Cornell librarian Lucille N. Wright dies at age 93

Lucille (Neumann) Wright, a librarian at Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Library who also did agricultural bibliographical work in Cornell's Mann Library, died Aug. 25. (Sept. 15, 2008)

Final West Campus house named for Flora Rose

Flora Rose was recruited to Cornell 101 years ago as a lecturer in nutrition. She was instrumental in founding the College of Home Economics, which evolved into today's College of Human Ecology. (Sept. 12, 2008)

CU directs meeting at U.N. on socio-economics impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa

The Sept. 9 United Nations University Cornell Africa Series Symposium addressed the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS in Africa. The event was organized by Professor David Sahn. (Sept. 11, 2008)

New kinds of workers need new kinds of unions, union founder stresses

Sara Horowitz, ILR '84, founder of Working Today, a union for flexible workers, delivered the Iscol Family Program lecture on the need for new kinds of unions, Sept. 8. (Sept. 9, 2008)

Experts to dissect Obama-McCain domestic policies

At the event 'Educate the Vote: McCain v. Obama in 3D -- Data and Debate on Domestic Policy' Sept. 26, experts in health care, immigration and Social Security will analyze the candidates' proposals. (Sept. 2, 2008)

Sustainability a key word for CU at New York State Fair

Cornell's sustainability initiatives, and outreach and extension efforts are on display at the 162nd New York State Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. (Aug. 24, 2008)

Population center and its demographic research boosted by $1.15 million grant

The U.S. National Institutes of Health has awarded the Cornell Population Program a $1.15 million grant to expand its abilities to conduct national and international demographic research. (Aug. 15, 2008)

Rob Erlichman '87 heads San Francisco solar panel company Sunlight Electric

Erlichman is founder and president of Sunlight Electric, a San Francisco company that designs and sells solar power systems to California businesses. (Aug. 12, 2008)

Nutrition alumni reunion honors Michael Latham

The Cornell International Nutrition Alums Reunion, July 3-6, attracted about 60 former students of Professor Michael Latham, to celebrate his scientific achievements and his 80th birthday. (Aug. 11, 2008)