Three grad students get Department of Energy fellowships

Three Cornell graduate students have received Department of Energy fellowship awards, which are designed to strengthen the nation's scientific workforce. (Aug. 23, 2010)

Alumnus credits Cornell for his clear vision for LCD glass

As Corning Inc.'s chief technology officer for Asia, Peter Bocko, Ph.D. '80, is a leader in liquid crystal display glass development and other innovations for the consumer electronics market. (Aug. 23, 2010)

Skorton to new students: 'We are so glad that you are here'

President David Skorton welcomed new students and their families to campus Aug. 21 at convocation. He emphasized that Cornell is 'a strong and a positive and a diverse and very supportive community.' (Aug. 21, 2010)

Operations efficiency office is now fully staffed

The Initiatives Coordination Office is now fully staffed to manage several administrative cost-cutting and efficiency initiatives.

Benefits Web pages explain New York state's Early Retirement Incentive program

New benefits web pages are available to help eligible faculty, staff and Cooperative Extension employees decide whether to retire under New York state's new Early Retirement Incentive program. (Aug. 19, 2010)

Child care grant application period begins Sept. 1

Applications for Cornell's 2011 child care grant subsidies for employees will be available online and at Benefit Services beginning Sept. 1. The application period will run Sept. 1-Oct. 1. (Aug. 19, 2010)

Union activist and mechanic Harry Evans dies at 60

Harry W. Evans, a maintenance mechanic and material handler at Cornell for 30 years who was president of the local union (UAW Local 2300), died Aug. 14 in Interlaken, N.Y. He was 60 years old. (Aug. 17, 2010)

Incoming class represents many faces of diversity

The Class of 2014 is 'incredibly diverse' and 'exceptionally talented,' said Doris Davis, Cornell's associate provost for admissions and enrollment. Students represent 42 countries and 49 states. (Aug. 16, 2010)

Law professor Ndulo addresses U.N. on responsibility to protect and early warning assessment

Law professor and international conflict resolution authority Muna B. Ndulo was one of five panelists to address the General Assembly at the United Nations Secretariat in New York Aug. 9. (Aug. 12, 2010)