Things to do: Insectapalooza, nature walk, music and storytelling

The creepy crawlies are king at Insectapalooza this weekend, but there are many other things to do across campus this week, from events to help you find balance and mindfulness to a musical duo that weaves traditional storytelling into their performances.

Displaced by war, Ukrainian student and aid worker begins at Cornell

Haiar Isliamov's humanitarian work has funneled more than $1 million to Ukraine in the form of bulletproof vests for journalists, and food, supplies and relocation services for displaced families.

Unique immune response in lupus paves the way for new treatments

The findings could lead to new treatments targeting a particular protein to better manage inflammation in patients who don’t respond well to existing therapies.

Astronomy professor Anna Ho named Packard Fellow

Anna Ho, assistant professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Packard Fellow for Science and Engineering. The fellowship includes $875,000 in unrestricted funds to be used for research over five years.

University endowment posts ‘strong’ gain in FY 2024

Cornell’s endowment returned 8.7% in the fiscal year ending June 30, adding nearly $860 million in net investment gains to close with a value of approximately $10.7 billion, according to the Office of University Investments.

Scientists supporting mission to assess Europa’s habitability

NASA's Europa Clipper mission blasted off to the moon of Jupiter on Oct. 14. Cornell researchers will help determine if the ocean world could support life.

Global experts look abroad for lessons in super election year

Voters in more than 60 countries are heading to the polls to elect new leaders in this record-breaking “super election” year. In many of those countries, democracy itself is on the ballot. 

Around Cornell

Grow-NY to host Food and Ag Summit in Ithaca

The sixth annual Grow-NY Summit, Nov. 6-7 at the Ithaca Downtown Conference Center, will feature business leaders and entrepreneurs working to advance sustainability, address global challenges and shape the future of food and agriculture.

World Languages Days open to public this year

To celebrate Cornell’s commitment to fostering global literacy and cross-cultural understanding, the Language Resource Center in the College of Arts and Sciences will host World Languages Day on Oct. 26.