Natural resources expert talks Big Apple agriculture

Natural resources doctoral student Philip Silva described the blooming world of urban gardens at a talk in New York City May 21.

Engaged Learning + Research Faculty Fellows named

Eleven faculty members from nine Cornell departments have been named Engaged Learning + Research Faculty Fellows for 2014.

Teens kindle leadership and life skills at 4-H summit

Nearly 300 middle school and high school 4-H members gathered in Syracuse last month at a three-day summit about learning leadership and life skills at fun-filled workshops.

Johnson's green fund to help combat climate change

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management’s Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise has launched a green revolving fund to enhance energy conservation efforts in campus buildings.

Tiffany named NYC cooperative extension director

Jennifer Tiffany, Ph.D. ’04, is the new executive director of the Cornell University Cooperative Extension of New York City.

Volunteer for Graduation Weekend, May 24-25

Volunteers are needed for the Senior Convocation and Ph.D. hooding ceremonies, May 24, and Commencement, May 25. Contact the Commencement Office with questions.

Donate to Dump and Run to benefit Ithaca charities



Campus Life's 11th annual spring Dump and Run collection will accept donations of clothing, furniture, nonperishable food and other useful items between May 12 and June 1.

New sports rehab program gets pets back in the game

A new Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine service at Cornell University Hospital for Animals will help canine athletes, non-athletic dogs and cats recover from injury through interdisciplinary medical techniques.

New website links land owners and seekers

The new website Finger Lakes LandLink seeks to link small-scale farmers with landowners to put more land in the region into agricultural production and support the local food economy.