Climbing obesity rates threaten national security by hampering military recruitment

At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according to an analysis by Cornell economists. (Oct. 14, 2010)

President of Federal Reserve Bank of New York to discuss national and regional economy

William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will visit Oct. 25 to meet with students and local business leaders, and give a public lecture on the outlook for the economy. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Lecturer to challenge views of 'Central Asia problem'

Adeeb Khalid, professor of Asian studies and history at Carleton College, will present 'The Many Ways of Being Muslim in the Modern World: Episodes From the Soviet History of Islam,' Oct. 26. (Oct. 13, 2010)

New center, with $1 million grant, aims to make school lunchrooms smarter

The Center for Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs will allow researchers to offer expertise nationwide and will be a hub for psychological and economic research of childhood nutrition. (Oct. 12, 2010)

Moosewood collection finds a home at Cornell's library

At the Library Salon Oct. 7 in New York, several people affiliated with Moosewood discussed the restaurant's history and archives. The Moosewood collection was recently donated to Cornell Library. (Oct. 12, 2010)

Penn State honors ILR School's Ehrenberg with doctorate

Penn State will award ILR School professor Ronald Ehrenberg an honorary doctorate of humane letters at its May commencement. (Oct. 12, 2010)

Vivian Zayas: 'Attached' to attachment psychology and Ultimate competitions

Attachment is the theme of assistant professor Vivian Zayas' '94 life, as she's personally attached to Ultimate (Frisbee) and professionally to the study of attachment. (Oct. 12, 2010)

Moral of the story: Study finds we invoke ethical principles to justify our actions

A Cornell researcher finds that we react to situations with our guts, then reach for moral justifications. (Oct. 7, 2010)

Team uses special furniture and technology to help dementia patients connect with loved ones

Two Cornell professors with experience of having had parents with dementia use design and digital photographs to help patients with Alzheimer's and other brain diseases connect with loved ones. (Oct. 7, 2010)