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'Hallucinating' robots arrange rooms to suit human needs

Cornell researchers have taught robots to imagine where humans might stand, sit or work in a room, and place objects where they are likely to be used.

Survey: Disability resource groups improve inclusion

An ILR School survey of human resource professionals found most believe that programs to aid employees with disabilities are valuable. (June 15, 2012)

Cornell Hillel to award Tanner Prize to Susan Murphy

Susan Murphy '73, Ph.D. '94, vice president for student and academic services at Cornell has been chosen to receive the 2012 Tanner Prize for her career-long efforts to enhance Jewish life at Cornell.

Cornell Catering executive chef wins regional competition

Through simplicity, Nery Trigueros-Gonzalez, Cornell Catering executive chef, earned first place in a regional competition held by a national culinary organization. He competes nationally in July.

Intro to Wines: A classic vintage turns 40

More than 41,000 undergraduate and graduate students have taken Introduction to Wines since 1972, when it was first offered universitywide.

Research farm manager earns George Peter award

Steve McKay, farm manager at Cornell's Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, N.Y., was recently recognized as the 178th recipient of the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service. (June 14, 2012)

New retirement plan package to be sent: Sign up for electronic delivery

New federal regulations require the annual mailing of a large package of retirement information to those in retirement plans. Sign up to receive electronic delivery instead.

Bird's rare solid wing-bone adapted for wooing

Cornell researchers report on the club-winged manakin, the first flying birds known to have solid wing-bones, which allows these birds to produce courtship sounds. (June 13, 2012)

Cornell Orchestras win top award in national competition

Cornell Orchestras won first place in the Collegiate Orchestras category of the awards given out by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers with the League of American Orchestras.

Cornell wins five CASE awards

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) has given Cornell five Circle of Excellence Awards this year.

A geologist's view on humanity

Cornell President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes has just published "Earth: A Tenant's Manual," a book exploring planet Earth, from its place in the universe to the evolution of life on its land and in its seas.

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Law School breaks ground on 'game changing' expansion

A ground breaking ceremony for a three-phase expansion and renovation project at the Cornell Law School was held June 9 during Reunion.