A study by a team of Cornell professors estimates that Tompkins County could reduce its contribution to global warming by two-thirds by better managing existing technologies and investing in proven renewable energy sources. (Dec. 4, 2007)
Communication between medical students and patients took a leap forward recently when 25 people -- out of an applicant pool of 150 -- completed a seven-day training program for medical interpreters at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. (June 30, 2006)
Flex work arrangements meet many needs for both supervisors and employees. CIT tells how its arrangements are developed and for what reasons. (Feb. 19, 2009)
Cornell's Graduate Program in Medieval Studies appoints no faculty of its own. Yet faculty from 13 departments within the College of Arts and Sciences choose, out of love, to devote their time and energy to the program and its extremely diverse and dedicated group of students.
Lounge 159 -- designed by students for students -- reflects the College of Human Ecology's commitment to research, innovation, sustainability and community. (Feb. 8, 2007)
With the Cornell Board of Trustees and University Council on campus Oct. 18-20 for their annual meeting, a variety of events for their members illustrate the persistence of Ezra Cornell's guiding vision. (Oct. 18, 2007)
The Corporation for National and Community Service, which administers the AmeriCorps program, has awarded the Cornell University Public Service Center's Raising Education Attainment Fellowship Challenge (REACH) program with 25 AmeriCorps educational awards, totaling $27,000. The funds will support 25 REACH/AmeriCorps fellows, who will work with local nonprofit organizations to mobilize Cornell students to help tutor and mentor children in the Ithaca area and in surrounding schools and communities. REACH is a student-driven and -initiated program at Cornell established in 1999 to coordinate and strengthen services provided to Ithaca area schools and community agencies. It includes REACH fellows as well as America Reads Challenge (ARC) and America Counts Challenge (ACC) federal work-study students. Fellows recruit, mobilize and organize a diverse group of student tutors, helping them gain the necessary resources, peer support and leadership skills to assist in enhancing the academic achievement of area children in pre-K through ninth grade. (September 15, 2003)
The rich holdings of Cornell University Library support Cornell scholarship and attract researchers from all over the world. These rare and distinctive collections (lovingly referred to as “RAD” collections) also resonate deeply with the library’s own staff – speaking to their interests and passions and often evoking personal recollections.