$542K goes to Cornell from ExxonMobil Foundation

The ExxonMobil Foundation has presented Cornell with $542,150 through the foundation's Educational Matching Gifts Program. (April 11, 2011)

The church will reverse its view of homosexuality, gay bishop predicts

Bishop Gene Robinson said at an April 7 CURW event in New York City that the Bible is silent on homosexuality and that he predicts the church will eventually reverse its position on the issue. (April 11, 2011)

$1M will launch 70 school garden programs, 23 in N.Y.

Cornell University Cooperative Extension in New York City will co-lead a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to launch 70 school garden programs, including 23 in New York state. (April 8, 2011)

Philosopher Bennett tackles meaning of life in NYC lecture

Associate Professor of Philosophy Karen Bennett led listeners through the 'tricky' question of 'What's It All About?' while exploring how philosophers tackle the meaning of life, March 30 in New York. (April 6, 2011)

Poetry in almost every pocket ... now for mobile devices

Poem in Your Pocket observances this month will include an Ithaca event April 28 for younger students, and Cornell has created a new companion mobile website. (April 6, 2011)

Bishop Gene Robinson to lecture on religion, gay rights

Cornell United Religious Work will sponsor two talks by Bishop V. Gene Robinson, who will speak on religion and young people April 6 in Sage Chapel and on advocacy for gay rights April 7 in New York City. (March 30, 2011)

Strauss lectures on Spartacus, strategy in slave rebellion

Historian Barry Strauss separated myth from reality regarding the warrior Spartacus and contrasted ancient and modern military tactics used during insurgencies in a March 28 lecture in Manhattan. (March 29, 2011)

Dairy experts respond to agribusiness boom with workshops, including one in NYC area

Even urban dwellers are hopping on the agribusiness boom. In response, Cornell is holding workshops, including one in New York City, on how to start a small dairy processing operation. (March 28, 2011)

Triangle fire 100 years ago triggered host of new laws, says expert at NYC Library Salon

On March 23 Cornell held a Library Salon at Lighthouse International in Manhattan that focused on the 1911 Triangle factory fire and the ILR School's Kheel Center collection and website about the fire. (March 28, 2011)