In a panel discussion in New York City Dec. 10, social scientists from the ILR School applied their expertise to three gender discrimination cases in hiring, occupational segregation and pay inequity. (Dec. 13, 2010)
A Dec. 2 forum explored the future of literary criticism, from discussions on trends in the field, including whether such venues as Twitter and blogs have a future in the discipline. (Dec. 13, 2010)
The CUSat team has been 'manifested' for flight - that is, the satellite is guaranteed a spot on a rocket bound for space, where it will conduct experiments in low-Earth orbit. (Dec. 13, 2010)
A Cornell Food Science Club team won a national competition by developing colorful 'Finding Nemo'-inspired fish- and turtle-shaped pasta flavored with vegetables. (Dec. 10, 2010)
A team from Cornell has won the Ed Bacon Competition, a student urban design challenge, for the second straight year, with a plan for an international exposition in Philadelphia in 2026. (Dec. 10, 2010)
Kenneth L. Robinson, the L.H. Bailey Professor Emeritus of Applied Economics and Management, who taught and conducted research at Cornell for 36 years, died recently at age 89. (Dec. 10, 2010)
Five students working with community partners on projects to strengthen the local community were honored with Robert S. Smith Awards for Community Progress and Innovation to carry out their proposals.
At a meeting Dec. 3, President David Skorton emphasized the need for greater communication with staff, who are still dealing with the workloads and stresses brought about by the recession. (Dec. 9, 2010)
The NYS Option Transfer Period for contract college employees is Dec. 2-31: New health plan rates are posted at Cornell's benefits open enrollment web site; Select Benefits deadline is also Dec. 31.
It's time for staff and managers to review their unit's inclement weather staffing plan, discuss specific concerns and review where to get information about weather-related delays and closings. (Dec. 9, 2010)