Martha Haynes takes alumni on trip through cosmic history

Astronomer Martha Haynes took an alumni audience on a trip through the universe at the Reunion 2013 lecture, "Our Cosmic History and a New View of our Origins" in Lewis Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall June 7.

University Auditor Michael Dickinson to retire

University Auditor Mike Dickinson has announced his retirement from Cornell's senior leadership after 25 years of service, effective July 16.

Endowed health plans improve for business travel abroad

Employees covered by an endowed health plan will have enhanced coverage for their international travel on university business, effective July 1, through Aetna International, at no extra cost.

Endowed health plans to cover transgender services and autism

Employees and their family members enrolled in an endowed health plan will be covered for transgender services and treatment of autism spectrum disorder.

Experts lament fragmented U.S. political system

Partisanship and bureaucratic fragmentation are major challenges today's U.S. foreign policy, professors said during the discussion "America and the World," June 7 during Reunion.

Gorge work, stewards increase safety of natural areas

Repairs and renovations on the most arduous section of the Cascadilla Gorge trail system, from Stewart Avenue to College Avenue, will proceed through the summer.

'Living vicariously' has marked Gruner's time at CHESS

On July 1, Sol Gruner will step down as director of the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source, to be succeeded by Joel Brock, professor of applied and engineering physics.

Turin Program gives students taste of politics, culture

The Cornell in Turin summer study abroad program June 2-22 brings students to Turin, Italy, for an accelerated course on European and Italian politics.

Tour allure: Enjoy Cornell's 'garden of weedin''

The Cornell Weed Garden is a scientific utopia that features 85 tenacious, loathsome and sometimes tasty plants.