Cornell experts probe threats to democracy from COVID-19

A May 22 webinar tapped into Cornell’s expertise on the study of democracy, which is facing challenges all over the world and has been for a long time – long before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Digital repository breaks out general-audience collection

The Internet-First University Press, a digital repository that has helped make historically valuable archival material free online, has just compiled a general-audience subset of its vast collection of materials.

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Hikers urged to enjoy gorge trails, natural areas safely

Cornell offers a range of information and resources for the safe enjoyment of gorge trails and other natural areas on campus and in the community, including COVID-19 guidelines.

Grow-NY business competition is on; entries close July 15

The second Grow-NY food and agriculture business competition is going on as planned, with new safety practices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers and state officials said May 14 during a virtual briefing.

Ithaca campus readies to reactivate research

Cornell’s Ithaca campus is making preparations to resume one of the core aspects of the university’s mission: research. The university has been cleared by New York state to restart certain research activities in a staged, limited manner.

Weill Cornell Medicine celebrates with virtual Commencement

Weill Cornell Medicine’s digital commencement ceremony was held May 28, celebrating 390 graduates in the Class of 2020.

Cornell welcomes all alumni to virtual Reunion June 5-6

Cornell’s Virtual Reunion will be a celebration for all classes this year, with more than 80 events bringing Cornellians together from around the world.

(Virtual) Things to Do, May 29-June 5

Virtual events at Cornell include a panel on COVID-19's medical and socio-economic impacts in Africa; a play and live Q&A marking the Southeast Asia Program's 70th anniversary; student art on display from New York City and beyond; and a live concert presented by Bound for Glory.

Veterinary college seeks volunteers for COVID-19 study

The Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine is asking for human volunteers for a study into undiagnosed exposures to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in the local community.

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