The Cornell Chronicle

December 11, 1997

Table of Contents

Academic

Three Cornell students win British Marshall scholarships for 1997-98
Mayor challenges students on their restaurant 'plans'
American Studies Program takes on high-, middle- and low-brow culture
ILR classroom design recognized for breakthrough in distance learning
Kammen's new book explores the varieties of historical experience
New book recounts development of gay men's sexual identity
Students write a business plan for a local fly-fishing operation

Administration

Computer resources consolidation concludes at the end of the month
New footbridge opens over Triphammer Falls
CU policy on religious symbols display is restated for the season
Photo - Water problems on campus

Cornell People

CU professor is honored by Intel Corp. for his computer chip invention
Ithaca alumni association honors the Corsons
Steve McGuire answers the tough questions as a science ambassador
Theater student sparkles under the lights
Wrestler Joel Holman is an athlete with a mission

Events

Coverage
Cambodian genocide survivor fights for a ban on land mines
Photo - Sage Choir
Photo - Lighting of the cows
Photo - Showing off their art

Outreach

Cornell program helps prevent family violence in the U.S. armed forces
Hotel School expert tells lawmakers about the high cost of local air fares

Research

Pathfinder scientist: Photos show effects of water on Mars
Biologists estimate nature's yearly benefit to humanity at $2.9 trillion

Departments

Briefs
Notables
Soundbites
Obituaries - Robert Anderson Hall Jr., Kianweng (Kenny) Chong, Robert Battig
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