Cornell synchrotron receives up to $100M in NSF support

Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source has received its requested National Science Foundation grant renewal of up to $100 million over five years, securing the national X-ray facility’s near-term future.

Panel tackles lessons of Rwanda genocide

Cornell faculty, a U.N. official and a survivor of the Rwanda genocide reflected on the 20th anniversary of the catastrophe on campus April 18.

Climate Action Plan steps up sustainability strategy

As the global importance for a low-carbon economy grows urgent, Cornell has posted its most aggressive carbon-reduction strategy to date: the Cornell Climate Action Plan Update and Roadmap 2014-15.

Things to Do, April 18-25

Events this week include Cornell Yamatai's annual concert, 'Far From Canterbury' at the Schwartz Center, Roby Lakatos Ensemble in Bailey Hall, and a lecture on tennis legend Arthur Ashe.

Biology major Katharine Leigh '15 wins Udall scholarship

Katharine (Kat) Leigh '15, a biology major in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has received a 2014 Morris K. Udall Scholarship.

Cornell initiates semester abroad in Havana

For the first time, Cornell students can spend a semester abroad in Cuba, conducting research in the life sciences and taking courses at the University of Havana beginning this August.

Special enrollment period focuses on long-term care

A special benefits enrollment period, April 21-May 2, allows Cornell employees to enroll in long-term care insurance without needing to answer medical questions. Long-term care insurance covers specific long-term care costs either at home or in a facility.

Nominees sought for Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy

The Employee Assembly is calling for nominees for the Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy. The nomination deadline is May 2.

'Greek Freak' dance competition is April 18

Competitive stepping, strolling, saluting dancers take the State Theatre of Ithaca stage April 18 for Greek Freak 2014.