Andrew Bass named associate vice provost for research

Professor Andrew H. Bass has been named associate vice provost for research, effective June 1. Bass, professor of neurobiology and behavior, will review the animal care program, among other tasks.

Slope Day road closures and TCAT bus route changes

For Slope Day, May 7, Cornell will close some roads and TCAT will change some bus routes. The closures will be in effect Thursday, May 6, to Saturday, May 8. (May 5, 2010)

Sphinx Head society honors faculty member, three alumnae

Maria Cristina Garcia and alumnae Renee Alexander '74, Mary Berens '74 and Kristen Rupert '74 were elected honorary members of Sphinx Head recently for service to Cornell. (May 4, 2010)

Pulitzer-winning journalists offer remedies for abuse of females around world

Journalists Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn '81 discussed how the economic empowerment of women is the best strategy for fighting poverty worldwide in a talk April 29 on campus. (May 4, 2010)

Obendorf receives highest award from trade association

Professor S. Kay Obendorf has garnered the top award from the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists for her achievements. (May 4, 2010)

Historian Mary Beth Norton elected to American Philosophical Society

Mary Beth Norton, the Mary Donlon Professor of American History, was elected to the American Philosophical Society April 24. (May 3, 2010)

Dan Luo receives first Journal of Materials Chemistry Editorial Board Award

Dan Luo, associate professor of biological and environmental engineering, will receive an editorial board award from the journal for his significant contribution to the materials chemistry field. (May 3, 2010)

PCCW celebrates 20 years of helping, engaging CU women

The President's Council of Cornell Women - 358 highly successful alumnae who advocate on behalf of Cornell women - celebrates its 20th year with gala events on campus April 29-May 1. (April 30, 2010)

Seamus Davis elected to National Academy of Sciences

The physicist is one of 72 new members and 18 foreign associates from 14 countries selected in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. (April 29, 2010)