Expert to talk on entrepreneurship to tackle poverty

Jacqueline Novogratz will present a free lecture on Sept. 27, based on her best-selling memoir, 'The Blue Sweater: Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World.' (Sept. 13, 2010)

Czech Republic president to speak at Cornell Sept. 24

Klaus' one-day visit on Sept. 24 will include a campus tour, lunch with Cornell's president and provost, and he will deliver a lecture.

Scholar to speak on travel, Islam and Western culture

Political scientist Roxanne Euben to speak on 'Travel, Translation and Comparative Political Theory' for fifth Cornell College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Lecture, Sept. 15. (Sept. 7, 2010)

Peace Corps experience is 'transformative,' says director

Given that Cornell ranked third in Peace Corps volunteers recruited in 2009, it is no wonder that Aaron Williams, the international volunteer agency's director, paid a visit to campus Sept. 2.

Cornellians can now stream the news from 104 countries

Cornellians can now access free of charge news and cultural programs from 104 countries in 95 languages (Aug. 31, 2010)

Study: Preschoolers use statistics to understand others

Research published by a cognitive psychologist finds that children as young as preschoolers use intuitive statistical abilities to learn about people's inner lives, in this case, people's preferences. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Men who earn less than their women are more likely to cheat

A new study by a Cornell sociology doctoral candidate finds that disparities in income lead to higher rates of infidelity. (Aug. 26, 2010)

Professor's idea generates site for Latin American science

A new website hopes to bring together scientists in Latin America and North America through exchange of ideas, information and equipment. (Aug. 25, 2010)

Until the wall falls, divided societies portrayed in graffiti

Christine Leuenberger recently returned from a six-week visit to Tel Aviv University, where she studied the implications of the Israel/Palestine wall. (Aug. 16, 2010)