The Wayne County Growers and Processors has disbanded and has decided to donate its remaining funds - $150,000 - to Cornell to support education and research on agricultural labor. (Feb. 2, 2010)
The ILR School's master of professional studies program in New York City, which includes courses on collective bargaining, human resource management and labor economics, observes its tenth anniversary. (Feb. 2, 2010)
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded 6 million processor hours to Cornell professor of chemistry Harold A. Scheraga, senior research associate Adam Liwo and colleagues to study the mechanism behind protein folding. (Feb. 2, 2010)
Alumni scholars have contributed to a new book that traces the career of their mentor, former Cornell professor Marvin Carlson, and the 50-year evolution of the field of theater studies.
Visionary animated filmmakers Timothy and Stephen Quay visited campus for an exhibition of their film sets and decor, screenings of their work and classes with art and film students.
Pool tuition and create a fund for universitywide priorities, recommends a task force on the budget model, part of the Reimagining Cornell strategic planning process.
A team that includes Mike Thompson, associate professor of materials science and engineering, has received the 2009 Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International award for North America. (Feb. 1, 2010)