Small is now big, says physics professor Paul McEuen

In the talk 'The Future of Small' July 6, Professor Paul McEuen discussed the importance of the very small and how the tiny just may help solve some very big problems. (July 12, 2011)

Foundation relations director Morton Sosna dies

Cornell's longtime director of foundation relations, Morton Sosna, died June 30.

David Harris returns as senior associate dean after year in Washington, D.C.

Professor David Harris will return to Cornell as a senior associate dean in Arts and Sciences this summer after a year as a deputy assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Scholars gather for School of Criticism and Theory

This year's School of Criticism and Theory, June 19-July 28, is addressing trends in literature, political theory, history, philosophy, art and anthropology with some of the world's leading scholars. (July 6, 2011)

Two students die in separate Fall Creek accidents July 2

Nathaniel Rand '12, a human development major, and Stanislaw J. Jaworski, 26, a graduate student at the University of Gdansk who was interning in chemistry this summer, died July 2 in Fall Creek Gorge. (July 5, 2011)

Things to Do, July 1-31

Summer events at Cornell include a benefit concert for Japan, free lectures and performances, workshops with local artists, and a pair of Cary Grant classics. (July 1, 2011)

James Gillett, pioneer of ecotoxicology, dies at age 77

James W. Gillett, professor emeritus in natural resources and a pioneer in ecotoxicology, died June 20 in Ithaca.

Teachers learn how to spice up classes with ideas from global food customs

More than four dozen teachers attended a three-day workshop at Cornell to get ideas on how to integrate information about international food customs and food production into their curricula.

Benefit concert for Japanese relief features Cornell's <br />new baroque organ

A benefit concert for Japanese relief efforts, featuring Cornell's new baroque organ, will be held Saturday, July 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Cornell's Anabel Taylor Chapel. (June 22, 2011)