Station News

Sarah Zhang of Mother Jones recently posted an excellent article highlighting the Apples of New York volumes as important contributions to science (and art).  Take a look at her article by clicking on the image:             This post can also be accessed from our facebook page!

Everyone is invited to participate in our annual Arbor Day tree-planting ceremony. It will be held Friday, April 26 at 3:30 pm on the east side of Barton Hall.

Goffinet, Cornell Cooperative Extension Recognized by New York Wine & Grape Foundation From February 6 news release from the New York Wine & Grape Foundation: The New York Wine & Grape Foundation said a big “Thank You” to several individuals and businesses at its annual “Unity Banquet” on Wednesday, February 6 at the Hyatt Regency [...]

Vanden Heuvel promoted to Associate Professor Justine Vanden Heuvel (right), viticulturist in the Department of Horticulture, was promoted to the rank of Associate Professor effective November 1, 2012. Vanden Heuvel’s research focuses on the environmental and economic sustainability of wine grape production systems in cool climates. “My goal is to invigorate the rapidly expanding Northeastern [...]

We are very pleased to announce that Gavin Sack’s promotion to Associate Professor with indefinite tenure in the Department of Food Science has been approved by Dean Kathryn Boor, President David Skorton, and the Cornell Board of Trustees following a unanimous recommendation for promotion by the tenured faculty in the Department. Promotion to Associate Professor [...]

Getting stories about the fascinating work happening at NYSAES out into the world is essential to raising the profile and visibility of the station. As CALS’ new agricultural experiment station communications officer, I’ll be making the rounds and setting meetings with faculty to discuss ways of getting news of your work out to key audiences. [...]

Researchers at Cornell University will be releasing two new wine grape varieties next year from the university’s agricultural breeding program. And they’re asking the public to create names for them. Listen to the NPR story here!

By Stacey Shackford Cornell scientists are asking the public for names for two new wine grape varieties that will be released from their breeding program in 2013. The two latest varieties from grape breeder Bruce Reisch include a cold-hardy white wine grape and an innovative organic dark red. The first conjures up citrusy aromatic characteristics; [...]

I am pleased to announce we have completed the search for the Greenhouse and Grounds Worker Position.  After a competitive search process Bill Salone rose to the top as the lead candidate. Bill has been on a term position with B & P  since last year and has demonstrated an excellent work ethic and attitude. [...]

Hello! I have posted a Temporary Grounds and Greenhouse Worker position in the Buildings and Properties Department. If you or anyone you know may be interested in applying for this position, please access the Jobs at Cornell Website at: www.hr.cornell.edu/jobs and search for Requisition #18154. We will also be accepting paper applications for this position. [...]

Dear CALS Colleagues: I invite you to attend the second of three Open Forums being held in response to the recent CALS Employee Engagement Survey. These forums provide me and the CALS Employee Engagement Committee with the opportunity to hear from each of you regarding your thoughts, ideas and concerns surrounding the issues highlighted in [...]

Come and meet equipment manufacturers and dealers and see their machines working in a vineyard. Equipment to be shown includes canopy and weedsprayers, electronics for spraying, canopy hedgers and trimmers, tractors, mechanical weeders, leaf pullers/removers, hilling machines and trellis supplies.     For more details about the 2nd North East Vineyard Equipment Show and Demonstration, click [...]

  The large poster printer that was operated by the former communications services unit has been moved to the Lee Library in Jordan Hall.  The library staff wanted to keep that capability available on the NYSAES campus and are very happy to provide use of the equipment to the community here.  Lee Library has adopted [...]

Hello! I have posted a part-time, 20 hour per week Administrative Assistant III, Band C, Non-Exempt position located with the IPM Program.  This position will also have some accounting and grant management support responsibilities. If you or anyone you know may be interested in applying for this position, please access the Jobs at Cornell website [...]

Hi Everyone, On Saturday, July 28th, SAGES will be having Liberty Boat Tours charter a private boat tour of Seneca Lake. The boat tour will begin at 5pm and return at approximately 7pm. The cost of the tour is $5 per person (dinner included) and any family members/guests are welcome! Space on the boat is [...]