Beware of evil deeds in times of change, warns Jules Kroll

Jules Kroll '63, founder of Kroll Inc., the investigative firm that located Saddam Hussein's riches hidden abroad, spoke on campus Oct. 21 about fighting international corruption. (Oct. 23, 2008)

Obama transcends race in his campaign to be president, says faculty panel

A panel of professors pondered the role of race in the upcoming presidential election at a discussion in Sage Hall, Oct. 21. (Oct. 23, 2008)

New Cornell-China center for humanities will foster interdisciplinary research

The center, in partnership with East China Normal University, will foster collaborative and innovative arts and humanities research among faculty at the two institutions. (Oct. 22, 2008)

Freeman Foundation grant to extend Chinese and Korean language instruction

The Freeman Foundation has awarded Cornell a new grant that will enhance language instruction in Chinese and Korean on campus and support the China and Asia-Pacific Studies major. (Oct. 21, 2008)

Indonesian finance delegation seeks advice

On Oct. 16, a delegation of eight finance officials from Indonesia's government visited Cornell to seek input from its Southeast Asia Program faculty members on financial issues. (Oct. 21, 2008)

Astronomer explains why we need to revisit and colonize the moon

Humans have explored the Earth; now it's time to colonize the moon and establish a human presence on Mars, said University of Hawaii planetary scientist Jeff Taylor in a public lecture Oct. 12. (Oct. 15, 2008)

'From Earth Art to Eco Art' marks 40th anniversary of historic Cornell exhibit

An art and theory workshop on environmental and ecological art at A.D. White House will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the landmark 'Earth Art Exhibition' at Cornell. (Oct. 15, 2008)

Los Alamos scientists to visit Cornell annually in new tie with Bethe House

A celebration Oct. 8 recognized a new partnership between Cornell and the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Two scientists will stay in Bethe House each year to meet with faculty and students. (Oct. 15, 2008)

Amy Villarejo, behind the scenes in Theatre, Film and Dance

Amy Villarejo, the new chair of the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, talks about new directions in the department, including faculty hires and alumni mentoring. (Oct. 15, 2008)