Skorton to discuss challenges, strategies at L.A. event

On Jan. 23, a dozen Hotel School students heard ideas about the changing hospitality industry from more than 70 of its top executives at an event in San Diego hosted by the school's Innovation Network. (Feb. 3, 2011)

20th Asian alumni banquet nets more than $60K for scholarships, garden

Robert M. Groves, director of the U.S. Census Bureau, will speak on 'U.S. Census: Measuring America' Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in G10 Biotech. A reception will follow the talk. (Feb. 1, 2011)

'Committed, compassionate teacher' W. David Curtiss dies

W. David Curtiss, professor emeritus of law, died Jan. 26 at his home in Ithaca. Curtiss served as a faculty trustee and as associate dean of the Law School. (Jan. 31, 2011)

'Cornell Dots' that light up cancer cells go into clinical trials

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first clinical trial in humans of brightly glowing 'Cornell Dots' to aid in diagnosing and treating cancer. (Jan. 31, 2011)

Students, alumni energize leadership conference in D.C.

Students and young alumni came out in force for the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference, the Office of Alumni Affairs' flagship volunteer event, Jan. 28-30 in Washington, D.C. (Jan. 31, 2011)

Study on a lifestyle hotel brand named one of industry's most influential

A study by Cornell marketing and brand management expert Chekitan Dev and colleagues earned recognition by the European Case Clearing House. (Jan. 25, 2011)

Alumnus Carpi to receive presidential mentoring award

Anthony Carpi, M.S. '93, Ph.D. '97, a professor of environmental toxicology at John Jay College, will receive a 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. (Jan. 25, 2011)

Four on faculty named Weiss fellows

Cornell professors Harry Greene, Paul Sawyer, Robert Smith and Robert Thorne have been chosen for this year's Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellowships, the Cornell Board of Trustees has announced. (Jan. 24, 2011)

World-renowned vet Robert Kirk dies at 88

World-renowned veterinarian Robert W. Kirk, DVM '46, author of the well-known text 'Current Veterinary Therapy,' died Jan. 19 in Ithaca. (Jan. 24, 2011)