Researchers, practitioners refine palliative care

Cornell researchers met with Ithaca-area practitioners to set a research agenda for the little-studied field, which offers treatments to alleviate pain and suffering for seriously ill patients.

Beck honored for Brooklyn service projects

The award honors Sam Beck, director of the Urban Semester Program, for his work with community partners to improve the lives of low- and middle-income families in Brooklyn.

Pet clinic to offer services in Albany March 30

Veterinary students under the supervision of veterinarians will offer subsidized veterinary care for dogs and cats March 30 at the Albany YMCA.

Backyard bird count goes global, shatters records

The first global Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 15-18, was the largest worldwide bird count ever; bird-watchers counted more than 25 million birds.

Researchers tap potential of walnut and birch trees

The Cornell Maple Program is working with New York state producers to study the potential or producing syrup from birch and walnut trees.

Nature lovers can become natural area mentors

People who love the natural areas of the Finger Lakes region and who care about preserving them might consider joining Cornell Plantations' Natural Areas Academy.

Students focus on women on trip to Ghana

Eight students and a professor spent 10 days in Ghana over winter break, talking to women about their concerns for their communities. The findings will help shape future service trips to Ghana.

Debate team shares skills with incarcerated youths

Cornell Forensics Society members regularly meet with incarcerated youths in two Ithaca-area prisons to share debate and critical-thinking skills and help them talk through issues.

Diplomat to give Bartels talk on converging East with West

Kishore Mahbubani, former president of the United Nations Security Council, will deliver the Henry E. and Nancy Horton Bartels 2013 World Affairs Fellowship Lecture Feb. 13.