First cohort of International Faculty Fellows chosen

Faculty members Andrea Bachner, Victoria Beard, Saurabh Mehta and Daniel Selva will start three-year terms this summer as Cornell’s first cohort of International Faculty Fellows with the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies.

Jacobs Institute a 'sandbox' for innovation

A panel at Cornell Tech May 6 included the outlining of the vision for the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Innovation Institute by its new director, Adam Shwartz.

Thomas Seeley waxes poetic on bees

Biologist Thomas Seeley read passages from his book 'Honeybee Democracy' at a Literary Luncheon hosted by President David Skorton and Robin Davisson, who, with Seeley's help, recently took up beekeeping.

Things to Do, May 9-16

Events this week include activities at Cornell Plantations, an MFA student reading, a "Frozen" sing-along at Cornell Cinema, student exhibitions and Michael Jerling on "Bound for Glory."

Tiffany named NYC cooperative extension director

Jennifer Tiffany, Ph.D. ’04, is the new executive director of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension of New York City.

Cheers to better beer foam!

Cornell food science research reveals the secret to a foamy head on beer: plenty of lipid transfer protein No. 1.

Games from retro to iPhone at May 16 showcase

Play new computer games created by students at the Game Design Initiative at Cornell annual showcase May 16.

Economics focuses on undergraduate experience

The Department of Economics has hired an undergraduate student experience coordinator and created a new undergraduate economics lounge. The changes will improve connections between more than 500 undergraduate majors.

Volunteer for Graduation Weekend, May 24-25

Volunteers are needed for the Senior Convocation and Ph.D. hooding ceremonies, May 24, and Commencement, May 25. Contact the Commencement Office with questions.