President Clinton: US in ‘dogfight’ for democracy

The 42nd president said keeping a democracy going is hard work, but expressed optimism for the nation's future during a March 18 webinar hosted by the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs.

Ithaca campus moving to COVID alert level yellow

Cornell administrators announced March 19 that the campus is changing the COVID-19 alert status due to the recent increase in positive test results.

Memories, tech intertwine in student play ‘Benchmark’

“Benchmark,” a play by student Anna Evtushenko about a woman who relies on technology to preserve her memories, will stream online March 26 and 27.

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Solo performance 'spit fire, drink gasoline (repeat)' premieres March 25

An original solo performance, “spit fire, drink gasoline (repeat),” created and presented by Levi Wilson ’21, will have its YouTube premiere on March 25 at 7:30 p.m., available to view anytime until April 25. The event includes a Q&A with internationally acclaimed performance artist Tim Miller.

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ILR dean leading eCornell ‘The Future of Work’ series

New webinar series to kick off on March 25 as Dean Alex Colvin discusses “Unionization in Big Tech: Why Now?” with Chewy Shaw, Vice Chair of the Alphabet Workers Union and Jessica García, assistant to the president of the Retail, Wholesale Department Store Union.

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History, design and mission drive MVR Hall renovations

The upgrades reflect Martha Van Rensselaer’s original philosophy for the College of Human Ecology, and the innovative, multidisciplinary institution it has evolved into over time.

Virtual wine event addresses COVID-19, climate change

For wineries, meeting COVID-19 guidelines was a sobering task, but some changes boosted business for the better, according to a Cornell survey presented at the recent B.E.V. NY conference.

Cornell AI startup secures $1 million in seed funding

Iterate Labs obtained funding for its artificial intelligence business that uses wearable sensors and computer vision to drive factory production and safety.

Radio show features president of the Al-Huda Islamic Center

The March 16 episode of ‘All Things Equal’ featured Mahmud Burton, president of the new Al-Huda Islamic Center of the Finger Lakes in Lansing.

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