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New workbook teaches New York/Northeast grape growers how to go greener

'New York Guide to Sustainable Viticulture Practices,' published by Cornell Cooperative Extension, is available in both print and online versions. (Oct. 18, 2007)

Ezra Cornell's legacy provides theme for trustee meetings

With the Cornell Board of Trustees and University Council on campus Oct. 18-20 for their annual meeting, a variety of events for their members illustrate the persistence of Ezra Cornell's guiding vision. (Oct. 18, 2007)

Briefs: CISSE conference, charity haunted house, photo portfolio prize

Papers are being accepted for the CISSE 2007 conference; Pi Kappa Phi is hosting a charity haunted house; and submissions are being accepted for the first Margaret Bourke-White Photography Portfolio Prize. (Oct. 18, 2007)

Banquet celebrates end of Ramadan with diverse group of Cornellians

To celebrate the end of Ramadan, more than 250 students, faculty and family members of different faiths came together at the annual Eid Banquet in Statler Hall, Oct. 14, to pray and eat together. (Oct. 17, 2007)

Thinking outside the block: Two alumni launch toy to foster abstract thinking in kids and adults alike

Derek Cabrera, Ph.D. '07, a visiting fellow at Cornell, focused his doctoral dissertation on a toy he invented called ThinkBlocks to teach abstract thinking skills in children and adults. (Oct. 17, 2007)

Cornell veterinarians Smith, Riis receive prestigious awards from New York State Veterinary Medical Society

Two veterinarians in Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, Donald F. Smith and Ronald Riis, were honored by the New York State Veterinary Medical Society Sept. 29 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Oct. 16, 2007)

Cutting edge student assignment: 'Sew' with sound waves -- no stitching, gluing allowed

A recent Cornell class was the first to apply an ultrasonic technology used to make body bags for high couture. The hitch? No stitch -- no thread or glue were allowed to be used. (Oct. 16, 2007)

Profits, not poaching, is message Cornell food scientists are aiming at Zambian farmers

In an effort to improve lives and save African wildlife, Cornell researchers are helping farmers in Zambia develop such products as peanut butter and tofu under the It's Wild! brand name. (Oct. 16, 2007)

Even in 13-year-olds, poverty-induced stress triggers physical, disease-related changes, researchers find

Cornell researchers have identified several key mechanisms in 13-year-olds that explain why impoverished children have more diseases and die younger in adulthood than more affluent children. (Oct. 16, 2007)

Cornell helps launch first academic program in social responsibility in apparel industry

Poor working conditions and disregard for the environment are endemic to apparel factories, so Cornell has helped launch 10 one-credit online courses on social responsibility in the industry. (Oct. 15, 2007)

Little money, no prestige, but Will Keim '04 is 'making a difference' thanks to Teach for America

Will Keim '04 is a fourth-year teacher at Oakland Technical High School and a Teach for America alumnus who went into teaching to make a difference in students' lives and education. (Oct. 15, 2007)

Thanks to Cornell research and help from CCE, maple marshmallows are on shelves across New York

New York maple producers are learning how to process their syrup into candies and other products, thanks to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences' maple confections initiative. (Oct. 15, 2007)