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Choreographer named new A.D. White Professor-at-Large

William Forsythe, the newest A.D. White Professor-at-Large, is best known for using technology to explore the architecture of his dynamic, 21-century form of ballet. (Nov. 23, 2009)

Cornell search-and-rescue robots to compete internationally

In early November, Cornell was named one of 10 semifinalists in the first Multi-Autonomous Ground-robotic International Challenge. (Nov. 23, 2009)

New grant enhances program to help budding farmers

Cornell's Small Farms Program has received a new three-year, $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to broaden its support for new farmers in the Northeast. (Nov. 23, 2009)

Low-income high school students tutored by volunteers see almost 200-point jump on SATs

Volunteers with the Cornell branch of the national organization Let's Get Ready help low-income high school students net a 180 point increase with their SAT preparation. (Nov. 23, 2009)

Task force: Should business programs team up?

A task force on the management sciences finds that the Cornell's many highly ranked, specialized business education programs may have the potential for collaboration.

Katie Brown credits Cornell for her success

During a visit to campus Nov. 19, Katie Brown '85 drew on her experiences becoming an entrepreneur to inspire students to consider nontraditional career paths. (Nov. 23, 2009)

CU launches -- and wins -- first real estate case competition

A panel of judges, all professionals, gave top prize to Cornell students in the first annual Cornell Real Estate Case Competition, Nov. 12, in New York City. (Nov. 23, 2009)

Police alert community to crimes as soon as possible, says police chief at forum

Cornell University Police Chief Kathy Zoner hosted a Nov. 19 forum in Robert Purcell Community Center aimed at addressing community concerns about a recent spike in crime near campus. (Nov. 20, 2009)

Giant green paw print marks campus spots in quest for 'Big Red Small Green Steps'

At a follow-up to the Sept. 26 Sustainability Summit for Student Leaders, students leaders presented their sustainability accomplishments and heard from an expert who encouraged them to be creative. (Nov. 19, 2009)

Concerts celebrate Joseph Haydn, 'father of the symphony'

Cornell's Department of Music is holding a four-concert Haydn Festival marking the 200th anniversary of the composer's death, with a diversity of works and a Nov. 21 lecture by James Webster. (Nov. 19, 2009)

Prescription for reform: Panelists debate health plan

A panel of five Cornell and Ithaca experts on various sides of the health care debate discussed the issue Nov. 17 in Goldwin Smith Hall's Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium. (Nov. 19, 2009)

Trip to NYC offers 'sneak peek' into Russian culture

On the seventh annual trip to Brighton Beach, 33 Cornellians spent the day immersing themselves in Russian culture, including a performance by the acclaimed Russian National Folk Dance Ensemble. (Nov. 19, 2009)