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Cornell is spending $1.56 million to make gorges safer

Funding will allow recommendations formulated by the Gorge Safety Steering Group and approved by President David Skorton to become a reality. (March 28, 2012)

With director John Waters, 'Resoundingly Queer' conference explores sound and sexuality

'Hairspray' director John Waters will join academics, artists and activists at the 'Resoundingly Queer' conference, March 30-April 1 at the Schwartz Center. (March 28, 2012)

Cornell/Dartmouth blood drive challenge to begin April 6

The American Red Cross is holding eight blood drives during April, beginning April 6, in the third annual blood drive competition between Cornell University and Dartmouth College.

Anti-hazing campaign promotes care for self and others

Posters and postcards were distributed across campus earlier this semester as part of a hazing prevention campaign that aims to promote positive social connections and end hazing practices. (March 28, 2012)

Graduate students mentor undergrads in new program

A new mentoring program, Graduate Students Mentoring Undergraduates, to foster connections between graduate and undergraduate students from underrepresented populations, was launched March 14. (March 28, 2012)

Tennis center's brighter lights save energy and money

The 1994 facility on Pine Tree Road had its original lights, until they were changed in January. The new lights are now the best among Ivy League NCAA tennis facilities. (March 28, 2012)

NYC teachers learn hands-on activities to inspire students

About 50 middle and high school teachers attended the Cornell Science Sampler Series, a free workshop to give teachers ideas for hands-on activities to inspire their students in science. (March 28, 2012)

Experts ponder bioterrorism threats and best defenses

Three experts discussed how prepared the United States is for bioterrorism at a panel discussion hosted by Cornell in Washington, D.C., March 22. (March 28, 2012)

Bird ranges shift northward, but not as fast as climate

It takes about 35 years for North American birds to catch up to climate change and change their habitats, according to a new study. (March 27, 2012)

New alfalfa variety could be big boost to dairy industry

Dairy farmers could see a boost in milk production, thanks to a new alfalfa variety to be released by Cornell's world-class plant breeders. (March 27, 2012)

Berry growers cautioned about new insect pest

Late last summer, extension specialists acknowledged the arrival of the spotted wing drosophila in New York state. This tiny fruit fly may spark big changes for growers of berries in the Northeast.

Cowie and Samuels: A West Campus exit interview

This spring, the last two of the original five West Campus house professor-deans - Jefferson Cowie and Shirley Samuels - will wind down their final semesters as their houses' intellectual leaders. (March 27, 2012)