The 2013 Dean’s Fellow in the history of home economics in the College of Human Ecology gave an account of Flemmie Kittrell’s life March 20. Kittrell was the first African-American woman in the country to earn a Ph.D. in nutrition.
At a March 22 workshop aimed to encourage grade-school girls to pursue science and technology, Girl Scouts decoded secret messages and investigated a scene to earn scouting detective badges, among other activities.
Events on campus this week include original comedy and dance performances, documentaries on musician Kathleen Hanna and British coal miners, and gypsy repertoire by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra.
Seven College of Agriculture and Life Sciences faculty members participated in an event created as a fun way to get to know young faculty and their research March 19.
The board of trustees has approved Cornell’s 2014-15 budget, which calls for a 3.26 percent increase in the cost of attendance – tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees – for most undergraduate students living on campus.
Janet Corson-Rikert, associate vice president for health services, has been recognized nationally for her "exceptional service and commitment to the field of college health."
Vice President KyuJung Whang, chair of the Cornell United Way Campaign, makes a final request for pledges and donations as the campaign reaches the 98 percent mark.
