Geneticist Lis elected to National Academy of Sciences

John Lis, the Barbara McClintock Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics, is one of 84 new members elected to the National Academy of Sciences in 2015.

VP Malina issues statement on Statler investigation

Joel Malina, vice president for university relations, issued a statement May 4 on the investigation into an unauthorized person or persons accessing a computer in the Statler Amphitheater March 25-26.

President Skorton sends end of year message

President David Skorton's final end-of-year message reflects on the challenges and accomplishments of the past year and what they mean for Cornell's future.

Cornell 'family' bids adieu to Skorton, Davisson

Bow ties, the Big Red Marching Band, a giant clock tower cake and a long line of well-wishers filled Barton Hall May 1 to bid President David Skorton and Professor Robin Davisson a fond farewell after nine years at Cornell.

Faculty symposium looks at sexual assault in higher ed

Faculty from several colleges and universities participated in a recent symposium at Cornell, "Sexual Assault in Higher Education: The Role of Faculty as Researchers, Teachers, Policymakers and Advocates."

Never compromise on justice, John Blume says in 'last lecture'

In his "Last Lecture" April 29, law professor John Blume spoke of the challenges he’s faced as a defense lawyer for people on death row and the life lessons he’d like to impart to young students.

Researchers share the dirt on Year of Soils

Faculty and graduate researchers from Cornell’s Soil and Crop Sciences section spread the dirt on the power – and vulnerability – of soil at an April 29 event.

CUPD identifies suspicious device discovered April 28



The device consisted of cardboard, wires, a battery and a motor glued together. It was not an explosive, and it remains unclear as to who placed the device and why. The investigation is ongoing.



Things to Do, May 1-8, 2015

Events this week include a new exhibition on Cornellians' impact on Tompkins County; a jazz concert with Joshua Redman; a film and panel discussion on sexual assault and a Korean Festival.