Retired dean of the University Faculty Charles Walcott remains actively engaged in making science accessible to the general public and in contributing to the life of the university. (Feb. 11, 2010)
The number of young adults infected with HIV/AIDS – almost 12 million globally – is staggering, as is the number of AIDS orphans (11 million), expected to double by 2010.
Native writers, storytellers and filmmakers from across the country will meet at Cornell University April 2-3 for the third annual Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers Conference.
Free lectures about sustainability issues are slated for Mondays, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 155 Olin Hall. The first talk focused on the importance of reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (Sept. 6, 2011)
International Education Week, Nov. 17-21, is part of an annual worldwide event in which educational institutions and embassies share culture and promote international exchange. (Nov. 7, 2008)
A new, faster method of detecting Eschericha coli in food - in hours rather than days - has been developed by Cornell University researchers. "As far as I can tell, this is the fastest method of analysis in the arena," said Carl Batt, Cornell professor of food science.
The Cornell University Board of Trustees will meet in Ithaca, March 9-11. The full board will meet from 9 to 11:45 a.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, in the Beck Center of Statler Hall on the Cornell campus.
Daniel Sisler, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics, has been named the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Spirit of Helen Keller Award. (May 21, 2007)
When the Winter Olympics opens in Vancouver Feb. 12, three athletes with Cornell ties, Jamie Moriarty '03, Douglas Murray '03 and Rebecca Johnston '12, will be among those vying for coveted gold medals. (Feb. 4, 2010)