Cornell has developed an online survey to gauge the interest of staff and faculty members about topics related to well-being, including mental and physical health and work/life balance. (May 28, 2009)
The Cornell International Nutrition Alums Reunion, July 3-6, attracted about 60 former students of Professor Michael Latham, to celebrate his scientific achievements and his 80th birthday. (Aug. 11, 2008)
Events on campus include a Cornell Cinema benefit and dance party, a rare 17th-century opera, young ornithologists sharing their research and a University Lecture by Islam scholar Sherman Jackson.
Cornell has selected next year’s massive open online courses – MOOCs – through which students anywhere will explore the ethics of eating, civic ecology, global hospitality or understanding your inner smartphone through the edX online initiative.
Events this week include Educate the Vote, with a panel discussion and live presidential debate screening; the annual Judy's Day at Cornell Plantations; lectures, exhibitions and classic films.
The Cornell International Friendship Program pairs local residents with international students and scholars to promote friendships and make the students' experiences more homey.
Reunion 2013, for the Classes of 3s and 8s, will see alumni celebrating their fifth to 75th Reunions, from the Class of 1938 to the Class of 2008, as well as members of the Classes of 2013 and 2012 attending for Reunion Zero and Reunion One.
A gift from Ron '68 and Marcia St. John will support the St. John Family Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellowship to support a faculty position in dairy cattle management in animal science. (Dec. 8, 2011)