Presenting his last annual address to staff, President David Skorton focused on the importance of staff members to an organization's strength and stability, and thanked Cornell staff for their welcoming spirit and honesty.
Eight Cornellians received Constance E. Cook and Alice H. Cook Recognition Awards Feb. 28 for their contributions to improving the climate for women at Cornell.
When he learned that Running to Places, an Ithaca youth theater company, was staging “Fame,” founding cast member Joel Malina offered to join them for some rehearsals and to share his experiences with the cast.
Cornell is well-known for its Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, but it's also home to the Robison Disc Golf Course, where players try to 'ace' the nine-basket course on North Campus. (Sept. 6, 2012)
The Class of 2017 – 3,282 freshmen from 48 states and 56 countries – reflects significant gains in diversity at Cornell, with the highest recorded numbers of students of color, black/African-American students and international citizens in an incoming class.
Events this week include the BEAR Walk and Fair in Collegetown, a 95th birthday tribute with James McConkey, violin sonatas in Barnes Hall and Dean of Students candidate forums on campus.
The Cornell Concert for the Arts 2016 Biennial will feature artist-in-residence Pepon Osorio and work by faculty and students, focused on creating empathy in contemporary art and culture.
Robert Morgan, a poet, fiction writer and Cornell professor, discussed his Daniel Boone biography at the first Literary Luncheon, Sept. 25. Helena Maria Viarmontes will be the guest speaker Oct. 15. (Oct. 1, 2008)
Judy Appleton will assume many of the land-grant responsibilities of Senior Vice Provost Ron Seeber, who is stepping down after eight years of service.