artsNEWS http://www.news.cornell.edu News from arts at Cornell en-us (C) Cornell University ws21@cornell.edu Basu appointed a chief economic adviser to India http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/Basu.kr.html The government of India has named Cornell economist Kaushik Basu as its new chief economic adviser in the Ministry of Finance. He will be on leave from Cornell for two years, beginning in December. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:50 EST Stimulus funds aid study of spinal cord injury recovery http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/ARRAHarrisWarrick.html Ronald Harris-Warrick, Cornell professor of neurobiology and behavior, is using stimulus money to study locomotion that may lead to cures for spinal cord injuries. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:16:54 EST Cornell looks back on 40 years of women's studies http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/WSHistory.html Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies, formerly Women's Studies, has expanded over four decades to encompass the breadth of academic discourse in such areas as gender and queer studies. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:13:40 EST Film programming dovetails with academic mission http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/CornellCinema.html Cornell Cinema's eclectic year-round repertory and specialty programming offer film buffs access to a wide range of films, and co-sponsorships with a variety of academic programs. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:55 EST SA recommends cutting Cornell Cinema funding http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/CinemaFunding.html The undergraduate Student Assembly has upheld a decision to cut Cornell Cinema's funding from the Student Activity Fee by 22 percent. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:26:15 EST Panelists celebrate 40 years of women's studies http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/WSEvent.html The Oct. 30 kickoff featured panelists who described how Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies has helped shape their academic careers. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:24:19 EST Two grad students earn Intel fellowships http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/IntelFellowships.html Shuang Zhao and Mark Cianchetti have each received a Ph.D. Fellowship Award from Intel Corp., which recognizes their potential as future technology leaders. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:46:58 EST High school students contribute graffiti to set design http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/GraffitiRomeo.html To make the graffiti look real on the set for the upcoming performances of 'Romeo and Juliet' in the Schwartz Center, Ithaca High's Graffiti Club and Cornell students will add their designs. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:44:18 EST Web site will advance science in the Americas http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/Ciencia.html A new Web site will help Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking scientists interact, find funding opportunities and even trade equipment. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:59:13 EST Memorial service for Boon Jim Lim slated for Nov. 2 http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Oct09/MemorialLim.html A candlelight service in memory of Boon Jim Lim '13 will be held Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. in the Clara Dickson Courtyard on North Campus. Lim died Oct. 19. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:55:08 EST All of this month's stories http://www.news.cornell.edu/current_month.raw This week's Cornell Chronicle (PDF) http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/09/11_06_09.pdf Featured campus events http://www.news.cornell.edu/pages/Events.shtml