Cornellians videoconference with students in India

As part of International Education Week, four Cornellians shared time with several dozen prospective Cornell students in Kolkata, India, Nov. 20 via a videoconference in Weill Hall. (Nov. 25, 2008)

Cornell provides gift for human service agency

The Family and Children's Service kicked off its $2.5 million 'Opening New Doors' campaign Nov. 23 at its new location, 127 W. State St. Cornell is a lead contributor. (Nov. 25, 2008)

Higher education: Special interest or national asset?

In a commentary published in the Chronicle of Higher Education, President David Skorton calls on the higher education community to help the country solves its most pressing challenges. (Nov. 21, 2008)

Men urge men to stop domestic violence

An ILR School program called 'Stand Up Guys' focuses on how men can help stop domestic violence against women. (Nov. 19, 2008)

Spotlight on Michael Dorf's blog

Michael Dorf's blog features 'mostly law-related musings.' (Nov. 19, 2008)

Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference <br />slated for Dec. 9

Hosted by the Department of Applied Economics and Management, the annual conference takes a look at next year's financial prospects for agriculture and agricultural products. (Nov. 19, 2008)

New TV show features healthy eating, local foods and N.Y. agriculture

A new television program, 'From Farm to Table,' which airs in the Albany area but is also available online, can help consumers take full advantage of the culinary bounty of the region and eat more healthfully. (Nov. 18, 2008)

Internal hiring program protects Cornell workers

Staff members across campus are taking to heart President Skorton's recent directive: Protect the university's human capital. In a new initiative, employees now have special access to open jobs at Cornell. (Nov. 13, 2008)

Pilot program builds corps of 'green retirees' to serve as environmental stewards

In the pilot program, two Cornell researchers are training an environmental volunteer corps of retirees with the skills critically needed to tackle environmental threats. (Nov. 13, 2008)