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Students mentor disadvantaged children in Florida

Over spring break a group of students worked with children in Tangelo Park, Fla., where they were hosted by Harris Rosen '61. Rosen has offered to fund college for high school graduates in that neighborhood. (April 20, 2009)

Congressman Massa calls Biofuels Research Laboratory 'national asset'

U.S. Rep. Eric Massa (D-Corning) toured Cornell's new Biofuels Research Laboratory April 16, calling it a 'national asset' that could help transform the economy and preserve America's national security. (April 20, 2009)

Mary Ochs appointed director of Mann Library

Mary Ochs '79 is the new director of Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University Library has announced. Ochs has served as interim director since October 2008. (April 20, 2009)

Talking man to man, president to president

Wearing his full academic regalia, President David J. Skorton offered greetings April 17 at the inauguration of Ithaca College's new president, Thomas Rochon. (April 20, 2009)

Sloan Program to graduate its 50th class this May

On the 50th anniversary of the Sloan Program's first graduating class, the College of Human Ecology looks back on the program's history. (April 20, 2009)

Former Saudi ambassador to speak on campus

Prince Turki Al-Faisal, ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the United States from 2005 to 2007, will lecture on campus April 23 at 4:30 p.m. in Statler Auditorium. (April 20, 2009)

A campus takeover that symbolized an era of change

The first in a series of articles about the four-decade legacy of the 36-hour student takeover of Willard Straight Hall that began April 18, 1969. (April 16, 2009)

Things to Do, April 17-23

Events include a weekend of jazz, reflections on feminism and a talk on prospects for Middle East peace. (April 16, 2009)

Finding how carbon nanotubes work as catalysts could lead to cleaner fuels

Cornell researchers have shown that catalytic reactions on carbon nanotubes occur at unique sites, which could lead to a new way to make cleaner fuels. (April 16, 2009)

Annual Employee Assembly elections are under way

All nonfaculty employees of the university can vote in the Employee Assembly election through 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 24. Results will be announced April 30. (April 16, 2009)

Hardship Fund application period runs through May 29; gifts still accepted

As gifts from staff and faculty continue to be made online or sent to the Hardship Fund at 130 Day Hall, applications to the fund are also being submitted. (April 16, 2009)

Panelists stress connectivity and networking to cope with turbulent times

An April 7 panel discussion focused on different ways managers can help employees handle current financial and emotional challenges. (April 16, 2009)