'Time-travel' and 'parallel worlds' are sometimes used as stylistic tools for social commentary, said Leslie Adelson, professor of modern German literature, in a lecture on campus July 25. (Aug. 2, 2011)
A group of Cornellians has created a Web site where the public can create the history and platform of an ideal candidate: Senator DeWiki. The researchers are studying civic participation. (Oct. 8, 2008)
The second Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures roundtable explored hospitality, health management and design for senior housing and care March 30–31 at the Statler Hotel.
Students in the Cornell Urban Scholars Program in New York City this summer relate some of their experiences working with agencies and nonprofits to alleviate poverty. (Aug. 25, 2008)
Professors Debra Castillo and Angela Gonzales were named Kaplan Family Distinguished Faculty Fellows for community-based research and impact on students.
Agribusiness expert Todd Schmit of the Dyson School has created a toolkit to evaluate the economic benefits of investing in local and regional food systems.
Five current and former university presidents and a Stanford scholar will meet to assess the nature and value of diversity on American campuses at a July 30 symposium at Cornell University organized by the Future of Minority Studies Research Project (FMS), an academic think tank and research team composed of scholars from more than 25 campuses in the United States and abroad.
A former ambassador from Egypt to Canada stressed on campus Nov. 18 that Islam has a long history of female scholarship and gender equality, despite what many believe. (Nov. 23, 2011)