A Cornell robot that emulates some aspects of human walking has set an unofficial world record by walking nonstop a little over 9 kilometers, or 5.6 miles. (April 4, 2008)
Cornell's Institute for African Development will host a two-day symposium, 'Failed and Failing States in Africa: Lessons From Darfur and Beyond,' April 18-19, in the ILR Conference Center. (April 4, 2008)
Nine people in Tompkins County have been diagnosed with syphilis in the past year, compared with a typical rate of one case a year. Gannett is offering free testing in an effort to prevent further transmission. (April 3, 2008)
Cornell Police will be stepping up its collaboration with local law enforcement organizations to heighten the visibility of public-safety patrols around the Cornell campus for the rest of the spring semester. (April 3, 2008)
A meeting and forum on campus emergency preparedness and strategies, hosted by the Campus-Community Coalition, will be held Wednesday, April 9, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Africana Studies and Research Center, 310 Triphammer Road. (April 3, 2008)
Sixteen student project teams in the College of Engineering hone their entrepreneurial skills by building vehicles and other projects to enter national competitions.
Three Cornell researchers will receive Hartwell awards for their cutting-edge research to benefit children: Charles Glatt and Anjali Rajadhyaksha of Weill Cornell Medical College and John March in Ithaca. (April 3, 2008)
Cornell Lunatic founder Joey Green '80 returned to campus April 1 to mark the humor magazine's 30th anniversary and to launch the book he edited, 'Lunacy: The Best of the Cornell Lunatic.' (April 3, 2008)
Ten undergraduates are vying for prize money in the second Big Idea Competition for their creative business ideas. Watch their pitches and help determine the winners April 11, 4-5:30 p.m., in 196 Beck Center, Statler Hall.
The Student Agencies eLab will help Cornell undergraduates develop business ideas into action with access to a network of successful alumni mentors and investors and a suite of professional services.