December 2008
In his year-end message to the Cornell community, President David Skorton says that "our commitment to our workforce remains a top priority for me, especially during these challenging times." In a review of the challenges facing Cornell, he says the university "must face up to a 10 percent correction in our annual operating budget over the next few years."
Read an interview with President Skorton.
Connections for life
Cornell Career Services offers assistance for students and alumni.
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:
CAMPUS:
Meet Kent Kleinman ... Law School record ... Slammin' Yamz! ...
Master plan lauded ... Entrepreneurs ... Women's polo is No. 1
PEOPLE:
Pop-up book author ... Coach for America ... Obama appointee ...
Endowments established ... Hall of fame wrestler ... Cello champ ...
Remembering Edwin Salpeter; Robert 'Hot Truck Bob' Petrillose Sr.
RESEARCH:
Cancer 'lint brush' ... Johne's disease vaccine ... Gene mapping ...
Reducing heart damage ... Evaluating science programs ... Biogas ...
Blemish-free tomatoes ... Ultrasound advances ... Carbon nanotubes
OUTREACH:
CU Winds in Philly ... Computers for Iraq ... Economic outlook ...
African demographics ... Conservation plan ... Fitness space design
FAR ABOVE ... A CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
Skorton: Cornell's time is now ... Genomics fellowship ...
The Cornell culture ... Focus on international students
ALUMNI NEWS & EVENTS:
Protect your NetID ... Cornell Cares ... Glee Club in Houston ...
Florida scholarship reception ... Tailgate at Penn
CORNELL LINKS:
Quick links to Cornell resources
CAMPUS:
Completion of Milstein Hall "critical," says AAP Dean Kent Kleinman
Law School grads attain historic 99 percent pass rate on bar exam
Slammin' Yamz! wins "healthy ice cream" contest
Campus Master Plan wins prestigious design award
Minding their own business: Students by day, entrepreneurs by night
No. 1 women's polo closes out fall season undefeated
PEOPLE:
Miyoko Chu's "Birdscapes" pop-up book is a treat for eyes and ears
Jesse Rothstein '03 is force behind new corps of coaches
Nancy Sutley '84 to advise Obama administration on the environment
Death of professor Ron Ehrenberg's son prompts new endowments
Arno Niemand '56 to be inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Cellist Adrianne Ngam wins Cornell Concerto Competition
Eminent astrophysicist Edwin Salpeter dies at 83
Cornell mourns the passing of "Hot Truck Bob" Petrillose
RESEARCH:
Researcher invents "lint brush" to capture and kill cancer cells
Veterinary college scientists develop vaccine for Johne's disease
Technique provides snapshot of all genes in human genome
Weill Cornell researchers find mechanism behind cardiac scarring
Trochim gets $2.3M grant to evaluate science education programs
Cornell technology makes biogas greener
High tunnels yield healthier produce, extend growing season
Grad student develops pocket-sized therapeutic ultrasound devices
Measuring conductance of carbon nanotubes, one by one
OUTREACH:
CU Winds bring music and mentorship to Philadelphia
Cornell donates computers to schools in Iraq
Steven Kyle calls for "stimulus shock and awe" for U.S. economy
Cameroon project improves demographic research
Students' conservation plan for Genesee Land Trust wins award
Students design new fitness spaces for retirement community
FAR ABOVE ... A CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
President Skorton discusses why Cornell's time is now [audio]
Finding answers at the intersection of scientific disciplines
Annual Fund helps student test new avenues, build community
Making sure more international students can afford Cornell
ALUMNI NEWS & EVENTS:
Protect your NetID from phishing attempts:
Cornell has received recent reports of fraudulent attempts to steal NetID passwords, a practice known as phishing. If you have any reason to believe your password has been stolen, go immediately to http://netid.cornell.edu, change your password, then report the theft to security@cornell.edu. Because your NetID gives you access to your personal university information, if it is stolen, you are also at risk of identity theft. You will never receive e-mail from Cornell requesting your NetID password; regard those e-mails as fraudulent. Learn more about safeguarding your NetID password.
Cornell Cares, Jan. 3 and 10:
Start the new year right by joining fellow Cornellians to make a difference in your community. Cornell Cares Day enables students and alumni to donate their services to a community nonprofit organization. There will be events around the country, from Boston to Los Angeles. Check the alumni events calendar for the Cornell Cares event nearest you on Jan. 3 or Jan. 10. Cornell Cares Day is sponsored by the Cornell Public Service Center.
Glee Club Concert in Houston Jan. 10:
Give my regards to Davy ... and get ready to sing at a special concert performance by the Cornell University Glee Club in Houston Saturday, Jan. 10. Members of the Cornell Alumni Association of Greater Houston will also have the opportunity to host Glee Club members overnight. Mark your calendars today and stay tuned for complete details. Family and friends are welcome! For information contact David Martin '94, dcm1@cornell.edu, 713-528-9587.
Susan Murphy in Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 14:
The Cornell Club of Sarasota is hosting its annual scholarship reception and luncheon, this year featuring Susan H. Murphy '73, Ph.D. '94, vice president for student and academic services, at Michael's on East, Sarasota. Reception begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by luncheon at noon. For information contact Maddi Dallas at 941-379-9465 or mmd36@cornell.edu.
Cornell vs. Penn tailgate and basketball game, Feb. 7:
Join the Cornell Club of Greater Philadelphia on Feb. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Inn at Penn for a pregame supper, tailgate style. Then march through the Penn campus to the famous Palestra to watch the 2008 Ivy League men's basketball champions battle the Penn Quakers. Adults $20, children 6-12 $10, under 5 free. Register for the pregame dinner online. Game tickets need to be ordered separately from the dinner. The Cornell Club is sponsoring special game tickets at $7 each for club members, CACO Mid-Winter Meeting attendees and Cornell students, and $10 for all others. Visit the club Web site to order your game tickets. For more ticket information, contact Mike White '77 at mmw42@cornell.edu.
CORNELL LINKS:
Far Above ... The Campaign for Cornell: http://www.campaign.cornell.edu/
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Cornell Alumni Magazine: http://cornellalumnimagazine.com/
Cornell's gorges are as deadly as they are beautiful, and drownings are an all-too-frequent occurrence. "Wild Water," the cover story in the November/December 2008 issue, examines the efforts by local and university officials to alert students to the hazards.
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