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New test assesses impact of gas drilling, pipeline construction on soil health

Researchers have developed the Cornell Soil Health Test to evaluate soil response to management on different types of land. It's intended to assess changes due to gas drilling work. (March 31, 2010)

Former president of Brazil to discuss global financial crisis

Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former president of Brazil, will speak on 'Beyond the Global Financial Crisis: Politics, Economics and Culture' April 7 at 4:30 p.m. in Kennedy Hall's Call Auditorium. (March 31, 2010)

Computer model helps biologists understand how coral dies in warming waters

Mathematical models reveal the dynamics of bacterial communities behind afflictions that bleach and kill coral. (March 30, 2010)

Study: E-prescribing cuts medication errors by seven-fold

A Cornell medical school study finds that when doctors use electronic systems to write prescriptions, they make seven times fewer errors than when they scrawl by hand. (March 30, 2010)

Library, university press launch German studies book series

Humanists writing on German topics are gaining a new channel for publication with Signale, a book series based at Cornell that aims to become a sustainable model for humanities scholarship.

Vet College open house set for April 10

The 44th annual Open House at the College of Veterinary Medicine is slated for April 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and will feature demonstrations, activities and career information sessions.

Grants available for new digitization projects

New grants are available to Arts and Sciences faculty members to digitize scholarly and teaching materials. (March 30, 2010)

CU is boosting mental health in ways visible and invisible

From extended counseling hours at Gannett and welfare checks in dorms to monitors and temporary barriers on campus bridges, recent changes reflect Cornell's commitment to supporting students. (March 29, 2010)

Artist James Siena '79 to speak on campus

Artist James Siena '79 will visit campus April 16 to discuss his work and receive the Eissner Artist of the Year Award. (March 29, 2010)

New med school Web site aimed at Alzheimer's caregivers

A new Web site from Weill Cornell Medical College is aimed at caregivers for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia to help them modify homes and connect with other caregivers. (March 29, 2010)

New guides available to help farmers grow organically

New York State Integrated Pest Management Program at Cornell has produced nine free guides for farmers that provide information on how to grow certified organic produce. (March 29, 2010)

V.P. Opperman urges optimism, perspective

Cornell's plans to address its financial difficulty are taking shape, said Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman at a March 25 brown-bag lunch.