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Helping world's poorest workers drives research, new book by ILR's Gary Fields

In his new book, ILR School professor Gary Fields describes living with families in developing countries and policy issues relating to their poverty. (Jan. 12, 2012)

Metaphysics is not just semantics, says philosopher

A new book by Theodore Sider, Frederick J. Whiton Chair in philosophy, asserts that there is one best way to describe the world, using an objectively special language that matches reality's concepts. (Jan. 12, 2012)

Benedict Anderson wins prize for academic excellence

Benedict Anderson, the Aaron L. Binenkorb Professor Emeritus of International Studies, Government and Asian Studies, has received the 2011 Albert O. Hirschman Prize from the Social Science Research Council. (Jan. 12, 2012)

After bitter battles, NLRB survives with a full quorum

Senior lecturer Kate Bronfenbrenner explains the recent politics surrounding the appointments to the National Labor Relations Board. (Jan. 12, 2012)

Things to Do, Jan. 13-20

Events on campus include art exhibitions at the Johnson Museum and Mann Library, a Soup and Hope lecture in Sage Chapel, outdoor photography workshops and a veterinary medicine seminar.

Assemblies Update, Week of Jan. 9

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. (Jan. 12, 2012)

Blackboard course management system offers new features

The Blackboard course management system has been upgraded, with new tools for grading and quizzes.

On the New York veggie forefront: Tatsoi, shiso, maxixe and other ethnic delectables

The Cornell Vegetable Program is looking at how to promote the growing and marketing of such ethnic vegetables as shiso, maxixe, tasoi and komatsuna. (Jan. 11, 2012)

Pilot program will test electronic textbooks in four courses

Beginning this spring, Cornell will launch a pilot program to test electronic textbooks in four courses, involving about 1,000 students.

ILR faculty, alumni receive labor relations accolades

ILR School Dean Harry Katz and Professor Rose Batt were named Scholar Fellows Jan. 7 by the Labor and Employment Relations Association. Another ILR faculty member and two alumni were also honored. (Jan. 10, 2012)

CIT's Video on Demand makes posting on your website easy

Faculty and staff now have a free way to put videos on the Web in support of the Cornell mission. With the new Video on Demand service from Cornell Information Technologies, it takes just a few quick steps. (Jan. 10, 2012)

Cornell encourages veterans to join its workforce

The end of the Iraq war gives universities the opportunity to hire veterans with leadership abilities and relevant skills in areas such as operations, business, engineering, finance and hospitality. (Jan. 10, 2012)