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Exercise could reduce bone tumor growth

Biomedical researchers report that mechanical stimulation of cancerous bone, in making bone stronger, seems to make tumors weaker.

Five new A.D. White professors named

They are theoretical physicist Nima Arkani-Hamed, evolutionary biologist David Hillis, cheetah expert Laurie Marker, science writer Andrew Revkin and Duncan Watts, Ph.D. '97.

Sunny Slope Day offers food, music and fun

Students gathered on Libe Slope on a sunny May 3 afternoon to celebrate the last day of classes with SlopeFest, food and musical performances.

Assemblies Update, Week of April 29

An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly.

Laura Brown named senior vice provost

Laura Brown, vice provost for undergraduate education, has been named Cornell senior vice provost for undergraduate education, effective July 1.

In 'last lecture' Schneider advises 'give it your all'

In his 'last lecture' April 30, engineering lecturer David Schneider told of the role positive thinking has had in his career, which has taken him to NASA, Disney, Columbia and Cornell.

In Cambodia, Uphoff touts SRI successes

Professor Norman Uphoff discussed the System of Rice Intensification April 5 at the closing session of Cambodia's fourth annual national farmers conference in Phnom Penh.

Turn out the light: 'Switch' determines cancer cell fate

Xiling ShenA graphical abstract illustrates how a microRNA acts as a hard switch to determine colon cancer stem cell fate. Like picking a career or a movie, cells have to make decisions – and cancer results from cells making…

Things to Do, May 3-10

Events on campus this week include music and culture from Turkey, Java, Japan and Korea; student film screenings, a Glacier Gala, a 5K walk/run benefiting local pets, and a talk on math and crocheting.

Cornell recognized for its support of veterans

Cornell has received one of four 2013 Work Life Legacy Military Awards for its efforts to recruit, hire and support military veterans.

Big Red's Green Bay Packer heads to Wisconsin May 9

JC Tretter '13 will play big-time football come this fall. He was drafted to play for the NFL's Green Bay Packers and reports to training in May.

Office professionals program celebrates past, present

More than 700 staff enjoyed lunch, reflections and student performances at the 25th anniversary of the Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration.