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Students move into West Campus houses as workers move out, beating construction goal by two years

As students moved in Aug. 22, West Campus workers moved out. President David Skorton climbed aboard a departing bulldozer and expressed delight that construction was completed two years ahead of schedule. (Aug. 25, 2008)

Sustainability a key word for CU at New York State Fair

Cornell's sustainability initiatives, and outreach and extension efforts are on display at the 162nd New York State Fair, Aug. 29-Sept. 1. (Aug. 24, 2008)

Cornell to bid farewell to Martin

The Cornell community is invited to bid farewell to Provost Biddy Martin as she leaves Cornell for her new post as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Aug. 22, 2008)

A tribute to 'an exemplary citizen of Cornell'

President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes delivered remarks at an Aug. 17 memorial service for George Peter, a longtime Cornell employee who served as a tireless ambassador for the university. (Aug. 22, 2008)

Cornell's engineering, writing programs again rated highly in U.S. News and World Report rankings

For the fourth year in a row, Cornell's applied and engineering physics program has been ranked No. 1 among its peers, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2009 college rankings. (Aug. 22, 2008)

New policy gives grad student parents what they need most: time and financial support

The Graduate and Professional Student Parental Accommodation policy is designed to provide students with the time and funds to deal with the demands of childbirth, adoption, foster care and acute child health care. (Aug. 21, 2008)

Law professor defends legality of controversial wars

In a new book, Cornell Law School faculty member Jens David Ohlin asks -- and answers -- one of the most debated questions of our time: When is war justified? (Aug. 21, 2008)

Book charts trend of retirees moving to rural communities

'Rural Retirement Migration,' a book written by Cornell development sociologists David L. Brown and Nina Glasgow, details the positive and negative effects of older people moving into communities. (Aug. 21, 2008)

Entomologist Soderlund honored with research award

David Soderlund of Cornell's NYS Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva has received the International Award for Research in Agrochemicals from the Agrochemicals Division of the American Chemical Society. (Aug. 21, 2008)

Extinct pension plan provides windfall

Employees and retirees enrolled in Cornell's now-extinct Nonexempt Endowed Retirement Plan were recently notified that they can expect a 12.5 percent increase in the value of their plans. (Aug. 21, 2008)

Not-so 'top secret' orientation provides host of activities for new students

From a reception with the president to a North Campus Block Party, students are invited to an array of activities during Orientation Week, Aug. 22-27. (Aug. 20, 2008)

New students work in community, 'learning to give from the heart' while making friends

About 50 incoming freshmen and transfer students came to campus a week early to volunteer in the community and meet new people. They are part of Cornell's Pre-Orientation Service Trip. (Aug. 20, 2008)