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Former U.N. human rights head challenges West to enforce basic human rights in spread of democracy

Louise Arbour, former United Nations high commissioner for human rights, discussed the need for more human rights work around the world at a lecture Oct. 21. (Oct. 27, 2008)

Ideas for climate neutrality, including alternative transportation, discussed at Campus Sustainability Day

Alternative transportation was one of many topics visited during Cornell's Campus Sustainability Day, Oct. 22. (Oct. 27, 2008)

Undergraduate killed in one-vehicle accident in Ithaca

Evan D. Wade, 23, a senior in the College of Engineering and a member of Navy ROTC, was fatally injured Oct. 25 in a motor vehicle accident. The Tompkins County Sheriff's Office is investigating the accident. (Oct. 26, 2008)

Administration denies that Coalition for Life's signs were removed, then reposted in effort to stifle speech

Cornell administrators say that Coalition for Life's signs were removed because an employee thought they hadn't been authorized.The signs were reposted when it was learned the group had authorization. (Oct. 24, 2008)

Annual Life Quality Meeting celebrates work and the family

The 9th Annual Life Quality Meeting was held Oct. 15 to celebrate 20 years of Cornell's commitment to work and life concerns. (Oct. 24, 2008)

TIAA-CREF, Fidelity Web sites address economic turbulence

In light of recent turbulence in the financial markets, TIAA-CREF and Fidelity have ramped up their communications, both on the Web and through e-mails, to clients. (Oct. 24, 2008)

Among next provost's priorities: Boosting academics and encouraging optimism

When W. Kent Fuchs becomes Cornell's next provost Jan. 1, among his priorities will be bolstering individual academic departments and encouraging optimism across campus.

Kavli symposium looks at the future of computing

Computer scientists and engineers met at Cornell Oct. 12-14 to discuss ideas ranging from obvious to fanciful for the future of hardware and software design. (Oct. 23, 2008)

Meet face to face wherever you are with new CIT technology

Cornell Information Technologies' Academic Technologies Services and User Support workers have installed new videoconferencing technology on campus. (Oct. 23, 2008)

Cornell to continue as New York center for economic development

Cornell's status as the New York State Economic Development Administration University Center has been renewed for three years by the U.S. Department of Commerce. (Oct. 23, 2008)

Things to do: Week of Oct. 24

Editors' picks for events the week of Oct. 24 include lectures, hip-hop films, Insectapalooza and an energy fair. (Oct. 23, 2008)

Beware of evil deeds in times of change, warns Jules Kroll

Jules Kroll '63, founder of Kroll Inc., the investigative firm that located Saddam Hussein's riches hidden abroad, spoke on campus Oct. 21 about fighting international corruption. (Oct. 23, 2008)