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German studies professor looks to the future

German studies professor Leslie Adelson considers the future through the lens of modern literature in a recent lecture, 'Horizons of Hope in Times of Despair.'

Fajans examines food, comfort, connection in Brazil

In her new book, anthropology professor Jane Fajans samples regional differences in the role of food in Brazilian culture and family life.

Media workshop teaches farmers to tell their stories

The 'Telling Better Stories' workshop April 11 offered pointers on podcasting, photography and online writing to farmer.

Kareiva to reboot environment debate in Iscol Lecture

Peter Kareiva, Ph.D. '81, chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy, will deliver the 2013 Jill and Ken Iscol Distinguished Environmental Lecture, 'Overcoming Dogma and Prophecies of Doom to Save Nature,' April 22.

Stereotypes lead to underperformance, says expert

Claude Steele, dean of Stanford's Graduate School of Education, reported that negative stereotypes about certain groups can affect their performance.

Big Idea finalists deliver public pitches April 19

From a new delivery method for vaccines to an energy bar for busy college students, finalists in the undergraduate Big Idea competition are prepping their pitches for the April 19 finals.

MFA poets record verse for Poetry in Your Pocket

Audio recordings of graduate student poets will accompany an annual outreach project producing a chapbook for high school students in New York City.

CIIFAD to showcase student international projects April 18

‪The Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development will showcase multidisciplinary student programs in international development April 18.

Panel to examine immigration reform April 19

Immigration Reform Debate – a University Perspective, a panel discussion, will be held April 19. President David Skorton speak about economic and educational issues related to STEM graduate degree holders.