His love of jazz adds a soulful dimension to David J. Skorton, Cornell's newly named president, who has achieved national recognition as a supporter of the humanities and arts.
James Garbarino, Cornell professor of human development and co-director of the Family Life Development Center, has been elected the Elizabeth Lee Vincent Professor.
Nellie J. Brown, director of the ILR School's Workplace Health and Safety Programs, discusses how to keep the workplace safe and prevent on-the-job violence. (Sept. 29, 2009)
The Paleontological Research Institution and Cornell entities have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the NSF to educate the public and landowners about issues around drilling for gas in the Marcellus Shale. (May 18, 2010)
The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts will present a local dance festival, a new performance series and four mainstage plays in 2010-11. Subscriptions are available until Sept. 24. (May 18, 2010)
A Cornell entomologist has identified the common eastern bumblebee as the best native pollinator for pumpkins and is studying its role in other vegetables as well.
A panel of six Cornellians who work as National Basketball Association executives told a Cornell Club-New York audience about life in the league, Nov. 28. (Dec. 3, 2012)
A campus debate on 'Discrimination: Free Speech and Religious Liberty vs. Equality and Respect?' was held on Sept. 22 in Sage Chapel, discussed same-sex marriage, hate speech and religious freedom. (Sept. 24, 2009)
Cornell gerontologists have published the first study to examine how nursing home residents perceive electronic health information technology. The study shows that the technology poses no harm to the residents. (July 1, 2011)
Journalist and author Roland S. Martin will deliver a commentary on race, politics, and ethics in public life in his talk, 'It's Time For Us to Rebuild,' April 20 at 4 p.m. in Sage Chapel. (April 16, 2008)