http://www.news.cornell.edu Recent news from Cornell University en-us (C) Cornell University ws21@cornell.edu http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/NYCrealEstate.html A panel of judges, all professionals, gave top prize to Cornell students in the first annual Cornell Real Estate Case Competition, Nov. 12, in New York City. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:49:15 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/LawLynn.html On Nov. 18, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, J.D. '80, told law students that federal agencies need good lawyers more than ever; and the work can be among the most rewarding there is. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:44:41 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/SkortonGoldman.html Goldman Sachs has tapped Cornell President David Skorton to serve on an advisory council for their new $500 million, five-year initiative: 10,000 Small Businesses. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:51:20 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/NetImpactCov.html The 2009 Net Impact Conference held at Cornell Nov. 13-14 drew a record 2,400 participants and featured such speakers as Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO of General Electric. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:39:18 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/globalEntrepreneurship.html Global Entrepreneurship Week, Nov. 16-22, will feature entrepreneurs from around the world and connect people through activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:15:41 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/hospitalitySenior.html The key to success in operating senior living communities is creating a relationship with residents, said panelists at a Senior Living Roundtable, held in October at the School of Hotel Administration. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:12:06 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/lawLasser.html Professor Mitchel Lasser, author of the new book 'Judicial Transformations: The Rights Revolution in the Courts of Europe,' was honored with a panel discussion in Myron Taylor Hall Nov. 2. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:24:45 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/lawShiffrin.html Law professor Steven Shiffrin spoke about his new book, 'The Religious Left and Church-State Relations,' at a panel discussion in his honor in Myron Taylor Hall Oct. 30. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:23:51 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/NYCHotelDean.html At the Cornell School of Hotel Administration's Dean's Leadership Series event held in New York City Nov. 9, hotel executives discussed the challenges of the hospitality industry in these times. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:22:26 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/Nov09/entrepreneurshipSeries.html A Nov. 20 seminar in the new Entrepreneurship Seminar Series in the East Hill Office Building will focus on tips and strategies for getting an idea ready for market. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:52:13 EST http://www.news.cornell.edu/current_month.raw http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/09/11_20_09.pdf http://www.news.cornell.edu/pages/Events.shtml