Things to Do, Oct. 6-13, 2017

Events this week include the Cornell Maple Program Open House, President Pollack's first address to staff, a residency by musician Latif Bolat, and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" in Sage Chapel.

ILR School research cited in Supreme Court case

Research by ILR School professor Alexander J.S. Colvin showing that mandatory arbitration is more widespread than previously thought was cited in U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments Oct. 2.

Take steps now to protect your cyber security

In recognition of October as National Cyber Security Awareness Month, IT@Cornell shares some steps members of the Cornell community can take to stay safe online.  

Staff News

Cornell Health offers flu vaccine clinics

The first on-campus flu clinic of the season for faculty, staff, students and retirees is Oct. 5 at Cornell Health, free with Cornell ID.

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Engineers take laser pulses into new dimensions

A group led by physics professor Frank Wise has proposed a method for locking different modes of laser light together to create short pulses with a variety of spatiotemporal profiles.

Child safety seat checks Oct. 28

Trained child passenger safety technicians will be at the annual child safety seat check, held by the Cornell University Police, to provide instruction in the proper installation, use and maintenance of child safety seats, Oct. 28.

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Syracuse mayor: Local creativity drives national growth

Inventive and innovative medium-size cities have overtaken the federal government as engines of economic growth, according to Syracuse, New York, Mayor Stephanie Miner in a keynote talk at the 2017 Community Development Institute Sept. 28.

Second hurricane supply drive to be held Oct. 6-7

The United Way of Tompkins County is working with Cornell students, local volunteers and community partners to collect supplies for those that have been impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

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Art intervenes at Minns Garden

More than 70 Environmental and Sustainability Sciences majors turned Minns Garden into an ephemeral art gallery Sept. 29.