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For honest voting, write a message the 'man in the middle' can't intercept

Cornell computer scientists have developed a new way to send a 'non-malleable' message - one that cannot be altered by a third party - over a computer network. (Dec. 10, 2012)

Junior receives Caplan Travel Fellowship

Lillian Sellati '14 will study uses of Roman and local coins in Roman Britain with the help of a $4,000 Harry Caplan Travel Fellowship. (Dec. 10, 2012)

Siobhan King wins social impact fellowship

For her leadership in social finance, Siobhan King '04, MBA '13, has been awarded a fellowship that will give her hands-on experience in that field. (Dec. 7, 2012)

Programs that give to children have more needs than ever

Leaders of two gift drives for children have seen an increase in requests for gifts this year. The drives - Cops, Kids and Toys and the Elves Program - are under way. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Orphans benefit from Barrett Keene's walk across America

On Nov. 17, Barrett Keene, Ph.D. '13, finished walking from Miami to San Francisco to raise funds for school uniforms for international orphans. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Attitudes to organic labels depend on consumers' values

Labeling food as 'organic' may not always lead to a positive impression, according to a recent Cornell study. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Zalaznick endowment supports visiting literary talent

A pair of alumni donors have helped the Creative Writing Program and the Department of English bring famous and emerging writers to campus for public readings and interaction with students since 2007. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Young alum endows first American Indian Program fund

Jason Kats '10 gave his friend, Sam Scott '10, an unusual wedding gift: He endowed the first fund ever in the American Indian Program in honor of Scott and his bride. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Option Transfer Period for contract colleges closes Dec. 31

The Option Transfer Period will run through Dec. 31. During this period, contract college employees can make some changes to their health plans and establish flexible spending accounts for next year. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Things to Do, Dec. 7-14

Events this week include the annual Town-Gown Awards and Recognition Ceremony, a Science Cabaret opportunity to solve a cholera outbreak, a university budget forum and exhibitions ending soon. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Assemblies Update, Week of Dec. 3

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. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Alumnus found dead on gorge trail

The body of a Cornell alumnus was found along a Cascadilla Creek gorge trail the morning of Dec. 5. The apparent cause of death was an accidental fall into the gorge, according to Ithaca Police. (Dec. 5, 2012)