Social & Behavioral Sciences

CIPA students raise money for Belize Zoo

Students at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs and SUNY-Cortland are raising funds for the Belize Zoo.

New Swedberg book urges creative theorizing

In his new book, "The Art of Social Theory,” sociologist Richard Swedberg proposes new approaches to creative theorizing.

Journalist takes audience inside Putin's war on West

Russian-American journalist and LGBT activist Masha Gessen spoke on campus Oct. 22 about Vladimir Putin's use of homophobia to retain control of Russia.

Book details epidemic of alcohol abuse among retirees

The authors of “Retirement and the Hidden Epidemic: The Complex Link Between Aging, Work Disengagement and Substance Misuse – and What To Do About It” presented their findings in New York City Oct. 20.

ILR School establishes Ronald G. Ehrenberg Professorship

The ILR School has established a new professorship honoring the scholarly contributions and distinguished career of professor Ronald G. Ehrenberg.

Tom Gilovich on the keys to improving everyday wisdom

Professor Thomas Gilovich delivered this year’s distinguished faculty invitational lecture on principles of social psychology and wisdom Oct. 22 in Goldwin Smith Hall.

USDA designates Cornell as obesity prevention hub

Cornell's Northeast Regional Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Center of Excellence has won a $856,250 award to fight obesity.

Cornell scholars discuss lasting effects of WWI

Government professors Jonathan Kirshner and Valerie Bunce took on the legacy of WWI in an Oct. 20 talk at the Cornell Club New York.

Faculty apprise alumni on solving global challenges

Six Cornell professors – each with distinctive areas of study – provided 10-minute presentations on the university’s international impact at Bailey Hall on Oct. 17.