N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Dec. 8 that he will award $49.4 million to implement the plan proposed by the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council to stimulate local economic growth. (Dec. 8, 2011)
Biomedical engineer John March has a new grant to collaborate with a Pittsburgh pediatric surgeon to turn a research project into an artificial intestine for children with severe bowel disorders.
A quick, inexpensive and highly sensitive test that identifies disease markers or other molecules in low-concentration solutions could be the result of a Cornell-developed nanomechanical biosensor.
The city of Ithaca's Common Council approved a proposal Dec. 7 by Cornell University to install nets under three city-owned bridges as a suicide prevention measure.
A gift from Ron '68 and Marcia St. John will support the St. John Family Sesquicentennial Faculty Fellowship to support a faculty position in dairy cattle management in animal science. (Dec. 8, 2011)
Rebecca Givan, assistant professor in the ILR School, will receive the Labor and Employment Relations Association's John T. Dunlop Outstanding Scholar Award in January. (Dec. 8, 2011)
Event highlights on campus include the Cornell Concerto Competition, an economic outlook conference focused on agribusiness, a ceremony for January graduates and the Winter Employee Celebration. (Dec. 8, 2011)
An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly. (Dec. 8, 2011)
Actor Jimmy Smits, MFA '82, returned to campus Dec. 6 to accept the Cornell Alumni Artist Award, and shared his experiences with students at a question-and-answer session.
The New York State Health Insurance Plan rates for 2012 have been announced. Contract college employees have until Dec. 30 to change to their health insurance and to enroll in Select Benefits. (Dec. 7, 2011)
