Academic

Two CU undergraduates awarded Udall Scholarships for 2003-04
Accepted class is more diverse; applications were down 5 percent
Freshman Meinig scholars present research on CU's First-Year Initiative
Student final film projects to be shown at Schwartz Center May 9

Cornell People

Ed Lu '84 to spend six months on space station
Ceramics sculptor Ah Leon teaches CU students about clay, tea and life
Book focuses on AIDS prevention, intervention for black American women
Laquatra to head state program offering cash incentives for energy-savers

Events

Coverage

CU joins NSF earthquake network with $2 million lab to test infrastructures
Speak up for nature, RFK Jr. urges students in Kaplan Family lecture
Exporting freedom has unforeseen outcomes, warns Louis Menand
CU launches new Welcome Weekend: alcohol-free activities in August
10 students honored for notable efforts in the community
MBAs beat Hotelies in first Iron Chef competition at CU
Photo - A tip of the hats
Photo - Breakfast serenade for President Rawlings
Photos - Honoring the career of Ciriaco Morón Arroyo
Photo - West Campus groundbreaking

Upcoming

May 1-3 dance concert features original student choreography
Johnson Museum celebrates its 30th birthday this Sunday, May 4
Cinema announces May changes
CU Gamelan Ensemble and guests present Indonesian music and dance
Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda will speak on campus, May 5
American Astronomical Society division will hold national meeting at CU
CU to host conference on rural poverty and resource conservation

Outreach

Cornell Empire State Poll to give insight on state residents and their views
CU volunteers help make a nursing home parking lot -- blosso
Student-run effort will turn trash into treasure for a local agency

Departments

Briefs
Obituaries - David J. Allee, Franklin M. Loew
Correction - Diversity Digest
Call for Awards
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