http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/HaitiConference.html At a French studies workshop, 'History and the Experience of Haiti,' Nov. 14, speakers addressed how Haiti's history relates to universal history - the relationships of histories throughout the world. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:50:27 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/WLDiversityUpdate.html Cornell HR professionals and administrators attended the Cornell Diversity and Compliance Update Meeting, Nov. 9, to discuss best practices for recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:28 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/MellonMays.html Five Cornell undergraduates presented original research Nov. 7 at the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program's 2009 regional conference, for students from historically disadvantaged groups. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:44:05 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/MinorityCareers.html Minority Cornell graduates returned to campus Nov. 7 to advise current students on how to find careers and enjoy their time on the Hill. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:46 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/WSHistory.html Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies, formerly Women's Studies, has expanded over four decades to encompass the breadth of academic discourse in such areas as gender and queer studies. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:13:40 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/WSEvent.html The Oct. 30 kickoff featured panelists who described how Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies has helped shape their academic careers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:24:19 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/WLReligiousDiversity.html Cornell policy provides a process for employees to request reasonable workplace accommodations based on their religious beliefs and practices during the holiday season. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:10:26 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/MathOfSex.sl.html In a new book, 'The Mathematics of Sex,' Cornell professors Stephen J. Ceci and Wendy M. Williams discuss why women are underrepresented in the math-intensive fields of science. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:08:39 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/blacksCU.mw.html Historian Carol Kammen discussed the experiences of black students early in Cornell's history Oct. 15 at the Africana Studies and Research Center. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:37:43 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/ILR.NetterConf.html The difficulty of finding a job in the current economy when a candidate has the additional handicap of a criminal record was the focus at the Richard Netter Conference, Oct. 9 in New York City. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:30:53 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/NIHwomen.html Two Cornell research teams have each received National Institutes of Health grants to identify factors influencing the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral sciences and engineering. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:27:22 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/SWEaward.html The Cornell Society of Women Engineers received the Gold Level Award for Outstanding Collegiate Section at the national SWE conference held Oct. 15-17 in Long Beach, Calif. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:16:35 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/HispanicBizRanking.html In its September issue, Hispanic Business Magazine named Cornell's College of Engineering the No. 4 graduate school nationwide for Hispanic students. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:12:05 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/ACLUPresident.html In a talk at Cornell Oct. 8, the president of the American Civil Liberties Union said that protecting civil rights has improved in the age of Obama, but that it's not yet 'mission accomplished.' Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:07:18 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/Hiphopsalon.jm.html Hip-hop collector, historian and author Johan Kugelberg praised the leadership of Cornell librarians during a Library Salon, held Oct. 6 at the Union League Club in New York City. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:20:00 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/RheeIscolLecture.html Michelle Rhee '92, chancellor of the Washington, D.C., public school system, returned to campus to discuss her plans to reform one of the nation's most troubled districts. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:11:06 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/EngrDiversity.html This year's freshman class in the College of Engineering is 37 percent female, putting the college on track to surpass a goal set five years ago to increase diversity at the college. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:28:27 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/ToniMorrison.html Author Toni Morrison, M.A. '55, returned to campus Oct. 1-2 to read from and talk about her work with students and faculty and at two public events. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:59:53 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/MorrisonBSUlunch.html Eight members of Black Students United heard author Toni Morrison's views on writing at a private luncheon Oct. 2 at Taverna Banfi. The organization played a role in bringing Morrison to campus. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:56:37 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept09/AfricanaHistory.html The founding of Cornell's Africana Studies and Research Center followed years of civil rights advances and 1960s campus activism, as black students demanded recognition of their history and culture. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:02:37 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept09/ASRC40th.html Cornell's Africana Studies and Research Center marks its 40th anniversary with exhibitions, symposia and other events celebrating its history and considering the future of the field it pioneered. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:00:55 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept09/EqualityFreedom.html A campus debate on 'Discrimination: Free Speech and Religious Liberty vs. Equality and Respect?' was held on Sept. 22 in Sage Chapel, discussed same-sex marriage, hate speech and religious freedom. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:43:46 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept09/egbokJustus.html Ben Justus '08 is founder of the EGBOK (Everything's Gonna Be OK) Mission, a philanthropic organization to support education for children and young adults in the developing world. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:34:54 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept09/modelUN.html A Sept. 16 model United Nations debate, argued in nine languages about global sustainability issues, was the first event of the year for Cornell's Language House on West Campus. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:16:17 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Sept09/Ramadan.html To help first-year students who are Muslims adjust to campus life - right in the middle of Ramadan - Professor Shawka Toorawa planned events throughout the month, including an Iftaar meal Sept. 13. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:01:14 EST