Actor and author Henry Winkler talked “Happy Days,” finding his path to success despite learning disabilities and the power of positive thinking at the Cornell Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 17.
Closed for six years of storm-related repairs, the Cascadilla Gorge Trail – from College Avenue to Treman Triangle Park in downtown Ithaca – reopened Monday, Sept. 15, with the ceremonial exhortation: “Go take a hike!”
Forty-one Cornell graduates have joined the incoming Teach For America corps of 5,900 individuals this year, making Cornell the eighth-largest contributor of new teachers this year among schools of its size.
With reminders to nurture the community that cultivates the university, Cornell kicked off its 2014-15 United Way campaign Sept. 8. This year’s goals: $815,000 in donations.
The Cornell Institute for Food Systems Industry Partnership Program offers a new public-private partnership that brings together Cornell’s food science faculty and staff with industry scientists, engineers and leaders.
The third annual Student Organic Seed Symposium, held at Cornell Aug. 17-21, drew several dozen students and professors, nonprofit representatives and seed company officials to the Finger Lakes region for a week of tours, lectures and networking.
Cornell students, Ithaca officials, Cornell and Ithaca police officers, and Cornell staff took part in the first Bear Walk Aug. 28 to improve life in Collegetown for students and permanent residents.
