Richard Leed, professor of linguistics at Cornell for more than 50 years, died at his home in Ithaca Dec. 5 at age 82. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Dec. 9, at Ithaca's Unitarian Church. (Dec. 7, 2011)
New York ranks No. 2 in attracting international students, and Cornell is part of the reason: It was ranked No. 25 in the nation for hosting foreign students, says the Open Doors Report for 2011. (Dec. 6, 2011)
Campus and community leaders recognized notable Cornell-community partnerships at the inaugural Cornell University Town-Gown Awards and Recognition Ceremony, Dec. 3.
A Resources for the Future report, co-authored by assistant professor Shanjun Li, concludes that the 2009 Cash for Clunkers federal vehicle trade-in program provided 'little economic stimulus.' (Dec. 5, 2011)
Cornell's undergraduate architecture program has been ranked No. 1 for the fourth straight year in a nationwide survey. A graduate architecture program was ranked sixth for the second year in a row. (Dec. 5, 2011)
The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research has joined other large plant institutions to form the Association of Independent Plant Research Institutes to coordinate research to benefit society. (Dec. 5, 2011)
Two delegations of Cornell faculty traveled to Sweden this fall to plant seeds for future collaborations. One group of nine Cornell faculty members from five departments participated in a Nov. 10-12 symposium at Stockholm University.
Two juniors will research Gregorian vocal music in France and the remnants of the Ottoman empire in Turkey with the help of Harry Caplan Travel Fellowships.
Billy Joel, the quintessential 'Piano Man,' reminisced, gave advice, told stories, sang, danced and played the piano Dec. 2 in Bailey Hall. He even played a duet with President David Skorton. (Dec. 5, 2011)
The Innovation Network, sponsored by the School of Hotel Administration, brought together 100 corporate leaders of the hospitality and travel industry Nov. 14 to focus on new ways of thinking. (Dec. 5, 2011)
High-wire artist Philippe Petit discussed some of his seemingly impossible high-wire performances and did some magic tricks Dec. 1 in Statler Auditorium.
