A Cornell ornithologist and a National Geographic photographer will discuss their work studying, videotaping and photographing birds of paradise. (Oct. 9, 2012)
Jennifer Gerner, professor emerita of policy analysis and management who studied family and education policy and helped transform Cornell's residential communities, died suddenly Oct. 4. (Oct. 9, 2012)
The directorship of Cornell's Uihlein Sugar Maple Research and Extension Field Station in Lake Placid, N.Y., has been endowed by Henry II and Mildred A. Uihlein. (Oct. 8, 2012)
A Cornell graduate student has created a free, open-source rendering program that is in use by computer graphics researchers around the world, using an algorithm that had stymied most programmers. (Oct. 8, 2012)
Beginning in November, Chinese librarians will come to Cornell to learn from library specialists how to preserve and protect valuable books. (Oct. 5, 2012)
Politicians who say they will address health care and immigration appeal to Latino voters, labor expert Maria Figueroa said Oct. 3 at the ILR Conference Center in New York City. (Oct. 5, 2012)
Sheri Notaro has edited a new anthology examining the devastating impact of race, class and gender on the health and health care of African-Americans, Latinos and Native Americans. (Oct. 4, 2012)
The 2013 rates for endowed health care plans have been finalized. Among other considerations, endowed employees currently in the HealthNow plan will need to choose between three Aetna plans for 2013.
In a message to the community, President David Skorton says policies are being reassessed and actions are being considered to improve campus climate, strengthen individual responsibility and promote safety. (Oct. 4, 2012)
Cornell will test its emergency notification system Oct. 10 at 12:10 p.m. These include a siren/public address system, voice and text messaging, as well as video monitors across campus. (Oct. 4, 2012)