David Atkinson '60 has announced that he and his wife, Patricia, have endowed the Francis J. DiSalvo Director of the Atkinson Center in honor of the retiring director Frank DiSalvo.
Jane Hardy '53, a longtime senior lecturer in the Department of Communication who taught science writing and editing, died May 21 at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca after a brief illness at age 85.
At a May 23 dinner, College of Arts and Sciences faculty members received awards for exceptional teaching and advising, and graduate teaching assistants won prizes for teaching.
The list of enjoyable things to do in the two scenic ravines flanking Cornell's central campus is practically endless. But there are a couple activities to always avoid: swimming and departing from designated trails.
The Institute for the Social Sciences has made small grants to advance interdisciplinary faculty research at the boundaries of social sciences, humanities and life sciences.
Isaac Kramnick, the Richard J. Schwartz Professor of Government, is retiring after 43 years at Cornell. Friends, colleagues and many former students packed the A.D. White House May 30 to attend panels on his scholarship, teaching and contributions to Cornell.
Saundra Anderson received the President's Award May 19 at the High Five Employee Recognition Awards luncheon. Also recognized were Jason Allen, Michelle Artibee, Marianne Marsh and Nancy Weislogel.
Events on campus this week include alumni art exhibitions, a lecture on the history and nature of personally transformative objects, and stargazing at Fuertes Observatory.
Reunion 2015, June 4-7, is shaping up to set attendance records from several of the oldest and youngest classes, with events including an Olin Lecture with Junot Diaz, MFA '95.
