News

Greek Leaders Plot Strategy in Response to Univ. Crackdown on Drinking

Juan Forrer  —  Sep 2, 2010

In a closed-door meeting Wednesday night, IFC discussed how to respond to the University's new drinking rules and planned for a public forum on the changes set for Tuesday.

Cornell Selects Architect for Permanent Bridge Barriers

Michael Linhorst  —  Sep 2, 2010

Following months of discussions between Ithaca and the University and two sets of temporary fencing on the bridges near campus, the University announced Wednesday the architect who will design permanent suicide barriers for bridges on and near campus.

For Lane Yon, "Mayor" of Bear Necessities, Obstacles to Immigration Hit Home

Jeff Stein  —  Sep 2, 2010

Bear Necessities food service worker Lane Yon has been painfully struggling in a way many of his Cornell friends might not know. His wife, Kim Por, has been denied entry into the United States by the American embassy in Cambodia, according to Yon, since 2008.

Underused University Program Offers News from Around the World

Eliza LaJoie  —  Sep 2, 2010

With international students comprising more than 16 percent of the University and more than 500 undergraduates studying abroad annually, Cornell is an increasingly globalized community. However, few students take advantage of a University program providing international, foreign-language news.

Hotel and Management Library Print Collections Will Consolidate With ILR

Patricio Martinez  —  Sep 1, 2010

The University has turned a new page for several campus libraries: by 2012, all the print collections of the Hotel School and Johnson School libraries will be relocated to the ILR School’s library as part of the University’s larger strategic planning process.

Engineering Library to Relocate Text Volumes and Expand Digitally

Patricio Martinez  —  Sep 1, 2010

In response to budget strain and the rising use of electronic resources, by June 2011 the Engineering library will have all of its print collections relocated into other University libraries. Its electronic collections, which represent 99 percent of the library’s materials used by students, will be enhanced to maximize their use for learning and research.

Members of the Class of 2014 Respond to Bridge Barriers

Cindy Huynh  —  Sep 1, 2010

Cornell's newest class give their take on the gorge fences.

Cornell Researchers Work Towards Safer Internet

Brendan Doyle  —  Sep 1, 2010

The University is part of a multi-tiered program sponsored by the National Science Foundation to work towards a safer, more reliable internet.

Weill Cornell Medical College Develops Post-Operation Wound Treatment

Dan Robbins  —  Sep 1, 2010

Researchers at Weill have developed a polymer that may potentially serve as a cheaper, safer healer of bodily tissues.

As Endowment Plummeted, Chief Investment Officer Received $400K Bonus

Michael Stratford  —  Aug 31, 2010

During the same tumultuous year that Cornell’s endowment lost about 26 percent of its value, its chief investment officer received $420,000 in “bonus and incentive compensation,” according to tax documents the University filed earlier this year.