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Cornell Law School's Anne Lukingbeal receives two awards for her contributions to women's advancement

Anne Lukingbeal, associate dean and dean of students at Cornell Law School, has been a mentor to women since she first came to campus and now she is being doubly recognized for her efforts.

Toxic pollen from widely planted, genetically modified corn can kill monarch butterflies, Cornell study shows

An increasingly popular commercial corn, genetically engineered to produce a bacterial toxin to protect against corn pests, has an unwanted side effect: Its pollen kills monarch butterfly larvae in laboratory tests, according to a report by Cornell researchers.

We're only in it for the honey: Cornell offers public course on practical beekeeping

A new Cornell University course will create quite a buzz if you have ever considered becoming a beekeeper for fun and profit.

Rhododendrons are about to bloom at Cornell Plantations

When early azaleas are blooming, opulent rhododendrons can't be far behind at Cornell Plantations. Sumptuous reds and pinks of dozens of varieties of "rhodies" are about to blanket Comstock Knoll.

Cornell expert calls for protecting children the way we protect alligators and spotted owls

Wildlife preservationists have been successful enough in rescuing species from the brink of extinction that some of their methods should be applied to protecting children, says a Cornell University expert.

Cornell professor tells White House summit on youth violence of need to improve child mental health care

After opening the White House strategy session on youth violence on Monday, President Bill Clinton called on Cornell's James Garbarino to provide an introductory overview of the issue to the 60 invited participants.

Boyce Thompson Institute celebrates silver anniversary at Cornell

The Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research Inc. (BTI) this month celebrates 25 years of affiliation with Cornell. To mark the occasion, BTI will hold an openhouse reception May 19.

Cornell's Eva Tardos wins prestigious Guggenheim fellowship for computer science research

Eva Tardos, Cornell professor of computer science, has been awarded a 1999 fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

Fourth annual 'Africa in Ithaca' festival May 15 features Namu

The fourth annual 'Africa in Ithaca' cultural festival, featuring Namu, a noted female singer and performer from East Africa, will be May 15, in the Ithaca High School gymnasium.

Cornell senior receives Samuel Huntington Public Service Award

Jamila Cutliff, of Saginaw, Mich., a senior in College of Engineering, has been awarded a 1999 Samuel Huntington Public Service Award.

Cornell staff member and alumna wins service-project fellowship

The Cornell Public Service Center has announced that 1997 Cornell alumna and staff member Darael Mahoney, of Erin, N.Y., has been awarded a 1999 echoing green Fellowship.

Actors, musicians will re-enact Union Square's trade union past on May 15 for Labor History Month

In celebration of Labor History Month, the public is invited to take part in a special performance May 15, from 11 a.m. to noon in New York City's Union Square.