Events on campus this week include lectures on mental health, sustainability and care for seniors; Cornell Winds concert; Turkish cinema; book readings; and an underwater vehicle demonstration. (Nov. 18, 2010)
Cornell University Police will enhance their safety, education and law enforcement activities, including a seatbelt enforcement check until Nov. 27, thanks to $28,900 from the New York state.
The 'Got Soap?' public health campaign promoted the importance of hand washing and hygiene in preventing the spread of germs and illnesses. (Nov. 17, 2010)
Boxes are in place in campus buildings for contributions of new and gently used blankets and winter coats, hats and other winter clothing to the 18th annual 'Share the Warmth' campaign through Dec. 4. (Nov. 17, 2010)
Experts from Cornell's School of Hotel Administration discussed tactics for success in the hospitality industry, including the influence of the Web, Nov. 15 in New York City. (Nov. 17, 2010)
The Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell has issued information on where to go to find snow for Thanksgiving. Maine offers the best odds; avoid Baltimore and surrounding areas. (Nov. 17, 2010)
Paul M. Kintner Jr., professor of electrical and computer engineering and head of the Global Positioning Systems Laboratory at Cornell, died Nov. 16 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. (Nov. 16, 2010)
Colombia, which was ridden by drug trafficking and violence 10 years ago, is now a tourist destination with returning Peace Corps volunteers, said the former ambassador Nov. 15, talking on campus. (Nov. 16, 2010)
Gioia De Cari performed her one-woman-show on the plights of being a woman at MIT Nov. 11 and 12; a faculty panel followed each performance. (Nov. 16, 2010)
