On Oct. 5, eight members of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers visited Cornell and spoke about nonviolence, environmental protection, indigenous health and water quality, among other causes. (Oct. 7, 2008)
The conference, 'The Immigrant Child: Past, Present and Future,' Oct. 3-4 at Cornell, explored whether the American dream is within reach of today's immigrant children. (Oct. 7, 2008)
In an Oct. 3 concert, the Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa used traditional instruments to accompany and songs and dances about life, work and happiness derived from Mali's folkloric music. (Oct. 7, 2008)
The income disparity between workers at the top and those in the middle and bottom the income scale keeps widening, Francine Blau told alumni at 'Opportunity 103: Inequality at Work,' Oct. 2 in New York City. (Oct. 3, 2008)
Editors' picks for events the week of Oct. 3 range from a performance by West African singers and dancers to a self-guided tour of eco-friendly houses. (Oct. 3, 2008)
More than 100 students gathered in small groups Sept. 12 to talk with ILR graduates, who gave such advice as take jobs abroad, learn languages and build relationships. (Oct. 3, 2008)
An Oct. 1 panel, organized by students for the Cornell International Affairs Review, confronted the events that have caused the 'erosion of confidence and trust' and 'financial behemoths [to] fall almost every week.' (Oct. 2, 2008)
The new PeopleSoft computer system is not so much about technology as it is about better business practices and capabilities the university didn't have before. (Oct. 2, 2008)
At the first switchgrass field day Sept. 10, farmers and others learned about the status of Cornell studies designed to determine which field grasses have the best potential for biofuel. (Oct. 2, 2008)