Cornell has announced that it will answer the call issued by Mayor Michael Bloomberg July 19 to create a world-class applied science and engineering campus in the city.
The Cornell Association for Professors Emeriti has a new coordinator, Cindy Robinson, who helps retirees connect with the university and each other through lecture series, luncheon, e-mails and newsletters. (May 8, 2009)
Cornell's Adoption Assistance Program provided Tim Marchell and his family help with the adoption process, providing referrals and networking with Cornell Vietnamese students. (Sept. 12, 2008)
Campus leaders learned about accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities during a series of building tours led by the Cornell Union for Disabilities Awareness Nov. 25.
Jared Genser '95 founded Freedom Now to release prisoners of conscience around the world and has won the freedom of five prisoners from China, Vietnam, Burma, Pakistan and Egypt. (Dec. 8, 2009)
The Class of 1937 looks to set an attendance record for its 75th reunion and Michelle Rhee '92 will deliver the annual Olin Lecture June 8 in Bailey Hall, as part of Reunion 2012 weekend, June 7-10.
Provost's Visiting Professor John Cleese reflected on group dynamics among the 'Monty Python' cast, as well as customer service, creativity and celebrity during his latest visit, April 19-21. (April 23, 2009)
Jay Walker '77, founder of Priceline.com and Walker Digital, delivered the keynote address April 16 as the Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year. (April 23, 2009)
President Martha E. Pollack recently spoke to the Chronicle about how universities innovate, the critical importance of free speech and academic expression on campus, and what has surprised her most about Cornell so far.
Tompkins County residents voiced their opinions June 28 about whether the city of Ithaca should allow Cornell to install nets under three city-owned bridges on and adjacent to campus. (June 29, 2011)