Hearing board changes stem from revised campus code

The procedures for hearings regarding alleged violations of the Campus Code of Conduct have been updated to reflect changes made to the code in 2008, simplified and placed online.

Cornell-led project helps Joplin recover after tornado

Cornell has partnered with several agencies and schools to help rebuild a park in Joplin, Mo., devastated by a catastrophic tornado May 22, 2011.

Cornell to build on top 25 study abroad ranking

Cornell has been included in a top 25 list of universities with the most students studying abroad; Cornell leaders are looking at even higher goals to improve the rate of students studying internationally.

Book focuses on language in social, political movements

Professor Sidney Tarrow's new book, “The Language of Contention: Revolutions in Words, 1688-2012,” looks at role of language in social and political movements.

New course blends health policy and facility design

Policy Meets Design, a new course offered by the Department of Design and Environmental Analysis, gives students real-world design experience in health care facilities.

Nobelist to lecture on life expectancy Nov. 14

Nobel laureate Ada Yonath will give the 2013 Efraim Racker Lecture in Biology and Medicine on “Life Expectancy” Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. in Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall.

Alumnus leads Panama Canal’s massive expansion

Jorge de la Guardia, M.Eng. ’74, executive manager for the Panama Canal expansion, gave a Nov. 7 talk, “The Political and Economic Challenges for the Construction of the New Panama Canal,” on campus.

Skorton states concern for those affected by Typhoon Haiyan

President David J. Skorton issued a statement saying, "The thoughts, concern, and goodwill of the entire Cornell University community turn today toward the Philippines."

Sexual violence prevention takes community approach

The new Council on Sexual Violence Prevention, which includes students, faculty and staff, is the latest in a recent series of initiatives to strengthen the university’s efforts to prevent and respond to bias and sexual violence.