Now in the most severe drought seen in Tompkins County since climate data records have been kept, Cornell has reached second-stage drought level and issued water use restrictions effective July 28.
Sustainability and playability, for pros and amateurs alike, were driving forces that helped Gil Hanse, MLA '89, secure the job of designing the golf course to be used in the Olympic Games.
Paul Salvatore '81, J.D. '84, and Eileen (McManus) Walker '76, MBA '78, have been elected by alumni to the Cornell Board of Trustees. They will serve four-year terms starting July 1. (April 14, 2009)
Young people leave upstate New York at typical rates, but the rate of young people moving here is extraordinarily low. A panel discussion Dec. 2 looked at ways to change that scenario.
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)
David Pimentel, professor emeritus of ecology and agriculture at Cornell, was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst during its commencement ceremonies. (May 29, 2008)
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)