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Typical fall challenge: Getting 3,000 chemistry students into a 22-person lab section

With some 3,000 students taking chemistry each semester, it's a major challenge to get them scheduled into labs with maximums of 22 individuals, to keep the labs safe. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Cornell named a top employer by Working Mother magazine

Cornell was ranked 19 of the top 100 best companies to work for because of its unwavering commitment to parents, family-driven programs and benefits, Working Mother magazine announced Sept. 15. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Eminent philosopher Appiah to lecture on how honor propels moral revolutions

Eminent cultural theorist and novelist Kwame Anthony Appiah will explore how honor is the engine behind moral progress Sept. 23 at the Graduate School's 2011 Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Lecture. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Outside review says to move from 'IT by CIT' to 'IT@Cornell'

An outside review of Cornell's information technology operation recommends a more collaborative culture, with IT pros as enablers. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Assemblies Update, Week of Sept. 12

An update from the Office of the Assemblies gives the latest on the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Things to Do, Sept. 16-23

Events on campus this week include a Mid-Autumn Festival of Asian culture, historical activities at Judy's Day, the annual Atkinson Forum with filmmaker Randy Olson, lectures, films and readings. (Sept. 15, 2011)

Streamlining in procurement racks up to $9M in savings

The university is on track to save $30 million to $40 million by June 2014 by changing the way it buys everything from key chains to copiers, according to managers of a procurement initiative. (Sept. 14, 2011)

CornellC to close down by the end of spring

The last of the university's mainframes will be turned off sometime between January and June 2012. (Sept. 14, 2011)

Senior living seminar offered on two weekends; sponsored by Health Care REIT

The School of Hotel Administration and the Sloan Program in Health Administration have a collaboration with Health Care REIT Inc. The company will sponsor a two-credit senior living course this fall. (Sept. 14, 2011)

Research shows promise for controlling destructive alfalfa snout beetle

A pilot project developed at Cornell is proving effective in combating the destructive alfalfa snout beetle in northern New York. (Sept. 14, 2011)

CU offers funding, extra days off for employee flood victims

Cornell has stepped up efforts to support faculty and staff who have been affected by the flooding this past week, including an additional two paid days off and emergency funding possibilities. (Sept. 14, 2011)

'The Cherry Orchard' offers interactive performance event

Anton Chekhov's 'The Cherry Orchard' will be presented live eight times in various locations on campus from Sept. 15-18 and 22-25. (Sept. 14, 2011)