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Cornell has a banner year of giving in 2011-12

In June Cornell closed the books on a record $777.8 million in gifts to 'Cornell Now - 2015' and marked the 10th consecutive year of growth for the Annual Fund. (Sept. 6, 2012)

Bartels lecturer examines status of women worldwide

Michelle Bachelet, a former president of Chile and an undersecretary general at the UN, spoke on women's political empowerment Sept. 4.

Things to Do, Sept. 7-14

Cornell events this week include an eco-cruise on Cayuga Lake, 'A Trip to the Moon' and other films in Willard Straight Hall, a lecture on entrepreneurship, and jazz musician Tia Fuller in Bailey Hall. (Sept. 6, 2012)

Assemblies Update, Week of Sept. 3

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. (Sept. 6, 2012)

Patagonian ice field is melting 1.5 times faster than in prior 25 years

The Southern Patagonian Ice Field lost ice volume at a 50 percent faster rate between 2000-2012 than it did between 1975-2000, according to new analysis of digital elevation models. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Proteins barge in to turn off unneeded genes and save energy

Cornell researchers have identified two mechanisms cells use to turn off gene transcription as quickly and efficiently as possible. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Course helps Greek community welcome new members, end hazing

A new course offers fraternity and sorority leaders the tools to educate their organizations' new members in a healthy way. It is one of several efforts under way aimed at ending hazing at Cornell. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Work on findings of employee survey under way

Universitywide and college/unit committees have been working over the summer to address key areas of concern surfaced by the Cornell Employee Survey. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Legal Information Institute celebrates 20 years of open access to law

Cornell's Legal Information Institute, which provides free access to U.S. laws, turns 20 this year. An October conference will mark the event. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Atkinson Forum to explore modern American baroque

The Atkinson Forum in American Studies will present 'American Baroque in the 21st Century: Old Meets New at the King of Instruments,' a concert festival and symposium Sept. 21-22. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Tickets on sale for Employee Celebration, Oct. 13

Tickets for Employee Celebration, slated for Oct. 13, are on sale for staff, faculty, retirees and their families, including athletic events, dinner and children's activities. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Plan for religious observances

Faculty and staff members are reminded to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel. (Sept. 5, 2012)