News & Events

Emeritus professor H. David Thurston dies at 87

H. David Thurston, Cornell professor emeritus of international agriculture and plant pathology, died Sept. 26 after a short illness.

Computer science times are a-changing

A panel of Cornell computer science veterans recalled what it was like to pioneer a new discipline, and predicted new things to come.

Day of Caring, food drive launch United Way campaign

The 12th annual Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring and food drive kicked off the county's 2014-15 United Way Campaign Sept. 30 at Stewart Park. The county campaign goal is $2,150,000.

Global financial crises are recalibrating 'American Power'

International financial crises are altering "American Power," Jonathan Kirshner claims in his most recent book.

Things to Do, Oct. 3-10

Events this week include a Science Cabaret program on hard cider and flavor chemistry, "Tarnation" director Jonathan Caouette, and visiting scholar Afrika Bambaataa playing vinyl from his archive.

Bill Gates talks with students on education, innovation

From higher education’s affordability problem, to the meaningfulness of student service trips abroad, to a balanced view of Washington politics, Bill Gates, visiting campus for the first time in a decade, touched on a little of everything during a public Q&A.

Philanthropist Bill Gates helps dedicate CIS's Gates Hall

On Oct. 1 Microsoft's founder and Cornell leaders dedicated the new building for Computing and Information Science.

Marines lead Cornell athletes through 'friction points'

Marines lead Cornell athletes through leadership training to improve teamwork and communication.

Cornellians can get library cards at 11 other universities

Starting Oct. 1, Cornellians visiting 11 other universities will be able to use materials from those libraries.