Cornell Students Against Sweatshops lauded for campaign

Cornell Students Against Sweatshops will be presented with the American Labor Museum's social justice award for its role in promoting college apparel manufacturers who pay a living wage. (Nov. 15, 2010)

Pinstrup-Andersen on African hunger at U.N.: Break down barriers, develop new incentives

To improve human health and nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa, barriers that exist between the food and health systems need to be broken down, said Per Pinstrup-Andersen speaking at the U.N. (Nov. 15, 2010)

NYC 4-H leadership clubs hear about Cornell admissions

High school seniors from the metropolitan area and their parents got a look at Cornell admissions and campus life for minority students in New York City, Nov. 12. (Nov. 15, 2010)

Even if he were 'omniscient,' Paulson says, financial meltdown was inevitable

Despite the steps he took to try to avert it, the 2008 financial crisis was unstoppable, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said in the 29th Hatfield Address, Nov. 11 in Bailey Hall. (Nov. 12, 2010)

Give as little as $1 a paycheck, says United Way chair

The Cornell United Way Campaign has raised $412,436 of its $790,000 goal, but reached only one-third of its 20 percent participation goal. $1 a paycheck is encouraged to help meet that goal. (Nov. 11, 2010)

Panelists: Arizona SB 1070 has had profound impact on Native Americans

Arizona Senate Bill 1070 has seriously affected Native Americans, said panelists Nov. 3 on campus, pointing out that it has legitimized racism and triggered more violence against Native people. (Nov. 9, 2010)

Dump and Run sale raises more than $41,000

Student and staff organizers of Campus Life's Dump and Run program have presented $33,500 to five local charitable organizations, proceeds from the eighth annual Dump and Run sale in August. (Nov. 9, 2010)

Nine alumni run for -- and mostly win -- national offices

Government relations VP Stephen Philip Johnson says he looks forward to getting to know the new Cornellians in the House of Representatives. (Nov. 4, 2010)

AIP events highlight Native American heritage in November

The American Indian Program is sponsoring events on campus focusing attention on Indigenous perspectives, issues and cultures, in recognition of Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month. (Nov. 4, 2010)