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Lessons learned after historic flooding topic of summit

On the anniversary of two devastating Southern Tier floods, local leaders will convene at the Living with Water summit Oct. 7-8 to review community resilience and the region's economy.

Cornell Commitment students showcase summer experiences

Twenty students highlighted their summer work and volunteer experiences at the first annual Cornell Commitment showcase on campus Sept. 28.

'Angkor Awakens' explores Cambodia's hope, traumatic past

Robert H. Lieberman's new film, "Angkor Awakens," documents life in modern Cambodia and residents' memories of the Khmer Rouge regime. Cornell Cinema will host a preview screening Oct. 3.

Iscol lecturer: U.S. justice has always oppressed minorities

Glenn Martin shared his experiences as a former convict and a reformer of the U.S. criminal justice system in the Iscol Family Program for Leadership Development in Public Service Lecture Sept. 27.

Things to Do, Sept. 30-Oct. 7, 2016

Events this week include Cider Week tours and tastings at Cornell Orchards; a party for Uris Library turning 125; concerts by Sphinx Virtuosi and the Cornell orchestras; and films about artists.

Cornell to offer systems doctoral program

A doctoral program in systems to be offered by Cornell University beginning in fall 2016 will prepare students to tackle some of the world's most complex logistical problems.

Pre-debate panel examines justice system, immigration

Panelists from across the political spectrum spoke passionately about immigration and incarceration reform Sept. 26 at Educate the Vote, a campus discussion preceding the first presidential debate.

Entrepreneurs celebrate two new co-working spaces

Two newly renovated spaces – eHub Collegetown and Rev: Ithaca Startup Works – opened their doors last week to students and community members, offering many new resources for local entrepreneurs.

Endowment return falls in fiscal year 2015-16

Cornell University has announced that its endowment, currently valued at $6.1 billion, generated an investment return of -3.3 percent during the year that ended June 30, 2016.

'GreeneFest' to honor retiring herpetologist Harry Greene

Friends, colleagues and former students of Harry Greene will gather at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Oct. 8, for "GreeneFest," a celebration of his science and of the lives Greene has influenced.

Sedimental journey: Scientists tackle toxin particle capture

As lakes and waterways are threatened by end-of-summer blue-green algae that produce cyanotoxins, new Cornell research shows how water chemistry controls toxic molecules captured by sediment.

President Rawlings responds to Stewart Avenue stabbing

Interim President Hunter Rawlings sent a message to students, faculty and staff on the Ithaca campus following a stabbing on the Stewart Avenue bridge Sept. 28.