Committee on drilling seeks written comments for meeting

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a committee meeting on natural gas drilling on March 18 at 4:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall's David L. Call Auditorium.

CU scientists help NYC plant and care for 1 million trees

New York City has a commitment to plant 1 million trees by 2017, and Cornell researchers are helping by aiding in the development of the research agenda for the large-scale urban forestry project. (March 9, 2010)

CU exceeds United Way goal, focuses on Basic Needs Fund

In the next month, Cornell's United Way campaign, which exceeded its 2009-10 goal, will help the Tompkins County United Way raise $100,000 to support food and utilities for people needing help. (March 9, 2010)

Team hikes Nepali trails to help Cornell Outdoor Education go international

A team of students and faculty visited Nepal over winter break as part of a plan to help develop an international component of Cornell Outdoor Education and to promote ecotourism in Nepal. (March 8, 2010)

'GoGreener' TV show offers simple conservation tips

'GoGreener,' a motivational PBS TV special that offers simple ways to save money and make the most of available resources, premiers this month on PBS stations in New York City and nationwide. (March 5, 2010)

Peace Corps offers competency, perspective, say panelists

Serving in the Peace Corps is not only life-changing, but it also stands out on resumes, said five former Peace Corps volunteers, March 2 in a Barnes Hall. The event was part of Peace Corps Week. (March 4, 2010)

Unions can help rebuild U.S. economy, says labor leader

Lack of planning by the United States is putting China in charge of global wages and other world issues, the president of North America's biggest union said at an ILR School presentation March 4. (March 4, 2010)

In the battle against childhood obesity, review effectiveness before implementing policies, says Cornell economist

Before developing specific anti-obesity strategies, lawmakers should review the evidence on program effectiveness and costs to avoid policies that won't work or will waste money, says Cawley. (March 4, 2010)

Students help Cayuga Nature Center be warm and 'green'

Engineering students helped plan for and install the new heating system for Cayuga Nature Center, which uses wood chips for fuel. (March 2, 2010)