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)

New York state health insurance premium rates to change

Contract college employees in the New York State Health Insurance Program will have an in-year premium rate increase, Oct. 1. A special option transfer period is being held through Aug. 31. (Aug. 12, 2010)

CU mourns businessman and philanthropist Paul Milstein

Real estate developer and Cornell benefactor Paul Milstein died Aug. 8 at the age of 88. The new College of Architecture, Art and Planning building that bears his name will open in 2011. (Aug. 11, 2010)

Kevin Morrison wins R.O. Keohane Award

The assistant professor of government has been awarded this year's R.O. Keohane Award for the best research article by an untenured scholar published in the journal International Organization. (Aug. 11, 2010)

Brushes with genius: Faculty members recall Barbara McClintock at library panel discussion

The donation to Cornell Library of an ear of corn crossbred by the Nobel Prize-winning plant geneticist provided the occasion for a panel of faculty members to reflect on their experiences with McClintock. (Aug. 9, 2010)

Professor wins top political science prize for paper

Thomas Pepinsky, assistant professor of government, won the American Political Science Association's 2010 Franklin L. Burdette/Pi Sigma Alpha Award. (Aug. 6, 2010)

Rev. Robert S. Smith, Catholic chaplain at Cornell, dies

The Rev. Robert S. Smith, a chaplain with the Cornell Catholic Community since 2002, has died. (Aug. 5, 2010)