Despite the steps he took to try to avert it, the 2008 financial crisis was unstoppable, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said in the 29th Hatfield Address, Nov. 11 in Bailey Hall. (Nov. 12, 2010)
Philanthropist and retired businessman Fred Young '64, M.Eng. '66, MBA '66, has committed $11 million to CCAT, a proposed 25-meter aperture telescope in Chile's Atacama desert.
Events on campus this week include Margaret Bruchac colloquium, the Hangovers concert, 'Our Town' performance and lectures by Carolina Barco, Michael Miller '74, Donald Rakow and M.H. Abrams. (Nov. 11, 2010)
The School of Hotel Administration scholarship panel selected the recipients based on demonstrated excellence in revenue management and desire to enhance their profession. (Nov. 11, 2010)
The Cornell United Way Campaign has raised $412,436 of its $790,000 goal, but reached only one-third of its 20 percent participation goal. $1 a paycheck is encouraged to help meet that goal. (Nov. 11, 2010)
Transgendered author, performer and activist Kate Bornstein offered tips on coping as an outsider, whether it's gender, weight, race or wealth, Nov. 8. (Nov. 11, 2010)
Walter Isard, professor emeritus of city and regional planning and economics, has died at age 91. Isard was an influential scholar who founded the fields of regional science and peace science. (Nov. 11, 2010)
The College of Architecture, Art and Planning will explore the design and environmental and social impacts of Tata Motors' new car in 'Unpacking the Nano,' opening in January at the Johnson Museum. (Nov. 10, 2010)
With climate change, Northeast maple syrup production is expected to slightly decline by 2100, and the window for tapping trees will move earlier by about a month, reports a Cornell study.