Student research on generation differences helps inform Cornell's recruiting efforts

Students in Staffing Organizations classes conduct intergenerational research that could inform Cornell's faculty and staff recruitment and retention efforts. (April 28, 2011)

Sexual assault needs more attention on college campuses

Speaking at Cornell April 19, Colby Bruno, managing attorney at the Victim Rights Law Center, stressed the importance of policies to encourage victims of sexual assault at colleges to come forward. (April 25, 2011)

Four students receive Xerox minority scholarships

The Technical Minority Scholarships recognize high academic achievement in the fields of science, engineering and technology. (April 18, 2011)

Provost gives Faculty Senate wide-ranging report on issues from budget to buildings

At its monthly meeting April 13, the Faculty Senate was given a progress report by Provost Kent Fuchs on a range of campus issues, from reaccreditation to strategic plan initiatives.

From Tagalog and Tibetan to Thai: 16 languages in 14 schools

Cornell's CERIS program provides language and culture outreach to area schools. This year, some 20 languages have been taught in 14 locations, from Mandarin and Macedonian to Kannada and Karen. (April 12, 2011)

Dan Savage, speaking on campus, helps gay teens feel positive about their lives

Syndicated sex columnist Dan Savage spoke about his campaign to help gay teens realize that although life may seem very hard, it will get better. He spoke in Statler Hall April 11. (April 12, 2011)

The church will reverse its view of homosexuality, gay bishop predicts

Bishop Gene Robinson said at an April 7 CURW event in New York City that the Bible is silent on homosexuality and that he predicts the church will eventually reverse its position on the issue. (April 11, 2011)

Bishop addresses issues about gays, religion, civil rights

At the 2011 Frederick C. Wood lecture, April 6, Bishop Gene Robinson talked about how a person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgendered can also be a person of faith. (April 7, 2011)

Curator recounts challenge of developing African-focused global art exhibit in NYC

A.D. White Professor Lowery Stokes Sims, curator at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, spoke on curating the Global Africa Project March 29 at the Johnson Museum. (April 1, 2011)