Literary scholar and Professor Emeritus M.H. 'Mike' Abrams reflected on his long career and a life in letters during a two-day public celebration in honor of his 100th birthday.
Sharon Marine, associate dean for external relations at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, has been named vice president for development at the new CornellNYC Tech campus. (July 20, 2012)
Cornell's Center for Pulsed Power Driven High Energy Density Plasmas, under the auspices of the Laboratory for Plasma Studies, has received a five-year, $11 million renewal grant.
As his 100th birthday approaches, M.H. Abrams, who taught English at Cornell from 1945 to 1983, is praised for his contributions to literary studies on campus and around the world.
As Akwe:kon residence hall director, Ansley Jemison helps motivate Cornell students. He is also assistant coach for the Iroquois Nationals U19 lacrosse team, which is at the world championships in Finland.
The Backpack Program for area needy children is accepting donations. Participants are asked buy backpacks and school supplies for children kindergarten-sixth grade and deliver them to 130 Day Hall. (July 17, 2012)
A ribbon-cutting for a safe haven for homeless children was held at the Red Cross Friendship Center July 14, thanks to a partnership between the American Red Cross and the Cornell Child Care Center. (July 17, 2012)