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February 2008
Palestinian Ambassador to U.S. to visit Cornell and will discuss the Palestinian perspective on Middle East politics, March 4
Palestinian Ambassador to the U.S. Afif Safieh will be speaking at Cornell University on Tuesday, March 4 in a special presentation, "Middle Eastern Politics: A Palestinian Perspective." (February 28, 2008)
Cornell President David Skorton to speak at Climate Commitment celebration
Cornell University President David Skorton will be the keynote speaker at the first anniversary celebration of his signing the Cornell University Climate Commitment. (February 26, 2008)
The 50th Maize Genetics Conference: genome to be unveiled, biofuel improvements discussed and nutritional enhancements displayed
The 50th Annual Maize Genetics Conference will be held at the Marriott Wardman Park in Washington, D.C., from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2008. (February 22, 2008)
Cornell earns award for its employee fertility and adoption benefits
Cornell University has been named to Conceive Magazine's list of the 50 most family-friendly employers in the U.S. (February 22, 2008)
Cornell Chorus and Glee Club embarks on musical tours in China, Mar. 13-26, 2008
Cornell University's Chorus and Glee Club will embark on a musical tour in China, Mar. 13-26. (February 22, 2008)
Cornell's Africana Center co-sponsors conference on Darfur
Cornell University's Africana Studies and Research Center will co-sponsor a major international conference, "Darfur and the Crisis of Governance in Sudan," at the University of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 21-22. (February 22, 2008)
Cornell University hosts Diversity Forum on Thursday, Feb. 28
The Cornell University Diversity Council is hosting a forum, "Tales from the Front Line: Three Perspectives on Diversity Goals and Challenges," on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Room 104 of Sage Hall. (February 21, 2008)
Cornell's BOOM 2008, the annual student technology showcase, is Feb. 27
If you yearn for Deadwing, SnakeArm and having computers compose music, then don't miss BOOM (Bits On Our Minds) 2008, the Cornell University student technology showcase, on Feb. 27 in the Duffield Hall Atrium, 3:45 to 6 p.m. (February 21, 2008)
Cornell hosts Educator Professional Development Day on March 18
Cornell University is hosting the fourth annual Educator Professional Development Day on Tuesday, March 18. (February 20, 2008)
Cornell's domestic food conference to be held in Montreal, March 21-22
Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration will co-sponsor one of the most comprehensive food conferences, titled "Domestic Foodscapes: Towards Mindful Eating?" at Concordia University in Montreal, March 21-22. (February 18, 2008)
CU engineering conference focuses on sustainable energy, March 28-29
Cornell University is hosting "Sustainable Energy Systems: Investing in Our Future," March 28 and 29, at the Statler Hotel on campus. (February 18, 2008)
Provost Biddy Martin to give Academic State of the University Address, March 5
Cornell University Provost Biddy Martin will present the second-annual Academic State of the University Address on March 5, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. in the Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall, on campus. (February 15, 2008)
Cornell's computer scientists help invent a new Web filter, "Top of Mind," to track and assess opinions online
Jodange, a new online information analysis startup company based on technology invented by Cornell University's computer scientists, recently launched its first product, "Top of Mind." (February 14, 2008)
Clinton Global Initiative University in New Orleans, March 14-16, is seeking student participation; deadline is Feb. 18
Are you a college student who wants to make a difference in the world? This March, hundreds of students will gather inÝNew OrleansÝfor the ClintonÝGlobal Initiative's first-ever university forum - CGI U - hosted by former U.S. President Bill Clinton. (February 14, 2008)
Ray Wu, Cornell's acclaimed pioneer of genetic engineering and developer of insect-resistant rice, dies at 79
Ray J. Wu, Cornell University professor of molecular biology and genetics, who was widely recognized as one of the fathers of genetic engineering and who developed and sought to feed the world with a higher yielding rice that resists insects and drought, died of cardiac arrest in Ithaca, Feb. 10. (February 13, 2008)
First near-Earth triple asteroid discovered by Arecibo Observatory astronomers - a mere 7 million miles from Earth
Once considered just your average single asteroid, 2001 SN263 has now been revealed as the first near-Earth triple asteroid ever found. (February 13, 2008)
Cornell University named to President's Honor Roll for service
The Corporation for National and Community Service named Cornell University to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction in recognition of its exemplary local, national and international community-service efforts and service to disadvantaged youth. (February 12, 2008)
Colombian writer and activist Laura Restrepo will deliver public talks and meet with students at Cornell, Feb. 26-March 7, as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large
Colombian novelist, journalist and political activist Laura Restrepo will deliver a public talk, meet with students and participate in literary discussions as part of her two-week visit to Cornell University as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large from Feb. 26 to March 7. (February 11, 2008)
Howard Milstein '73 named Cornell's 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year
Howard P. Milstein Cornell '73, co-chairman, president and CEO of Emigrant Savings Bank and its holding company, New York Private Bank and Trust, and managing partner of Milstein Properties, has been named the 2008 Cornell Entrepreneur of the Year. (February 5, 2008)
Slope Radio launches live call-in show "Around the Slope" Monday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.
Slope Radio, a student online radio station for the Cornell University community, will launch a new live call-in show "Around the Slope," Monday, Feb. 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. (February 1, 2008)