In research that could have implications in the business world, experts found that firefighter platoons who eat meals together have better group job performance compared to firefighters who dine solo.
Visiting and faculty fellows and leading scholars in sound studies will take part in a conference, 'Sounding Cultures: From Performance to Politics,' Oct. 14-15 at the A.D. White House. (Oct. 13, 2011)
Although the Cornell Dairy Bar has closed for several years while Stocking Hall is renovated, Cornell ice cream and other dairy products are now available at Trillium Express. (Aug. 26, 2010)
A play titled "Root Map," developed in Cornell's Bodies at the Border distance learning class, is an international collaboration of academics and artists from around the world.
The Sick in America series begins April 20 and will highlight issues of health care from the perspectives of physicians, patients, economists and policymakers.
The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art celebrates its new wing Oct. 15 with a public opening reception. The wing adds programming and office space and doubles the museum's previous storage capacity. (Oct. 5, 2011)
Sophocles' tragedy "Oedipus (Tyrannus)," translated and directed by professor of classics Frederick Ahl, will be performed on campus Nov. 10-12 by students in Ahl's course Ancient Theatre Performance.
Events on campus this week include alumnus and lifestyle expert Katie Brown, an urban version of 'Romeo and Juliet' and a benefit concert for Cornell's Hospital for Animals. (Nov. 12, 2009)