New book traces why Cornell is a 'world treasure'

'Cornell University,' by Richard H. Penner, professor emeritus of hotel administration, traces the university's history in 128 pages with 200 vintage photographs, mostly from library archives.

New service helps researchers manage, share data

The Research Data Management Service Group helps researchers organize and document their data, find a place to keep it and deal with the data management requirements of funding agencies.

Vogel calls for new approach to bioweapons analysis

In a new book, Kathleen Vogel, associate professor of science and technology studies, calls for a new framework for assessing bioweapons threats. (Dec. 20, 2012)

Linguists share their field with area students, parents

Linguistics faculty gave area secondary school students an introduction to their field at a recent open house. The department also hosts events in an international linguistics competition. (Dec. 19, 2012)

Artists Siena and Close discuss the craft of image-building

Chuck Close and James Siena '79 critiqued each others' works in a discussion of process and art making at the Eli Broad Lecture, held Dec. 5 in Manhattan. (Dec. 13, 2012)

Religious studies important to sustainability, says professor

Jane Marie Law, associate professor of Japanese religion, explains how religion relates to sustainability, in a Dec. 6 talk sponsored by the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future. (Dec. 12, 2012)

Potdar wins Cornell Concerto Competition

Pianist Vikram Potdar '14 is the winner of the ninth annual Cornell Concerto Competition, held Dec. 9. He will perform his winning concerto with the Cornell Symphony Orchestra on March 7, 2013. (Dec. 11, 2012)

Junior receives Caplan Travel Fellowship

Lillian Sellati '14 will study uses of Roman and local coins in Roman Britain with the help of a $4,000 Harry Caplan Travel Fellowship. (Dec. 10, 2012)

Zalaznick endowment supports visiting literary talent

A pair of alumni donors have helped the Creative Writing Program and the Department of English bring famous and emerging writers to campus for public readings and interaction with students since 2007. (Dec. 6, 2012)