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Endowed health plans to change beginning in 2013

In 2013, the HealthNow health plan for endowed employees will be discontinued and the Aetna 80/20 Plan will be closed to new enrollments. Upcoming town hall meetings will be held to answer questions.

Students create crispy veggie cubes, raw cookie dough treats for contests

Food science students developed a series of products this year as part of national competitions. (May 17, 2012)

Most parking fees frozen for 2012-13; RideShare program to be improved

Most parking fees remain stable for 2012-13; RideShare offers greater incentives and flexibility; staff working in East Hill areas will begin to pay for permits.

Protesters demand university action on racism

About 75 protesters rallied May 16 in front of Day Hall to demand that the university ramp up its efforts to to curb racism - or as they characterized it, 'oppression' - on campus.

Neurobiologist Robert Capranica dies at 81

Robert Capranica, a professor emeritus in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, died in his home in Tucson, Ariz., May 11.

Things to Do, May 18-25

Events on campus this week include an exhibit on Ithaca's trains, Mayfest concerts, supporting Dilmun Hill, CCMR Symposium, and the Senior Week concert by the Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club.

Overseas service 'life-changing' for Africana-sociology double major

Overseas volunteer projects proved 'eye-opening' experiences for Africana-sociology double major Dean Oliver '12. (May 16, 2012)

New environmental science and sustainability major launches

In 2013-14, the new major, environmental science and sustainability, will launch in the Department of Natural Resources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Law School graduates celebrate at convocation

Cornell Law School's Class of 2012 celebrated its convocation May 13. Speakers looked back on an eventful and challenging three years.

Cornell CFO cites 'burdensome' IRS reporting laws in congressional testimony

Cornell CFO Joanne DeStefano testified before Congress about the IRS's 'burdensome' reporting requirements for tax-exempt organizations May 16.

Chris Schaffer to advise on science policy in D.C.

Schaffer will spend his sabbatical year as an Arthur H. Guenther Congressional Fellow in September.

Peter Lepage to step down as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in 2013

Peter Lepage, the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will step down June 30, 2013. He will have served for 10 years, longer than all but one of the college's 19 previous deans.