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.
Cornellians and colleagues on campus and from across the country reflected on the passing of President Elizabeth Garrett, who died March 6 after a battle with colon cancer.
After a two-year strategic planning and engagement process, Cornell Plantations is looking to rebrand as Cornell Botanic Gardens, which will better reflect its mission, says Plantations Director Christopher Dunn.
Students and staff took part in an experience-based workshop to promote teamwork, leadership, sustainability and interfaith dialogues April 25 in Stewart Park. (May 27, 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)