Cornell experts to Congressional staff: 'Embrace' immigrants to help them become 'assets'

Max Pfeffer and Pilar Parra will draw on their research to brief Congressional staff members on immigration policy Sept. 24. (Sept. 22, 2010)

Wanted: A few good homes for pellet stove pilot program

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County and Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services are using a pilot weatherization and pellet stove project to show how households can lower home energy costs. (Sept. 21, 2010)

Harvard expert: Obama's foreign policy is 'doomed to fail'

Although Harvard Professor Stephen Walt is a supporter of President Obama, he said his foreign policies are 'doomed to fail.' Walt spoke on campus Sept. 16. (Sept. 20, 2010)

Mahowald tapped as lead author for intergovernmental climate report

Natalie Mahowald, associate professor of earth and atmospheric sciences, will help develop the chapter on the physical science basis for climate change. (Sept. 20, 2010)

Four tons of donations launch 2010 United Way Campaign

More than four tons of food and personal care items were collected for the 2010 Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring, Sept. 16, to kick off the 2010 United Way Campaign. (Sept. 16, 2010)

One year out, Climate Action Plan brings innovations

A year after the release of Cornell's comprehensive Climate Action Plan, a host of projects puts the university on a path to meet or surpass sustainability goals in the coming years. (Sept. 15, 2010)

Forum to address mental health services for area students

The status of well-being services for area students and young adults will be the topic of a public forum scheduled for Sept. 22. (Sept. 15, 2010)

Beware of recycled furniture in battle against bed bugs

The recent explosion of bed bug problems can only be resolved with awareness and prevention, said a Cornell expert speaking to reporters Sept. 14. And beware of recycled furniture, she said.

Elves program provides hundreds of backpacks to schools

The Cornell Elves, a program that started with holiday giving but now has extended to supporting area schoolchildren when school starts, gave out a record number of backpacks this year: 449. (Sept. 13, 2010)