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View releases by month by clicking the dates on the left. For the full text of any release, click on the headline. Electronic queries can be made to pressoffice@cornell.edu.

December 2007

A spruced-up Arecibo Observatory re-opens - and spies an asteroid close to the sun

After receiving its first fresh, full coat of paint in more than 40 years, Cornell University's Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico made its first observation in more than six-months. (December 20, 2007)

Vice Provost David Wippman accepts position as dean of University of Minnesota Law School

Cornell University's senior administration announced that David Wippman, vice provost for international relations, will be leaving Cornell to accept a position as the 10th dean of the University of Minnesota Law School. (December 17, 2007)

Cornell awarded grant for Upward Bound program

Cornell University has been awarded a $1 million grant to help launch a program that will prepare local, low-income high school students for college. (December 13, 2007)

Historic Asian American student conference at Cornell, Feb. 15-17, 2008

Cornell University will host the 2008 East Coast Asian American Student Union Conference (ECAASU), Feb. 15-17, 2008. (December 11, 2007)

Cornell places third at annual real estate challenge

Cornell University students placed third in a National Real Estate Challenge that pitted teams from 16 top graduate schools in a realistic competition held at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business. (December 7, 2007)

Embryonic cell-transplant therapies prevent heart arrhythmias in mice by restoring damaged heart tissue

One of the most dangerous and fatal consequences of heart attacks can be prevented with cell-transplant therapies. (December 5, 2007)

All about cows and calves: Free dairy producers' seminar at the Cornell animal hospital, Dec. 8

A free, one-day cattle seminar will be held at Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine on Saturday, Dec. 8. (December 3, 2007)