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Late CU English professor receives 2007 Nathan Award

Harvey Scott McMillin Jr., a renowned Cornell professor of English who died unexpectedly March 29, 2006, has posthumously won the George Jean Nathan award for his 2006 book, 'The Musical as Drama.' (Jan. 4, 2008)

Novelists, poets, activist headline Creative Writing Program reading series

The Creative Writing Program has announced the schedule for its spring 2008 Reading Series, which features established and emerging artists. All events, held on Thursdays, are free and open to the public. (Jan. 4, 2008)

Two Ph.D. students receive Kauffman Foundation awards

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded Kelly Patterson and Sarah Thebaud, Cornell doctoral students who are studying entrepreneurship, 2008 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowships of $20,000 each. (Jan. 4, 2008)

CU experts to give tips on keeping wild canines away

Coyotes, wolves and foxes are getting bolder in the Northeast, and Cornell Cooperative Extension is offering a free video-linked workshop on how to cope with wild canines, Jan. 19. (Jan. 4, 2008)

CU offers weekend science workshops for K-12 teachers

The Cornell Institute for Biology Teachers is hosting its annual workshop series for K-12 teachers and students enrolled in college programs leading to certification in secondary education, Jan. 19-20. (Jan. 4, 2008)

Professor George L. Good dies unexpectedly at age 67

George L. Good, Cornell professor emeritus of ornamental horticulture, died unexpectedly, Dec. 24, at his home in Dryden, N.Y. He was 67. (Jan. 4, 2008)

Mars rovers find new evidence of 'habitable niche'; perilous third winter approaches

As the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity head into their third and most perilous winter yet, researchers are working to optimize their safety -- and reporting on new evidence that the planet could once have sustained life. (Dec. 21, 2007)

'Sick' housing market and Iraq war spending add to weakened economy, says CU economist

A weak U.S. dollar, war spending and falling housing prices are likely to contribute to weakening the 2008 economy, said a Cornell economist who shared his predictions at a Dec. 18 agribusiness conference at Cornell. (Dec. 21, 2007)

Freshly painted Arecibo Observatory returns to work, spies object associated with meteor showers

After receiving its first fresh, full coat of paint in more than 40 years, Arecibo Observatory made its first observation in more than six months at 6:36 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 8. (Dec. 21, 2007)

Publications roundup shows more than 700 ways to write about Cornell

More than 700 Cornell publications were scrutinized in a one-day display and opinion survey conducted Dec. 13 in Hollister Hall's McManus Lounge. (Dec. 21, 2007)

John Abowd steps down as director of CISER

After more than eight years at the helm of the Cornell Institute for Social and Economic Research, John Abowd is stepping down and devoting himself full time to his own teaching and research. (Dec. 21, 2007)

Nina Bassuk awarded the Scott Medal

Nina Bassuk, Cornell professor of horticulture, will be awarded the prestigious Scott Medal at the March 2008 annual meeting of the Scott Arboretum at Swarthmore College. (Dec. 21, 2007)