Cornell and Columbia University libraries to jointly develop Slavic and East European collections

Cornell and Columbia University libraries will collaboratively support Slavic and East European collection development at both institutions. (Sept. 16, 2010)

A.D. White Professor-at-Large Hélène Cixous to visit

Influential French writer, theorist and feminist scholar Helene Cixous will be on campus Sept. 19-23 for a conference and lecture during her first visit as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large. (Sept. 16, 2010)

Widespread solar energy within 50 years? 'We can definitely do it,' predicts sustainability expert

Frank DiSalvo said at the Sustainable Earth, Energy and Environmental Systems speaker series that significant progress toward sustainable energy, including solar energy, will occur by mid-century. (Sept. 15, 2010)

Panel: Freshmen need to manage expectations, ask for help

A panel discussion hosted by WSKG's Crystal Sarakas Sept. 13 about the challenges that freshmen face will air Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. on 89.3 FM as part of the biweekly program 'Community Conversation.' (Sept. 15, 2010)

Conference to consider contemporary Italian thought

Leading philosophers from Italy and American critics will participate in a conference Sept. 24-25 at Cornell, 'Commonalities: Theorizing the Common in Contemporary Italian Thought.' (Sept. 14, 2010)

Actor, alumnus Harold Gould dies at age 86

Veteran stage, television and film actor Harold Gould, M.A. '48, Ph.D. '53, best known for his roles in 'The Sting' and 'Rhoda,' died Sept. 11 in Woodland Hills, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2010)

Professor, students discuss impact of floods on India-Pakistan peace process

Cornell historian Durba Ghosh discussed how the Pakistan floods affect foreign aid and the peace process between India and Pakistan Sept. 8 in a lecture, which was followed by a panel discussion. (Sept. 13, 2010)

Society for the Humanities fellows talk 'Global Aesthetics'

The Society for the Humanities' residential fellows for 2010-11 include international scholars, Cornell faculty members and graduate students, with projects related to 'Global Aesthetics.' (Sept. 13, 2010)

Fuertes Observatory to host Observe the Moon night

Fuertes Observatory will open its doors for a celebration of the first International Observe the Moon Night on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. (Sept. 9, 2010)