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Book examines attrition, completion rates in Ph.D. humanities programs

'Educating Scholars: Doctoral Education in the Humanities' is a new book with first author Ron Ehrenberg that looks at attrition and completion rates in humanities Ph.D. programs. (Oct. 15, 2009)

Things to Do, Oct. 16-23

Events this week include concerts by Califone and Shonen Knife, a country music-filled comedy at the Schwartz Center, reflections from a Sudanese artist and a forum on indigenous environmental issues. (Oct. 15, 2009)

Cornell Library forges landmark collaboration with Columbia's library

Through a Andrew W. Mellon Foundation award of $385,000, Cornell University Library and Columbia University Library have entered into an unprecedented collaboration.

Cornell is ranked 15th best in the world -- again

For the second year in a row, Cornell has been ranked No. 15 in the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. (Oct. 14, 2009)

VanPool information session slated for Oct. 21

Cornell commuters now have another way to save on their daily transportation costs - VanPool. A drop-in information session on this new service will be held Oct. 21. (Oct. 14, 2009)

Networking event connects layoffs with Cornell opportunities

The Division of Human Resources held its first 'Connecting with Cornell' informal networking event to help connect laid-off Cornell employees with the HR staff who recruit for Cornell positions. (Oct. 14, 2009)

Consumers don't always equate higher prices with quality

A new Cornell study finds that while higher prices may generate a more positive view of products, a higher price tag doesn't mean consumers will necessarily buy them. (Oct. 13, 2009)

'Big Idea' contest encourages business brainstorming

'The Big Idea' competition offers undergraduates the chance to win $2,500 for their business or social enterprise ideas. Its first deadline is Dec. 23. (Oct. 13, 2009)

Lecture series covers basics in entrepreneurship

A lecture series by the Student Agencies eLab will help undergraduates develop a business idea into something worthy of venture capital. The series started Sept. 29 and continues through Nov. 17. (Oct. 13, 2009)

Homecoming to highlight student groups, campus life

Homecoming Weekend events Oct. 16-17 will include Cornell's Homecoming Parade, showcasing student organizations and campus life. (Oct. 13, 2009)

Skorton speaks of 'hope, optimism and confidence' in address to employees

President David Skorton thanked employees for 'staying the course' and continuing to accomplish goals despite a smaller workforce in his annual talk sponsored by the Employee Assembly. (Oct. 13, 2009)

Family, Friends of Astronomy celebrate Yervant Terzian

At a symposium and birthday party Oct. 9-11, Terzian received tributes, reminiscences and, of course, gifts, including the announcement of a $100,000 endowment for a lectureship series named for him. (Oct. 13, 2009)