December 2006
Baby, it's warm outside: Boston aims to break its December average-temperature record
With above-average warmth throughout the Northeast, several cities in the region face top-10 warm Decembers, according to climatologists at Cornell University's Northeast Regional Center (NRCC). (December 21, 2006)
Cornell University delegation visits India to promote collaborative relationships, Jan. 1-8
Cornell University has announced that its president, Dr. David J. Skorton, will lead a delegation of university officials and faculty members in a week-long visit to India, Jan. 1-8, to learn more about India, to gain a better understanding of the increasingly important role it plays in the world, and to explore opportunities for mutually beneficial collaboration. (December 20, 2006)
Drama critic Charles Isherwood wins the Nathan Award, administered by Cornell University
New York Times drama critic Charles Isherwood has been named the winner of the Nathan Award for the theater year 2005-06. (December 14, 2006)
Cornell Department of Music receives its largest gift ever from the estate of alumnus Sidney T. Cox, AB '47, MA '48
The Cornell Department of Music has received its largest gift ever, $6.5 million, from the estate of alumnus Sidney T. Cox, AB '47, MA '48 (1922-2005). (December 13, 2006)
Protein 'fingerprint' in spinal fluid could spot Alzheimer's disease, Cornell and Weill Cornell researchers report
Scientists collaborating at Cornell University in Ithaca and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City have identified a panel of 23 protein biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid that acts as a neurochemical "fingerprint," which doctors might use someday to identify patients living with Alzheimer's disease. (December 12, 2006)
Kellie Page named director of finance and administration for the Division of Student and Academic Services
Kellie A. Page has been named as the director of finance and administration for Cornell University's Division of Student and Academic Services. (December 7, 2006)
Cornell President David Skorton to discuss "Downtowns and Universities" at Ithaca Downtown Partnership Annual dinner Dec. 5
Cornell University President David J. Skorton will talk about "Downtowns and Universities" in his keynote address at this year's Ithaca Downtown Partnership annual dinner. (December 1, 2006)