Anurag Agrawal, Chris Barrett and Sidney Leibovich use their expertise in the areas of the environment, economic development and energy to head initiatives and connect Cornell's research and scholarship related to sustainability. (May 2, 2008)
A group of Cornell students will unveil what may be the largest temporary artwork in Ithaca's history on Mother's Day, May 11. The flowerlike design covers more than an acre and is intended to be viewed from the air. (May 2, 2008)
A 12-foot, blight-resistant chestnut tree has recently been planted in a park in White Plains, N.Y., to honor Ezra Cornell and to launch a Cornell Cooperative Extension project to help restore the American chestnut tree to the state. (May 2, 2008)
President David Skorton has accepted a revised Campus Code of Conduct that was submitted to him by the University Assembly on April 25. The board of trustees will meet May 23 to consider adoption of the code. (May 1, 2008)
The first show in WVBR-93.5 FM's new interactive radio series will focus on how the job market and economic climate will affect new graduates. (May 1, 2008)
Barbara Baird, John Guckenheimer, Carol Krumhansl and Peter Lepage join 186 other new fellows from the United States and 22 foreign honorary members this year. (May 1, 2008)
Larry Salameno '66, J.D. '69, was inspired to give to the Far Above campaign because he was 'intrigued by the fact that Cornell is working to create a community' in the West Campus House System. (May 1, 2008)
Astronomy professor Donald Campbell will succeed Robert Brown as director of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, the Cornell center that manages NSF's Arecibo Observatory, effective June 1. (May 1, 2008)
The assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering studies the nanoparticles emitted from cars, trucks and power plants, and his latest 'lab' is Olympic city Beijing. (May 1, 2008)
The assistant professor of computer science plans to use his $200,000 grant either to bring in a new postdoctoral collaborator or to host an interdisciplinary symposium in his research area. (May 1, 2008)