French and Francophone studies scholars will address challenges and opportunities for the field in a "Francophone Futures" workshop Nov. 16. The fast-growing field is key to the teaching of French and to assessing postcolonial history and studies in literature, arts and culture.
The recent CCA Biennial brought attention to the arts and science at Cornell, including public television coverage of an installation on the Arts Quad by artist Kimsooja and materials scientists.
Speaking to a sold-out Schwartz Auditorium May 22, Alan Alda brought his experience as an actor to initiate a dialogue on communication's vital role in science.
Since the Feb. 5 announcement of a new funding model for student health services, students and parents have raised questions about the new $350 annual health fee. VP Susan Murphy clarified the decision in a Feb. 11 statement.
Moji Olaniyan, executive director of the Office for Minority Educational Affairs, will leave Cornell to work at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (May 11, 2010)
Three researchers have been awarded a five-year Transformative Research Projects Award of about $3.04 million to fight cancer by targeting the regulation of metabolic enzymes. (Sept. 21, 2011)
The Department of Neurobiology and Behavior celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. About half of the department's doctoral alumni will return to campus Nov. 1.
Cornell’s Adult University, “a learning vacation” for the family, combines academics with the fun of a summer trip to Ithaca and Summer College brings talented high school students to campus.
Natalie Mahowald, associate professor of earth and atmospheric sciences, will help develop the chapter on the physical science basis for climate change. (Sept. 20, 2010)