The Africana Studies and Research Center will bring Angela Y. Davis to campus Sept. 17-18. She will give a public lecture, 'The Prison: A Sign of U.S. Democracy?' Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. in Sage Chapel. (Sept. 12, 2007)
U.S. Census Bureau director Robert M. Groves spoke on campus Feb. 18 to discuss the successes and challenges of conducting the 2010 census. (Feb. 21, 2011)
The College of Veterinary Medicine was ranked the best in the nation in U.S. News and World Report's 2008 edition of 'America's Best Graduate Schools.' The Law School, Johnson School and Weill Cornell Medical College also made the top schools lists. (April 3, 2007)
Events on campus this week include Cinema's Elegant Winter Party, talks on NASA's new telescope, 'Precious Little,' Stewart O'Nan reading, and a lecture by the director of the U.S. Census Bureau. (Feb. 10, 2011)
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program, now with Gannett Health Services, provides consultation and referral services to all Cornell faculty, staff, postdocs, visiting scholars and retirees. (Aug. 25, 2011)
Cornell student Douglas Lowe, Class of 2011, age 18, of Shelton, Conn., drowned June 12 in the turbulent waters of the Fall Creek Gorge. (June 13, 2008)
Managing a river to maintain minimum water flow or sustain a single 'important species' is like teaching pet tricks to a wolf: The animal may perform, but it's not much of a wolf anymore.
The Cornell Piano Society includes Cornellians and local residents who either take or give lessons - or both - for a nominal fee. Members also have access to master classes and grand pianos. (Feb. 4, 2011)