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The Cornell Chronicle

February 26, 2004

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Academic

A 'top 10' university for patents in 2003, CU expects even more in '04
CU student-managed investment fund thrives after change in strategy
Two CU experts co-edit a book for practitioners on youth development
Theatre major writes winning play in contest

Administration

eCornell is restructuring
CU wins gold medals for admissions advertising
Diversity Digest: CU takes part in efforts to increase diversity among the local skilled trades

Events

Coverage
The Mars rovers go ditch digging and find sparkling spheres
Budget plan seen as weak on science and financial-aid funding
CU death-and-dying discussion transcends disciplines, campuses
MLK lecturer urges Sage audience to honor King's full living legacy
ILR-Smithers conference looks at alcohol problems in the workplace
Local brewer makes beer entirely with N.Y.-grown hops, with CU help
Photo - Laboratory power boost
Photo - Sharing a meal
Photo - Getting fired up
Photo - Bringing voices together
Photo - Designing students

Upcoming
Nobel Peace Prize winner to speak at convocation of the Cornell Commitment
Lehman to lecture on Court decisions
Symposium revisits Brown v. Board of Education during 50th anniversary of the landmark decision
Noted African author, filmmaker, academic speaks here March 2
China Culture Week activities run through March 9
Weekend conference explores sexual preference, ethnicity in Latina culture
Annual BOOM event showcases CU computing research projects
Cornell will host a new food processes and products symposium on campus, May 3-4
Comin' at ya: Cornell Cinema presents a 3-D movie weekend
'Wunderkind' Russian tenor will perform Feb. 28

Outreach

Student nominees are sought for Community Spirit Awards Program

Research

Weill research: Growth factor boosts cell production in damaged hearts
CU law study reveals surprising state and racial death penalty findings
The telephone, CU study finds, is the most common medium for telling lies
Study finds same-sex couples plan differently for retirement

Departments

Briefs
Correction - Professors' names omitted from project
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