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Girls just want to be thin: But study finds that heavy women and men don't want to be thin enough

Almost 90 percent of normal-weight women in a Cornell study of 310 college students yearn to be thinner. But most overweight women don't want to be thin enough to achieve a healthy weight. (Nov. 15, 2007)

Students send news from China, Senegal, France

Three Cornell students enrolled in foreign study programs are writing online about what they see and hear in their studies, home life and travels in their host countries. (Nov. 15, 2007)

John Ashcroft to discuss 'Politics of National Security' at Cornell, Nov. 29

Former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft will discuss 'The Politics of National Security,' Thursday, Nov. 29, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the Statler Hall Auditorium. The event is free, but tickets are required. (Nov. 15, 2007)

Cornell holds Veterans Day ceremony

About 50 Cornell and community members braved a raw noontime Nov. 12 at the World War I Memorial flagpole on West Campus to recognize the men and women, past and present, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. (Nov. 15, 2007)

'Killers for Hire' panel addresses complex issue of private military contractors

'Killers for Hire' panelists spoke on the hiring practices, actions and accountability of such companies as Blackwater Worldwide at a Nov. 13 discussion at the Law School. (Nov. 15, 2007)

Stealing souls: Native leaders address cultural plundering

Native American leaders gathered at Cornell Nov. 13 to explore the growing problem of cultural exploitation of their heritage. (Nov. 14, 2007)

Surveillance as art at the Johnson Museum

Experiments with video surveillance double as art while researchers test human reactions to being watched. (Nov. 14, 2007)

Cornell Abroad photo contest illuminates students' experiences

Last semester, 376 Cornell students fanned out all over the world to pursue studies in more than 30 different countries, and some 500 images were submitted to a Cornell Abroad photo contest. (Nov. 14, 2007)

ILR School creates dual degree program with the European School of Management

In a move that further strengthens its international mission, the ILR School at Cornell has announced a new dual degree program with the ESCP-EAP European School of Management. (Nov. 14, 2007)

Cornell's first president expands on the founder's vision

In the months before his inauguration, Andrew Dickson White set out to assemble a top faculty for Cornell University. (Nov. 14, 2007)

Student creates a 'Wikipedia' for Cornell

Tyler Garzo '08 has created CUWiki, a Wikipedia-style encyclopedia for the Cornell community. (Nov. 14, 2007)

Robin Davisson elected to New York Academy of Science's Board of Governors

Robin L. Davisson, Cornell professor of biomedical sciences, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the New York Academy of Sciences. (Nov. 14, 2007)