Things to Do, Feb. 14-21

Events on campus this week include a new human sexuality exhibition, a talk on marine mammals, Oscar-nominated short films and a women’s leadership summit featuring alumnae guests.

Professor Roger Spanswick dies at 74

Roger Morgan Spanswick, professor of biological and environmental engineering in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, died Feb. 12 in Ithaca at age 74.

Textile expert Charlotte Jirousek dies at 75

Charlotte Jirousek, associate professor of textiles and apparel in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell, died Feb. 12 at age 75.

New institute focuses on human brain research

The new Human Neuroscience Institute aims to better understand how brain systems drive cognition and behavior, which could ultimately enable people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives.

Engineering saves $15,000 in energy competition

The College of Engineering avoided $15,000 in energy costs through an energy-saving competition held last semester.

New book on how William III earned political trust

Cornell history professor Rachel Weil has published “A Plague of Informers: Conspiracy and Political Trust in William III's England,” which focuses on the early years of the British monarch.

Kenney honored by American Library Association

University Librarian Anne R. Kenney has won the American Library Association's Hugh C. Atkinson Award, which recognizes accomplishments in the areas of library automation or library management.

Student dramatists honored for stories of Elvis, chess

Four students have won the Department of Performing and Media Arts' Heermans-McCalmon Dramatic Writing contest.

'Humans of Cornell' FB page connects students

Jenna Galbut ’14, creator of the new “Humans of Cornell University” Facebook page, hopes the page, which already has more than 3,000 "likes," will promote a greater sense of community.