Angela Horne, director of the Management Library, received the Outstanding Contributor Award from the Johnson Graduate School of Management. (July 6, 2009)
Cornell University has been ranked a top 25 employer for its transportation practices, which encourage greener commuting and other energy-reduction efforts. (July 2, 2009)
The 15th annual symposium will feature 88 engineers between the ages of 30 and 45 who are performing 'exceptional engineering research and technical work in a variety of disciplines.'
The highest honor awarded by the American Physical Society in fluid dynamics, the prize recognizes outstanding achievements over a career. (July 2, 2009)
Events this week include the opening of an exhibition at the Museum of the Earth, a lecture by advice columnist Amy Dickinson, and three talks in the humanities and social sciences. (July 2, 2009)
Among large universities, Cornell has the third-highest number of recent graduates joining Teach for America this fall, according to the organization. (July 1, 2009)
Gardeners beware: This year in the eastern U.S., late blight is killing tomato and potato plants earlier than ever before, and basil downy mildew is affecting plants in gardens and on commercial farms. (July 1, 2009)
The paper was submitted to Physical Review D and describes precise measurements that are key to understanding fundamental parameters in elementary particle theory. (June 30, 2009)
The National Agricultural Alumni and Development Association has recognized Cornell's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences with a first-place and two second-place awards in its annual competition. (June 30, 2009)
On June 24, approximately 40 staff members gathered at the Engineering Quad for the first brown bag lunch of a new monthly series that offers networking and learning opportunities for employees in a non-work setting. (June 30, 2009)
Unveiling details of the strategic planning process, dubbed 'Reimagining Cornell,' Provost Kent Fuchs said the two-phase plan will first look at how to downsize and reorganize the university and, second, envision its future.
Joe Buttino, a Cornell employee for 56 years, retires June 30. He served in World War II, attended Cornell, studied under Vladimir Nabokov and has served Cornell presidents going back to Deane Malott. (June 30, 2009)
