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Evolution: A Changing Definition

Maria Minsker  —  Feb 16, 2011

Bruce MacFadden gives the Darwin Days Keynote Lecture and discusses evolution.

Bevis Ph.D. ’78 Measures Greenland’s Melting Ice

Daniel Metcalf  —  Feb 16, 2011

Using geological technologies, Michael Bevis Ph.D. '78 is doing research that could help scientists better understand the consequences of climate change.

Cornell Hires Vendor For Alumni Trustee Election

Seth Shapiro  —  Feb 7, 2011

The University hopes to expedite the voting process with a new voting system by Election Service Corporation, a third-party vendor.

Alum to Host Discovery Channel’s Curiosity

Jing Jin  —  Jan 26, 2011

Dan Riskin Ph.D '06 is hosting Discovery Channel's Curiosity:The Questions of Life which aims to spread science education and engagement.

University Names Rosen ’61 Entrepreneur of the Year

Brendan Doyle  —  Jan 21, 2011

Rosen is president and chief operating officer of Rosen Hotels and Resorts, Inc., an Orlando-based hospitality firm. 

Cut to the Chase

George Karalis  —  Nov 16, 2010

Michael Miller ’74, graduated Cornell aand went on to an extraordinary career in film editing. He’s worked on movies such as Ghost World, Manhattan and Raising Arizona, which will be playing tonight at Cornell Cinema in conjunction with  Miller’s visit. The Sun sat down to talk with him about his impressive career, how to become a great film editor and hidden references for the literary astute.

Eight Alumni Running For Congressional Seats Win or Lead in Elections

Michael Linhorst  —  Nov 3, 2010

Cornell alumni fared well on election night, with all eight Cornellians running for Congressional seats winning or leading their elections as of 2 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Roberts J.D. ’53, Model for 'The Bonfire of the Vanities' Judge, Dies

The Associated Press  —  Oct 26, 2010

Roberts was the model for Myron Kovitsky, a rare hero in Tom Wolfe’s acclaimed novel The Bonfire of the Vanities. Both the real and the fictional judges were famous for their tempers and rants from the bench.

Alumnus Who Invented Super Glue Wins National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Eliza LaJoie  —  Oct 26, 2010

President Barack Obama announced that the Cornell alumnus who invented super glue was among four scientists awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

Letter to the Editor: C.U. Should Embrace Female Nobel Laureates

Oct 6, 2010

In light of this week’s announcement of the Nobel Prize winners, it is worth noting that Cornell can count among its alums three female winners of unshared Nobel Prizes.

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