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Ongoing ILR School study finds alcohol is a growing problem for retirees

For a decade, researchers followed more than 1,300 workers as they retire from work to identify how psychological, social and economic factors associated with retirement influence drinking behaviors. (May 11, 2010)

Faculty-in-residence professor takes students to NYC to absorb art, architecture, history

Faculty-in-residence Cheryl Finley, assistant professor of history of art, took 15 students from her residence hall to New York City for the day April 24 to learn about art, architecture and history. (May 11, 2010)

Arts group wins NEA grant to collect its works at Cornell's Goldsen Archive

The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded $25,000 to Turbulence.org to develop an archive of its NET ART Commissions Archive with Cornell's Rose Goldsen Archive of New Media Art. (May 11, 2010)

Study uncovers why jurors reward the good-looking, penalize the unbeautiful

A new study identifies the types of thinking among jurors that may predispose them to reasoning rationally or emotionally, which can have a dramatic effect on sentencing. (May 11, 2010)

Sustainability index could help hotel managers compete

Researchers from Cornell and Boston University have developed a standard measurement of expenses for energy and supplies to be used as a sustainability gauge for the hotel industry. (May 11, 2010)

Marin Clarkberg to direct research and planning office

In her new role, Clarkberg will lead the Office of Institutional Research and Planning in its effort to support institutional decision-making at the executive level with academic planning information. (May 11, 2010)

Olaniyan accepts position in Wisconsin

Moji Olaniyan, executive director of the Office for Minority Educational Affairs, will leave Cornell to work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (May 11, 2010)

Don't forget that NetID: Library databases available to alumni

Cornell University Library is now offering alumni unlimited access to three electronic databases featuring the latest news and research in business and hospitality and on a variety of academic topics.

CU's All About Birds website wins 'lifestyle' Webby award

Hailed as the 'Internet's highest honor' by The New York Times, the Webby Awards are the leading international award for excellence on the Internet. (May 10, 2010)

Sun Grant conference to explore biofuels, biopower

National and regional biofuel, biopower and bioproducts experts will convene in Syracuse for the Northeast Sun Grant 2010 Regional Conference, hosted by Cornell, May 24-26. (May 10, 2010)

Statler Hotel guest rooms get a modern makeover

The Statler Hotel has completed a major renovation of its 153 guest rooms - the most ambitious décor and amenities upgrade since the hotel opened its doors in 1989. (May 10, 2010)

Infrared photo exhibit of campus in Mann Library

'Cornell (infra) Red,' a photographic exhibit of Cornell as seen in the infrared wavelength, by Kent Loeffler, is on display at Albert R. Mann Library Gallery on campus through June 30. (May 10, 2010)