'Walk in Beauty: Discovering American Indian Art' features more than 40 paintings, works on paper and sculptures, juxtaposing traditional motifs and contemporary concerns. (April 19, 2007)
A skirt to be showcased at Vancouver Fashion Week was directly inspired by Cornell physics research on using origami to tailor the mechanical properties of materials.
New York ranks No. 2 in attracting international students, and Cornell is part of the reason: It was ranked No. 25 in the nation for hosting foreign students, says the Open Doors Report for 2011. (Dec. 6, 2011)
Linguistics faculty gave area secondary school students an introduction to their field at a recent open house. The department also hosts events in an international linguistics competition. (Dec. 19, 2012)
Lynne Snyder Abel, former associate dean for undergraduate education in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Nov. 29 due to complications of multiple myeloma. She was 66.
A mile-long asteroid that raced past Earth July 25 at about 45,000 miles per hour was imaged by radar telescopes so that astronomers like Cornell's Sean Marshall could discern its precise orbit and physical shape.
The multimedia dance production 'Spoglia' combines the black-and-white cinema, culture and architecture of Rome, March 6-9 the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.
The Cornell Faculty Institute for Diversity, held June 7-10 at the ILR Conference Center, helped 19 Cornell professors navigate the sometimes complex territory of diversity. (June 17, 2009)
Expansion of Arctic vegetation due to climate change has probably been underestimated, and increasing tree and shrub cover will accelerate climate change and possible adverse effects on wildlife.
Cornell Graduation Weekend, May 29-30, includes a host of events, including Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House, speaking at Convocation on May 29, and President David Skorton at Commencement, May 30. (May 12, 2010)