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April 2008
New emergency alert sirens at Cornell to be tested today, April 30
Cornell University will conduct a full-scale test of its new emergency siren/public address system on today, Wednesday, April 30. (April 30, 2008)
Ronald Walters to deliver public lecture, "Barack Obama and the Politics of Racism," May 5
Ronald Walters, director of the African American Leadership Institute, and professor in Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park will deliver a lecture entitled, "Barack Obama and the Politics of Racism." (April 29, 2008)
WVBR, 93.5 FM launches new interactive series, "The Sunday Forum with Tommy Bruce," May 4
WVBR, 93.5 FM will launch its new interactive series, "The Sunday Forum with Tommy Bruce" (vice president of Cornell University Communications) this Sunday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. (April 29, 2008)
New emergency alert sirens at Cornell to be tested Wednesday, April 30
Cornell University will conduct a full-scale test of its new emergency siren/public address system on Wednesday, April 30. (April 28, 2008)
USDA research lab at Cornell gets new name, May 12
In honor of the late Robert W. Holley, a former Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist and a 1968 Nobel laureate in medicine, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will rededicate the U.S. Plant, Soil and Nutrition Laboratory (PSNL) at Cornell University to be named The Robert W. Holley Center for Agriculture and Health. (April 24, 2008)
Fourth annual George Boiardi Memorial Run will be held April 27
The fourth annual "21 Run" will be held Sunday, April 27 to raise funds for the Family Reading Partnership. (April 22, 2008)
Asian American women's experience and heritage are celebrated, April 23
In recognition of Asian American Heritage Month, Cornell University will host an event focused on Asian American women's experience and achievement Wednesday, April 23, at 4:30 p.m. in the Robert Purcell Community Center. (April 21, 2008)
Frank Warren, creator of PostSecret Web site, to speak at Cornell, April 23
Frank Warren, creator of the PostSecret Web site, will be speaking in Bailey Hall auditorium on the Cornell University campus Wednesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. Warren's talk, "America's Most Trusted Stranger." (April 18, 2008)
The Hartwell Foundation awards Cornell three faculty research grants and a fellowship, totaling $1 million
Cornell University has become the first research institution to receive three concurrent, faculty grants from The Hartwell Foundation for translational biomedical research aimed at helping children. (April 18, 2008)
Cornell Tradition recognizes efforts of Ithaca volunteer Gay Nicholson
Gay Nicholson of Ithaca will be the recipient of The Cornell Tradition's seventh annual Debra S. Newman '02 Community Recognition Award for her extensive volunteer efforts in the local community. (April 18, 2008)
Cornell pet experts' online videos help owners and veterinarians in the world
Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine has created new state-of-the-art videos with 3-D animations on topics such as basic pet care, diabetes management and cancer in pets. (April 10, 2008)
Former Arkansas governor, presidential candidate Mike Huckabee to discuss the role of religion in politics at Cornell April 15
Former presidential candidate and Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee will visit Cornell University to deliver a talk, "In God We Trust: The Role of Faith in Politics." (April 8, 2008)
Andy Goldsworthy presents final lecture as A.D. White Professor April 17
Andy Goldsworthy, the acclaimed British sculptor and author, will finish his eight-year appointment as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large with a special public lecture on Wednesday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. (April 7, 2008)
Nobel laureate, Bethe lecturer Steven Chu to talk about world energy
Nobel Laureate Steven Chu will visit Cornell University as the Hans Bethe lecturer April 16 to give a talk: "The World's Energy Problem and What We Can Do About It." (April 4, 2008)
Bestselling author, retired Marine General and Rhodes Professor Anthony Zinni to discuss a 'New World Order' at Cornell on April 15
Anthony C. Zinni, retired United States Marine Corps general and former Commander-in-Chief of the United States Central Command, will visit Cornell in April as the Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of 1956 Professor. (April 4, 2008)
Cornell Vet College Professor Paul Maza receives the 2008 Teaching Excellence Award
Professor Paul Maza at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine has been given the 2008 Teaching Excellence Award (TEA) in basic science by the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA). (April 3, 2008)
Cornell Police is supplementing public-safety patrols during the spring semester
During the past several weeks, there have been a rash of reported criminal incidents in and around the Cornell University campus, most of which have resulted in arrest or indictment. (April 2, 2008)
Big Red Relief sponsors panel on Iraq refugees April 8 and benefit concert April 11
Cornell's Big Red Relief is hosting its fourth annual benefit concert Friday, April 11 at Bailey Hall. (April 2, 2008)
Reknowned poet Maya Angelou to deliver 2008 Cornell Convocation address
Reknowned author, playwright and poet Maya Angelou will deliver the 2008 Cornell Convocation address to graduating seniors at noon on Saturday, May 24 in Schoellkopf Stadium on the Cornell University campus. (April 2, 2008)