Virtual Grow-NY Summit to feature food and ag innovation

Smart drones that distribute beneficial insects on crops, packaging materials to extend the shelf life of bread – these are a couple of the innovations to be featured at the virtual Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit, Nov. 17-18.

Return of Mohegan elder’s diaries to help revitalize language

In a ceremony on campus Nov. 4, the papers of Fidelia “Flying Bird” Fielding, were transferred from Cornell University Library to the Mohegan Tribe. Tribal Historic Preservation Officer James Quinn received the rare manuscripts.

Thomas Golden, Yang-Tan Institute executive director, dies

Thomas Golden, executive director of the Yang-Tan Institute at the ILR School and a pioneer in promoting economic independence for people with disabilities, died Nov. 1 at his home in Waverly, New York. Golden was 57.

Climatologist Warren Knapp, acid rain expert, dies at 82

Warren Knapp, 82, professor emeritus of meteorology and climate in the Earth and atmospheric sciences, and the second director of Cornell’s Northeast Regional Climate Center, died Oct. 3 in Ithaca.

Policy, not tech, spurred Danish dominance in wind energy

An analysis of Denmark’s wind industry offers lessons for policymakers seeking to increase renewable electricity production with limited budgets, according to Cynthia Lin Lawell.

More student veterans join a welcoming community

Cornell continues to build a community that welcomes veterans to the university, based on an array of programs and resources that proactively address their needs and draw on their strengths and experiences.

Cornell Atkinson: a decade of collaborative sustainability

The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability is celebrating its 10th anniversary by focusing with renewed urgency on more powerful ways to translate knowledge into action.

‘Racism in America’ webinar to examine education, housing

The College of Arts and Sciences’ yearlong webinar series, “Racism in America,” will examine past and present impacts of racism on education and housing in its next webinar, “Education and Housing,” Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

Polling places, resources for Election Day

On the eve of Election Day, Vice President for University Relations Joel Malina reminded members of the campus community of all the voting resources available to them, including information about polling places and public transportation.