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Student' robots fly, roll, talk and learn to be useful

Cornell students are developing programs that will make personal robot servants possible. Their work was on display May 17 in the Duffield Atrium. (May 26, 2011)

'Workshop celebration' honors government's Sidney Tarrow June 3-4

A 'workshop celebration' in honor of Sidney Tarrow, the Maxwell M. Upson Professor of Government, will take place June 3-4 at the A.D. White House to commemorate Tarrow's 40-year career at Cornell. (May 26, 2011)

CIT adds eduroam WiFi service for cross-campus connectivity

A new Wi-Fi service on campus will let subscribers connect at other institutions. (May 26, 2011)

Panelists promote culture, tourism benefits to regional economy development

U.S. Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand and Cornell's Society for the Humanities hosted a daylong roundtable and workshop on campus May 17, on the arts and tourism aiding the upstate New York economy. (May 26, 2011)

CARE Fund facing an emergency of its own

The CARE Fund is seeking donations from members of the Cornell community to help faculty or staff experiencing sudden financial hardship due to an unforeseen or unavoidable event. (May 26, 2011)

NYC event to examine the arts and mental health June 2-3

Vocalist Bobby McFerrin, President David Skorton and Cornell faculty members in music, medicine and psychiatry will consider the role of the arts in mental health June 2-3 at the New York Public Library. (May 26, 2011)

Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies <br /> moves to Cornell

The Westfield Center for Historical Keyboard Studies moves to Cornell thanks to two Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grants. (May 26, 2011)

Senior video closes one chapter, and opens another

With every final exam handed in and last box packed, there is a student bidding farewell to Cornell in his or her own unique way. Alex Silver and Jon Tai made a video. (May 26, 2011)

'Ironman' veterinarian bridges gap between Japanese and U.S. veterinary worlds

Koji Yasuda, B.S. '05, M.S. '07, DVM '11, has founded a program to bring Japanese veterinary students to the United States to share clinical perspectives. (May 26, 2011)

CU begins operating Rotoclave for treating medical waste

A new Rotoclave (rotating autoclave) at Cornell's Waste Management Facility promises to dispose of the university's medical wastes in a safe, environmentally friendly manner, while saving energy. (May 26, 2011)

Former Borders VP named director of The Cornell Store

Pat Wynn, former vice president for Borders sales promotion, was named director of The Cornell Store, reporting to Thomas Romantic, senior director of supply channel management and business services. (May 26, 2011)

Pop-up restaurant features student-grown fish, herbs, vegetables

Students at the Food and Finance High School in New York City grew the fish and vegetables served at a May 20 fundraiser using hydroponic technology. (May 25, 2011)