Anthropology grad students receive Fulbright-Hays fellowships

Two Cornell anthropology graduate students will conduct their fieldwork overseas with support from the Fulbright-Hays program.

Things to Do, Oct. 27-Nov. 3, 2017

Events this week include classic horror films at Cornell Cinema, a reading by four alumni writers; and an exhibit and artists' talk tracing utopian progress through architecture.

New initiative launched to support vulnerable families

Cornell researchers launched a new initiative to support vulnerable families and disrupt the intergenerational cycle of poverty.

Fluid dynamics lab named in honor of Charles Williamson

The Fluid Dynamics Water Channel Lab in Upson Hall was rededicated Oct. 21 in honor of long-time professor and sailing team faculty advisor Charles Williamson.  

Philly’s new tax on soda makes prices bubble up

By looking at a natural experiment in the Philadelphia International Airport, economist John Cawley found Philly soda distributers passed 93 percent of a new soda tax on to consumers in the form of higher retail prices.

Insectapalooza swarms campus Oct. 28

Creepy-crawlers are coming out to play for Insectapalooza 2017, an interactive, hands-on experience for all ages on Oct. 28.

Near Eastern studies offers Middle East series to local teachers

A new initiative by the Near Eastern studies department to provide continuing education opportunities for local K-12 teachers launched Sept. 26.

Pick up free book, participate in discussion of modern tyranny

A panel discussion and community read of “On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century" will be held Oct. 30.

Cornell Health dedication highlights vision, generosity, student well-being

The dedication of Cornell Health Oct. 20 was the realization of a vision of comprehensive, integrated health services for students and of public health promotion for the campus community.

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