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Skorton reaffirms importance of Cornell internationalism at Einaudi Center anniversary

At a celebration of the Einaudi Center's 50th anniversary, President David Skorton pledged several actions to strengthen the international experience at Cornell. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Cornell's Einaudi Center is strong, but challenges loom, says director

At a symposium marking the 50th anniversary of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, Director Fred Logevall considered the centers past and future direction. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Things to Do, Nov. 18-Dec. 2

Event highlights on campus from Nov. 18-Dec. 2 include a play based on Charles Mingus' autobiography, high-wire artist Philippe Petit and professor of history Richard Polenberg's last lecture. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Terzian lecturer presents Hubble telescope's top discoveries

At the 2011 Terzian Lecture, astrophysicist Mario Livio recounted major discoveries of the Hubble Space Telescope. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Assemblies Update, Week of Nov. 14

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. (Nov. 17, 2011)

Report predicts impacts of climate change on New York

The new ClimAID report from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority predicts specific impacts of climate change on the state by 2080. Cornell researchers contributed to the report.

CCA supporting 45 arts projects on campus for 2011-12

The Cornell Council for the Arts has announced grant awards supporting 45 student, faculty, department and program projects to be presented on campus this academic year. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Chemical ecology society awards Feeny its top honor

Paul Feeny, a pioneer in the field of chemical ecology, has received a prestigious career award from an international society that he helped found 30 years ago. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Johannes Gehrke receives 2011 Blavatnik Award

Awards from the New York Academy of Sciences recognize innovative young scientists and engineers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Humanists: Climate change not as scary as it should be

Humanists and scientists discussed sustainability, social movements, resource costs, environmental catastrophe and other issues at a Nov. 11 forum, 'Climate Change, Critical Thought, Design.' (Nov. 16, 2011)

'Cultural industry' has replaced memory, says historian

Historian Enzo Traverso spoke on 'Historical Time and the Politics of Memory' on campus Nov. 8. He says images have replaced memory of historical events. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Volunteers needed to host community dinner in Owego

Student organizations are calling for volunteers to help prepare and serve a free community dinner Nov. 20 for residents of flood-ravaged Owego, N.Y.