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Faculty members give alumni an overview of global politics

Three Cornell faculty members gave alumni their thoughts on international politics as part of Reunion Weekend on June 11. (June 12, 2010)

Cornell expert advocates energy conservation first

Cornell geologist Richard Allmendinger '75 lectured on solutions to the world's closely related climate and energy problems June 11 in Snee Hall during Reunion Weekend. (June 12, 2010)

Sociologist receives $797K to develop methods to identify terrorist social networks

Cornell sociologist Matthew Brashears has received a $797,000 grant to develop methods of identifying covert social networks, including terrorist networks. (June 11, 2010)

Reunion Weekend goes green, offers lectures, tours

From bird walks and lectures to wine tours, Cornell alumni from classes ending in 0 and 5 will be treated to a bevy of activities during Reunion Weekend, June 10-13.

Ad hoc committee recommends attentiveness, care in land leasing for gas drilling decisions

In making decisions about leasing Cornell lands for natural gas drilling, the university should be responsible and transparent, according to a committee of Cornell faculty, staff and students.

Cornell gala honors philanthropic icon Chuck Feeney '56

Chuck Feeney '56 and Solomon Kerzner were honored at a Cornell event at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City June 8. (June 10, 2010)

Scientists pursue two major organic farming studies with USDA funding

The grants will allow researchers to study the use of cover crops in organic farming and how different organic farming practices affect yields. (June 10, 2010)

Faculty, student and alumni elected to board of trustees

Eight new members of the Cornell University Board of Trustees were recently elected with terms beginning July 1. (June 10, 2010)

CU Police accreditation is a first for a New York university

Representatives of the CUPD will formally receive accreditation by the highly recognized International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators June 19. (June 10, 2010)

Theater alumni earn top honors, on and off Broadway

Theater alumni Sam Gold '00 and Maria Dizzia '98 are making a name for themselves and their alma mater with awards and performances on and off Broadway. (June 10, 2010)

Things to Do, June 11-18

Events on campus this week include Reunion lectures and tours, Steven Strogatz lecture and preferred vendor show later in the week. A summer preview is also provided. (June 10, 2010)

Stretching single molecules allows precision studies of interacting electrons

Cornell researchers have demonstrated that single-molecule devices can serve as powerful new tools for fundamental science experiments. (June 10, 2010)