Symposium on ancient Iraq slated to honor David Owen

An open symposium on ancient Iraq to honor David Owen, professor of ancient Near Eastern and Judaic studies, is slated for Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the A.D. White House. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Photojournalist urges media to promote social justice

Mainstream media should focus more on promoting social justice, especially when it comes to immigration, said activist/journalist David Bacon delivering the Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Film, panel ponder the human consequences of climate change: 100 million refugees

Climate change could force 100 million people to lose their homes; entire countries will be underwater, according to the documentary 'Climate Refugees' and an Oct. 14 panel discussion. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Climbing obesity rates threaten national security by hampering military recruitment

At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according to an analysis by Cornell economists. (Oct. 14, 2010)

President of Federal Reserve Bank of New York to discuss national and regional economy

William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will visit Oct. 25 to meet with students and local business leaders, and give a public lecture on the outlook for the economy. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Lecturer to challenge views of 'Central Asia problem'

Adeeb Khalid, professor of Asian studies and history at Carleton College, will present 'The Many Ways of Being Muslim in the Modern World: Episodes From the Soviet History of Islam,' Oct. 26. (Oct. 13, 2010)

New center, with $1 million grant, aims to make school lunchrooms smarter

The Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs will allow researchers to offer expertise nationwide and will be a hub for psychological and economic research of childhood nutrition. (Oct. 12, 2010)

Moosewood collection finds a home at Cornell's library

At the Library Salon Oct. 7 in New York, several people affiliated with Moosewood discussed the restaurant's history and archives. The Moosewood collection was recently donated to Cornell Library. (Oct. 12, 2010)

Penn State honors ILR School's Ehrenberg with doctorate

Penn State will award ILR School professor Ronald Ehrenberg an honorary doctorate of humane letters at its May commencement. (Oct. 12, 2010)