Culture that 'tolerates' and 'welcomes' dissent reaps positive outcomes, says Lipsky '61

Professor David Lipsky '61, giving his hypothetical 'last lecture,' explained April 12 why he has had a fascination with collective bargaining his entire life. (April 14, 2011)

Skorton emphasizes tuition affordability during town hall discussion

President David Skorton, at a town hall discussion organized by WVBR-FM's 'Sunday Forum' April 10, stressed efforts to increase the affordability of Cornell and his hopes for Cornell in the future. (April 14, 2011)

Faculty and students discuss ways to overcome stress

In a new effort to think about how to defuse student stress, professors and undergraduates sat down to talk together about the problem at an April 6 forum on academic rigor and student support. (April 14, 2011)

Conference honoring Peter Hohendahl to be held April 29

Peter Hohendahl, professor of German studies and of comparative literature, will be honored with the conference, 'Literature and Criticism in the Public Sphere,' April 29-30 at the A.D. White House. (April 13, 2011)

International nutritionist Michael Latham, champion of the marginalized, dies at 82

Dr. Michael Latham, professor emeritus of nutritional sciences at Cornell who directed the Cornell Program in International Nutrition for 25 years, died April 1 of pneumonia at age 82. (April 13, 2011)

Volunteers needed for Cornell's Slope Day, May 6

Volunteers are needed for Slope Day May 6, for both 4- and 2-hour shifts. Those wanting to volunteer need supervisory approval and must submit an application. (April 13, 2011)

Alumni elect two representatives to board of trustees

Alumni recently elected Gregory Galvin, M.S. '82, Ph.D. '84, MBA '93, and Rana Glasgal '87, M.Eng. '92, as alumni trustees. Their terms will begin July 1. (April 11, 2011)

$542K goes to Cornell from ExxonMobil Foundation

The ExxonMobil Foundation has presented Cornell with $542,150 through the foundation's Educational Matching Gifts Program. (April 11, 2011)

Ehrenberg helps U.S. colleagues respond to university program and department closings

ILR School's Ronald Ehrenberg to serve on AAUP committee examining reasons necessary to close programs and departments. (April 11, 2011)