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Humanities & Arts

Prof. Madrid wins humanities book award

Alejandro L. Madrid, associate professor of music, has won the 2016 Humanities Book Award from the Mexico Section of the Latin American Studies Association (LASA) for his most recent book, In Search of Julián Carrillo and Sonido 13 (Oxford University Press, 2015). The prize is awarded annually to an outstanding and original contribution to the study of Mexico in book-length academic monographs and works published during the previous year.

History

Mary Beth Norton nominated for president of American Historical Association

Arts & Sciences Communications

Historian Mary Beth Norton has been nominated for president-elect of the American Historical Association, the principal umbrella organization for the profession. If elected, she would serve as president beginning in January 2018, for one year. The results of the on-line election are expected in July.

Arts and Sciences Advising Deans: A "Ray" of Sunshine

It's finally spring here in Ithaca and that means that admitted students are coming from far and wide to visit Cornell's campus for Cornell Days! Some of the most popular events during Cornell Days are the info sessions, which are hosted by Advising Deans and Ambassadors for the College of Arts & Sciences.

Sociology

Having a medical emergency? Don’t count on strangers

Cornell Chronicle

So long, good Samaritans.In the first study of its kind, Cornell sociologists have found that people who have a medical emergency in a public place can’t necessarily rely on the kindness of strangers. Only 2.5 percent of people, or 1 in 39, got help from strangers before emergency medical personnel arrived, in research published April 14 in the American Journal of Public Health.

Student Life

Students tackle global challenges at Clinton conference

Cornell Chronicle

 It takes more than just hard work to turn an idea for advancing social justice into a successful reality. It also takes inspiration, a strong network and a lot of support, encouragement and advice.

American Studies

'Blacks and Jews in America' explores complex relationship

A&S Communications

There are many words and phrases used to describe the relationship between blacks and Jews in America in the 20th century: golden age, strained, coalition, collaborative, adversarial, contentious, allies.

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Crime, Prisons, Education & Justice

Students explore criminal justice through new minor

A&S Communications

The new interdisciplinary Crime, Prisons, Education and Justice minor also requires students to spend time as teaching assistants in a local prison.

Economics & Asian Studies

Eunu Song: 'This was the first time I had been told to take full charge of my education by wandering.'

Eunu SongEconomics & Asian StudiesNiskayuna, NYWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

French & English

Therese Banks: 'Know when and how to ask for help.'

/*-->*//*-->*/Therese BanksFrench Studies & EngishIthaca, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?

Anthropology

Rabindra Willford: 'Approach your professors early and often.'

Rabindra WillfordAnthropologyIthaca, NYWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Information Science

Pujaa Rajan: 'The culture is welcoming, passionate, diverse, energetic, and excited.'

/*-->*//*-->*/Pujaa RajanInformation ScienceLincoln, NEWhy did you choose Cornell?

History & Government

Arwa Awan: 'Political organizing on campus has been a really important part of my time at Cornell.'

Arwa AwanHistory & GovernmentPacific Grove, CAWhat is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?*//*-->*/

McNair Scholars

Future Ph.D.s inducted into McNair Scholars Program

Cornell Chronicle

The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program, designed to increase the completion of doctorates among first generation, low-income and underrepresented students – ultimately diversifying the professoriate – inducted 16 undergraduates April 9.

Public voices

Diverse faculty shift national discourse one op-ed at a time

Cornell Chronicle

The voices shaping the important conversations of our age, from racial unrest to income inequality and the war on cancer, are now a little more diverse, thanks to a group of Cornell faculty members.

Physics

Elusive superconductor state observed

Cornell Chronicle

A state of electronic matter first predicted by theorists in 1964 has finally been discovered by Cornell physicists and may provide key insights into the workings of high-temperature superconductors.