Making the transition to clean energy is vital for achieving a sustainable economic recovery in America, said Gary Guzy, B.A. '79, J.D. '82, in Myron Taylor Hall's Mancuso Amphitheater April 2. (April 4, 2011)
Eliot Cohen, Condoleezza Rice's former adviser, offered advice on giving advice when he spoke on campus April 1 as part of the Einaudi Center's Foreign Policy Distinguished Speaker Series. (April 4, 2011)
A.D. White Professor Lowery Stokes Sims, curator at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, spoke on curating the Global Africa Project March 29 at the Johnson Museum. (April 1, 2011)
Renowned writer Margaret Atwood gave a public reading on campus March 29. She also met with students in two small discussion groups the next day to talk about writing and to answer questions. (April 1, 2011)
Robert S. Harrison '76, the newly elected chair of the Cornell Board of Trustees, and current chair Peter C. Meinig '61 share some thoughts on the state of the university. (April 1, 2011)
A curious corrugated pattern in Saturn's rings and similar features in Jupiter's main ring could be the residual effects of comet collisions, report astronomers at Cornell and the SETI Institute. (April 1, 2011)
In the Journal of Aging and Health, Cornell researchers stress the need for more research on how aging global populations will intersect with climate change and calls for environmental sustainability. (April 1, 2011)
The Africana Studies and Research Center budget will be raised by more than 50 percent over five years. There also will be a one-time infusion of $2 million to recruit faculty, support research and develop a Ph.D. program.
A team of regional educational evaluators has given Cornell its highest praise in recommending that the university be reaccredited for a further 10 years. (March 31, 2011)
In June, University Ombudsman Walter Lynn will leave the job to his yet-to-be-chosen successor. Nominations are being accepted for the position. (March 31, 2011)