HR tool helps job applicants with criminal records land jobs

Human Resources plans to pilot Restorative Records, an online tool developed by the Criminal Justice and Employment Initiative that job applicants with criminal records can fill out to provide context about their past and details about education, rehabilitation and good conduct.

Students look to cast their votes with enthusiasm – and nuance

When it comes to the U.S. elections, students are engaging with the ideas, conversing across difference and recognizing complexity - and are eager to vote, many for the first time.

Handel’s greatest hits, reimagined for organ

David Yearsley, the Herbert Gussman Professor of Music, has configured some of George Frideric Handel’s greatest works into pieces for solo organ in his new album.

University celebrates top faculty for outstanding teaching, mentoring

Eleven teaching faculty from across the university have been awarded Cornell’s highest honors for graduate and undergraduate teaching, Interim President Michael I. Kotlikoff announced Oct. 22.

Archaeology conference focuses on cultural erasure

Unearthing Unseeing: Archaeology, Heritage, and Forensics in the Shadow of State Violence” will highlight new approaches to cultural remains caught up in contemporary conflicts and past trauma.  

Around Cornell

Silvia Formenti, Massimo Loda elected to National Academy of Medicine

Professors Dr. Silvia Formenti and Dr. Massimo Loda have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, in recognition of outstanding professional achievement and major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences.

Art + tech exhibit looking for student work

Students can win up to $1,500 for projects that combine art and technology in the inaugural Art + Tech exhibit hosted by The Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity.

Around Cornell

New plaza at heart of Cornell Bowers CIS to be named for Martha Pollack

A plaza dedicated and named in honor of Cornell’s 14th president, Martha E. Pollack, will be part of the new Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science building and complex, connecting it with Gates Hall.

University breaks ground on ‘transformative’ Meinig Fieldhouse

University leaders, core project donors and key stakeholders in Athletics and Physical Education celebrated the kickoff of the Meinig Fieldhouse project Oct. 19 with a groundbreaking ceremony as part of Cornell’s Trustee-Council Annual Meeting weekend.