Schwab to step down as Law School dean

After a decade as the Allan R. Tessler Dean of Cornell Law School, Stewart J. Schwab will step down in June 2014. Schwab’s second term as dean ends in December, and he will stay on for the spring term.

Diverse supplier event showcases range of services

About 60 people attended the first diverse supplier event offered by Procurement Services to highlight businesses, many of them local, owned by women, minorities and veterans.

Klarman Hall project begins; scheduled to open in 2015

President David Skorton, Dean Peter Lepage and donors Seth '79 and Beth Klarman celebrated the groundbreaking May 23 for Klarman Hall, the first new building for the humanities on central campus in 108 years.

Alan Alda tells scientists to cut the jargon, tell a story

Visiting campus May 21-24 to host workshops with Stony Brook University's Center for Communicating Science, Alda implored faculty members to skip the jargon and instead tell stories and make personal, emotional connections.

Top seniors and their teacher-mentors honored

On May 22, the Cornell Merrill Presidential Scholars Program honored 32 outstanding graduating seniors and the high school teachers and university faculty members who mentored them.

Alan Alda: Science shouldn't be like a blind date for the public

Speaking to a sold-out Schwartz Auditorium May 22, Alan Alda brought his experience as an actor to initiate a dialogue on communication's vital role in science.

Students present vision for a revamped Ithaca waterfront

Students in a landscape architecture class submitted an unusual plan for the Ithaca Inlet that has inspired the director of planning and economic development for the city of Ithaca.

Custodian, vet tech and other staffers earn degrees

Staff members completing degrees in institutions of higher education celebrated with family and friends at the Staff Graduate Reception May 20.

Things to Do, May 24-31

Events on campus this week include Senior Week concerts, outdoor recreation, exhibitions and a biennial meeting of philosophy scholars.