Preventing the "freshman 15" and perhaps even the national obesity epidemic could be as simple as stepping on a scale every morning or getting a little info about big portions in all-you-can-eat dining halls, according to two new studies by David Levitsky at Cornell University. (November 22, 2005)
An extra beer or glass of wine during a workday lunch or happy hour may seem harmless. But a new Cornell University study shows that when alcohol consumption in and around the workplace increases, so does the risk of harassment of women by male co-workers. The study, "Harassing Under the Influence: Male Drinking Norms and Behaviors and the Gender Harassment of Female Coworkers," points to the dangers of workplace cultures that tolerate drinking and offers sobering lessons to both workers and employers. The R. Brinkley Smithers Institute for Alcohol-Related Workplace Studies at Cornell's School of Industrial and Labor Relations conducted the study, and the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse sponsored it. (March 24, 2004)
Cornell University is greatly saddened by the loss of devoted alumnus Philip Merrill '55 and sends heartfelt sympathies to Eleanor Merrill, Douglas Merrill '89, MBA '91, Catherine Merrill '91 and Nancy Merrill '96. Phil's long…
Cornell is announcing the first winter program of the Pre-Orientation Service Trips (POST), a project of the Cornell Public Service Center. POST is an opportunity for students to participate in hands-on community service, learn about the Ithaca community and make a group of new friends.
Representatives of the scientific, medical and corporate communities, as well as policy-makers, risk communicators and the general public are expected to attend a symposium Sept. 29-30.
Normal-weight women who gain more than the 24 to 35 pounds during pregnancy recommended by the Institute of Medicine are 74 percent more likely to be unsuccessful at breast-feeding than mothers who observe these guidelines, according to a new study conducted by Cornell University/Bassett Hospital researchers.
A commitment to establish a $5 million endowment for the deanship of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning has been made by Cornell trustee Ira Drukier '66, M.Eng. '67, and his wife, Gale. (Oct. 19, 2007)
This spring, the last two of the original five West Campus house professor-deans - Jefferson Cowie and Shirley Samuels - will wind down their final semesters as their houses' intellectual leaders. (March 27, 2012)
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings has appointed Valerie Reyna, professor and director of extension in the Department of Human Development in the College of Human Ecology, to serve on the President's National…
A musician whose career blossomed in Ithaca and who is a favorite of area audiences will be the featured performer for this year's Lauren Pickard '90 Emerging Artist Series at Cornell University. David Linhart, a Cornell alumnus (B.S. '99 in agricultural and biological engineering) and the guitarist and lead vocalist with the well-known roots reggae band the Uplifters, will bring his acoustic-guitar driven music to Willard Straight Hall's Memorial Room on Monday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. The show is free and open to the public. (April 5, 2002)