From Tagalog and Tibetan to Thai: 16 languages in 14 schools

Cornell's CERIS program provides language and culture outreach to area schools. This year, some 20 languages have been taught in 14 locations, from Mandarin and Macedonian to Kannada and Karen. (April 12, 2011)

Molecular frameworks show potential for better solar cells

Cornell chemist William Dichtel and colleagues have found a way to synthesize an ultra-thin, transparent organic film that could lead to flexible, more affordable solar cells. (April 11, 2011)

Bishop addresses issues about gays, religion, civil rights

At the 2011 Frederick C. Wood lecture, April 6, Bishop Gene Robinson talked about how a person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered can also be a person of faith. (April 7, 2011)

Afrika Bambaataa, pioneers, scholars return to celebrate <br />hip-hop culture

Key pioneers of hip-hop, including DJ Afrika Bambaataa, will return to campus April 14-15 for an academic and musical symposium on the origins and lasting impact of the cultural movement. (April 7, 2011)

Deep ancestry of Cornell students to be revealed April 14

The results of the 200 students and others who submitted DNA samples as part of the Cornell Genetic Ancestry Project will be revealed April 14 at 4:30 in Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall. (April 7, 2011)

Entrepreneurship@Cornell Celebration slated for April 14-15

Cornell will celebrate entrepreneurship April 14-15 with hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen, Peter Coors of beer fame and Texas Rangers and United Football League top officials. (April 7, 2011)

Workshop will explore two new video art collections

The Rose Goldsen Archive of New Media Art will host a workshop April 13 celebrating the recent donations of two extensive video art archives, including works from the Experimental Television Center. (April 6, 2011)

Philosopher Bennett tackles meaning of life in NYC lecture

Associate Professor of Philosophy Karen Bennett led listeners through the 'tricky' question of 'What's It All About?' while exploring how philosophers tackle the meaning of life, March 30 in New York. (April 6, 2011)

Poetry in almost every pocket ... now for mobile devices

Poem in Your Pocket observances this month will include an Ithaca event April 28 for younger students, and Cornell has created a new companion mobile website. (April 6, 2011)