A strategic conference of business executives and academic researchers in travel, tourism and hospitality will convene in New York City Thursday, March 7.
Feminist sex writer Susie Bright has donated her archival materials to Cornell Library's Human Sexuality Collection, celebrating its 25th anniversary. Bright will speak on campus Jan. 23.
ITHACA, N.Y. --Many coastal and large urban areas in the Northeast are facing their worst precipitation deficits (July through February) since official climatological record-keeping began more than a century ago, say experts at the Northeast Regional Climate Center at Cornell University. The severest drought faces those communities experiencing at least a 15-inch precipitation deficit since last July, including most of New Jersey, southeastern New York state, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the climate center says. (March 1, 2002)
For months the growers have listened carefully to the agricultural advice of the Cornell Cooperative Extension agents. Now, it is harvest time at one of New York City's most-advanced farms: the hydroponic rooftop garden of the High School for Environmental Studies on West 56th Street.
Cornell will recognize the generosity and vision of the Milstein family at a May 24 naming ceremony for Paul Milstein Hall, the planned expansion of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning. (May 23, 2007)
The end of the Iraq war gives universities the opportunity to hire veterans with leadership abilities and relevant skills in areas such as operations, business, engineering, finance and hospitality. (Jan. 10, 2012)
The Shelburne Playhouse, one of the Catskill Mountains' remaining jewels from the golden age of small resort hotels, was repaired and stabilized by a volunteer group of Cornell historic preservation planning (HPP) students and alumni -- along with some local helpers.