A team of extension educators are working in northern New York to promote local foods by organizing a conference, workshop, symposium, calendar and 'Meet the Farmer' dinners. (March 2, 2010)
During year one of Cornell’s “Toward New Destinations” diversity framework, colleges and units have worked toward specific diversity goals, and are also identifying areas in need of improvement.
Things to do include a premier of 'Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer' in Willard Straight Theatre and a hands-on Twitter workshop. (June 15, 2009)
CUPetHealth, developed by students, can help pet owners track how much they feed their cats or dogs as well as their pet's vaccinations and medications.
Immunologist Cynthia Leifer identifies immune cell mechanisms that sometimes go wrong, opening the door for possible new therapies for autoimmune diseases like lupus and arthritis. (Nov. 28, 2011)
Paul L. Houston, professor of chemistry and chemical biology, has been appointed senior associate dean in Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1.
The Cornell PULSE (Perceptions of Undergraduate Life and Student Experiences) Survey finds that student satisfaction, overall and with various aspects of the Cornell experience, remains high. (May 12, 2011)
Associate professor of animal science Dan Brown, Ph.D. ’81, has recommended ways to reduce contamination of peanuts, a staple crop in the developing world.
President David Skorton and vice presidents Mary Opperman and Susan Murphy recognize 310 staff members celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40 or more years of service to Cornell at the 58th Annual Service Recognition Dinner, held April 17 in Bartels Hall.
Entrepreneurship@Cornell banquet keynote speaker Shelly Porges '74, MPS '77, senior adviser at the Global Entrepreneurship Program, discussed the importance of entrepreneurship for global development.