Study: Health information technology poses no harm to nursing home residents

Cornell gerontologists have published the first study to examine how nursing home residents perceive electronic health information technology. The study shows that the technology poses no harm to the residents. (July 1, 2011)

AAP NYC executive director aims to enhance presence in the Big Apple

New AAP NYC executive director Robert Balder '89 intends to expand the College of Architecture, Art and Planning's programs in New York City and foster professional development for students. (June 30, 2011)

Cornell celebrates dance and the arts at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

President David Skorton explored themes of dance and celebrated artistic director Judith Jamison's career at the Joan Weill Center for Dance and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in Manhattan June 8. (June 20, 2011)

Cornell proposes 'transformative' NYC campus

Cornell's New York City footprint may soon grow larger with the addition of a new applied sciences research center and campus. The university plans to respond to a Request for Proposals for the project this summer.

CU physicians fear mental health impact of arts cuts

At 'The Arts and Mental Health: The Impact on the Human Spirit,' Cornell physicians discussed the role of the arts in mental health and the potential effects of arts funding cuts on well-being. (June 10, 2011)

Roots of U.S. politics stem from clash between Jefferson and Hamilton, says Hockett

Speaking in New York City June 2, Professor Robert Hockett showed how much of the U.S. political structure and national policy stems from the conflict between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. (June 7, 2011)

Plays set on campus are featured June 2 in the Big Apple

Cornell Theatre Night June 2 in New York City will feature six short plays, all by Cornellians. (May 31, 2011)

Optimism and 'relentless preparation' are hallmarks of leaders, says Giuliani

In an age when information is available in seconds from all over the world, young people must hone their leadership skills, said Convocation speaker Rudolph Giuliani May 28. (May 28, 2011)

NYC event to examine the arts and mental health June 2-3

Vocalist Bobby McFerrin, President David Skorton and Cornell faculty members in music, medicine and psychiatry will consider the role of the arts in mental health June 2-3 at the New York Public Library. (May 26, 2011)