A campus seminar for underrepresented students Oct. 20 helped students to consider graduate study in science, technology, engineering or mathematics fields. (Nov. 5, 2012)
Following the closing of the campus on Feb. 14 due to heavy snow, an ad hoc committee is being formed at the request of President David Skorton to review the university's inclement weather policy. (Feb. 21, 2007)
The third annual honors awards ceremony and the semiannual Diversity in Scholarship and Engagement Symposium sponsored by the Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives showcased student achievements May 6.
Emeritus professor Tobias de Boer, who taught mechanical and aerospace engineering at Cornell for more than 50 years and served as associate director of the Sibley School for nine years, died on May 2 at age 85.
The Gates Foundation has given Cornell a $3 million grant to use genomics to develop more crop varieties for smallholder farmers in developing countries. (June 1, 2011)
Injured and endangered raptors have a new place to roost at Cornell University: the Esther Schiff Bondareff '37 and Daniel N. Bondareff '35 Raptor Facility. The new home of the Cornell Raptor Program was dedicated Oct. 21.
Tom Frantzen, an organic farmer from Alta Vista, Iowa, will provide the keynote address on how to grow organic forage crops, at the second annual New York Organic Crops and Soils Field Day, Aug. 12, at Cornell's New York State Agricultural Experiment Station.
Five Building Care custodians received the Bartels Award for Custodial Service Excellence for their strong customer service orientation, reliability, team-building skills and positive attitude. (Nov. 12, 2008)