It doesn't happen often, but structures like bridges, airplanes and buildings do fail. What are the odds, and how can it be prevented? Cornell physicists are using computer modeling to find out. (Feb. 27, 2012)
An ad hoc committee commissioned by the dean of the university faculty is seeking feedback from the Cornell community on its proposed changes to the academic calendar.
The New York City tech campus is generating interest - and questions - from around the community. Tech campus proposal leaders will answer questions at a forum Feb. 3, and the Chronicle periodically will run an FAQ. (Jan. 26, 2012)
Jamie Tworkowski, founder of the nonprofit To Write Love On Her Arms, reminded a campus audience Feb. 22 that they aren't machines or robots, but humans who aren't perfect.
A China expert from the ILR School says that organized protests in the west will not affect labor abuses, but unionization might offer a path to improvement.
Justin Yifu Lin, chief economist of the World Bank, said that understanding China's historic growth rate can provide valuable insight for developing countries, when he was spoke on campus Feb. 20.
A Feb. 25 concert in Bailey Hall will celebrate the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and conductor Karel Husa, who taught composition at Cornell from 1954 to 1992.
The Public Service Center celebrated its expanded facilities in Barnes Hall, Feb. 17 with an open house reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony that highlighted its 20 years of community service.
The Festival of Black Gospel marks its 35th anniversary in Ithaca Feb. 24-26, with a weekend of free events at the State Theatre, Cornell and Ithaca College.
Events this week include a concert celebrating Cornell composer Karel Husa, a book talk on adolescent brain development, and a lecture and concert by visiting composer-instrumentalist Fred Frith. (Feb. 23, 2012)
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. (Feb. 23, 2012)
