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Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel to speak April 29

Writer Elie Wiesel, a Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor, will speak in Cornell's Bailey Hall April 29 at 6 p.m. Tickets are free from the Willard Straight Hall and Clinton House box offices. (April 7, 2010)

University Assembly needs 20 percent of university to eliminate its 20 percent requirement

The University Assembly wants to eliminate a clause in its charter that requires 20 percent of each of its constituencies to vote each time they want to change the charter. (April 7, 2010)

In quest to harness energy, we must consider the environment more than ever, says professor

To kick off Sustainability Month at Cornell, Professor Max Zhang spoke about what we've learned about hurting the environment in our effort to harness energy. (April 7, 2010)

Ali Hussain '11 named a Harry S. Truman Scholar

Ali Hussain '11 has been named a Harry S. Truman Scholar. He becomes one of 60 college juniors selected as scholars for academic achievement, leadership and commitment to a career in public service. (April 6, 2010)

$1M Hilton Foundation grant will support hotel students

The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Scholarship will cover two years of tuition for 10 to 50 Hotel School students each year. (April 6, 2010)

'Big Idea' finalists compete with their solar cooker, baby vital-sign bracelet and anti-crime pink purses

A solar cooker that help fry tortillas and a pink purse that lets potential thieves know it carries no cash are two ideas vying in 'The Big Idea' competition; the finals will be voted in April 16. (April 6, 2010)

Entrepreneurship@Cornell's celebration set for April 15-16

Entrepreneurship@Cornell's 2010 Celebration event, April 15-16, features symposiums, networking events, an expo and events honoring the 2010 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year.

Students take an 'alternative' spring break for service

For the 10th year, the Cornell Public Service Center has offered students Alternative Breaks to do service learning over spring break at various locations. This year, some 90 students participated. (April 6, 2010)

Freshman wins first place with vibrant designs

Courtney FitzPatrick '13 earned first place in the 2010 AATCC Concept 2 Consumer Design Competition for her entry 'Hot Hot Hot' in the product design category.

Call for Slope Day volunteers

Some 800 volunteers are needed for Slope Day 2010, which will be held May 7 and will feature a musical performance by Drake. (April 6, 2010)

Student Agencies adds to Cornell scholarship endowments

The gift will be split between the Student Agencies Endowment Fund and the Student Agencies Cornell Tradition Fellowship, which together have paid nearly $100,000 in scholarship support. (April 5, 2010)

ILR School, Cornell New York to confer on health care

The ILR School, Weill Cornell Medical College and several domestic and international organizations will confer on health care reform in New York City May 11-12. (April 5, 2010)