From Ammons to Pynchon, scholars consider Cornell's literary legacy

English professors discussed the work and influence of poet A.R. Ammons and alumni Thomas Pynchon, Loida Maritza Perez and Manuel Munoz in a scholarly panel on Cornell writers March 4. (March 10, 2009)

Commemoration of Ed Salpeter planned for March 14

The departments of astronomy and physics will celebrate the life of astrophysicist Edwin Salpeter Saturday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Barnes Hall. (March 9, 2009)

Computer games (and pizza) help build K-12 computer skills

Cornell computer science students are using computer games to attract public school students to computer science with a free after-school course in game-making. (March 4, 2009)

PG puppetry: Japanese puppets used to depict sex, sin and violence

Puppets used in the Awaji Puppet Theater performances Feb. 24-25 on campus are used in Japan in religious rites and other rituals, according to Professor Jane Marie Law. (March 2, 2009)

Experts to highlight bioenergy innovations at Sun Grant conference

The event will feature a bevy of speakers and will showcase the latest innovations in bioenergy research, March 10-13 in Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2009)

Japanese scholar Eleanor Jorden died Feb. 11

Eleanor Jorden, who established Cornell as a leading institution for the study of Japanese, died Feb. 11. (Feb. 25, 2009)

Former Colombian mayor, now presidential hopeful, cites Medellín reform as proof that education is engine of change

Sergio Fajardo, former mayor of Medellín, Colombia - and now a presidential hopeful in that country - told the Cornell community Feb. 19 how he transformed a violence-ridden city into a prosperous and safer one. (Feb. 23, 2009)

Earth's natural treasures on display in Snee

The Timothy N. Heasley Mineralogy Museum, in the lobby of Snee Hall, hosts several collections of minerals and gems. (Feb. 20, 2009)

Playwrights Weekend welcomes alumni and presents new contest-winning play

The Alumni Playwrights Reunion Weekend at the Schwartz Center will welcome back five accomplished Cornellians and will feature readings of their work, a roundtable discussion and a new play.