Cornell has begun installing steel-mesh net systems on seven gorge bridges as part of its comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. Barring weather delays, the net systems should be installed by Jan. 1, 2013. (Aug. 23, 2012)
With its innovative sustainable design features including chilled beams, radiant heating and a green roof, Milstein Hall has received LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. (Aug. 23, 2012)
Ratan N. Tata '59, B.Arch. '62, chairman of Tata Sons, has been named Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year 2013. He will be honored Oct. 12 at the first Cornell Entrepreneurship Summit in New York City. (Aug. 22, 2012)
Members of the inaugural class of Cornell Tech MBA students are working with undergrads, grads and young alumni on a variety of entrepreneurial projects in Ithaca this summer.
Lester Eastman, professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering, died Aug. 9 at age 85. Calling hours will be Aug. 15, and a celebration of his life will be Aug. 16.
Hilary Dorsch Wong, a staff member in the Cornell Library Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections, took advantage of Cornell's Wellness Program and Program for Healthy Living to learn to swim. (Aug. 20, 2012)
On April 22, nearly 500 administrative professionals from across campus attended the 21st Annual Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration in Bailey Hall. (May 8, 2009)
Physicist Séamus Davis has received a $2 million, five-year grant to explore new ways to study “quantum materials” like superconductors, superfluids and whatever comes next.
Cornell offers pet insurance at group-discounted rates through the Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. Staff and faculty can enroll in pet insurance at any time and use payroll deduction to pay the premiums.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the holiday guidelines posted by the university regarding holiday decorations in the workplace. (Dec. 5, 2008)