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FEMA awards $880,000 grant to repair gorge trail

The grant will help repair damage to Cascadilla Gorge trail caused by flooding in fall 2011 and restore the trail to its historic appearance, as it looked when it was built in the 1920s and 1930s. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Study: Vegetables can make you look like a hero, and a better cook

A new Cornell study finds that serving vegetable entrees that look good can boost a diner's perception of the person who prepared it. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Researcher predicts spike in computer-related injuries in medical workers

The widespread adoption of electronic medical records and related digital technologies is likely to significantly boost musculoskeletal injuries among doctors and nurses, says a Cornell ergonomist. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Debate team, ranked No. 1, readies for Berlin competition

After being ranked No. 1 in the world, Cornell's debate team prepares for it final competition of the season in Berlin Dec. 27-Jan. 4. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Characters welcome in Schwartz Center course

Students in a new design class learn to develop their fictional characters' appearances by focusing on anatomy, movements and mannerisms. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Natural resources graduate students earn EPA fellowships

Graduate students Darrick Nighthawk Evensen, M.S. '11, and Christine Moskell, M.S. '12, have received $126,000 research fellowships from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Officials: Know your department's inclement weather plans

Employees should work with their managers to discuss their unit or department's plans for inclement weather, as well as review their personal emergency plans with their families, say Cornell leaders. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Decoded genome paves way for better watermelons

An international consortium of scientists has published the genome sequence of watermelon, providing information that could dramatically accelerate watermelon breeding. (Nov. 27, 2012)

Entrepreneurship boot camp empowers disabled vets

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities, hosted by the School of Hotel Administration, recently gave 11 disabled vets skills and training in hospitality entrepreneurship. (Nov. 27, 2012)

Netravali honored for green composites research

Cornell fiber scientist Anil Netravali, a leader in developing biodegradable plant-based composites for products ranging from sports gear to auto parts, won the Founder's Award from The Fiber Society. (Nov. 27, 2012)

Big Red hockey dominates Michigan at Frozen Apple

At a sold out exhibition hockey game Nov. 24 in Madison Square Garden in New York City, Big Red skated to victory over the University of Michigan with a 5-1 win. (Nov. 26, 2012)

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