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Coming soon: A new notice on retirement plan fees

A special required notice on fees and options will be sent in August to all employees eligible for the Cornell University Retirement Plan and/or the Cornell University Tax Deferred Annuity Plan.

Animal scientist Doug Hogue dies at age 80

Douglas E. Hogue, professor emeritus of animal science, died July 25 after a brief illness at age 80.

Insights into protein folding may lead to better flu vaccine

A new method for looking at how proteins fold inside mammal cells could one day lead to better flu vaccines, among other practical applications, say Cornell researchers.

Study: Negative stereotypes about the poor hurt their health

Adolescents who grow up poor are more likely to report being discriminated against; this perception is related to harmful changes in health, research suggests.

Chef wins national silver medal, People's Choice award

Cornell Catering's Nery Trigueros-Gonzalez won the national-level silver medal and People's Choice award at the National Association of College and University Food Service conference, July 12.

Villarejo says TV distorts our perception of time

When is an hour not 60 minutes long? When it's an hour of television, Amy Villarejo quipped in a July 9 lecture that illuminated the impact television viewing has on our perceptions of time. (July 25, 2012)

Presence of certain foods can prompt kids to make better food choices

A study suggests that the presence of green beans and bananas on the school lunch line inspired children to eat healthy foods, while applesauce and fruit cocktail sent them to seek out sugary snacks. (July 24, 2012)

Engineers study physics of avalanches

Using theoretical modeling, researchers have uncovered clues to the physical laws that govern how snow avalanches start, grow and move. (July 24, 2012)

Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffmann celebrates 75th birthday

Friends and colleagues honored Roald Hoffmann at his 75th birthday celebration July 21, which included a video address by Frank H.T. Rhodes.

Mike Abrams, at 100, reflects on a life in letters

Literary scholar and Professor Emeritus M.H. 'Mike' Abrams reflected on his long career and a life in letters during a two-day public celebration in honor of his 100th birthday.

Impact of nanotechnology heard globally at online briefing

Some of Cornell's leading nanoscience researchers expounded on the promises and challenges of their fields during a mostly virtual online briefing for journalists July 20.

Staff Education Exploration Day draws 150

More than 150 staff members learned about avenues for furthering their personal and professional growth, July 18 in the Biotechnology Building. (July 23, 2012)