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A robot learns how to tidy up after you

Foreshadowing personal robots for the home, Cornell researchers have trained a robot to identify objects, pick them up and put them away.

Natalie Grillon, MBA '12, named Acumen Global fellow

Natalie Grillon, MBA '12, has been named an Acumen Fund Class of 2013 Global Fellow and will work on poverty in the developing world.

Cornell team seeks to harness Earth's heat

ILR School student Katie Mayer '14 - the only nonengineer in the team - is leading Cornell's effort in the National Geothermal Student Competition.

'Dump and Run' collecting donations for local charities

Cornell's Dump and Run program seeks donations of clothing, furniture, nonperishable food and other useful items through June 1.

Researchers develop food aid decision-making tool

Cornell researchers have developed a tool to help international relief organizations cater food aid responses to specific situations.

Since 1964, Temple of Zeus café dishes out atmosphere

The Temple of Zeus, a café in Goldwin Smith Hall that has been around since 1964, has a long rich history and a bright future. (May 18, 2012)

Endowed health plans to change beginning in 2013

In 2013, the HealthNow health plan for endowed employees will be discontinued and the Aetna 80/20 Plan will be closed to new enrollments. Upcoming town hall meetings will be held to answer questions.

Students create crispy veggie cubes, raw cookie dough treats for contests

Food science students developed a series of products this year as part of national competitions. (May 17, 2012)

Most parking fees frozen for 2012-13; RideShare program to be improved

Most parking fees remain stable for 2012-13; RideShare offers greater incentives and flexibility; staff working in East Hill areas will begin to pay for permits.

Protesters demand university action on racism

About 75 protesters rallied May 16 in front of Day Hall to demand that the university ramp up its efforts to to curb racism - or as they characterized it, 'oppression' - on campus.

Neurobiologist Robert Capranica dies at 81

Robert Capranica, a professor emeritus in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, died in his home in Tucson, Ariz., May 11.

Things to Do, May 18-25

Events on campus this week include an exhibit on Ithaca's trains, Mayfest concerts, supporting Dilmun Hill, CCMR Symposium, and the Senior Week concert by the Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club.