Filters
Topics
Campus & Community
Colleges & Schools

'Think statewide, act locally' is Cooperative Extension's focus for 2008

In her State of Extension Address, CCE Director Helene Dillard noted that CCE will need to frame its programs in public-value terms, be accountable and focus on programs that are most fundable. (March 14, 2008)

President's budget seriously weakens Mars exploration, Squyres tells Congress

Future exploration of Mars could be severely weakened if President George Bush's proposed budget for NASA is adopted as it stands, Cornell astronomer Steve Squyres said in testimony to Congress, March 13. (March 14, 2008)

Engineering's phoenix rises once again to revive a Dragon Day tradition

Engineering students revived the tradition of creating a phoenix float to confront the dragon as it passed the Engineering Quad on Dragon Day 2008. (March 14, 2008)

Old landmines threaten lives and U.S. international relations, says Nobel laureate Rae McGrath

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Rae McGrath spoke in a class March 13 about the profound impact that abandoned weapons have on civilians and the responsibility of countries to clear such countries as Afghanistan of old explosives. (March 14, 2008)

Second Cornell student hospitalized with presumed bacterial meningitis

Anyone who went to specific parties on March 6 or 8 or has such symptoms as fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, stiff neck, rash and mental confusion should seek medical care. (March 14, 2008)

Einaudi Center grants fund research on African nutrition, Egyptian cinema and more

The breadth of grant proposals from a broad spectrum of academic disciplines reflects the scope and quality of international engagement on the Cornell campus. (March 14, 2008)

Emergency sirens to be installed March 17-18

As part of its comprehensive alert system, Cornell will install emergency sirens on the roofs of Hans Bethe House, Mary Donlon Hall, Bartels Hall and the Veterinary Medical Center, March 17-18. (March 14, 2008)

United Way contest will give winner a Cornell Store shopping spree

All contributors to the 2007 Cornell United Way campaign will compete for a series of prizes, including a two-minute shopping spree on the lower level of the Cornell Store. (March 14, 2008)

Bring a child to work April 24

Law, astronomy, the armed services, desktop publishing, virtual reality and the visual arts are a few of the sessions that children participating in this year's Bring a Child to Work Day can attend. (March 14, 2008)

In case of emergency: Planning is key to preparing for personal emergencies

Basic steps to preparations include learning about hazards, communicating with your family and practicing your emergency plan. (March 14, 2008)

Cornell Campus Master Plan gets thumbs up from Board of Trustees

Cornell's Comprehensive Master Plan moved one step closer toward completion on March 7 when the Cornell Board of Trustees approved the first final draft of the overall plan. (March 13, 2008)

Dragon Day arrives

A giant, undulating creature took shape this week behind Rand Hall for the annual rite of Dragon Day, a Cornell tradition for 107 years.