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GRAD Lab attracts potential STEM students

A campus seminar for underrepresented students Oct. 20 helped students to consider graduate study in science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields. (Nov. 5, 2012)

Speaker: Universities should tailor teaching, research, service to diverse groups they serve

Ernie Stringer, a Cornell visiting scholar, gave a talk on how to do action research for public change as part of the Engaged Cornell Speaker Series. (Nov. 5, 2012)

In debate, students question PETA's use of sex to sell animal rights

The Cornell Forensics Society took on PETA Vice President Dan Mathews on the topic of whether sex and celebrities be used to promote social change, Oct. 29. (Nov. 2, 2012)

Alumni affairs announces leadership team promotions

Charles Phlegar, vice president for alumni affairs and development, announced a bevy of changes in his division following the announced departure of two senior leaders, Patricia Watson and Chris Marshall. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Online CARE Fund auction is open for bids

More than 175 items are up for bid for the online CARE Fund auction, which will run Nov. 1-16. The fund assists staff and faculty members faced with unexpected financial hardships. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Phase one of Fall Creek Gorge trails renovation completed

All renovated trails in Fall Creek Gorge area are now open, with new grading, signage, railings and fences, to enhance safety in the area while maintaining its natural beauty. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Expert honored for work on maternal-child nutrition

For her extensive contributions to the field of maternal-child nutrition, Kathleen Rasmussen, professor of nutritional sciences, won the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Diversity conference to feature Cornell, business experts

The 14th annual Diversity Update Conference, Nov. 12, will feature Cornell's diversity officers and both on- and off-campus experts in diversity concerns. (Nov. 1, 2012)

CIPT workshop supports community of teachers with research, resources

Nearly 50 high school physics teachers gathered at the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-based Sciences and Education Institute for Physics Teachers workshop Oct. 27. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Marriott family helps dedicate new student learning center

Three generations of the Marriott family were on hand Oct. 26 to help dedicate the School of Hotel Administration's Marriott Student Learning Center. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Things to Do, Nov. 2-9

Events on campus this week include a benefit for endangered elephants, the Ithakid Film Festival, a Science Cabaret with Cornell astronomers, Shanghai Quartet and a post-Election Day panel discussion. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Assemblies Update, Week of Oct. 29

An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly. (Nov. 1, 2012)