Richard Ernst, 1991 Nobel laureate in chemistry and professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, will visit Cornell University Sept. 23 through Oct. 7 as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large.
A group of Cornell students will unveil what may be the largest temporary artwork in Ithaca's history on Mother's Day, May 11. The flowerlike design covers more than an acre and is intended to be viewed from the air. (May 2, 2008)
Daniel Libeskind, an influential architectural educator, theoretician and practitioner from Berlin, will deliver the 1998 Preston H. Thomas Lectures April 1 and 2.
David W. Butler, who has served as dean of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration since 2000 and was associate dean of executive education from 1993 to 2000, has announced that he will not seek reappointment when his term ends June 30, 2005. Butler has announced he plans to go into "semi-retirement" to enjoy time with his wife and to undertake targeted professional projects. (May 17, 2004)
Norman Augustine, retired CEO of Lockheed Martin Corp. and former member of the President's Council of Advisers on Science and Technology, discussed the future of the space program Oct. 29. (Nov. 1, 2011)
More than 600 Cornell students hit the streets Oct. 29 to hand out some 12,000 free bags containing a compact fluorescent light bulb and information on inexpensive ways to save money on energy. (Nov. 1, 2011)
Barbara Lang, founder of The Etiquette Factor, and Mary Opperman, vice president for human resources and safety services, thank office professionals for their positive impact on the lives of others. (April 27, 2012)
The appearance of a large dragon on the Cornell campus Thursday afternoon (March 18) will cause staggered road closings and delays on central campus between 1 and 3:30 p.m.