Public Engagement

Cornell raspberry variety extends harvest into November

A new Cornell raspberry variety, Crimson Giant, was developed specifically for the New York climate and can extend the harvest window for fresh, local raspberries to the beginning of November. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Research shows promise for controlling destructive alfalfa snout beetle

A pilot project developed at Cornell is proving effective in combating the destructive alfalfa snout beetle in northern New York. (Sept. 14, 2011)

Scholars debate 9/11 aftermath for U.S.: Proof of our power or vulnerable and weakened?

Three scholars debated the effects of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the state and status of the United States, in the Lund Critical Debate, Sept. 12 in Statler Auditorium. (Sept. 13, 2011)

Harris on his presidential appointment in D.C: 'Frustrating, but extremely rewarding'

David Harris, professor of sociology and senior associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, reflected on his 15 months at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in a talk Sept. 9. (Sept. 13, 2011)

Asylum seekers confound immigration officials, says expert

Cornell historian Maria Cristina Garcia discussed the problems that officials and asylum seekers face under the current laws, in a discussion with students in the Hans Bethe House Sept. 7. (Sept. 13, 2011)

CU United Way contributions had immediate local impact

Giving to the United Way of Tompkins County had immediate effects on residents in the county and surrounding areas in 2010-11. (Sept. 8, 2011)

Debate tackles lessons learned since the Sept. 11 attacks

Top Cornell and visiting academics take on the ramifications of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, in an open discussion Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m., Statler Hall Auditorium. (Sept. 7, 2011)

Travel is critical to political theory, says scholar of Islamic political thought

In her Aug. 30 College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Lecture, Wellesley scholar Roxanne Euben said that dividing such rhetoric as 'Islam' and the 'West' is unproductive. (Sept. 7, 2011)

Law School and Department of Human Development launch dual degree program

A new program lets students earn law and Ph.D. degrees in six years. A Human Ecology program in psychology and human development complements law studies. (Sept. 6, 2011)