Zalaznick endowment supports visiting literary talent

A pair of alumni donors have helped the Creative Writing Program and the Department of English bring famous and emerging writers to campus for public readings and interaction with students since 2007. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Young alum endows first American Indian Program fund

Jason Kats '10 gave his friend, Sam Scott '10, an unusual wedding gift: He endowed the first fund ever in the American Indian Program in honor of Scott and his bride. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Option Transfer Period for contract colleges closes Dec. 31

The Option Transfer Period will run through Dec. 31. During this period, contract college employees can make some changes to their health plans and establish flexible spending accounts for next year. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Alumnus found dead on gorge trail

The body of a Cornell alumnus was found along a Cascadilla Creek gorge trail the morning of Dec. 5. The apparent cause of death was an accidental fall into the gorge, according to Ithaca Police. (Dec. 5, 2012)

Book recounts activism, struggles of U.S. women scientists

Science historian Margaret Rossiter has just come out with the third book of her trilogy on the history of women scientists in America, focusing on their most recent efforts and contributions. (Dec. 5, 2012)

'Third act peppy numbers' enliven science classes

A professional theater background makes ecologist Jed Sparks' classes both effective and out of the ordinary. (Dec. 5, 2012)

Staff recognition efforts increase in response to survey

Responding to the Employee Survey, an Employee Recognition Team has developed new staff recognition programs ranging from new awards and ways of thanking each other to informal gatherings. (Dec. 5, 2012)

Big Red Apple, Ezra's Morning Cup win ice cream contest

This year's student ice cream contest winners are Big Red Apple and Ezra's Morning Cup. The assignment was to develop flavors to honor the Cornell NYC Tech campus. (Dec. 4, 2012)

Cornell alumni discuss the business of the NBA

A panel of six Cornellians who work as National Basketball Association executives told a Cornell Club-New York audience about life in the league, Nov. 28. (Dec. 3, 2012)