Cornell has been named by Conceive Magazine as one of the top 50 most family-friendly employers in the United States because of the benefits it offers to employees who hope to be parents. (Feb. 22, 2008)
Deputy Chief Kathy Zoner, an 18-year veteran of Cornell Police, has been appointed interim chief of the department. She succeeds Curtis S. Ostrander, who has served as chief since 2005. (May 20, 2009)
"Diversity Dialogues," a campuswide discussion at Cornell University on diversity in America, is scheduled for April 18 through 30, with events both on campus and in downtown Ithaca.
Events this week include the Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club Commencement Concert; a talk on better ornithology through technology; and exhibits at the Johnson Museum and Mann Library.
Community experts will present workshops on such topics as international adoption, money and relationships, and financial and legal issues for the elderly and their caregivers. (Oct. 30, 2009)
Michael Jones-Correa, professor of government, has been immersed in two projects that look at the dramatic demographic shifts of immigrants. (March 21, 2007)
Susan Murphy extended her best wishes to new and returning students and encourages students to connect, get involved, respect one another and reach out.
Joining Cornell's faculty in 1956, Seymour "Sy" Smidt was an internationally recognized expert in corporate finance, managerial economics and market microstructure. He died May 16 in Ithaca.
Senior Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Barbara Knuth updated the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly Oct. 24 on progress on the Graduate and Professional Community Initiative.
Events on campus in July include aboriginal art at the Johnson Museum, Karl Pillemer relating lessons on love from elders, Plantations botanical garden tours and School of Criticism and Theory public lectures.