To see how research can serve the public in urban and rural areas, the undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture turned to Cornell Cooperative Extension in New York City, Sept. 25. (Sept. 28, 2009)
David Harris, deputy provost and vice provost for the social sciences at Cornell, will present a discussion on poverty and inequality, 'Opportunity 101: What Affects Access,' June 18 in New York City. (June 12, 2008)
Arizona Senate Bill 1070 has seriously affected Native Americans, said panelists Nov. 3 on campus, pointing out that it has legitimized racism and triggered more violence against Native people. (Nov. 9, 2010)
The American Indian Program is sponsoring events on campus focusing attention on Indigenous perspectives, issues and cultures, in recognition of Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month. (Nov. 4, 2010)
The music department's fall season features jazz, world and classical music, Indian dance, music for Halloween, music for laptops and acclaimed guest performers. (Sept. 13, 2007)
Robert Connelly, professor of mathematics, will present the Cornell University Mathematics Department's annual Math Awareness Month lecture, "How to Unfold a Carpenter's Rule in the Plane," April 28 at 2 p.m. in 251 Malott Hall on campus.
The government professor and new director of the ISS views his main task as bringing together researchers with similar interests from various disciplines who otherwise might not meet. (Feb. 3, 2009)
Diferencias, a composition written by Roberto Sierra, Cornell associate professor of music, will make its world premiere March 8 in a performance by the Cornell University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mark Scatterday. The free program will begin at 8:15 p.m. in Bailey Hall.
The incinerator at Cornell's Vet School was officially shut down on April 7 and replaced with a new digester for disposing of animal remains. (April 15, 2010)
Achieving a sustainable world will require increased awareness, policy changes and an inclusive approach, said panelists in a discussion Oct. 28 in Statler Hall. (Oct. 29, 2010)