Service, connection, leadership: Cornellians in the Peace Corps

Like thousands of other Cornellians who have volunteered for the Peace Corps, Amanda Freund ’06 and Janet Smith, M.S. ’19, share common ground: learning from the people they served.

Program offers experiential learning on NYS farms

Cornell students will have the opportunity for hands-on learning about ecological and social approaches to agricultural systems thanks to a new fellowship in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

NY maple producers tap Cornell experts to diversify

The Cornell Maple Program works to develop new maple products to grow the $30 million maple industry in New York state and boost rural economies.

Cornell community steps up to support United Way campaign

The Cornell United Way President’s Leadership Association recognized 186 members of the Cornell community who have contributed at least $1,000 to the current campaign in a virtual ceremony March 24.

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Governor launches state public health training program

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on March 24 announced the launch of the state’s free, online Citizen Public Health Training Course, delivered by the state Department of Health in partnership with Cornell.

Radio show features CEO of Tompkins Community Foundation

The March 23 episode of All Things Equal featured Community Foundation of Tompkins County CEO George Ferrari who discussed Board decisions which further advance social justice and support of the local community in a time of continued need.

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Radio show features president of the Al-Huda Islamic Center

The March 16 episode of ‘All Things Equal’ featured Mahmud Burton, president of the new Al-Huda Islamic Center of the Finger Lakes in Lansing.

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Event highlights strategies for online teaching

More than 100 people participated in the Cornell Online Learning Community's seventh annual event, “What Works and What’s Next in Online Teaching and Learning?”

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Author Valarie Kaur to kick off new CURW speaker series

Author, attorney and filmmaker Valarie Kaur will be the first speaker in a new series, “Into and Out of the Echo Chambers,” from Cornell United Religious Work. The virtual talk is scheduled for March 22 at 7 p.m.