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CU to show off its 100-mpg car-in-progress at state fair

A car that gets 100 miles a gallon may sound far-fetched, but the technology is available now, says Cornell's Progressive Automotive X Prize Team. (Aug. 19, 2008)

Mock dorm room goes up in flames as part of safety demonstration

Students watched as a mock dorm room went up in flames in the Appel Commons parking lot Aug. 14. The fire was part of a controlled demonstration for resident assistants. (Aug. 15, 2008)

Population center and its demographic research boosted by $1.15 million grant

The U.S. National Institutes of Health has awarded the Cornell Population Program a $1.15 million grant to expand its abilities to conduct national and international demographic research. (Aug. 15, 2008)

Leading cystic fibrosis researcher to speak at Cornell biology symposium

Michael Welsh, one of the world's leading researchers on cystic fibrosis, will outline his recent discoveries in his quest for early diagnosis and cutting-edge gene therapies. (Aug. 14, 2008)

Reading project events consider 'Lincoln at Gettysburg'

Students entering Cornell will consider a crucial moment in American history by reading and discussing Garry Wills' Pulitzer Prize-winning book for the New Student Reading Project. (Aug. 14, 2008)

Kids in poverty are hurt by mom's stress and lack of social networks, study finds

Mothers living in poverty are less responsive to their children and less likely to have strong social networks, a Cornell study reports. (Aug. 14, 2008)

Law professor Ron Goldstock '66 to head NY Harbor Waterfront Commission

Ronald Goldstock '66, Cornell adjunct professor of law, will direct the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor for a three-year term. (Aug. 13, 2008)

French writer, German scholar and British poet named <br /> A.D. White Professors-at-Large

Cornell has appointed three A.D. White Professors-at-Large in the humanities and physical science. Several other nonresident professors will visit the campus for public programs this fall. (Aug. 13, 2008)

University of Colorado hosts tribute for Alfred Kahn

The University of Colorado Law School will host a conference Sept. 5 honoring Cornell Professor Emeritus Alfred Kahn. Thirty years ago, Kahn spearheaded the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978. (Aug. 13, 2008)

VP Tommy Bruce named to higher ed public issues group

Tommy Bruce, Cornell vice president for university communications, has been named to the Public Issues Committee of the Consortium on Financing Higher Education, through June 2011. (Aug. 13, 2008)

CU students train Southern Tier teachers for virtual world summer camp

A Cornell student and a recent alumna trained Southern Tier teachers and mentors from Corning Community College to help kids build virtual worlds at the Southern Tier SciFair Summer Camp. (Aug. 13, 2008)

Len Goodisman '62 promises Cornell $1 per book sold

Len Goodisman '62 will donate a portion of proceeds from his recently published children's book to the Campaign for Cornell. (Aug. 12, 2008)