Cornell's Basu appointed a chief economic adviser to India

The government of India has named Cornell economist Kaushik Basu as its new chief economic adviser in the Ministry of Finance. He will be on leave from Cornell for two years, beginning in December. (Nov. 5, 2009)

Cornell researcher uses stimulus money to study spinal cord injury recovery

Ronald Harris-Warrick, Cornell professor of neurobiology and behavior, is using stimulus money to study locomotion that may lead to cures for spinal cord injuries. (Nov. 4, 2009)

Cornell Cinema: an education in the dark

Cornell Cinema's eclectic year-round repertory and specialty programming offer film buffs access to a wide range of films, and co-sponsorships with a variety of academic programs. (Nov. 3, 2009)

Cornell Cinema faces 'devastating' decrease in Student Activity Fee funding

The undergraduate Student Assembly has upheld a decision to cut Cornell Cinema's funding from the Student Activity Fee by 22 percent. (Nov. 3, 2009)

Two grad students earn prestigious Intel fellowships

Shuang Zhao and Mark Cianchetti have each received a Ph.D. Fellowship Award from Intel Corp., which recognizes their potential as future technology leaders. (Nov. 3, 2009)

Real graffiti will splatter the set for upcoming 'Romeo and Juliet' performances

To make the graffiti look real on the set for the upcoming performances of 'Romeo and Juliet' in the Schwartz Center, Ithaca High's Graffiti Club and Cornell students will add their graffiti designs. (Nov. 3, 2009)

Web site will link Latin American researchers with opportunities

A new Web site will help Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking scientists interact, find funding opportunities and even trade equipment. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Memorial service for Jim Lim slated for Nov. 2

A candlelight service in memory of Boon Jim Lim '13 will be held Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. in the Clara Dickson Courtyard on North Campus. Lim died Oct. 19. (Oct. 30, 2009)

Stimulus funds to pay for equipment at nanoscale facility

The Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility has received $1.38 million in federal stimulus funds to help with equipment upgrades. (Oct. 27, 2009)