Slope Day, the annual event celebrating the last day of classes, spilled over Libe Slope May 6. The weather cooperated nicely, with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. (May 6, 2011)
Cornell beat Dartmouth in a blood drive competition by increasing its blood drive donations by 46 percent this May over May of 2010, while Dartmouth's donations remained the same.
President David Skorton issued a message of condolence on the loss of Brian Lo, a senior in the Hotel School who died in an accidental fire in Collegetown May 6. (May 6, 2011)
Vice President for Student and Academic Services Susan Murphy issued a message of condolence following the death of a student in a fire in Collegetown. (May 6, 2011)
Two peer-oriented programs, Cornell Minds Matter and Empathy, Assistance and Referral Service, are finding new ways to help students cope with stress and access the resources and help they seek. (May 5, 2011)
On May 4 Renee Alexander '74, associate dean of students and director of intercultural programs, led a discussion with men of color on ways to build community and enhance their academic success at Cornell. (May 5, 2011)
Cornell Alumni Magazine has launched a free digital edition that won't replace the print magazine or its website, but is expected to broaden the publication's reach to a vast majority of Cornell's alumni. (May 5, 2011)
To introduce the Cornell community to its vision for supporting research at the nanoscale, the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science will host a workshop May 17. (May 5, 2011)