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In pilot program, Cornell uses sterilization and hunting to control campus deer

In a pilot program, Cornell is using both sterilization and hunting to reduce deer populations on campus. They hope to develop a model that other campuses and communities can use to manage deer. (Aug. 12, 2009)

IQ Ambassadors shrink distance between Ithaca and Doha

The IthaQatar Ambassadors program, a group established in 2008 to connect students on Cornell's Ithaca and Qatar campuses, is growing and planning for the future. (Aug. 10, 2009)

Fly fishers federation honors Clifford Kraft

The Federation of Fly Fishers has awarded Clifford Kraft, associate professor of natural resources, its Aldo Leopold Award 'for outstanding contributions to fisheries and land ecology.' (Aug. 10, 2009)

Expect fewer and longer lawns and more green roofs in effort to cut campus costs

As Cornell becomes more sustainable - and cuts costs - Cornellians will see fewer lawns and more meadows on campus, longer grass and more green roofs and functional plantings. (Aug. 7, 2009)

Joyce Carol Oates on writing, rejection and the psychology of creative minds

Author Joyce Carol Oates lectured Aug. 5 in Statler Hall on the lives and creative motivations of famous writers including Charlotte and Emily Bronte, Ernest Hemingway and Emily Dickinson. (Aug. 7, 2009)

Mary had a lot of lambs: Researchers identify way to speed up sheep breeding

Sheep naturally lamb only once a year, but Cornell researchers have identified ways to to prompt ewes to breed at younger ages and more often. (Aug. 6, 2009)

Cornell Summer College students present 'Othello' in Urdu, Arabic and other languages

Cornell Summer College students presented a scene from 'Othello' in Arabic, Urdu, Spanish, Japanese and English, July 29, to show Shakespeare's cross-cultural accessibility. (Aug. 6, 2009)

Architecture seminar explores NYC's 'Common Ground'

A design research seminar for Master of Architecture students examines city surfaces and environments, interpreted to help depict everyday scenarios in urban life. (Aug. 6, 2009)

Things to do, Aug. 7-14

Events this week include Cornell programs at Empire Farm Days; educational gorge walks in nearby state parks, and a play about Virginia Woolf and Vita Sackville-West.

Maize findings could lead to vigorous new varieties and insights into human genetics

Two new large-scale studies report major discoveries in maize genetics that could revolutionize maize breeding and may help researchers better predict complex traits in humans. (Aug. 6, 2009)

Alumna receives prestigious graduate scholarship

Emily R. Adelman '05 has received a 2009 Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship, one of only 30 such scholars selected this year from 678 applicants across the country. (Aug. 5, 2009)

Cornell's robotic submarine wins international competition

The autonomous submarine team earned first place and a $10,000 prize in the 12th annual Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International competition in San Diego Aug. 2. (Aug. 4, 2009)