When a simple X-ray revealed an illustration beneath the oil paint of N.C. Wyeth's 'Family Portrait,' a team of Cornell scientists and art conservators had found their next work of art to analyze. (July 19, 2007)
David Yearsley, professor of music, will reprise some of J.S. Bach's Trio Sonatas March 8 to kick off an inaugural celebration of the new $2 million baroque pipe organ in Anabel Taylor Chapel. (March 2, 2011)
President David Skorton released a statement June 25 urging members of the Cornell community to develop a greater understanding of the racial issues in American and work to influence positive change.
Cornell celebrates its 143rd Graduation Weekend, May 28-29. Rudolph Giuliani will give the Senior Convocation Address May 28, and President David Skorton will deliver the Commencement Address May 29. (May 23, 2011)
A group led by chemistry professor Peng Chen reports the first quantitative visualization of enhanced catalysis activity at the metal-metal interface of a single-molecule bimetallic nanocatalyst.
Events this week include a community reading by Cornell and local writers, talks on computing and anthropology, jazz at Bailey Hall and video art at the Johnson Museum. (Oct. 29, 2009)
The transformative global, cultural and societal impacts of the Tata Nano automobile will be discussed March 10-11 at a symposium, 'Unpacking the Nano: The Price of the World's Most Affordable Car.' (March 3, 2011)
Cornell's 108th annual Dragon Day on March 13 featured the usual parade through campus and ritual burning, but this year the dragon survived thanks to state environmental regulations. (March 13, 2009)
Eleanor Lanahan spoke about her grandparents, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, at the opening of the exhibition 'Zelda by Herself: The Art of Zelda Fitzgerald,' March 5. (March 7, 2007)
Twelve Cornell assistant professors have been awarded research grants by the Affinito-Stewart Grants Program from the President’s Council of Cornell Women to increase long-term retention of women.