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Cornell team investigates how to starve tumors

Federal stimulus funding helps Cornell researchers create tiny 3-D models of tumors to mimic conditions necessary for the development of vascular systems by tumors. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Web site will link Latin American researchers with opportunities

A new Web site will help Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking scientists interact, find funding opportunities and even trade equipment. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Researchers present genetics findings at Qatar symposium

The prevalence of genetic diseases in the Middle East were among the topics of the second Qatar Genetics Symposium held Oct. 31 at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Rob Ryan gives Cornell entrepreneurs tips for success

Entrepreneur Rob Ryan passed along some ground rules for successful entrepreneurs during a talk Oct. 26. The event, part of the Moses and Loulu Seltzer Lecture series, drew more than 200 people. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Virtual tour app for iPhones and an appliance that makes tea bags win 'elevator pitch' contest

For this year's Cornell Entrepreneur Organization Elevator Pitch Competition, contestants had 60-90 seconds to sell their idea to a panel of three judges. The top prize was $100. (Nov. 2, 2009)

1,200 students go 'Into the Streets' for community service

About 1,200 Cornell students streamed 'Into the Streets' for the 18th annual day of service Oct. 31, proclaimed by Mayor Carolyn Peterson as Into the Streets Day in the City of Ithaca. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Remembrance service for graduate student Lucas Wooster set for Nov. 4

Lucas Wooster, 32, a Ph.D. candidate in horticulture, died early Sunday morning, Nov. 1, in the town of Ithaca. (Nov. 2, 2009)

Memorial service for Jim Lim slated for Nov. 2

A candlelight service in memory of Boon Jim Lim '13 will be held Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. in the Clara Dickson Courtyard on North Campus. Lim died Oct. 19. (Oct. 30, 2009)

Fall workshops address adoption, telecommuting and more

Community experts will present workshops on such topics as international adoption, money and relationships, and financial and legal issues for the elderly and their caregivers. (Oct. 30, 2009)

Deadlines loom for making choices regarding benefits

Nov. 1-30 is the open enrollment period for endowed faculty and staff to enroll in or change their health and dental coverage and to enroll in Select Benefits. (Oct. 30, 2009)

Vice President Susan Murphy expresses university's condolences on death of student

Vice President Susan Murphy expressed the university's condolences on the death of former architecture student Rion Wight. A community support meeting will be held Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. in 157 E. Sibley Hall. (Oct. 29, 2009)

Things to Do, Oct. 30-Nov. 6

Events this week include a community reading by Cornell and local writers, talks on computing and anthropology, jazz at Bailey Hall and video art at the Johnson Museum. (Oct. 29, 2009)