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ILR School's new Braunstein professorship is a family affair

Doug Braunstein '83 has endowed the Braunstein Family Professorship, to be held by Lawrence M. Kahn, ILR professor of economics and labor relations. (Nov. 22, 2011)

Atkinson Center announces eight inaugural fellows

The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has announced its inaugural group of Agrarian and Rural Transformation Fellows. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Cornell gets NYSERDA's energy efficiency award

Cornell has received a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority High Performance Building Plaque for making investments that will reduce energy costs by some $117,000 annually. (Nov. 21, 2011)

NYS Vet Diagnostic Lab gets 'gold' for its green features

The New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has recently been awarded a 'gold' certification by the LEED Green Building Rating System, as judged by the U.S. Green Building Council. (Nov. 21, 2011)

CALS alumni honored for their outstanding service and accomplishments

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences honored seven of its alumni at the Outstanding Alumni Awards ceremony at the Statler Hotel Nov. 4. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Cascadilla Gorge gets a custom-made gate inspired by waterfalls, oaks

A new 1,200-pound gate, custom-made by local artisan Durand Van Doren, will allow Cornell Plantations staff to close the trail each winter when conditions are unsafe. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Portraits and power: Library exhibition unpacks America's earliest photographs

New York University historian Deborah Willis discussed the new library exhibit, 'Dawn's Early Light: The First 50 Years of American Photography,' Nov. 16. (Nov. 21, 2011)

For sake of our children, 'think small and dream big' to be more sustainable

Mike Hoffmann, associate dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, delivered his keynote address at the President's Sustainable Campus Committee's inaugural summit on Nov. 17. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Expert stresses Agent Orange's lingering environmental, human toll in Vietnam

An activist seeking to remediate damage from Agent Orange said that the toxic herbicide's effects linger 35 years after being sprayed on Vietnam. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Women of color tackle work-life balance in panel discussion

In a panel discussion Nov. 12, four women from the Cornell community addressed complex questions about education, career and family during the all-day Women of Color conference. (Nov. 21, 2011)

eCornell gets Best in Biz Award for customer satisfaction

eCornell has been named 'Most Customer-Friendly Company' at the 2011 Best in Biz Awards, receiving the Gold for customer satisfaction and customer support success rates. (Nov. 21, 2011)

Student, staff member receive campus sustainability awards

A staff member and a student received Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards Nov. 17 for their 'critical role in the sustainable transformation of the Cornell campus.' (Nov. 18, 2011)