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Psychologist ponders perceived and virtual reality vs. 'real' reality

In a new paper surveying the literature on reality from Descartes to Bostrom, psychology's Shimon Edelman arrives at new syntheses. (May 4, 2011)

Chief Investment Officer Michael Abbott steps down

Cornell's Vice President for University Communications Tommy Bruce issued a statement May 2, announcing that Michael Abbott stepped down from his position as Cornell's chief investment officer May 1. (May 4, 2011)

Pharmacologist Szeto pioneers tiny compounds with<br /> big potential

Hazel Szeto, M.D., Ph.D. '77, professor of pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medical College, is developing compounds that could treat conditions from heart attacks to neurodegenerative diseases. (May 4, 2011)

Provine to be awarded inaugural David L. Hull Prize

William Provine, professor of the history of biology, will be awarded the first David L. Hull Prize by the International Society for History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Biology. (May 4, 2011)

Cornell Police earn top honors at NYS Law Enforcement Challenge

Cornell University Police earned top honors for 2010 at the New York State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Challenge, April 26, in recognition of the department's effectiveness. (May 4, 2011)

Carnegie Hall celebrates minimalism on a grand scale for Steve Reich's 75th birthday

Calling him 'one of America's greatest living composers,' Carnegie Hall celebrated the 75th birthday of Steve Reich '57 with a program of four of his recent works April 30. (May 4, 2011)

Art historian explores meaning of 'now' in 'contemporary'

Art historians Terry Smith explored the meaning of 'now' in contemporary art during a talk on campus April 26. The lecture is part of the Arts and Sciences Humanities Lecture Series. (May 4, 2011)

Resurged interest in Indonesian studies spurs conference

The State of Indonesian Studies Conference on campus, April 28-29, brought scholars together to ponder the status and future of scholarships on Indonesia. (May 4, 2011)

Symposium briefs 4-H educators on engaging youth in citizen science

More than 40 educators and volunteers, most affiliated with 4-H and 4-H SET (Science, Engineering and Technology), learned about citizen science at a symposium on campus May 3.

April showers bring May glowers from N.Y. growers

April's record rainfall has prompted New York farmers to delay planting many crops, say Cornell experts, who give advice on what to do. (May 3, 2011)

Experimental open government website connects passenger voices to airline rulemaking process

Passengers around the country submitted comments through Regulation Room, a Cornell-run site that gives members of the public a simple way to weigh in on proposed rules that affect them. (May 3, 2011)

Things to Do, May 6-13

Events on campus this week include a museum party, spring dance concerts, student films, a reading by MFA fiction writers and poets, and all five Beethoven piano concertos conducted by Leon Fleisher. (May 3, 2011)