Prof. Gregory McLaskey ’05, civil engineering, wins National Science Foundation award for his work using the world’s largest rock squeezing machine.
greek life
New Greek Event Regulations Mandate BYOB, 15% Alcohol by Volume Maximum and ‘Good Standing’ for All Events
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The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life rolled out a slate of new regulations for Greek life, which include restricting events to four days per week, requiring catering services for all alcohol served and limiting co-sponsors on approved events.
College of Human Ecology
Students and Faculty Push Back Against Human Ecology Name Change
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A contentious Faculty Senate meeting on Wednesday showed the depth of faculty disapproval for the proposed rebranding of the College of Human Ecology as the College of Public Policy.
Cornell Dance Team
After National Competition in Florida, Cornell Dance Team Kicks Off Semester With Renewed Excitement
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Cornell danced among over 200 other college dance teams in the Universal Dance Association College Dance Team National Championship, one of the “most prestigious college dance team competitions in the country,” according to its website.
Cornell Police
CUPD Chief Deputy Officer Graduates From FBI Academy
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Last month in Quantico, Virginia, Jeffery S. Montesano, chief deputy officer of Cornell University Police Department, became a graduate of the FBI National Academy — only the third person from the University to do so.
American Institute of Physics
Cornell Physics Professor Honored for Contribution to Research Article Accessibility
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Prof. Paul Ginsparg Ph.D. ’81, physics and information science, received an award from the American Institute of Physics in December his work in creating an accessible archive for scholarly research.
planned parenthood
New York Planned Parenthood Affiliates Merge In Bid to Enhance Healthcare Access
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Planned Parenthood announced a merger with five affiliates in New York State — including the organization’s local Ithaca branch — in a move to increase access to high quality reproductive care in the state.
mental health
Sophie Fund Issues Recommendations to University Mental Health Review Team
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The Sophie Fund, a local mental health advocacy group, presented 22 recommendations to Cornell on Jan. 17, continuing its efforts to implore the University to take more aggressive steps in addressing mental health issues on campus.
collegetown
Miyake Closes After 17 Years, Handing Reins to New Pan-Asian Restaurant
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A Collegetown staple and popular sushi restaurant, Miyake recently closed down, following several local eateries. After 17 years, the restaurant left a vacancy for a new Pan-Asian restaurant, Masita.
vaping
Collegetown Vendors Adapt as Vaping Death Toll Prompts Tougher State Regulations
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Two e-cigarette related deaths were reported in New York state in 2019. Lawmakers consider changes in legislating, including banning flavored Juul products, as Collegetown store managers react.
The Circle
Cornell Alum Shows Off Social Media Prowess on Netflix Reality Show ‘The Circle’
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Edgar Eason ’19 closely followed his graduation from Cornell with an entirely different endeavor: competing on Netflix’s reality game show “The Circle.” In a world where participants never interact face-to-face, and rank each other solely based off of their social media platforms, Eason competed for a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize.