and of science and technology studies, died June 6 of cancer. He was 82. (June 9, 2011)

Recent graduate Harsh Gosalia dies June 5

Vice Provost and Graduate School Dean Barbara Knuth offers a message of condolence on the death of Harsh Gosalia, a recent graduate with a Masters in Engineering who died unexpectedly June 5. (June 8, 2011)

Ph.D. student lands three fellowships in three months to combat nerve disorders

Ph.D. candidate Christopher Blackwood has garnered three fellowships in three months to support his research in neurodegenerative disorders, which disproportionately affect minority communities. (June 7, 2011)

Students build bamboo nurseries in Haiti

Several Cornell students are spearheading a project that has planted some 15,000 square feet of bamboo nursery in Haiti for fuel, housing, crafts and environmental restoration. (June 3, 2011)

Vice president explains how years of rolling deficits are being eliminated

Vice President for Planning and Budget Elmira Mangum explains how years of rolling deficits are being eliminated. (June 2, 2011)

Janna Lamey and Nianne VanFleet receive awards for dedicated service

Two staff members, one from the College of Veterinary Medicine and one from Gannett Health Services, were recognized recently for their excellence with a George Peter Award for Dedicated Service. (June 2, 2011)