To commemorate its centennial, Cornell University's Department of Food Science will hold a symposium, "Building on a Century of Excellence: Food Science at Cornell University," on Oct. 13-15. The symposium opens Oct. 13, at noon, in 204 Stocking Hall on campus with poster presentations. At 3 p.m. there will be an overview of the past century's work and achievements, discussed by David K. Bandler, Cornell emeritus professor of food science. (October 2, 2002)
Visitors to the Carl A. Kroch Library's Hirshland Gallery will get to view 'Vanished Worlds, Enduring People,' a premier exhibit featuring materials from the recently acquired Cornell University Library Native American Collection.
The physicist is one of 72 new members and 18 foreign associates from 14 countries selected in recognition of their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research. (April 29, 2010)
Research has taken the guesswork out of pairing perennials and spring-flowering bulbs. The winning pairings take a variety of factors into account, from color and size to masking fading foliage. (Dec. 21, 2010)
William Dichtel, Nate Foster and Noah Snavely are among 126 researchers selected from 51 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada to receive Sloan Research Fellowships for 2012.
Last month Cornell unveiled its first facility to earn the U.S. Green Building Council's coveted LEED Platinum Rating. And the best part: It's entirely edible. (Jan. 5, 2007)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority received the first Cornell Partners in Sustainability Award April 21 for its leadership and financial support of innovative projects. (April 22, 2010)
Highlights of the weekend include the Convocation address by poet Maya Angelou on May 24 and President David Skorton's Commencement address, May 25. (May 19, 2008)