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Doing makes you happier than owning – even before buying

Not only do we derive more enjoyment from buying experiences than possessions, but that pleasure may begin even before we buy, reports a new Cornell study published in the journal Psychological Science.

Child care grant application period open

The application period for the 2015 Child Care Grant Program, covering a wide range of child care options for children of faculty and staff, runs through Sept. 30.

In Sibley Hall, a clean, well-lit space for architects

The renovated third floor of East Sibley Hall is now home to architecture faculty offices, 60 studio desks for architecture students and space for collaboration.

100 years later: Passenger pigeon loss is red flag

Martha, the very last passenger pigeon in the world, died in her cage at the Cincinnati Zoo 100 years ago on Sept. 1, 1914.

Megan Shull, a positive storyteller for young readers

Alumna Megan Shull gives kids food for thought in her new novel "The Swap." She'll discuss the book Sept. 9 at the Hangar Theatre with Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 and columnist Amy Dickinson.

Key to pathogenic slime uncovered

A new study reveals the intricacies of how bacteria adhere to surfaces and form biofilms, a discovery that could lead to treatments for some 80 percent of chronic infections.

Diversity expert Maura Cullen to give talk, Sept. 11

Nationally renowned diversity speaker Maura Cullen will offer three presentations about diversity and building inclusive organizations, Sept. 10-11.

Skorton welcomes students, faculty, staff to new academic year

President David Skorton welcomed the Cornell community to the 2014-15 academic year, which will include the year-long sesquicentennial celebration.

Gorge safety program dedicated in memory of Nathaniel Rand

Cornell and local community members gathered at the Cornell Plantations’ Nevin Center Aug. 26 to dedicate the Nathaniel Rand ’12 Memorial Gorge Safety Education Program. The program was created to promote the safe enjoyment of the natural gorges.

Things to Do, Aug. 29-Sept. 5

Events on campus this week include 'Surrealism and Magic' at the Johnson Museum; film series on blaxploitation and robots; free concerts and a panel on Latinos and Latinas at Cornell.

Campus computer network upgrade speeds connections

A three-year effort to upgrade the campus network wraps up, bring faster and more accessible Internet and phone service.

Steve Ceci wins Thorndike award for lifetime research

Professor Stephen J. Ceci is the winner of the 2014 E. L. Thorndike Award for Lifetime Contribution in Research from the American Psychological Association.