Things to Do, Feb. 7-14

Events on campus this week include '60s psychedelic films with live music, book talks on edible bugs, bad decisions and privacy; Darwin Days and a jazz concert by Cuban pianist Alfredo Rodriguez.

Talented Chicago students named to second Posse cohort

A multicultural cohort of 10 Chicago students has been selected to attend Cornell as freshmen in 2014 through the Posse Foundation.

Animal physiologist Ari van Tienhoven dies at 91

Ari van Tienhoven, emeritus professor of animal physiology and ardent supporter of Mann Library, died Jan. 31.

Call for nominations to two staff awards

The Employee Recognition Team is accepting nominations for two staff awards through Feb. 28: the Individual Excellence Award and the Management Award.

'Tips to the top' from alumna CEO Irene Rosenfeld

Rosenfeld is this year’s L. Joseph Thomas Leadership Award recipient. Johnson’s highest honor, the award recognizes alumni for their exceptional vision and leadership, sound business sense and commitment to community.

Behavioral economics is focus of new MPS program

New and unique, Cornell's Master of Professional Studies in Applied Behavioral Economics and Individual Choices program aims to train the next generation of Brian "Mindless Eating" Wansinks.

Nominations sought for Weiss Presidential Fellows Awards

The Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellows Nomination Committee seeks nominations of tenured faculty for the award from faculty, academic staff and students.

Women’s fraternity coming to campus this fall

Phi Mu fraternity, a women’s organization centered on character building, leadership development and community service, will open a Cornell chapter in fall 2014.

Pam Kimmet '80 wins ILR School's Groat Award

Pam Kimmet ’80, a human resources executive, won the ILR School's 2014 Groat Award for her professional accomplishments and service to ILR.