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Daniel Kops '39 extols freedom of the press in new memoir

Daniel Kops, former editor-in-chief of The Cornell Daily Sun, has published the memoir, 'Pigs or People,' in which he describes his belief that principled journalists can bring about positive social change. (May 30, 2007)

Sculptor Jack Squier to be featured in Reunion Weekend documentary

Professor emeritus Jack Squier and his wife, Jane, will be guests of honor at the June 9 premier of 'Simply Squier,' a documentary about Squier's life, work and nearly 50-year relationship with Cornell. (May 30, 2007)

'Golfing on the Roof of the World' relates alum's days as golf pro in Bhutan

'Golfing on the Roof of the World: In Pursuit of Gross National Happiness' is alumnus Rick Lipsey's account of living and working in Bhutan in 2002 as a golf instructor. (May 30, 2007)

Preservation students and alumni go to the pen, but instead of breaking rocks, they replace windows

A group of 10 alumni and 25 historic preservation and planning students went to prison in April -- for a work weekend at the Eastern State Penitentiary complex in Philadelphia. (May 30, 2007)

Immune-based treatment for Alzheimer's moves a step closer with new research by Weill Cornell neuroscientist

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College are making progress toward understanding how immune-based therapies can treat Alzheimer's disease by studying how antibodies penetrate brain cells to reduce levels of amyloid plaques. (May 30, 2007)

Despite move of many business services overseas, call centers serving U.S. consumers are still largely at home, Cornell-led study finds

Despite the move of many business services overseas, call centers serving U.S. consumers are still largely at home, a Cornell-led study finds. The study examined call center management and employment practices in 17 countries. (May 29, 2007)

Two Ithaca High School students sponsored by Cornell professors place first in U.S. in linguistics Olympiad

High school students Rachel Zax and Ryan Musa were the top winners in the inaugural North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad, March 29, which they entered at the invitation of Cornell professors. (May 29, 2007)

Survey: PCCW grants have positive impact for women researchers

Even small research grants can have a major impact on the success of female researchers early in their careers, a survey by the President's Council of Cornell Women concludes. (May 29, 2007)

Cornell institute launches publications and programs to foster community development

Cornell's Community and Rural Development Institute has issued new publications in its continuing effort to help rural communities development programs, policies and training programs. (May 29, 2007)

NanoScale lab to celebrate 30th anniversary June 14 with look at nanotechnology's future

CNF expects hundreds of guests, including many from the Cornell research community, to attend its 30th anniversary celebration, 'The Future of Nanotechnology,' on June 14. (May 29, 2007)

Graduates fill Schoellkopf with props, joy and toys: inflated gloves, jubilant grins and stuffed animals

About 6,000 graduates filed into Schoellkopf Stadium for Cornell's 139th Commencement May 27. As usual, a few students decorated themselves with unique accessories for the ceremony. (May 27, 2007)

Skorton calls on other universities to join him in launching a new kind of Marshall Plan to reduce worldwide inequalities

In his first Cornell Commencement address Sunday, May 27, before 6,000 graduates, President David Skorton, called for a new type of Marshall Plan 'to reduce inequalities that put members of your generation in danger.' (May 27, 2007)