Jason Becraft dies at 32

Jason Becraft, a 32-year-old computer analyst with Cornell's Division of Risk Management and Public Safety, died Sept. 13 while participating in the AIDS Ride for Life. (Sept. 16, 2008)

Perlus appointed associate dean of AAP

Barry Perlus, a member of the Cornell art faculty since 1984, has been named associate dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. (Sept. 15, 2008)

Cornell librarian Lucille N. Wright dies at age 93

Lucille (Neumann) Wright, a librarian at Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Library who also did agricultural bibliographical work in Cornell's Mann Library, died Aug. 25. (Sept. 15, 2008)

Final West Campus house named for Flora Rose

Flora Rose was recruited to Cornell 101 years ago as a lecturer in nutrition. She was instrumental in founding the College of Home Economics, which evolved into today's College of Human Ecology. (Sept. 12, 2008)

Tim Marchell says thanks to Cornell for helping in adoption

Cornell's Adoption Assistance Program provided Tim Marchell and his family help with the adoption process, providing referrals and networking with Cornell Vietnamese students. (Sept. 12, 2008)

New health plan focuses on wellness

According to Benefit Services, the Cornell Program for Healthy Living can provide both that personal focus on wellness and cost savings. (Sept. 12, 2008)

Professors awarded for work defending death row inmates

John Blume and Sheri Lynn Johnson were both honored with the Thurgood Marshall Award for Capital Representation given by New York City's Bar for their pro bono work defending death row prisoners. (Sept. 11, 2008)

Hotel School names new associate dean for external affairs

Jon Denison has been appointed associate dean for external affairs at the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. (Sept. 11, 2008)

Staff can now get a second e-mail address based on a name

A Cornell staff member can now adopt an optional e-mail alias in addition to the default address based on NetID. (Sept. 11, 2008)