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From humble peanut to lifesaving legume

Associate professor of animal science Dan Brown, Ph.D. ’81, has recommended ways to reduce contamination of peanuts, a staple crop in the developing world.

Asian or American? Internment story told through art

Roger Shimomura, who was interned as a young child for two years in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, discussed his art at the Johnson Museum Sept. 19.

Verizon CEO challenges us to keep up with technology

Research must keep up with rapidly changing technology to find beneficial applications, said Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam '76 in the 32nd annual Hatfield lecture.

Presidential campaigns: not the ticket to voters

Peter Enns, assistant professor of government, finds that our lengthy,expensive presidential campaigns do less to sway voters, who focus on "fundamental" questions of economic prosperity and candidate ratings.

Optimists tackle the future of food security

Experts gathered at Cornell Sept. 17 for a daylong symposium on “Food Security in a Vulnerable World,” at which suggestions were offered to G20 leaders in absentia.

Exhibit: Seeing the world through 'maladjusted' fiber

Seven students from the College of Human Ecology have unveiled their creations in “Maladjusted,” the Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars' Fiber Arts and Wearable Art Exhibition, on view through Nov. 15.

Laurie Anderson's art turns to storytelling

Artist Laurie Anderson discusses her upcoming "Dirt Day!" performance Sept. 21 at the State Theatre; she also joins Roald Hoffman on an art and science panel Sept. 22 at the Museum of the Earth.

Cornell sanctions men's lacrosse team for hazing violation

Following an investigation into a hazing incident, all fall competitions scheduled for the men's lacrosse team have been canceled, according to a statement athletics director Andy Noel.

eLab entrepreneurs can earn credit for startup work

Students entrepreneurs at the Cornell business incubator, eLab, will be eligible to earn academic credits for their work on startup businesses.

Birthday bash marks 40 years at Johnson Museum

The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art holds a free seven-hour 40th anniversary celebration Sept. 20, with a public reception for fall exhibitions, performances in the galleries and a '70s dance party.

Researcher focuses on proton transfer experiments

With a $750,000 award from the Beckman Foundation, Poul Petersen will delve into proton transfer research.

McElheny named first Teiger Mentor in the Arts

Sculptor, performance artist, writer and filmmaker Josiah McElheny is Cornell’s first Teiger Mentor in the Arts, appointed for the fall 2013 semester.