ILR helps local small businesses with ADA best practices

LaWanda Cook, extension associate and training specialist for the Northeast ADA Center within Cornell's Employment and Disability Institute, discussed affordable ways to make local small businesses' goods and services accessible to the public.

Land project to build on three years of collaboration

The Institute for the Social Sciences’ Contested Global Landscapes theme project has ended, but interdisciplinary collaboration among Cornell faculty members continues in a book series and teaching.

Mary Katzenstein honored for prison education program

After 40 years of leadership, teaching and scholarship at Cornell, Mary Fainsod Katzenstein retires in May. At an April 22, event she was honored for her work with the Cornell Prison Education Program.

Panelists offer pros and cons of 'genomic revolution'

A panel of experts explored “The Genomic Revolution: How DNA Information Is Changing Our Lives” in a Charter Day Weekend panel April 26, including genetic screening for diseases.

Bailey Hortorium Herbarium stems from Cornell's roots

The fourth floor of Mann Library on campus houses the Liberty Hyde Bailey Hortorium Herbarium, a collection of more than a million dried and preserved plant specimens that date back to Cornell's beginnings.

Eye-popping, mind-expanding scenes of science

At “Illuminating Images: A First Step to Scientific Discovery,” a panel of Cornell faculty and alumni illustrated how images help further scientific study as part of Charter Day Weekend April 25 at Barton Hall.

Professors gaze toward a secure, sustainable future

Deliberating security and a sustainable future, six professors from a variety of disciplines offered quick-takes on destiny – and how our society adjusts - at Charter Day Weekend.

Panelists address Cornell's role in reducing poverty

Six alumni and faculty offered an overview of Cornell's contributions to poverty and development economics in a Charter Day Weekend panel April 25 on campus.

Warren Hall reborn: cutting-edge tools, historic mission

A four-year, $51 million restoration of 83-year-old Warren Hall enabled the campus landmark to meets LEED Gold sustainability standards.