A.T. Miller, associate vice provost for academic diversity, opened the sixth annual Soup and Hope series, Jan. 17, using song, poetry and narrative to convey his reflections on hope.
Cornell has named Michael Abbott chief investment officer to oversee its $4.4 billion endowment. Abbott starts his new post at the Office of University Investments Nov. 1. (Nov. 1, 2010)
Events this week include a concert by the Cornell Orchestras, a film screening and lecture with theoretical physicist David Kaplan, a fall harvest dinner on campus and a Science Cabaret on cider.
The Office of Undergraduate Biology's Biology Scholars Program offers mentoring, study groups and guidance to biology majors from underrepresented groups.
The university changed the recognition status of three Cornell fraternity chapters following a review of incidents at each. A fourth chapter was placed on social probation by a Greek peer board.
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)
Oct. 8 was Employee Celebration Day, and some 2,300 staff and families participated - sharing a meal, cheering for Cornell athletes and enjoying the entertainment. (Oct. 12, 2009)