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Bethe lecturer: We may be close to knowing if there are more dimensions

Scientists might soon be able to uncover what gives particles mass and whether there are extra dimensions of space, said Lisa Randall, the spring 2012 Bethe lecturer. (May 4, 2012)

Beinart: U.S. Jewish youth's disconnect from Israel is Zionist crisis

Peter Beinart, a senior fellow at the New America Foundation, stressed that American Jewish organizations are failing to connect with young American Jews, who largely feel alienated from Israel.

Prenatal choline could ease baby stress and cut some health risks

More choline during pregnancy can reduce a fetus's response to stress and may cut a child's chances of developing hypertension and diabetes later in life, reports a new study.

Accessibility advocate chosen for Clinton Global Initiative University

Accessibility advocate Jamie Freilich '13 was chosen to attend the Clinton Global Initiative University to learn from fellow campus activists.

Graduate composer receives ASCAP award

Eric Nathan, DMA '12, has been selected to receive a 2012 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Foundation Morton Gould Young Composer Award.

Graduate student wins Rome Prize Competition

Jesse Jones, a doctoral candidate in music, is one of 30 winners of the 116th annual Rome Prize Competition held by the American Academy in Rome.

Student play 'The Unfortunates' wins playwriting contest

Graduate student Aoise Stratford's play 'The Unfortunates,' winner of the Gloria Ann Barnell Peter Playwright Competition, will be performed May 11-12 at the Morgan Opera House in Aurora, N.Y.

Graduation Eve dinner for students without visitors

This year, for the first time, graduating students who do not have family coming to join them in Ithaca to celebrate the occasion can enjoy a full-course dinner May 26, 6:30-8 p.m.

Words of praise for faculty authors McClane and McCoy

Creative Writing Program faculty members Kenneth McClane and Maureen McCoy received heartfelt testimonials from colleagues at their reading April 19 in Goldwin Smith Hall's Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium.

Things to Do, May 4-11

Events on campus this week include student documentary film screenings, a concert premiere by graduate composer Taylan Cihan, and a talk on hydrofracking by energy policymaker John Deutch. (May 3, 2012)

Assemblies Update, Week of April 30

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. (May 3, 2012)

Students' United Way group wins national recognition

Students will receive national recognition by United Way Worldwide for their support of the United Way of Tompkins County Stephen E. Garner Summers of Service Program May 2 in Nashville, Tenn.