Students learn about writing at luncheon with Toni Morrison

Eight members of Black Students United heard author Toni Morrison's views on writing at a private luncheon Oct. 2 at Taverna Banfi. The organization played a role in bringing Morrison to campus. (Oct. 5, 2009)

Africana studies at 40: Pioneering center looks back, ahead

Cornell's Africana Studies and Research Center marks its 40th anniversary with exhibitions, symposia and other events celebrating its history and considering the future of the field it pioneered.

Debate on liberty vs. equality concludes: Protect the rights of your adversaries

A campus debate on 'Discrimination: Free Speech and Religious Liberty vs. Equality and Respect?' was held on Sept. 22 in Sage Chapel, discussed same-sex marriage, hate speech and religious freedom. (Sept. 24, 2009)

Recent grad takes his hospitality training to Cambodia

Ben Justus '08 is founder of the EGBOK (Everything's Gonna Be OK) Mission, a philanthropic organization to support education for children and young adults in the developing world. (Sept. 21, 2009)

Ramadan on North reflects diversity of life at Cornell

To help first-year students who are Muslims adjust to campus life - right in the middle of Ramadan - Professor Shawka Toorawa planned events throughout the month, including an Iftaar meal Sept. 13. (Sept. 15, 2009)

van Es wins national award for advancing inclusiveness

Cindy van Es, senior lecturer in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, is one of five faculty members in the nation to receive one of the new Inclusive Excellence Awards from Ernst & Young LLP. (Sept. 14, 2009)

Cornell Prison Education Program seeks volunteer tutors

Volunteers for Cornell Prison Education Program gain as much as they give in helping to teach Cornell courses at Auburn Correctional Facility. Classes started Sept. 8, and volunteers are welcome any time. (Sept. 9, 2009)

Minority male students aim to help each other close the achievement gap

The LINK: Men's Alliance, a student organization that helps minority male students succeed and network at Cornell, announced that it is launching a mentoring and scholarship program this year. (Sept. 2, 2009)

$3.2 million NSF grant trains grad students to tackle food systems and poverty problems

A new Cornell program funded by the National Science Foundation will train graduate students to use interdisciplinary approaches to tackle food systems problems that contribute to extreme poverty. (Aug. 26, 2009)