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Contrapunkt concert showcases student composers

A&S Communications

Talented Cornell undergrad composers showcased their work in a recent concert.

PHYSICS

Peter Lepage wins prestigious Sakurai Prize in physics

A&S Communications

Physics professor Peter Lepage wins 2016 J.J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics.

People in Nepal
ANTHROPOLOGY

One year after Nepal earthquake, anthropology researchers reflect

This piece by David H. Holmberg and Kathryn S. March, both professors of anthropology, reflects on the Nepali earthquakes and their impact in north central Nepal.

CORNELL NOW

A&S meets its $225M campaign goal

A&S Communications

Thanks to generous alumni, the College of Arts & Sciences exceeded its Cornell NOW Campaign goals to support humanities, students and new faculty.

Poetry

Misreading Frost, rethinking the lyric in new poetry books

Cornell Chronicle

American poet Robert Frost was not above toying with his friends, or his readers. And one of his best-known works may be his grandest joke of all, as detailed in a new book by David Orr, “The Road Not Taken: Finding America in the Poem Everyone Loves and Almost Everyone Gets Wrong” (Penguin).

PHYSICS

Physicist's experiments resolve nature of neutrinos

A&S Communications

… visibility was only a few feet ahead. That dedication paid off when, on Wittich’s 29th birthday, the SNO detected its … see from this beginning what the results of the larger experiment would be – the discovery for which Art McDonald … experiment worked beautifully and we were able to resolve a 30-year mystery about how the sun works and the nature of …

INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH

Funds support projects studying hope, optimism

An interdisciplinary collaboration between Cornell University and the University of Notre Dame has awarded nearly $2 million to 18 projects in five countries to examine the theoretical, empirical and practical dimensions of hope and optimism.

Leadership

Education innovation director announced

A&S Communications

The former dean for A&S is Cornell’s new education innovation director. 

Spotlight on Ithaca: Apple Fest

By: Julia Montejo '17

Politics

McCarthy’s sudden exit suggests things are out of control for GOP

In a surprising move, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy dropped out of the race for Speaker following John Boehner’s resignation. Elizabeth Sanders, an election expert and professor of government, says McCarthy’s exit could make it harder for the GOP to find a presidential candidate and message they can rally behind.Sanders says:

IN REMEMBRANCE

Noted astronomer James Houck dies at 74

A&S Communications

James R. Houck, a noted astronomer in the field of infrared spectroscopy for astrophysics, died in Ithaca Sept. 18 at age 74 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease.Houck received his Ph.D. from Cornell in condensed matter physics in 1967, then switched fields to astronomy. After post-doctorate work at the Naval Research Laboratory, he worked at Cornell until he retired as the Kenneth A. Wallace Professor of Astronomy in 2012.

GOVERNMENT

New federal prison release is a step forward, but not a game-changer

Joseph Margulies, civil rights attorney and professor of government and law, comments on the Justice Department’s decision to release 6,000 inmates. He says the move is a step in the right direction, but adds that it does not solve the problem of mass incarceration in America.  Margulies says:

Professor Explores Western Lyrical Tradition at Lecture

Prof. Jonathan Culler, English and comparative literature, spoke Wednesday about his new book The Theory of the Lyric as part of Cornell University Library’s Chats in the Stacks book talk program.

Munschauer Career Series

'Annie' director Will Gluck shares career advice

Cornell Chronicle

The director shared what it's really like to work in Hollywood.

"Ithaca is Gorges" in October

Hey everyone! The Arts and Sciences Ambassadors will be adding new content to our blog at the beginning of each week throughout the school year. Each month will feature blog posts that center loosely on a theme related to that time of year. As we settle into our semester, we thought a nice theme for October would be "Campus and Community Activities." For this week's post, check out what sophomore Dylan Van Duyne has to say about outdoor activities around Cornell and Ithaca!