The former president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, now a United Nations undersecretary general and executive director of UN Women, will lecture on 'Women and the New Development Paradigm' Sept. 4. (Aug. 27, 2012)
Police are reporting that freshman Justin Khalil, 19, lost control of his skateboard, ran a stop sign, and collided with a truck Aug. 24 on Thurston Avenue. He was transported to the hospital with leg injuries. (Aug. 24, 2012)
Cornell has begun installing steel-mesh net systems on seven gorge bridges as part of its comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. Barring weather delays, the net systems should be installed by Jan. 1, 2013. (Aug. 23, 2012)
With its innovative sustainable design features including chilled beams, radiant heating and a green roof, Milstein Hall has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. (Aug. 23, 2012)
Events on campus this week include live music, library exhibitions, Welcome Weekend events, lectures on globalization and scientific research trends, and an outdoor screening of 'Modern Times.' (Aug. 23, 2012)
Faculty and staff members who are eligible to participate in the Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account can apply for a child care grant, Sept. 1- Oct. 1, to help with child care expenses. (Aug. 23, 2012)
The Cornell University Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in gathering information about a reported bias-related harassment late Tuesday night, Aug. 21, on the university campus. (Aug. 22, 2012)
Applications for admission to the inaugural class of computer science students at Cornell NYC Tech in New York City are now being accepted for January 2013. (Aug. 22, 2012)
Ratan N. Tata '59, B.Arch. '62, chairman of Tata Sons, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. He will be honored Oct. 12 at the first Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit in New York City. (Aug. 22, 2012)
An education campaign on menstrual hygiene in India and a study of the effects of grazing on grassland biodiversity in Java are among this year's Cornell projects funded by the Fulbright Program. (Aug. 22, 2012)
Cornell University Library and the College of Arts and Sciences have awarded 11 grants to create new digital content in support of visual and interactive learning, teaching and research. (Aug. 22, 2012)
