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Students produce first wines at campus teaching winery

Students majoring in enology and vinology have produced the first wines at Cornell's state-of-the-art teaching winery, the only university facility of its kind in the eastern United States. (June 16, 2010)

Study: China's free enterprise economy succeeds via bottom-up development

Private enterprises, with little help from the government, and capitalism are fueling China's huge economy, a Cornell study reports. (June 16, 2010)

Nearly 100 scholars to attend six-week School of Criticism and Theory program

The six-week School of Criticism and Theory will host almost 100 participants from around the world to ponder critical theory. (June 16, 2010)

Sustainability grants target fracking, biochar fibers, wireless solar tiles and more

The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future awarded six projects and two workshops with seed grants to explore sustainability research.

Memorial slated July 10 to celebrate lives of Genia and Andreas Albrecht

The family of the late Andreas and Genia Albrecht, professor of chemistry and senior lecturer in biochemistry, respectively, will hold a memorial event, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. in Ithaca, July 10. (June 16, 2010)

Simone Pinet wins Guggenheim fellowship

Simone Pinet in the Department of Romance Studies will research medieval Spanish literature with a 2010 Latin American and Caribbean Fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. (June 15, 2010)

Physicist shows off the science, 'not magic,' of physics

Phil Krasicky, senior lecturer in physics, had alumni and their families spellbound over the wonders of physics in a hands-on demonstration during Reunion Weekend.

Steel framework nearly complete for Milstein Hall

With the foundations in place, 1,125 tons of steel have been rising on the site of Paul Milstein Hall, including five trusses that support the building's massive cantilever. (June 14, 2010)

Skorton shows optimism for a bright future as 'One Cornell'

While acknowledging the tragedies and challenges of the past year, the 'intergenerational community' of Cornell has much to celebrate, President David Skorton said in his State of the University address. (June 12, 2010)

Kindness is free and turns a profit, business guru Tom Peters '64 says in Olin Lecture

Good business is the result of kindness, courtesy and sweating the details, Tom Peters '64 said in the Olin Lecture given June 11 at Bailey Hall. (June 12, 2010)

Self-described optimist Sandy Weill sees better times ahead

The last few years have been trying for the financial industry, said banker and philanthropist Sanford Weill '55, but with strong leadership and smarter regulation, signs point toward a steady recovery. (June 12, 2010)

Faculty members give alumni an overview of global politics

Three Cornell faculty members gave alumni their thoughts on international politics as part of Reunion Weekend on June 11. (June 12, 2010)