The Cornell 100 MPG+ Team has been chosen to compete against eight other teams' fuel-efficient vehicles in first-round action of the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition. (May 17, 2010)
The College of Human Ecology opened its new spiral stair tower May 11, which connects all five floors of Martha Van Rensselaer Hall with the adjacent MVR East Building. (May 17, 2010)
Events this week include: Cornell Cinema movies; Spring Garden sale, bike race, games designs, higher education in Africa, Mayfest music, Cornell Prison Education Program and wildflowers.
Maria Judith Rodriguez, human resource manger at the Arecibo Observatory, receives the Service Manager 2010 Award for meeting austerity budgets while maintaining employee motivation. (May 13, 2010)
Hockey player Colin Greening is the third Cornellian to ever win the prestigious Lowe's Senior CLASS national award for athleticism, academics and community service. (May 13, 2010)
Six panelists pondered the role of religion in society and on college campuses as part of Cornell United Religious Work's 80th anniversary celebration May 11 at the Cathedral NYC.
Cornell Graduation Weekend, May 29-30, includes a host of events, including Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House, speaking at Convocation on May 29, and President David Skorton at Commencement, May 30. (May 12, 2010)