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World Bank's top economist: China can be model for developing nations

Justin Yifu Lin, chief economist of the World Bank, said that understanding China's historic growth rate can provide valuable insight for developing countries, when he was spoke on campus Feb. 20.

Concert will celebrate Karel Husa's 90th year

A Feb. 25 concert in Bailey Hall will celebrate the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and conductor Karel Husa, who taught composition at Cornell from 1954 to 1992.

Public Service Center celebrates expansion

The Public Service Center celebrated its expanded facilities in Barnes Hall, Feb. 17 with an open house reception and ribbon-cutting ceremony that highlighted its 20 years of community service.

Festival of Black Gospel marks 35 years of spiritual songs

The Festival of Black Gospel marks its 35th anniversary in Ithaca Feb. 24-26, with a weekend of free events at the State Theatre, Cornell and Ithaca College.

Things to Do, Feb. 24-March 2

Events this week include a concert celebrating Cornell composer Karel Husa, a book talk on adolescent brain development, and a lecture and concert by visiting composer-instrumentalist Fred Frith. (Feb. 23, 2012)

Assemblies Update, Week of Feb. 20

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. (Feb. 23, 2012)

Harris advises exhibit on prominent black New Yorkers

Professor of Africana studies Robert L. Harris Jr. has worked with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration on a new exhibition honoring 29 notable African-Americans from New York state.

Graduate student Dong Quan Hao dies at 27

President David Skorton issued a message of condolence to the Cornell community following the death of Dong Quan Hao on Feb. 21.

CU-ADVANCE reports success, but more work to do, in increasing women faculty in science and engineering

With the CU-ADVANCE Center's five-year grant period drawn to a close, its leaders point to the many ways its goals have been met, but also what more needs to be done.

Speaker urges consumers to get political about their food

In discussing the politics and science of calories Feb. 20 as the inaugural Wolitzer Nutrition Seminar speaker, nutrition expert Marion Nestle urged consumers to get more political about their food. (Feb. 21, 2012)

Senator Gillibrand to speak on 'Women in Politics' March 2

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (N.Y.) will speak on 'Women in Politics' and take questions March 2, at 5:45 p.m. in Statler Auditorium. Preregistration is required.

One-stop onboarding experience extends to newly hired academics as of March 1

As of March 1, the Cornell Onboarding Center will provide a 'one-stop' service for newly hired faculty and academic professionals as well as nonacademic staff members.