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What is a legal system? New book overturns long-held views

'Form and Function in a Legal System: A General Study,' a new book by Cornell Law School Professor Robert Summers, overturns views of leading legal theorists. Published in January 2006 by Cambridge University Press.

Alan Pike dies at 65; taught management communication to generations of MBAs at Cornell's Johnson School

Alan Pike, 65, a senior lecturer in communication who taught at Cornell's Johnson Graduate School of Management for more than 25 years, died Jan. 7 in his Ithaca home.

Hotel School names Joe Strodel director of corporate relations

Joseph D. Strodel Jr. has been named director of corporate relations at Cornell's School of Hotel Administration, a newly created position. Strodel had been managing director of the Center for Hospitality Research at the Hotel School since 2001.

Cornell United Way Campaign rolls past its goal -- but county still needs health-care help

The 2005 Cornell United Way Campaign surpassed its goal of $627,000 during the winter break, but the call for pledges continues -- and for good reason. One of the major challenges facing many county residents in need is a lack of affordable health care.

Johnson Museum lands $500,000 NEH challenge grant for new wing and renovation of Asian collection floor

Cornell University's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art received a National Endowment for the Humanities challenge grant of $500,000 to support construction of a new study center and renovation work.

Poetic visions: Cornell alumna's collection of Surimono prints on display at Johnson Museum

Cornell's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art will exhibit 'Japanese Poetry Prints: Surimono From the Schoff Collection' from Jan. 14 to March 19. It is the first exhibition outside of Japan for the 19th-century woodblock prints.

D.C. summit on international education 'a positive step' echoing Cornell's own global ventures, Rawlings says

As the Bush administration seeks new ideas for strengthening international education in U.S. schools, Cornell is among the leaders in the effort with rich foreign language offerings and new programs, such as the China and Asia-Pacific Studies curriculum.

New procedure offers hope to patients at high risk for recurrent stroke

Surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center are the first in the New York City metropolitan area to successfully implant into the brain arteries a new stent specifically designed to treat high-risk stroke patients.

Dogs keep dying: Too many owners remain unaware of toxic dog food

Even though Diamond, Country Value and Professional brand dog foods have been recalled for containing highly toxic aflatoxins, they have caused an estimated 100 dog deaths in recent weeks, say Cornell veterinarians.

Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine develops protein tests to accurately diagnose pet food-poisoned dogs

While dogs keep dying from eating pet food tainted with aflatoxin, Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine is announcing it has developed protein tests that accurately indicate a dog's liver failure caused by the toxin.

University presidents' summit on international education opens in Washington with Rawlings in attendance

Cornell President Hunter R. Rawlings is one of a select group of 121 university presidents attending the U.S. University Presidents Summit on International Education, which is focused on strengthening international education at U.S. universities.

Mexicans are settling in upstate New York in record numbers but remain on the fringe of community life

Pilar ParraImmigrants often find it difficult to find transportation because cars are expensive and drivers' licenses cannot be obtained without immigration documents. Taxi services have been organized by immigrants in some of…