TV shows, films enhance Russian language studies

A pioneering Russian language learning system now in its second decade uses film and video and supporting materials online to help students learn proper usage and about Russian culture. (June 7, 2010)

Mayfest features world-class musical talent

Mayfest, the Department of Music's annual chamber music series, featured Klezmer music as part of its varied programming and top international musicians on campus May 19-24. (June 3, 2010)

Institute equips faculty with new teaching skills, produces 'stunning' results

The Cornell Undergraduate Information Competency Initiative held its summer institute May 24-28 to help faculty members develop new ways to improve student research skills in their classes. (June 3, 2010)

Alumni from 1960s Cornell in Honduras trips to reunite

Forty alumni from the Cornell in Honduras trips in the 1960s will reconnect June 13-14 after all these years to reminisce and reflect on how the trips impacted their personal and professional lives. (June 3, 2010)

SOFIA first light flight 'virtually flawless'

SOFIA achieved a major milestone May 25 when the airborne observatory made its first in-flight nighttime observations. (June 3, 2010)

Got Ovid? Classical knowledge base will assist in citing ancient Greek and Latin texts

The Classical Works Knowledge Base, a database and link resolver now under development, will assist Classics scholars citing ancient Greek and Latin texts, and those in other disciplines as well. (June 2, 2010)

Communities with wider social networks have more economic opportunity

A new study shows people who phone diverse acquaintances live in more affluent communities and have more economic opportunities. (May 26, 2010)

Practicing for first light flight: SOFIA team finds its rhythm

When SOFIA took off from a runway at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif. on May 25, the dozens of researchers behind the mission likely felt a few first-time jitters. (May 26, 2010)

For these seniors, a Cornell education included submarines, parachutes and fighter planes

For these seniors, a Cornell education included submarines, parachutes and fighter planes. But ROTC is a lot more than action and adventure; it hones leadership, teamwork and time management skills. (May 26, 2010)