Vehicles with hand controls available through Fleet Services

Fleet Operations has added two Toyota Siennas to its fleet that have been modified for individuals who require hand controls for driving to use for official university business. (Nov. 14, 2011)

CALS faculty and staff honored for outstanding achievements in their fields 2011

A pioneer in grape disease resistance breeding; two of the nation's top authorities in microbiology; a leading entomologist who's shaped the way fruit growers ward off pests; and a respected world leader in food aid economics…

$100 million gift establishes Belfer Research Building at Weill Cornell

On Nov. 9, Weill Cornell Medical College dedicated the Belfer Research Building, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than double the medical college's existing research space. (Nov. 9, 2011)

Remember to complete Cornell employee survey

The deadline for completing the Cornell Employee Survey is Nov. 18. The survey, done at the request of the Employee Assembly, was announced by President David Skorton Oct. 24.

Mason Peck named NASA's chief technologist

Peck will serve as the agency's principal adviser and advocate on matters of technology policy and programs. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Faculty fellow studies sound art of old recordings

Brian Hanrahan, a faculty fellow in the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, studies old radio recordings and teaches Weimar cinema, media theory and sound art. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Graduate student Kenneth Whelan dies

President David Skorton offered condolences for the loss of Ph.D. candidate Kenneth Whelan, who passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. (Nov. 7, 2011)

Squyres to chair NASA Advisory Council

Steven W. Squyres has been named chairman of the NASA Advisory Council, an assembly of experts that offers guidance and policy advice to the administrator of America's space agency. (Nov. 7, 2011)

Cornell Maple Program garners national award

The North American Maple Syrup Council awarded its inaugural Richard G. Haas Distinguished Service Award to the Maple Program; Peter Smallidge received an award from the Society of America Foresters. (Nov. 7, 2011)