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'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)

CU offers free podcasts on job-hunting advice from experts

To help college job-hunters, Cornell now offers 'Sound Advice,' a series of podcasts to help with creating job search strategies, interviewing skills, writing a resume, dressing for success and more. (Dec. 20, 2007)

Developing biofuels in a sustainable way is essential for U.S. economy, note researchers at Cornell symposium

Global warming, oil's role in national security and bolstering rural economies are all pressing issues today, and developing biofuels in a sustainable way is essential for the U.S. economy, noted researchers, Dec. 14. (Dec. 20, 2007)

Research on how plants transport sugars could be <br />of critical importance in era of global warming

Using genetic engineering techniques, Cornell researchers have proven a long-standing theory of how many plants ship sugars from their leaves to flowers, roots, fruits and other parts of their structure. (Dec. 20, 2007)

New Law School securities clinic will assist small investors

There are few places in upstate New York where small investors can turn to for help with securities investments. Cornell Law School will help change that in January, when it opens a Securities Law Clinic to provide legal services. (Dec. 19, 2007)

Ceremony for January graduates fills Barton Hall

Members of Cornell's Class of 2008 and advanced degree candidates who completed their studies midyear donned caps and gowns at the fifth annual Recognition Ceremony for January Graduates, held Dec. 15 in Barton Hall. (Dec. 18, 2007)

Cornell theater professor Bruce Levitt directs Holocaust play in New York City

'The Puppetmaster of Lodz,' directed by Bruce Levitt, a professor in Cornell's Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, is being performed through Dec. 23 at Manhattan's ArcLight Theater. (Dec. 18, 2007)

Retired university photographer Russ Hamilton dies at 89

Russell C. Hamilton, a Cornell photographer in the former Visual Services department from 1970 until his retirement in 1981, died Dec. 16 at his home in Trumansburg, N.Y., of congestive heart failure. (Dec. 18, 2007)