Film reveals new footage of Soviet bioweapons program

A new documentary film created by two Cornell faculty members and others probes the moral dimensions of the Soviet bioweapons program.

Dump and Run seeks donations to benefit local charities

Dump and Run program seeks donations of clothing, furniture, nonperishable food and other useful items through June 1. Donations will be resold Aug. 24-25 to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

Alan Alda to offer science communication tips

Actor, director and writer Alan Alda will visit campus May 21-24 to lead a workshop for scientists on communicating science, with a public lecture May 22.

Laura Brown named senior vice provost

Laura Brown, vice provost for undergraduate education, has been named Cornell senior vice provost for undergraduate education, effective July 1.

University diversity planning extends beyond campus

On May 1 President David Skorton updated the Cornell community on the diversity planning effort Toward New Destinations, highlighting engagement with such off-campus constituents as community organizations and vendors.

Global Law Brigade offers help on Panama trip

Over spring break, 26 Cornell students offered legal education to disenfranchised Panamanians through the student group Global Law Brigade.

Students win kudos, cash for service projects

Three Cornell student groups each recently received the Robinson-Appel Humanitarian Award, which comes with a grant of $1,500 to further their community service projects.

Student volunteer firefighters gladly take the heat

For decades, Cornell students have volunteered with the Cayuga Heights Fire Department and become fully fledged firefighters.

Green-minded students 'voluntour' in Peru

Eighteen Cornell students will travel to Lobitos, Peru, in June to conduct two sustainable development projects. And to surf.