Experts help schools meet new state pesticide mandates

Cornell experts are helping many New York state schools comply with new laws regarding the use of pesticides on their grounds. (Nov. 29, 2011)

Cornell Plantations, 92nd Street Y host educational lectures

Cornell Plantations has partnered with New York City's 92nd Street Y for its 'Changing Earth' lecture series. The seven-part series began in November and will take place monthly through May 2012. (Nov. 29, 2011)

Dispute with Landscape Plant Development Center is worked out

Cornell has worked out its differences with the Landscape Plant Development Center; the resolution recognizes the contributions each has made to the development of new plant varieties. (Nov. 28, 2011)

Professor Emeritus Emil J. Haller dies at age 78

Emil J. Haller, professor emeritus of educational administration, who studied administrative, social and political questions surrounding small and rural schools, died Nov. 20. (Nov. 28, 2011)

Weill Institute researchers discover a new role for cells' master regulator

Cornell researchers have discovered a process for how cells maintain the composition of proteins in their plasma membrane, the organelle that defines the outer surface of the cell. (Nov. 23, 2011)

Atkinson Center announces eight inaugural fellows

The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has announced its inaugural group of Agrarian and Rural Transformation Fellows. (Nov. 21, 2011)

CALS alumni honored for their outstanding service and accomplishments

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honored seven of its alumni at the Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony at the Statler Hotel Nov. 4. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Cascadilla Gorge gets a custom-made gate inspired by waterfalls, oaks

A new 1,200-pound gate, custom-made by local artisan Durand Van Doren, will allow Cornell Plantations staff to close the trail each winter when conditions are unsafe. (Nov. 21, 2011)

For sake of our children, 'think small and dream big' to be more sustainable

Mike Hoffmann, associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, delivered his keynote address at the President's Sustainable Campus Committee's inaugural summit on Nov. 17. (Nov. 21, 2011)