A mock-up of exterior materials for North Campus Residential Expansion facilities was installed this week on the south field opposite Mews Hall to allow project designers to visualize aesthetic options for the new buildings.
A festive celebration in Willard Straight Hall kicked off the Cornell United Way campaign Sept. 26; the campaign raised more than $91,000 in its first 24 hours.
Weill Cornell Medicine was awarded a $2.7 million grant to establish a Diversity Center of Excellence to increase the number of minority physicians in academic medicine.
Events this week include the 2018 CCA Biennial; a celebration of Finger Lakes cider on campus; exiled writer Kanchana Ugbabe; '70s political satires and Czech puppet films at Cornell Cinema; and book talks on social media and Indian migration.
A service fair highlighting the work of a range of local organizations will be held Oct. 3 on the Cornell Arts Quad. The fair is free and open to the public.
On Sept. 21-22, more than 12,000 alumni, parents, faculty, staff and students members enjoyed Homecoming traditions, including the Big Red Fan Festival.