Academic

$2 million in private grants support new Institute for Digital Collections
IBM fellowship supports computer science students
New book views parallels in modern art, literature
Summers co-edits comparative work on how legal systems treat precedent

Administration

Major computer, network resources to be consolidated
1998 health care rates are adopted for endowed faculty and staff

Cornell People

David Hajjar named dean of CU Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Two at CU win Presidential Early Career Awards
Figueroa named administrator of USDA program
Vincent Patriarco is appointed new director of Cornell Purchasing
Two CU employees are honored with Pride of Workmanship Awards

Events

Coverage

Scholars debate use of race in college admissions
Lecturer cautions against government curbs on access
Pestieau argues for preservation of European social programs
Photo - Castillo-Chavez gives presentation
Photo - Cascadilla gorge trail reopens, closes
Photo - World Food Day symposium

Upcoming

Sagan Planet Walk ceremony set for Nov. 8
New music ensemble premieres at Barnes Hall Nov. 2
Noted piano trio will perform in Statler Auditorium Nov. 3
Undergraduates to hold research forum on contemporary France
Recent and classic films in store for Cornell Cinema's IthaKid Film Fest

Outreach

Fraternities and sororities plan a Public Service Day this weekend
Chemistry featured at mall Saturday
Gadabout transportation service continues helping residents get around

Research

Cornell leads NASA mission to explore comets
Tsunami researcher looks at the ultimate wave

Departments

Briefs
Soundbites
Correction List of states that succeeded the former Yugoslavia
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