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President Skorton credits staff for university's achievements, calls for more 'caring'

'Cornell's 8,500-plus staff members are the core of the university -- this small city operates because of the things you do every day,' said President David Skorton, in his annual address staffers, Oct. 1. (Oct. 3, 2007)

After 32 years, the library card catalog is retired

After 32 years of converting the 3x5 cards into digital records, Cornell Library's online catalog is complete, representing every one of the estimated 6 million titles and 7.5 million volumes. (Oct. 1, 2007)

Study finds stock prices plummet when social protests target companies and generate media coverage

Professor of sociology Sarah Soule examines how public protest and subsequent media coverage affects corporate stock prices. (Oct. 1, 2007)

War is hell, so grab the latest technology and move fast

In war, victory goes to the side that applies the technology of the day and succeeds in adjusting to rapidly changing conditions, said author Max Boot in a Sept. 25 talk on campus. (Oct. 1, 2007)

Library exhibition, events examine Buddhism in pan-Asian context

In honor of the Dalai Lama's October visit, Cornell Library is exploring the different schools of Buddhism across Asia with an exhibition and lecture series, 'Bridging Worlds: Buddhist Words and Works.' (Sept. 28, 2007)

Reception opens 'Lafayette: Citizen of Two Worlds' exhibition

Cornell Library holds more than 11,000 original Lafayette manuscripts, documents and letters, and associated books, images and artifacts -- the largest Lafayette collection outside France. (Sept. 28, 2007)

Cornell 'hotelies' gather in New York to celebrate the school's 85th anniversary

Alumni, President Skorton and five past and present deans helped Cornell's School of Hotel Administration celebrate its 85th anniversary Sept. 24 in New York City. (Sept. 28, 2007)

A book's revealing tale: Cornell's top benefactor is Chuck Feeney, Hotel '56

While Chuck Feeney's name is not attached to any building or professorship, the Hotel School graduate is behind only Ezra Cornell and A.D. White in his overall contributions to the university, according to President Emeritus Frank H.T. Rhodes. (Sept. 27, 2007)

Alternative cantilever plan for Milstein Hall announced

The College of Architecture, Art and Planning's Paul Milstein Hall project will move toward approval for a summer 2008 groundbreaking, with a cantilever design. (Sept. 27, 2007)

A fantastical palace comes to life in 3D mandala

Computer science professor Kavita Bala worked with the monks of Ithaca's Namgyal Monastery and student Liz Popolo to create 3D images of the Kalachakra mandala. (Sept. 27, 2007)

Jacqueline Stluka receives Undergraduate Artist Award

Jacqueline Stluka is the 2007 recipient of the Cornell Undergraduate Artist Award, which will be presented at the opening reception for her exhibition, Oct. 1 in Tjaden Experimental Art Gallery. (Sept. 27, 2007)

New CALS major in agricultural sciences offered

A new major to give students an interdisciplinary education in the biological, social and economic foundations of agriculture is now offered in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. (Sept. 27, 2007)