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NASA’s InSight captures first ‘sound’ of Martian wind The Mars InSight lander has sent back the first “sounds” ever recorded on the red planet, NASA announced Dec. 7. These vibrations have left Cornell’s Don Banfield and mission scientists in auditory awe.

NY’s Concord grape industry to benefit from Cornell program New York state is investing $1.3 million in a new Concord Vineyard Improvement Program at Cornell, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Dec. 7.

Cancer’s metabolism subject of trailblazing study Cancer metabolism is the subject of renewed research interest, and the lab of Abe Stroock explores that aspect of the disease in its latest work.

Enjoy Winter Solstice at the Botanic Gardens Cornell Botanic Gardens will hold its annual Winter Solstice Garden Tour on the shortest day of the year, Dec. 21, beginning at noon.

Protect your personal data, receive your W-2 electronically All Cornell employees who have not already done so can opt in to receive an electronic 2018 W-2 form for 2019 by Jan. 4, 2019.

NASA’s InSight captures first ‘sound’ of Martian wind The Mars InSight lander has sent back the first “sounds” ever recorded on the red planet, NASA announced Dec. 7. These vibrations have left Cornell’s Don Banfield and mission scientists in auditory awe.

Protect your personal data, receive your W-2 electronically All Cornell employees who have not already done so can opt in to receive an electronic 2018 W-2 form for 2019 by Jan. 4, 2019.

Things to Do, Dec. 7-14, 2018 Events this week include the Town-Gown Awards, Cornell Concerto Competition, a tribute to Sonny Rollins, life on other planets at Science on Tap, and "Whistler and His Influence" at the Johnson Museum.

Celebrate Winter Fest Dec. 7 All members of the Cornell community are invited to celebrate Winter Fest, Dec. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room.

2018 Affinito-Stewart research grants awarded; 2019 proposals sought Nine Cornell faculty members have been awarded Affinito-Stewart research grants for the 2018-19 academic year. Proposals for 2019-20 are due Feb. 8.

Man in ‘Serious Condition’ After Being Stabbed Near Ithaca Commons The victim was “bleeding profusely from the face and back” after being stabbed several times and was transported via helicopter to a regional trauma center.

Tompkins County Workers’ Center Diverts Roughly $20,000 to Support Office of Human Rights Caseload There was a change in the relationship between the OHR and the Workers’ Center last spring, when “the county administration, with support of the legislature, instructed the employees of the OHR to cease all support for members of the community for preparing complaints to regulatory agencies for alleged discrimination.”

Midnight Comedy’s ‘Sad Feet’ Proves Nothing is Sacred The sketches that proved to be most entertaining were those that dealt with issues most people never want to talk about, let alone joke about.

Journey of a Cornell Orchards Apple: 5 Steps from Tree to Table Cornell Orchards grows more than 50 varieties of apples — from popular sellers like Honeycrisp and Gala, to specialty cider apples, to experimental varieties that are yet to be named.

CGSU Submits Petition to University, Demands More Attention to Graduates’ Mental Health Care The six demands in the petition included an external review of Cornell Counseling and Psychological Services, gym membership reimbursement, improvement of the therapy referral process and others.