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Student writer-performers confess at 'Soirée/Cabaret!'

In the new student-written, original production, the writer-actors perform autobiographical monologues that draw from their personal experiences, each monologue a confession as well as a performance. (Feb. 4, 2010)

Conference in D.C. draws more than 800 alumni volunteers

The first Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference, held Jan. 29-31 in Washington, D.C., gathered alumni volunteers from Cornell Clubs, classes, associations and regions. (Feb. 4, 2010)

Skorton issues progress report on planning efforts

In a letter to the Cornell community today, President David Skorton gave a progress report on the university's financial situation and strategic planning efforts that are under way. (Feb. 4, 2010)

Things to Do, Feb. 5-12

Events this week include a winter party at Cornell Cinema, salsa dances for Haiti, a literary lunch, a poetry reading, Darwin Days at PRI, a Johnson Museum reception, and a conference on poverty and jobs. (Feb. 4, 2010)

Cornell Law School applications surge 52.5 percent

Cornell Law School received more than 6,000 applications this year - a jump of 52.5 percent from last year and an all-time record for the school. (Feb. 4, 2010)

Construction methods key to understanding Haiti damage

Professor Kenneth Hover, civil and environmental engineering, describes his trip to Haiti to assess the damage at Weill Cornell Medical College's GHESKIO clinic.

N.Y. growers group donates its funds for ag labor projects

The Wayne County Growers and Processors has disbanded and has decided to donate its remaining funds - $150,000 - to Cornell to support education and research on agricultural labor. (Feb. 2, 2010)

Saturday study in ILR School program in NYC leads to master's degree

The ILR School's master of professional studies program in New York City, which includes courses on collective bargaining, human resource management and labor economics, observes its tenth anniversary. (Feb. 2, 2010)

Scheraga and Liwo to use 6 million supercomputer processor hours to study protein folding

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded 6 million processor hours to Cornell professor of chemistry Harold A. Scheraga, senior research associate Adam Liwo and colleagues to study the mechanism behind protein folding. (Feb. 2, 2010)

Book traces Carlson's career, evolution of theater studies

Alumni scholars have contributed to a new book that traces the career of their mentor, former Cornell professor Marvin Carlson, and the 50-year evolution of the field of theater studies.

Salman Avestimehr receives NSF early career award

His project will involve a new approach to theory behind information flow over large-scale communication networks.

Experiment station's 'culture of sustainability' serves as model for campus

The Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station has adopted a culture of sustainability that welcomes ideas from everyone in the organization.