Interim Provost David Harris examines the complex factors contributing to poverty in his new book, 'The Colors of Poverty: Why Racial and Ethnic Disparities Persist.' (Sept. 18, 2008)
Weill Cornell Medical College researcher Scott Blanchard received the Career Award from the National Science Foundation for his groundbreaking work in cell biology. (Sept. 17, 2008)
Daniel R. Alonso, dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar since its 2001 inception, announced his retirement effective Jan. 1 2009. Deputy Dean Javaid Sheikh will take over as interim dean. (Sept. 17, 2008)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
According to Benefit Services, the Cornell Program for Healthy Living can provide both that personal focus on wellness and cost savings. (Sept. 12, 2008)
