Charles Phlegar, vice president for alumni affairs and development, announced a bevy of changes in his division following the announced departure of two senior leaders, Patricia Watson and Chris Marshall. (Nov. 1, 2012)
Lopez, a first-generation American who plans to specialize in small animal internal medicine, said he has been mindful of how he can serve as an example for other Mexican-Americans and minorities to strive for their dreams.
On the 28th anniversary of Robert Mugabe's rise to power in Zimbabwe, Robert Rotberg, president of the World Peace Foundation, conceded that he once was enamored with the Zimbabwean despot. (April 25, 2008)
President David Skorton welcomed several thousand new and transfer students and their families huddled in Schoellkopf Stadium Aug. 18, on a morning with more than a hint of autumn in it. (Aug. 20, 2007)
It's time to let the cat out of the bag. The Lynx, of course. Lynx links faculty with new instructional technologies. How? by having certified students assist faculty at no charge.
David Harris, deputy provost and vice provost for the social sciences, spoke about the need for continuous attention to diversity issues in his talk in Malott Hall June 6.
Philip Liu, professor of civil and environmental engineering, will help the National Central University in Taiwan establish a joint program in ocean sciences with the Academia Sinica in Taipei. (June 9, 2007)
The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917. Scarcely a week later, 575 Cornell male undergraduates registered for military service, the university began a flight ground school soon after and women played lead roles in the war effort.
Cornell's American Indian Program is offering its students a chance to participate in an upcoming United Nations forum on indigenous issues. The program also has strengthened support for students and scholars. (March 25, 2009)
Cornell's Department of Computer Science will celebrate its 40th anniversary Oct. 1 with a symposium featuring several alumni who now hold prestigious positions in industry and academia.