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Symposium addresses role of truth in universities, society

“How do we reconcile stable truth with multiple understandings of truth?” Bruce Lewenstein, professor of science communication, posed that question during an academic symposium, “Universities and the Search for Truth,” held Aug. 24 in Bailey Hall. The event was part of the celebration of Martha E. Pollack’s inauguration as Cornell’s 14th president.

How best to say, ‘Keep out!’ 10,000 years into the future

… How best to say, ‘Keep out!’ 10,000 years into the future …

3D capabilities highlight Cornell Cinema’s diverse fall schedule

The fall schedule includes a 3D movie extravaganza, four documentary premieres and a pioneering non-verbal film.

New engaged learning curriculum offers gateway to the world

Anthropology’s new Global Gateways course sequence helps students take advantage of off-campus opportunities, from engaged learning programs to study abroad.

Pulitzer Prize-winning alum pens book about adventures in love and work

Jeffrey Gettleman said Cornell allowed him to explore his "million interests."

Conference to explore new Southeast Asian language pedagogies

International faculty fellows make global impact

When Saurabh Mehta started working as a physician in India, he concentrated on treating sick patients. Now he takes a broader approach to such infectious diseases as tuberculosis and HIV.

Animal depictions in the ancient world explored in conference

Whether ancient zoographers’ views were shaped by scientific study or by casual encounters with animals in nature will be explored in a conference Sept. 8-10 at Cornell, “Zoographein – Depicting and Describing Animals in Greece, Rome, and Beyond.”

Language Resource Center opens in Stimson Hall

“We want this to be not only a place to practice other languages, but also a place to have encounters with other cultures.”

Schwartz Plaza Reopens August 26th

The Department of Performing and Media Arts (PMA) celebrates the reopening of Schwartz Plaza, Aug. 26 at noon in front of the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.

Three projects awarded 2017 digitization grants

Since its inception in 2010, the Grants Program for Digital Collections in Arts and Sciences has helped to digitize items in Cornell’s collections, from punk music flyers to historic glacial images of Alaska and Greenland to 

Fun, hands-on course teaches science communication

The course goal is to produce one or two polished exhibit ideas for Ithaca's Sciencenter.

A&S alum hosts med school interns for summer experiences

Hank Fessler ’77 says the program allows him to see the long-term impacts of his contributions.

Good heavens! Cornellians marvel at eclipse

On the eve of fall semester classes starting, Cornellians spied the sky – with special safety glasses – to view the partial solar eclipse Aug. 21 over Ithaca.

Cornell poet to kick off Botanic Gardens’ lecture series

Cornell Botanic Gardens opens its annual Fall Lecture Series with award-winning poet Ishion Hutchinson on Wednesday, August 30, at 5:30 p.m. in Call Auditorium, followed by a garden party at Cornell Botanic Gardens.