Election for alumni trustees goes paperless

Beginning Feb. 1, Cornellians will vote for two alumni-elected trustees to Cornell's board using online ballots.

After nearly 50 years, 76-year-old receives his Ph.D.

For Isao Fujimoto, achieving social change is an everyday -- and lifetime -- endeavor. It's also why Fujimoto, age 76, senior lecturer emeritus at the University of California (UC)-Davis, who helped found the Asian American Studies Program and the Graduate Program in Community Development at UC-Davis.

University reaches out to Cornell students, staff in Haiti

Five Cornell students and staff members who were in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, working at the Weill Cornell-affiliated GHESKIO clinic during the Jan. 12 earthquake, were safe as of Jan. 14.

Weill Cornell dean hopes for evacuation of students in Haiti

Two Cornell students and several Weill Cornell faculty members and staff who are stationed at and working with the WCMC-affiliated GHESKIO clinic in the earthquake-ravaged city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Cornell musician's tribute to Saturn arrives on DVD

A concerto, composed by Grammy nominee and Cornell professor of music Roberto Sierra, and perfectly timed images of the planet Saturn are now available on a new DVD.

Board approves moving forward on Milstein Hall

The Cornell Board of Trustees at its recent meeting unanimously supported my recommendation to proceed with the construction of Paul Milstein Hall.

Manhattan extension training is a walk in the park — with science and hands-on classes

Cornell University Cooperative Extension-New York City has partnered with the Central Park Conservancy and NYC Parks Department to train staff and volunteers on the basics of horticulture and urban ecology.

Amnesty International leader criticizes legal system for human rights abuses in Iraq

When British and American forces invaded Iraq in 2003, they were unprepared for their obligations to keep local residents safe, said Director of Amnesty International for Asia Saman Zia-Zarifi '90, J.D. '93.

Ronald G. Ehrenberg to receive honorary doctorate from SUNY-Binghamton

Cornell Professor Ronald G. Ehrenberg will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the State University of New York's Binghamton University in May.