Dean, Santorum to debate role of government Oct. 18

Former presidential candidates Howard Dean and Rick Santorum will debate 'The Role of Government in a Free Society' on campus Oct. 18. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Incarcerated teens cultivate veggies, confidence, responsibility

A Cornell Cooperative Extension program is operating a garden-based learning program to teach incarcerated youths skills, confidence and healthy lifestyles. (Sept. 27, 2012)

United Way Day of Caring kicks off annual campaign

The 2012-13 United Way Campaign kicked off with the Day of Caring Sept. 21, with the announcement of the county goal of $2,155,000. The Cornell student campaign has already raised more than $9,000. (Sept. 27, 2012)

Students spend summer doing research, outreach

Students discussed their summer Cornell Cooperative Extension internships at a poster session Sept. 24. The worked throughout New York state on a variety of issues. (Sept. 26, 2012)

Healthy Pet Clinic in Queens slated for Oct. 13

Cornell will provide animal care for dogs and cats at the Cornell Healthy Pet Clinic Saturday, Oct. 13, from noon to 5 p.m., at the Cross Island YMCA, 238-10 Hillside Ave., Bellerose, Queens, N.Y.

NYT blogger: We should 'take ownership' of energy realities

New York Times environmental blogger and reporter Andrew Revkin spoke on the importance of such environmental issues as fracking while on campus Sept. 24. (Sept. 26, 2012)

New program takes on America's crumbling infrastructure

The Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy brought experts together in New York City Sept. 19 to consider ways to stem America's collapsing bridges and roads. (Sept. 25, 2012)

Berry open house features new options for growers

The Aug. 31 Small Fruit Open House at Cornell Orchards offered growers new ideas for their growing challenges. (Sept. 24, 2012)

Jenny Sabin designs innovative textile pavilion for Nike

Assistant professor of architecture Jenny Sabin has designed a pavilion for Nike in New York City using photo-luminescent, solar-active and reflective threads, inspired by the company's new footwear. (Sept. 20, 2012)