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Peter Yarrow '59 leads 'Rompin' good time in Bailey

Famed folk musician Peter Yarrow '59 celebrated his 50th Cornell reunion June 5 by leading a group of alumni in songs and remembrances of a folklore course known in the 1950s as 'Romp-n-Stomp.' (June 5, 2009)

Three men, three faiths and a dialogue that seeks to bridge the divide

'An Abrahamic Dialogue,' on June 5 in Kennedy Hall, brought together an Episcopal bishop, a rabbi and a Muslim scholar, all associated with a 'movement' that seeks to encourage people of different faiths to talk and listen to each other. (June 5, 2009)

Writer Sana Krasikov '01 wins prestigious Sami Rohr Prize

Sana Krasikov '01 has won the 2009 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature, worth $100,000, for her debut short story collection, 'One More Year.' (June 5, 2009)

First 'computational sustainability' conference to draw an unexpected crowd

Nearly 200 researchers from universities, private laboratories and government agencies will converge on Cornell June 8-11 for the first conference on computational sustainability. (June 5, 2009)

Accelerator physicists to attend international ERL workshop at Cornell

More than 170 scientists from around the world will converge on Cornell's campus for the third international Energy Recovery Linac Workshop, June 8-12. (June 5, 2009)

Conceive Magazine names CU a top place for prospective parents to work

For the second year in a row, Conceive Magazine has named Cornell one of the top 50 most family-friendly employers because of its benefits to employees who hope to be parents. (June 5, 2009)

It doesn't take a McMansion to have the perfect space for family interaction

A Cornell design professor says that more families may be moving to smaller homes because of the recession, but that families don't need a McMansion to have perfect places to interact. (June 5, 2009)

Al Gore and Ratan Tata agree that 'leapfrog' technologies could counter climate change and poverty

The conference brought together 100 green-technology pioneers and entrepreneurs to work on action plans to accelerate a 'convergence' of clean technology and business development at the 'base of the economic pyramid.' (June 4, 2009)

Reunion holds a lifetime of memories for Jerry Alpern '49

Returning to campus this week for Reunion Weekend, Jerry Alpern will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his Class of 1949 graduation and seven decades of ILR School memories. (June 4, 2009)

Campus doors and doorways bear witness to history

Doors on the Cornell campus lead to classrooms and dorms, stadiums, museums and libraries. They also symbolize access, to opportunities and experiences. Here's a photographic look at just a few dozen of them. (June 4, 2009)

New SUNY chancellor launches 64-campus tour at Cornell

Nancy Zimpher's visit kicked off her commitment to visit all 64 State University of New York campuses in her first 100 days to meet with and learn from students, faculty, administrators and community leaders.

Weill Cornell's new doctors celebrate achievements and pledge 'let's do good'

President David Skorton told the 180 graduates of Weill Cornell Medical College that they have the education, skills, will and determination to meet unparalleled challenges of the professional world head on. (June 3, 2009)