Valerie Reyna elected to National Academy of Medicine

Neuroscientist Valerie Reyna has been named a member of the National Academy of Medicine for distinguished contributions to medicine and health. Her work integrates brain and behavioral research.

Faculty to tackle Cornell financial aid policy Oct. 21

A faculty forum on “Financial Aid Policies: Unimaginable Outcomes?” will be held Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 4:30 p.m. in 700 Clark Hall, followed by a reception.

Cornell staff advise NYC urban farmers at symposium

Cornell scientists participated in Grow: Urban Garden Symposium in New York City Oct. 14, advising new and experienced gardeners on techniques and procedure to grow produce in the city.

Things to Do, Oct. 16-23, 2015

Events on campus this week include Jewish refugee songs, a panel on big money in politics, a talk on racial justice, and alumni filmmakers Will Gluck '93 and Ryan Silbert '02.

Ag experts agree 'NY Loves Food' at Oct. 14 event

The future of New York agriculture, aided by Cornell research and expertise, look bright according to farmers and food processors at the "NY Loves Food" event Oct. 14 in Geneva.

Garrett delivers State of the University Address Oct. 23

Cornell President Elizabeth Garrett will deliver her first State of the University Address Oct. 23 at 9 a.m. in Alice Statler Auditorium during Trustee-Council Annual Meeting Weekend, Oct. 22-24.

Contrapunkt concert showcases student composers Oct. 19

An Oct. 19 concert by Contrapunkt, Cornell's group for undergraduate student composers, will include music from various genres from opera to electronic to classical using diverse instruments.

Peter Lepage wins prestigious Sakurai Prize in physics

Professor of physics Peter Lepage has won the$10,000 J.J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics for his inventive applications of quantum field theory to particle physics.

Entrepreneurship Summit NYC set for Nov. 6

The fourth Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit NYC on Nov. 6 will feature will feature 11 entrepreneurial business leaders speaking in 15-minute TED-style talks about their entrepreneurial journeys.