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Shift from hunting to farming gave rise to 'age of anxiety'

Spencer Wells, an explorer-in-residence at the National Geographic Society, gave a lecture and seminars during his first visit to campus as a Frank H.T. Rhodes Class of '56 Professor March 1-5. (March 5, 2010)

V.P. Opperman to staff: 'Stick with Cornell'

The Cornell of tomorrow is why staff should stick with Cornell today. That was the message Vice President for Human Resources Mary Opperman delivered at a March 4 brown-bag lunch on managing change.

ILR School's Ehrenberg appointed SUNY trustee

Ronald Ehrenberg has been confirmed as a member of the State University of New York Board of Trustees by the New York State Senate. (March 4, 2010)

Things to Do, March 5-12

Events on campus this week include: a pingpong benefit, a concert benefit and a lecture by the governor of Puerto Rico. (March 4, 2010)

Peace Corps offers competency, perspective, say panelists

Serving in the Peace Corps is not only life-changing, but it also stands out on resumes, said five former Peace Corps volunteers, March 2 in a Barnes Hall. The event was part of Peace Corps Week. (March 4, 2010)

Unions can help rebuild U.S. economy, says labor leader

Lack of planning by the United States is putting China in charge of global wages and other world issues, the president of North America's biggest union said at an ILR School presentation March 4. (March 4, 2010)

Poet Tretheway entertains, enlightens at reading

Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Natasha Tretheway read from her work, including 'Native Guard,' at the Robert Chasen Memorial Poetry Reading Feb. 25 in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium. (March 4, 2010)

In the battle against childhood obesity, review effectiveness before implementing policies, says Cornell economist

Before developing specific anti-obesity strategies, lawmakers should review the evidence on program effectiveness and costs to avoid policies that won't work or will waste money, says Cawley. (March 4, 2010)

De Bary discusses language, culture in world literature

In a recent lecture, Brett de Bary cited texts and translations of Japanese author Tawada Yoko, whose works deal with the arbitrary nature of cultural boundaries in differentiating language and words. (March 4, 2010)

'Evolving' strategic plan to emphasize Cornell's whole, not its parts

Encapsulating Cornell's goals for the next five years into a single document means taking a broad look at its most pressing priorities, said top administrators at a March 3 brown-bag lunch.

Study suggests way to control disease-spreading mosquitoes: Make them hold their urine

The work may lead to the development of new insecticides to disrupt the mosquito's renal system, which contributes to a mosquito's survival after feeding on blood. (March 3, 2010)

HEC to focus on 'managing through' the recession

The 85th Hotel Ezra Cornell, centered around the theme 'Managing Through and Thinking Forward: Opportunities for Innovation in the Down Economy,' will be held April 8-11 at the Hotel School. (March 3, 2010)