Harvey Scott McMillin Jr., a renowned Cornell professor of English who died unexpectedly March 29, 2006, has posthumously won the George Jean Nathan award for his 2006 book, 'The Musical as Drama.' (Jan. 4, 2008)
The American Chemical Society has paid tribute to the scientific accomplishments of Jack H. Freed, professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Cornell University, by dedicating the July 8 issue of The Journal of Physical Chemistry B to the internationally respected scientist. The issue is titled the "Jack H. Freed Festschrift." The German term (literally, "feast writing") is commonly used to celebrate a senior scholar's birthday with a special edition of original papers on topics relevant to the honoree's research. The volume celebrates Freed's 65th birthday and relates to his groundbreaking contributions to electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy, a state-of-the-art technology for studying the molecular properties of fluids and of biological materials, including the structure and complex dynamics of membranes and proteins. (August 17, 2004)
At a June 12 presentation, University Archivist Elaine Engst revealed Cornell's historical secrets to about 55 members of the Alumni Affairs and Development staff.
Two meetings Sept. 14 kicked off a city of Ithaca and Cornell partnership to address bridge-related accidents and deaths on and near campus. (Sept. 16, 2010)
Frank DiSalvo said at the Sustainable Earth, Energy and Environmental Systems speaker series that significant progress toward sustainable energy, including solar energy, will occur by mid-century. (Sept. 15, 2010)
A panel discussion hosted by WSKG's Crystal Sarakas Sept. 13 about the challenges that freshmen face will air Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. on 89.3 FM as part of the biweekly program 'Community Conversation.' (Sept. 15, 2010)
Eliot Cohen, Condoleezza Rice's former adviser, offered advice on giving advice when he spoke on campus April 1 as part of the Einaudi Center's Foreign Policy Distinguished Speaker Series. (April 4, 2011)
A curious corrugated pattern in Saturn's rings and similar features in Jupiter's main ring could be the residual effects of comet collisions, report astronomers at Cornell and the SETI Institute. (April 1, 2011)
On Roosevelt Island June 16, with the Manhattan skyline in the background, Cornell Tech announced a $100 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help fund construction of the campus.