In his new history of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, historian Fredrik Logevall draws on new sources to tell the story of disastrous foreign policy decisions. (Sept. 28, 2012)
Professor of English and comparative literature Jonathan Culler will join 31 other scholars as a fellow at the National Humanities Center for the 2011-12 academic year. (May 3, 2011)
Events this week include concerts by Califone and Shonen Knife, a country music-filled comedy at the Schwartz Center, reflections from a Sudanese artist and a forum on indigenous environmental issues. (Oct. 15, 2009)
Three graduate students learned from faculty members Jed Sparks and Harry Greene how to teach field courses to undergraduates on a 10-day field course to Arizona.
Now through Sept. 30, the Johnson Museum is showcasing contemporary, African and Asian artworks acquired in the past five years, many of which have never before been on public display. (Sept. 7, 2007)
Events on campus this week include organ concerts in Sage; concerts in Bailey; lectures by economist David Card, Steven Zunes, Ph.D. '90, Nick Salvato and Hod Lipson; poetry readings; museum events. (March 10, 2011)
Literary scholar and Professor Emeritus M.H. 'Mike' Abrams reflected on his long career and a life in letters during a two-day public celebration in honor of his 100th birthday.
Imagine a version of Google Street View where you could hit the rewind button and see any point in time over the last five years. Cornell researchers are building something like that, at least for a few much-photographed places, such as 5Pointz in Queens, left.
W. Stanley Taft, associate professor of art and associate dean of the College of Architecture, Art and Planning, will serve as interim dean of the college starting in January 2008. (Oct. 18, 2007)