Two lectures at Cornell University, the first by noted whale biologist Roger Payne, accompanied by his wife, the actress Lisa Harrow, and the second by entomologist May Berenbaum, will be open to the public, free of charge. The lectures are part of the Cornell class, The Naturalist's Way. (November 8, 2002)
Cornell's Department of Computer Science will celebrate its 40th anniversary Oct. 1 with a symposium featuring several alumni who now hold prestigious positions in industry and academia.
A profile of David Owen discusses how he became interested in his fields of ancient history research and what he is working on now as he plans for his phased retirement starting next year. (Oct. 26, 2010)
The connections of polymer science to biology will be examined when a major academic research conference with industrial participation, the 14th annual Polymer Outreach Program (POP) symposium.
The newly formed Strategic Plan Advisory Council will synthesize recommendations gathered from the Cornell community into a draft strategic plan. Town meetings will be held in January and February, and a draft issued in March.
The expected appearance of a large dragon on the Cornell campus Thursday afternoon will create staggered road closings on central campus between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Motorists are advised to avoid driving through central campus.
Attachment is the theme of assistant professor Vivian Zayas' '94 life, as she's personally attached to Ultimate (Frisbee) and professionally to the study of attachment. (Oct. 12, 2010)
Friday, Aug. 19, was move-in day for many of the almost 6,400 incoming undergraduates newly landed at Cornell. Many were freshmen, their parents in tow and loaded down with boxes, clothes baskets and all kinds of touches from home.
Michele Moody-Adams, vice provost for undergraduate education, has announced that she has accepted the positions of dean at Columbia College and vice president for undergraduate education.
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's newly named Komansky Center for Children's Health is designed to meet the special needs of children and families.