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Before U.S. House committee, Skorton says 'development of human capacity' is key goal of CU's international efforts

Cornell President David Skorton called international education and research among the nation's most effective diplomatic assets, during testimony before the Committee on Science and Technology, July 26. (July 26, 2007)

With trek up Kilimanjaro, alumnus raises funds for cleft palate surgeries in developing countries

Alumnus Seth Cochran climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in June to raise money for The Smile Train, a charity that provides cleft palate and lip surgeries to children in underdeveloped countries. (July 26, 2007)

Cornell Cooperative Extension volunteers help expand GrassRoots Festival composting efforts

Cornell Cooperative Extension volunteers collected more than 5 tons of compostable materials as part of an expanded composting program at the Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music and Dance.

Sergio Servetto, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, dies in plane crash

Sergio Servetto, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, died July 24 in a private plane accident. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the accident. (July 25, 2007)

Floriculture Field Day draws more plant lovers than ever

About 175 people, more than ever before, attended Cornell's Floriculture Field Day July 24 to hear about new plants on the market and learn about the younger generation of plant retailers. (July 25, 2007)

Christine Stallmann of Alcoa named director of environmental health and safety

Christine M. Stallmann, who currently serves as manager of global environmental health and safety and facilities services for Alcoa Inc., will begin her new post at Cornell in mid-August. (July 25, 2007)

Nutritional supplement cuts anemia in poor children by half

When the nutritional supplement Sprinkles was added to food for two months, anemia rates among children were reduced dramatically, says a Cornell study published in the Journal of Nutrition. (July 25, 2007)

Chinese educators, learning about U.S. education, share insights with Cornell and Ithaca colleagues

Fifteen Chinese high school principals and university administrators received an overview of trends in U.S. education during a program tailored especially for them, July 15-22 on campus. (July 25, 2007)

Weed warrior wins IPM award for reducing herbicide risk

Russell Hahn, professor of weed science at Cornell, has received an 'Excellence in IPM Award' from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program. (July 25, 2007)

Fruit fly gene from 'out of nowhere' may change ideas about how new genes are formed, researchers report

Scientists thought that most new genes were formed from existing genes, but Cornell researchers have discovered a gene in some fruit flies that appears to be unrelated to other genes in any known genome. (July 23, 2007)

Smokers who see more ads for smoking-cessation products are more likely to quit successfully, study finds

The more magazine ads smokers see for the nicotine patch and other quit-smoking aids, the more likely they are to try to quit smoking and be successful -- even without buying the products, finds a Cornell study. (July 23, 2007)

New Graduate School assistant dean will work to enhance campus life for grad students

Cornell's Graduate School has named Brenda Wickes '85 assistant dean for graduate student life, a new position created to oversee all aspects of graduate student life and help build a stronger graduate community. (July 20, 2007)