Cornellians urge diverse environmental justice leadership

Treijon Johnson ’17 and Margo Hittleman ’81, Ph.D. ’07, discussing parallels between cultural diversity and biodiversity at the Ideas for a Better World: Sustainability Workshop Series Oct. 29.

Two talks look at international partnerships

Two talks will held Friday, Nov. 6, focusing on international community partnerships, at noon and 3 p.m. Faculty members, students and representatives of international organizations will participate.

Resource fair connects Cornell with local community

Several Cornell organizations gathered at a resource fair in downtown Ithaca Oct. 30 to share information with the Ithaca and Tompkins County communities about ways the university contributes to them.

Uma Bioseed wins $500,000 in Buffalo competition

Uma Bioseed – a Cornell student business startup formed in partnership with another Cornell startup’s technology – won $500,000 in the 43North incubator competition in Buffalo, New York, Oct. 29.

New faculty 'Public Voices' sought to diversify the media

Nominations are being sought for faculty members to be enabled and encourged to present their ideas in the national media.

Student research helps county envision 2050 energy roadmap

Using 15 months of energy research conducted by Cornell students, the Tompkins County Planning Department unveiled ideas Oct. 21 to substantially reduce the county's carbon footprint by 2050.

Cornellians teach Model UN at two NYC high schools

Members of the Cornell International Affairs Society spent their fall break piloting a program that taught Model United Nations, public speaking and debate skills to students at two New York City public high schools.

DJ Bambaataa ends visiting scholar term with public events

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa makes his last official visit to Cornell in his role as a visiting scholar Oct. 26-28, when he'll meet with students on campus and speak at public events in Ithaca.

Into the Streets refocuses for 2015 Day of Service

Into the Streets, the popular day of student volunteer events, is focusing on its goal of promoting a lifetime commitment to service among the Cornell community.