New faculty speaker series begins with dual career talk

Beth A. Livingston, assistant professor of human resource studies, will kick off a new faculty speaker series focused on the integration of life and career priorities Nov. 18. (Nov. 15, 2011)

Child safety seat checkup will be held Nov. 19

The Cornell Police will offer a child safety seat inspection station at the Cornell Grounds Shop, 307 Palm Road, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-noon, on properly installing, using and maintaining child safety seats. (Nov. 15, 2011)

Vehicles with hand controls available through Fleet Services

Fleet Operations has added two Toyota Siennas to its fleet that have been modified for individuals who require hand controls for driving to use for official university business. (Nov. 14, 2011)

CALS faculty and staff honored for outstanding achievements in their fields 2011

A pioneer in grape disease resistance breeding; two of the nation's top authorities in microbiology; a leading entomologist who's shaped the way fruit growers ward off pests; and a respected world leader in food aid economics…

$100 million gift establishes Belfer Research Building at Weill Cornell

On Nov. 9, Weill Cornell Medical College dedicated the Belfer Research Building, a state-of-the-art facility that will more than double the medical college's existing research space. (Nov. 9, 2011)

Remember to complete Cornell employee survey

The deadline for completing the Cornell Employee Survey is Nov. 18. The survey, done at the request of the Employee Assembly, was announced by President David Skorton Oct. 24.

Mason Peck named NASA's chief technologist

Peck will serve as the agency's principal adviser and advocate on matters of technology policy and programs. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Faculty fellow studies sound art of old recordings

Brian Hanrahan, a faculty fellow in the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, studies old radio recordings and teaches Weimar cinema, media theory and sound art. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Cornell Maple Program garners national award

The North American Maple Syrup Council awarded its inaugural Richard G. Haas Distinguished Service Award to the Maple Program; Peter Smallidge received an award from the Society of America Foresters. (Nov. 7, 2011)