Staffers Glanville, Skvarla recognized for dedicated service

Two Cornell staff members who deal daily with sensitive matters were recently honored with the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service: Michael Skvarla on June 28, and Cindy Glanville on July 17. (July 27, 2012)

Facilities staffer Chris VanDruff bikes for a diabetes cure

Chris VanDruff, control technician and plumber for the Refrigeration Shop in Facilities Services, will bike a 100-mile ride to benefit Tour de Cure, a nationwide fundraiser for diabetes.

Coming soon: A new notice on retirement plan fees

A special required notice on fees and options will be sent in August to all employees eligible for the Cornell University Retirement Plan and/or the Cornell University Tax Deferred Annuity Plan.

Animal scientist Doug Hogue dies at age 80

Douglas E. Hogue, professor emeritus of animal science, died July 25 after a brief illness at age 80.

Mike Abrams, at 100, reflects on a life in letters

Literary scholar and Professor Emeritus M.H. 'Mike' Abrams reflected on his long career and a life in letters during a two-day public celebration in honor of his 100th birthday.

Staff Education Exploration Day draws 150

More than 150 staff members learned about avenues for furthering their personal and professional growth, July 18 in the Biotechnology Building. (July 23, 2012)

Sharon Marine named development VP at NYC tech campus

Sharon Marine, associate dean for external relations at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, has been named vice president for development at the new CornellNYC Tech campus. (July 20, 2012)

Professor Emeritus Edward Eaton dies at 93

Edward O. Eaton, M.S. '50, Ph.D. '52, a professor emeritus of agricultural engineering, died July 11 at age 93 in St. Albans, Vt. (July 18, 2012)

Faculty reflect on the legacy of M.H. Abrams

As his 100th birthday approaches, M.H. Abrams, who taught English at Cornell from 1945 to 1983, is praised for his contributions to literary studies on campus and around the world.