Two national contests - one to recycle and compost campuswide and another to conserve energy and water in residence halls - mix fun with raising awareness about conservation on campus.
Through DesignConnect, Cornell graduate and undergraduate students work in interdisciplinary teams to solve design problems for upstate New York communities.
Events this week include a concert in tribute to Cornell composer Robert Palmer; Cannes Film Festival Palme d'Or winners at Cornell Cinema; and a multimedia performance with Catherine Galasso '06.
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.
A $22 million renovation of the College of Veterinary Medicine will sustain its current class size and pave the way for expansion to accommodate more students.
The Cornell Wind Ensemble shared their music and musical expertise with communities, schools and disadvantaged local students on a biennial tour of Costa Rica in January.
Cornell has achieved a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education for its work as a 'green' leader. (Jan. 31, 2012)
Joseph Veverka, Cornell's James A. Weeks Professor of Physical Sciences, has received the Whipple Award for his 'outstanding contribution to the field of planetary science.' (Jan. 31, 2012)
