FDA, USDA, Cornell create alliance for produce safety

The FDA, USDA and Cornell have created alliance for to give produce growers and packagers on-farm food safety knowledge in advance of a proposed produce safety regulation.

Student to host comedy show to benefit critically ill teens

Fred Scarf '12 was honored this year as a CNN Hero for making a positive impact on the world with his nonprofit No Worries Now. He will hold a benefit standup comedy show on campus Nov. 7. (Nov. 4, 2010)

Student's nonprofit donates children's books to Sri Lanka

Biology major Sarasi Jayaratne '12 is founder and executive director of the Keep Reading Foundation, which has shipped 15,000 children's books to 48 schools in rural Sri Lanka. (Nov. 2, 2010)

Cornellians help New Yorkers in need forget their troubles

Several dozen Cornellians lent a hand to help others as volunteers at various events at non-profit organizations in the New York City area Oct. 30 as part of Cornell Cares Day. (Nov. 2, 2010)

Panelists: Policy changes, partnerships and proactive action on all levels are vital in sustainability effort

Achieving a sustainable world will require increased awareness, policy changes and an inclusive approach, said panelists in a discussion Oct. 28 in Statler Hall. (Oct. 29, 2010)

Plantations dedicates new ultra-green welcome center

The Cornell Plantations' Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center was dedicated Oct. 28, culminating a decade of building and renovation projects at the Plantations. (Oct. 29, 2010)

Historic gift creates Atkinson Center to bolster sustainability research, education, action

David R. Atkinson '60 and his wife, Patricia Atkinson, have committed $80 million to provide a permanent center on campus that will position Cornell to be a global leader in sustainability. (Oct. 28, 2010)

USDA adopts Cornell-developed VIVO to network scientists

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be the first federal organization to use VIVO, a Web application conceived and developed at Cornell, to help scientists network and find potential collaborators. (Oct. 28, 2010)

Course examines contemporary Mexico in light of its revolutionary past

The ILR School's Maria Lorena Cook is teaching a course titled The Mexican Revolution at 100: Politics, Economy and Society, which examines the nation's present and past. (Oct. 28, 2010)