Christiansen tackles 'cultural evolution' in new book

“Cultural Evolution: Society, Technology, Language and Religion,” co-edited by Morten H. Christiansen, highlights the integrating role of cultural evolution across the social sciences and the humanities, similar to that of organic evolution in biology.

Cornell-Penn State ice cream rivalry resumes

Production of Cornell Dairy ice cream resumed September 2013, sending frozen milk and tantalizing flavors burbling through all that stainless steel and into containers with a redesigned Cornell Dairy logo.

Dietetics students are key ingredient in dining

Through internships, jobs and courses, students in the Didactic Program in Dietetics gain practical, hands-on experience in running a large-scale food service operation.

Six chemistry faculty receive national awards

Faculty members in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology are recent recipients of prestigious national awards for achievements in their respective disciplines.

Events celebrate 100 years of Risley Hall

The Prudence Risley Residential College for the Creative and Performing Arts celebrates its 100th anniversary with a series of centennial events Nov. 21-24.

Benefits open enrollment ends Nov. 30

The benefits open enrollment period for endowed faculty and staff ends Nov. 30. Employees are encouraged to make any changes to their health and flexible spending benefits before the Thanksgiving break begins.

Cornell United Way Campaign passes halfway mark

The Cornell United Way Campaign has passed the $400,000 mark, now more than halfway toward its goal of $815,000.

Skills for Success updated to reflect work environment

Sustainability, performance management and evolving job skills to stay current with workplace and technological developments are key to recent revisions made to the Skills for Success.

Cornell Tech designed 'for next century'

At a New York City symposium Nov. 15, the sustainable elements of the Cornell NYC Tech campus on Roosevelt Island were described in detail.