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Theater performance series, local dance festival set for 2010-11 at Schwartz Center

The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts will present a local dance festival, a new performance series and four mainstage plays in 2010-11. Subscriptions are available until Sept. 24. (May 18, 2010)

Electrical and Computer Engineering Day draws a crowd

Electrical and computer engineering students, faculty and staff enjoyed plenty of sun and the chance to dunk their colleagues at the second annual ECE Day, May 14. (May 18, 2010)

CU math professor Anil Nerode to receive honorary degree from University of Chicago

Anil Nerode, the Goldwin Smith Professor of Mathematics, will receive an honorary degree from the University of Chicago for his 'profound impact' on mathematical logic and theoretical computer science June 12. (May 18, 2010)

Study: Religion can play role in economic decision making

Protestants who are reminded of their religion do more good deeds but the opposite is true for Catholics. This is one of the findings of a new economics study that employs psychology research techniques. (May 17, 2010)

100 mpg car will compete in first judged events in June

The Cornell 100 MPG+ Team has been chosen to compete against eight other teams' fuel-efficient vehicles in first-round action of the Progressive Automotive X Prize competition. (May 17, 2010)

Dump and Run: Recycle your giveaways to benefit charities

Household goods, clothing, toiletries and most anything else in decent shape that can be reused will be collected until May 31 to benefit local charities. Look for collection bins around campus. (May 17, 2010)

Community Relations wins award for race relations efforts

Cornell's Office of Community Relations will receive the Judges' Citation from the State University of New York Council for University Advancement for its outreach efforts concerning race relations. (May 17, 2010)

Bretscher and Helmann named microbiology fellows

Anthony Bretscher, professor of cell biology, and John Helmann, professor of microbiology, are two of 78 scientists elected as fellows to the American Academy of Microbiology this year. (May 17, 2010)

College of Human Ecology opens its new spiral stair tower

The College of Human Ecology opened its new spiral stair tower May 11, which connects all five floors of Martha Van Rensselaer Hall with the adjacent MVR East Building. (May 17, 2010)

Cornell is poised to help foster health care reform

Cornell President David Skorton opened the ILR School's health care reform conference May 11 in New York City. (May 14, 2010)

Arecibo's Rodriguez recognized for staff motivation

Maria Judith Rodriguez, human resource manger at the Arecibo Observatory, receives the Service Manager 2010 Award for meeting austerity budgets while maintaining employee motivation. (May 13, 2010)

Physics of gene transcription observed by CU researchers

A research team has made precise measurements of where and how RNA polymerase encounters obstacles while it reads nucleosomal DNA. (May 13, 2010)