CORNELL'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR
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JULY 2011

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Red Hot Hockey will again heat up the ice at Madison Square Garden Nov. 26 as Boston University and Cornell resume an 86-year-old rivalry. Tickets are available now!

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• James Gillett

• Morton Sosna

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In New York City, Cornell bids to create the 'technology ecosystem' of the future

Provost Kent Fuchs and deans Lance Collins and Daniel Huttenlocher discuss how Cornell is preparing to answer the call, issued by New York City's mayor, to create a world-class applied science and engineering campus in the city. The university will build on its globally renowned technology programs, deep connections to NYC's growing tech sector and broad network of successful alumni entrepreneurs.

Rawlings scholar captivated by language of interior design

Emily Mitchell, DEA '13, saw her first "Red Room" during a class project last year while she was studying the interior design of a house in London.

Morgan Uceny '07 on track to compete at world championships

After a string of recent races, the 1,500-meter star has earned her spot on the U.S. team that will compete in South Korea Aug. 27-Sept. 4.

Cornell Annual Fund crosses $30 million mark for first time

We did it! The Cornell Annual Fund surpassed its long-standing goal of $30 million and set an all-time record as the fiscal year ended June 30.

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Lee H. Melvin named new associate vice provost for enrollment

He is currently at the University of Connecticut and will begin Sept. 15, succeeding Doris Davis.

Warren Hall's renovation will blend the old with the new

Faculty temporarily relocated; $32 million revitalization is due to be completed in 2015.

New method defibrillates heart with less electricity, pain

Scientists collaborated with physicists and physician-scientists in three countries.

Skorton co-leads Ivy League group to cut football concussions

Committee triggered presidents to accept new recommendations to reduce injuries.

Provost announces formation of new universitywide economics department

The new department combines economics faculty from Arts and Sciences, ILR, plus others.

University helps Welch's perfect its purple grape juice

Researchers worked with the company, one of Cornell's food science industry partners.

Graduate School hires to support inclusion, students

Two new leadership appointments will promote mentoring and professional development.

Cornell and Columbia's university libraries expand collaboration

Expansion will grant greater access to materials for students, faculty and staff.