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Thomas Leavitt, founding director of Johnson Museum, dies

Thomas Whittlesey Leavitt, founding director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, professor emeritus of the history of art and a leader in the museum field, has died. (Oct. 18, 2010)

One role of a professor is to 'think otherwise,' says LaFeber

Professor Emeritus Walter LaFeber pondered the true role of professors while reflecting on the late Carl Becker's (1873-1945) writings on the same topic at an Oct. 13 talk to students. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Photojournalist urges media to promote social justice

Mainstream media should focus more on promoting social justice, especially when it comes to immigration, said activist/journalist David Bacon delivering the Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Film, panel ponder the human consequences of climate change: 100 million refugees

Climate change could force 100 million people to lose their homes; entire countries will be underwater, according to the documentary 'Climate Refugees' and an Oct. 14 panel discussion. (Oct. 18, 2010)

New financial regulation must be reframed within changing marketplace, Whitehead says

The new financial landscape may have as many pitfalls as the old, said Charles Whitehead, associate professor of law. Whitehead spoke Oct. 12 in Manhattan as part of the Inside Cornell series. (Oct. 18, 2010)

Things to Do, Oct. 15-22

Events on campus this week include photography exhibit, debate on Obama, Rubberdance Group, several book signings at the Cornell Store, literary luncheon, history walk, and lectures on whales and rice. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Climbing obesity rates threaten national security by hampering military recruitment

At a time when American military forces are stretched thin overseas, a growing number of potential recruits are too fat to enlist, according to an analysis by Cornell economists. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Zellman Warhaft to help administration diversify faculty

Zellman Warhaft, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, has been named provost fellow to advise on making Cornell more inclusive.

Study shows pollinators can drive evolution of flower traits

Confirming scientists' assumptions, a Cornell study has proven that pollinators are agents of natural selection in flowers. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Shoals Lab's Seeley wins environmental fellowship

Robin Hadlock Seeley, a Cornell senior research associate and assistant director at the Shoals Marine Lab, received a 2010 TogetherGreen Fellowship, a national conservation award. (Oct. 14, 2010)

President of Federal Reserve Bank of New York to discuss national and regional economy

William Dudley, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, will visit Oct. 25 to meet with students and local business leaders, and give a public lecture on the outlook for the economy. (Oct. 14, 2010)

Panelists: Unwinding the mechanisms to help our economy will be a 'Herculean task'

Three faculty members participated in a panel discussion Oct. 11 at the Cornell Club in New York City on the world's economy, touching on the causes and possible solutions to the crisis. (Oct. 14, 2010)