Professor's biodegradable-composite company draws skateboard firm to Ithaca

Thanks to innovative research by Cornell's Anil Netravali, Comet Skateboards is making completely biodegradable boards. The company has since moved its manufacturing operation to Ithaca. (March 19, 2008)

Cornell named a top company for women executives

The National Association for Female Executives has recognized Cornell for its work/life programs for women, opportunity for advancement, the presence of women among Cornell executives and compensation. (March 18, 2008)

Engineering's phoenix rises once again to revive a Dragon Day tradition

Engineering students revived the tradition of creating a phoenix float to confront the dragon as it passed the Engineering Quad on Dragon Day 2008. (March 14, 2008)

Bring a child to work April 24

Law, astronomy, the armed services, desktop publishing, virtual reality and the visual arts are a few of the sessions that children participating in this year's Bring a Child to Work Day can attend. (March 14, 2008)

In case of emergency: Planning is key to preparing for personal emergencies

Basic steps to preparations include learning about hazards, communicating with your family and practicing your emergency plan. (March 14, 2008)

Mental health expert to talk about positive psychology, post-traumatic stress and happiness

Author of 28 books, guest on 'Oprah' and the 'Today' show and psychotherapist Bill O'Hanlon will present two workshops March 11 in the Memorial Room at Willard Straight Hall. (March 7, 2008)

Employee Assembly seeks new members

Six Employee Assembly seats are up for election for 2008-09. Individuals interested in running for the EA can pick up packets of information beginning March 10 at the Office of Assemblies, 109 Day Hall. (March 7, 2008)

'Newman Nation' cheers CU men's basketball team to Ivy League championship

On March 1, the Cornell men's basketball team clinched the Ivy League championship title for the first time in 20 years by beating Harvard, 86-53.

'Spoglia' dramatically re-creates Rome

The multimedia dance production 'Spoglia' combines the black-and-white cinema, culture and architecture of Rome, March 6-9 the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.