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Indigenous grandmothers share stories, songs and wisdom about preserving Mother Earth

On Oct. 5, eight members of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers visited Cornell and spoke about nonviolence, environmental protection, indigenous health and water quality, among other causes. (Oct. 7, 2008)

Conferees explore whether newer immigrants can attain American dream as easily as other generations

The conference, 'The Immigrant Child: Past, Present and Future,' Oct. 3-4 at Cornell, explored whether the American dream is within reach of today's immigrant children. (Oct. 7, 2008)

West African music generates explosions of sound

In an Oct. 3 concert, the Song and Dance Ensemble of West Africa used traditional instruments to accompany and songs and dances about life, work and happiness derived from Mali's folkloric music. (Oct. 7, 2008)

Inequality at work continues to worsen, says economist

The income disparity between workers at the top and those in the middle and bottom the income scale keeps widening, Francine Blau told alumni at 'Opportunity 103: Inequality at Work,' Oct. 2 in New York City. (Oct. 3, 2008)

Things to do: Week of Oct. 3

Editors' picks for events the week of Oct. 3 range from a performance by West African singers and dancers to a self-guided tour of eco-friendly houses. (Oct. 3, 2008)

ILR alumni advise students to network, take jobs abroad, learn languages

More than 100 students gathered in small groups Sept. 12 to talk with ILR graduates, who gave such advice as take jobs abroad, learn languages and build relationships. (Oct. 3, 2008)

Meet the candidate: Paloma Capanna

A profile of Paloma A. Capanna, a candidate for the New York State Senate's 54th District. (Oct. 3, 2008)

PeopleSoft brings power to campus, despite complexity and some challenges

The new PeopleSoft computer system is not so much about technology as it is about better business practices and capabilities the university didn't have before. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Which grass is greener? Project identifies Northeast grasses that will fuel bioenergy era

At the first switchgrass field day Sept. 10, farmers and others learned about the status of Cornell studies designed to determine which field grasses have the best potential for biofuel. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Engineering students can now minor in business

As part of a collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, a business minor is now open to engineering students. (Oct. 2, 2008)

Healthy Living plan gets easier for participants

Endowed employees enrolled in the Cornell Program for Healthy Living will no longer need a fitness certificate to receive monthly discounts from fitness centers at Ithaca YMCA or Island Fitness. (Oct. 2, 2008)

New workshop on personal boundaries offered

A new workshop, 'Good Fences Make Good Neighbors,' from the Employee Assistance Program will be offered Oct. 8, 2-4 p.m. in Day Hall. (Oct. 2, 2008)