Autism, breast-feeding, robotics: Cornell seniors display their research projects at expo

Fifty seniors, funded by the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars program, discussed their undergraduate research projects at the annual Senior Expo April 14. (April 19, 2010)

MTV writer Ken Saji '92 says media brands must evolve to stay competitive

Ken Saji '92, senior editorial director at MTV Networks, gave advice about writing careers and branding while on campus April 14.

Study: Environmental volunteering linked to improved mental and physical health in retirees

Retirees volunteering on environmental projects could not only prompt you to get more exercise but also improve mental and physical health through old age, according to a new Cornell study. (April 15, 2010)

Panel reflects on influence of Edouard Glissant

The work of poet and philosopher Edouard Glissant was the subject of a panel discussion held April 8 at the Africana Center. (April 15, 2010)

Pepinsky and Prasad chosen as outstanding Asia scholars by national bureau

Thomas Pepinsky, government, and Eswar Prasad, applied economics and management, have been selected as two of 39 outstanding scholars of Asia to participate in the new National Asia Research Program. (April 14, 2010)

Expert: Cut health care costs by focusing on palliative care

Focus more on care and less on disease treatment in the elderly to cut health care costs, said Robert Martensen, National Institutes of Health, in the Sick in America keynote address, April 12. (April 14, 2010)

Personal musings about life, diversity decorate library walls

Posters featuring musings by eight students and faculty members are on display in the corridor between Olin and Kroch libraries as part of the 'Writing on the Wall: Cultural Experiences' exhibit.

Cornell program gets rural women walking extra steps

Cornell researchers have prompted rural women to walk more regularly through a worksite intervention that helps change an office's environment and culture to encourage more walking. (April 13, 2010)

Exiled writer, students explore nonviolence and the arts to resolve political conflict

Exiled Georgian writer Irakli Kakabadze taught students this semester about the use of nonviolent conflict resolution and the creative arts to resolve political and social conflicts. (April 13, 2010)