Three English M.F.A. alumni have earned praise for their first novels. Two of the authors, Tea Obreht and Alexi Zentner, both M.F.A. '09, will give a joint reading April 4 at the Cornell Store. (March 29, 2011)
Biomedical engineering faculty members Chris Schaffer and Nozomi Nishimura are joining students at Donlon Hall this year and are teaching new 'Learning Where You Live' courses.
Events this week include space on film and live music in Sage Chapel; a screening of "1984;" a lecture by Mellon Foundation President Earl Lewis; book talks and the Centrally Isolated Film Festival.
The Institute for the Social Sciences recently concluded theme project tackled tried to learn how sociologists, psychologists, economists and others struggle to understand one another.
Tommy Bruce, Cornell vice president for university communications, has been named to the Public Issues Committee of the Consortium on Financing Higher Education, through June 2011. (Aug. 13, 2008)
Academic regalia worn on Commencement day embodies ancient tradition. From sleeve types to gown lengths, every aspect of the academic costume conveys meaning.
The event concluded with a presentation on developing, engaging and retaining staff, with specific recommendations to address some of the concerns raised by the 2011 Employee Survey.