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Pollack champions ‘educational verve,’ humane and rational values

Martha E. Pollack plumbed the depths of Cornell history and spoke to current times in her inaugural address Aug. 25, following her installation as the university’s 14th president.Quoting a speech written during the dark days of World War II by Cornell historian Carl Becker, Pollack said there is just as much need today for universities to “maintain and promote the humane and rational values” that preserve democratic society.

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

Debates about nuclear energy rarely address an issue critical for future generations: how to warn them away from buried nuclear waste.

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

… two late 17th- and early 18th-century Seneca Haudenosaunee sites  near Geneva, New York, led by Kurt Jordan , associate …

Fun, hands-on course teaches science communication

… The course goal is to produce one or two polished exhibit ideas for Ithaca's Sciencenter. … When the 11 students in PSYCH 4500, Psychology at the … doctoral student Samantha Carouso Peck, “it paled in comparison to the next task: to write a clear description for a …

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.