In a talk at Cornell Oct. 8, the president of the American Civil Liberties Union said that protecting civil rights has improved in the age of Obama, but that it's not yet 'mission accomplished.' (Oct. 12, 2009)
Hip-hop collector, historian and author Johan Kugelberg praised the leadership of Cornell librarians during a Library Salon, held Oct. 6 at the Union League Club in New York City. (Oct. 8, 2009)
Michelle Rhee '92, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public school system, returned to campus to discuss her plans to reform one of the nation's most troubled districts. (Oct. 8, 2009)
This year's freshman class in the College of Engineering is 37 percent female, putting the college on track to surpass a goal set five years ago to increase diversity at the college.
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)
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.
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)
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)
