April 12 symposium honors Nobelist Robert Richardson

A symposium honoring Cornell's Robert Richardson will bring speakers from university, industry and government research programs to campus to discuss low-temperature physics and the role of scientific research. (April 8, 2008)

School of Criticism and Theory will convene <br />for 12th year at Cornell, June 15-July 24

Topics to be discussed at the School of Criticism and Theory, June 15 to July 24, will range from torture, disbelief, espionage, sovereignty and responsibility to modern jazz, experimental art, the lyric and bilingualism. (April 8, 2008)

Comedian Jerry Stiller schleps to the Statler to give his shtick on Ithaca

Cornell Hillel brought comic actor Jerry Stiller to campus April 2 to take a 90-minute, laugh-filled trip down showbiz memory lane. (April 7, 2008)

Cornell international symposium addresses failed and failing states and the lessons from Darfur, April 18-19

Cornell's Institute for African Development will host a two-day symposium, 'Failed and Failing States in Africa: Lessons From Darfur and Beyond,' April 18-19, in the ILR Conference Center. (April 4, 2008)

'Lunatic' celebrates 30 years of Cornell humor in print

Cornell Lunatic founder Joey Green '80 returned to campus April 1 to mark the humor magazine's 30th anniversary and to launch the book he edited, 'Lunacy: The Best of the Cornell Lunatic.' (April 3, 2008)

Undergrad entrepreneurs ready their pitches for Big Idea Competition finals, April 11

Ten undergraduates are vying for prize money in the second Big Idea Competition for their creative business ideas. Watch their pitches and help determine the winners April 11, 4-5:30 p.m., in 196 Beck Center, Statler Hall.

Skorton expresses support for cultural center for Asian and Asian-American students

A cultural center on the Cornell campus that serves the Asian and Asian-American community is one step closer to reality after President David Skorton gave his support during a March 31 forum.

Ethnic co-existence in Kenya is critical for harmony, say panelists in forum on understanding tribal warfare

Panelists discuss Kenya's tribal warfare, politics and elections in a forum in conjunction with Heal Kenya, a campaign at Cornell to raise money to help Kenyans displaced by ethnic violence. (April 2, 2008)

Renowned poet Maya Angelou to deliver 2008 Cornell Convocation address

Renowned author, poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou will deliver the 2008 Cornell Convocation address to graduating seniors Saturday, May 24, at noon in Schoellkopf Stadium. (April 1, 2008)