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ISS supporting faculty research projects, conference

The Institute for the Social Sciences' Small Grants Program is funding a series of critical social science projects and a conference with its spring 2017 awards.

Big Idea Competition finalists prepare to pitch

The 11 finalists for this year's Big Idea Competition are honing three-minute pitches in preparation for the April 28 event, part of Entrepreneurship at Cornell's two-day Celebration conference.

Mann Library exhibit introduces naturalist Mark Catesby

A new exhibit at Mann Library aims to introduce Cornellians to the early 18th-century naturalist Mark Catesby, whose impact on botany and horticulture was enormous, and runs through June.

Doris lecturer discusses recipe for moral improvement

John M. Doris delivered the 10th annual John L. Doris Memorial Lecture hosted by the College of Human Ecology's Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research April 12 on campus.

ILR's Groat Award winner to talk about 'Work that I love'

ILR School Professor Francine D. Blau '66 will accept the school's 2017 Judge William B. Groat Award April 20 for achievement and service to the school in New York City.

Study challenges diagnostic approach to urological condition

Kidney ultrasound plus a visual examination of the bladder and urethra appears to be the most cost-effective way to screen for cancers of the genitourinary tract of those with blood in their urine.

African circumcision rates rise when clergy endorse procedure

Educating religious leaders in sub-Saharan Africa about male circumcision increases the likelihood that men will undergo the procedure, Weill Cornell Medicine investigators found in a new trial.

Artist Pepón Osorio's CCA Biennial project opens April 20

Multimedia artist and educator Pepón Osorio will unveil "Side by Side," his installation for the Cornell Council for the Arts Biennial, April 20 in Rand Hall.

Q&A with President Martha E. Pollack as she takes the helm

President Martha E. Pollack recently spoke to the Chronicle about how universities innovate, the critical importance of free speech and academic expression on campus, and what has surprised her most about Cornell so far.

President Pollack sends message to Cornell community

President Martha E. Pollack sent a message to the entire Cornell community April 17, her first day as the university's 14th president.

Latina/o Studies Program launches crowdfunding effort

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the Latina/o Studies Program has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise $20,000 in support of its students.

Conference explores inequality, social mobility April 20-22

The Center for the Study of Inequality will host the "Social Mobility in an Unequal World: Evidence and Policy Solutions" conference April 20-22.