Award-winning Cornellians working in entertainment offer tips to break into the industry

Two Cornell award-winning Cornellians working in entertainment offered alumni tips on what it takes to succeed in the entertainment Industry, Dec. 8, in New York City. (Dec. 11, 2009)

Life sciences task force recommends solidifying areas of strength, coordinating curriculum, consolidating fields

The forum was the fifth of six public discussions about task force reports that address ways to strengthen the university while addressing the budget deficit.

Things to Do, Dec. 11-18

Events this week through the winter break include a holiday classic on stage, a webinar on green economy tips for policy makers, and student films and animation at Cornell Cinema. (Dec. 10, 2009)

Cornell Cinema activity fee funding reduced

The Student Assembly on Dec. 4 cut Cornell Cinema's student activity fee funding by $1 per student per year, overturning a previous decision to cut cinema funding by $2.40. (Dec. 9, 2009)

Students battle ravenous bugs in math modeling contest

Last month, 48 undergraduates competed in the annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling, applying the modeling and simulation skills they have learned in class to a real-world problem. (Dec. 9, 2009)

Roberto Sierra nominated for Grammy Award

Department of Music chair Roberto Sierra has been nominated for a Grammy Award in Best Contemporary Classical Composition for 'Missa Latina Pro Pace.' (Dec. 4, 2009)

Life sciences task force calls for coordinated curriculum

A handful of faculty attended the informal Dec. 3 brown-bag lunch hosted by Provost Kent Fuchs to discuss the findings of the life sciences task force.

Three students receive grants to implement innovative community projects

Khaleel Atiyyeh '10, Joanne Chickering '12 and Patricia Green '10 received 2009 Robert S. Smith Awards for Community Progress and Innovation to implement innovative community-building projects. (Dec. 3, 2009)

Marcellus Shale gas drilling panel addresses controversies

A panel of experts in geology, energy, groundwater and public policy educated the Cornell community about the broad range of competing energy and environmental issues surrounding the drilling controversy. (Dec. 3, 2009)