Diversity expert Maura Cullen to give talk, Sept. 11

Nationally renowned diversity speaker Maura Cullen will offer three presentations about diversity and building inclusive organizations, Sept. 10-11.

Skorton welcomes students, faculty, staff to new academic year

President David Skorton welcomed the Cornell community to the 2014-15 academic year, which will include the year-long sesquicentennial celebration.

Gorge safety program dedicated in memory of Nathaniel Rand

Cornell and local community members gathered at the Cornell Plantations’ Nevin Center Aug. 26 to dedicate the Nathaniel Rand ’12 Memorial Gorge Safety Education Program. The program was created to promote the safe enjoyment of the natural gorges.

Campus computer network upgrade speeds connections

A three-year effort to upgrade the campus network wraps up, bring faster and more accessible Internet and phone service.

Steve Ceci wins Thorndike award for lifetime research

Professor Stephen J. Ceci is the winner of the 2014 E. L. Thorndike Award for Lifetime Contribution in Research from the American Psychological Association.

'Clash' novel inspires discussions of identity, difference

Cornellians discussed Amara Lakhous' satire of cultural differences "A Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio" across campus Aug. 25 as part of the New Student Reading Project.

Plan for religious observances

Cornell United Religious Work has posted a list of religious holidays for the 2014-15 academic year and reminds faculty and staff to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel.

Faculty engage students in 'Learning Where You Live'

Biomedical engineering faculty members Chris Schaffer and Nozomi Nishimura are joining students at Donlon Hall this year and are teaching new 'Learning Where You Live' courses.

Alum inspires students, families with advice from the heart

In an emotional talk with new students and their families during Orientation Weekend, Dave Price ’87 tackled elephants in the room that burden many college newbies and their parents.