Medieval Studies celebrates 50th anniversary

On Monday, May 9, at 3:30 p.m., the Medieval Studies Program will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall.

Alice Fulton reveals poetic inspirations

Alice Fulton, MFA ’82, the Ann S. Bowers professor of English, read from her poetry and shared the inspirations for some of her work in Klarman Hall April 27.

David Lifka named vice president, chief information officer

David Lifka, director of the Cornell Center for Advanced Computing, has been named the university’s vice president for information technology and chief information officer, effective June 1.

'Emotional' work toughest in compensating victims

Kenneth R. Feinberg, who administered compensation payments to victims of 9/11 and other tragedies, delivered the 2016 Milton Konvitz Memorial Lecture on campus April 25.

DJ Rich Medina to teach summer class on hip-hop for CAU

Iconic hip-hop DJ Rich Medina '92 will teach Cornell Adult University's first-ever class on hip-hop, July 10-16. His real-life experience in the hip-hop community will enrich the class, he said.

President Hunter Rawlings on priorities and 'pinch-hitting'

In an interview April 26, Hunter R. Rawlings III, Cornell president emeritus and professor emeritus of classics, discussed "pinch-hitting" as interim president and some of the challenges ahead for Cornell and higher education.

Cambodia experience sows seeds for future scholars

Professor of government Andrew Mertha sees the potential for a course in Cambodia over winter break in expanding academic interest in the southeast Asian country.

Things to Do, April 29-May 6, 2016

Events on campus this week include a 'Big Lebowski' party and screening; geeks gathering for CornellCon; a lecture on boosting political knowledge and climate change strategies for New York farmers.

White House names prison educator a Champion of Change

Rob Scott, executive director of the Cornell Prison Education Program, was honored April 27 by the White House for giving prison inmates a fair chance at earning a college degree.