The new Council on Sexual Violence Prevention, which includes students, faculty and staff, is the latest in a recent series of initiatives to strengthen the university’s efforts to prevent and respond to bias and sexual violence.
Trevor Pinch, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Science and Technology Studies, spent the fall 2016 semester on sabbatical at Cornell Tech in New York City, where he began collaborating with Serge Belongie, professor of computer science at Cornell Tech.
On Sept. 19, the Class of 2020 donned caps and gowns at last, gathering in person at Schoellkopf Field for a ceremony that was both jubilant and thoughtful.
Event this week include book talks on aging and emotions and artist Cy Twombley's inspirations; Mac Benford on "Bound for Glory"; "Sonic Sea" at Cornell Cinema; and plays written "After Orlando."
The U.S. economy will continue to expand slowly, thanks to a projected gross domestic product (GDP) of 2 percent, no inflation and a 5 percent unemployment rate, according to a Cornell economist.
Events on campus this week include a celebration of poetry and languages, Yamatai's Pulse concert and Rhythms of China, avant-garde filmmaker Ken Jacobs and a lecture on the history of Polish Jews.
Alan Paau, executive director of the Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization, is transitioning to an advisory role as vice provost for technology commercialization global initiatives Aug. 1. He will leave Cornell on Jan. 31, 2015.
