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Marcus Loke/Unsplash Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Paris
Religion

Role of women in early Christianity informs Catholic present

A&S Communications

“As Roman Catholic Church leaders meet this month for the Synod on Synodality, some women—both nuns and laypeople—have been invited to join the workshop," says Kim Haines-Eitzen.

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Nestor Barbitta/Unsplash Buenos Aires, Argentina
Government

Argentina’s run-off to be decided by Patricia Bullrich supporters

A&S Communications

Which candidate can capture the votes of supporters of Patricia Bullrich, the mainstream conservative candidate?

A headshot of David Folkenflik, with black short hair and a salt and pepper beard and mustache, wearing a suite jacket.
Distinguished Visiting Journalist

Award-winning journalists to discuss role of the press

A&S Communications

On Nov. 14, NPR’s David Folkenflik ’91, Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist, will moderate a panel of noted journalists and faculty to discuss “Free Press in a Free Society: U.S. Newsrooms on the Front Lines.”

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In Memoriam

Chinese linguist Tsu-Lin Mei dies at 90

A&S Communications

Mei was one of the most important Chinese historical linguists of the 20th century.

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Neurobiology and Behavior

Role of hippocampus in two functions of memory revealed

Cornell Chronicle

The finding has important implications for one day treating memory and learning issues found in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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Trevor McKinnon/Unsplash Zebra finch
Neurobiology and Behavior

As Pew investigator, Goldberg to study how animals feed young

A&S Communications

The collaboration aims for a breakthrough in understanding the neural mechanisms by which parental animals balance their own needs with the needs of their offspring.

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Near Eastern studies

Oct. 26 panel focuses on Israel-Palestine conflict

A&S Communications

The Department of Near Eastern Studies will offer “Understanding Events in Israel – Palestine” from 5-6:30 p.m. in Room 165 of McGraw Hall.

New seating and tables for new research center.
Provided The collaboration area and large conference room in the space CCSS now occupies in Clark Hall.
Government

Clark Hall space becomes hub for social sciences

Cornell Chronicle

After years of planning, the Cornell Center for Social Sciences (CCSS) has moved into a newly renovated space in Clark Hall.

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Physics

Research repository arXiv receives $10M for upgrades

Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Tech has announced more than $10 million in gifts and grants to support arXiv.

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Society for the Humanities

Conference highlights humanities projects on the theme of “Crossing”

Society for the Humanities

The Society’s fall conference on Friday, Oct. 27, will feature talks by seven multidisciplinary fellows.

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Scott Wheeler
Winter Session

Registration for Winter Session 2024 is now open

Cornell Chronicle

Beginning October 16, students can enroll in a wide range of online courses taught by Cornell faculty.

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freestocks.org from Olsztyn, Poland Polish flag
Government

Law and Justice party seeing ‘double rebuke’ from voters

A&S Communications

Prof. Bryn Rosenfeld comments on Poland’s Law and Justice party losing power.

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Jewish studies

Library publishes catalog on Jewish fables

Cornell Chronicle

Jon A. Lindseth’s collection of Jewish fables complements the library’s holdings related to Jewish Studies.

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Public domain An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) launch,
History

U.S.-supplied, long-range missiles of ‘limited utility’ for Ukraine

A&S Communications

Military historian David Silbey comments on Ukrainian forces using American-supplied, long-range missiles on the battlefield for the first time.

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Performing and media arts

‘Desdemona’ celebrates Morrison’s Nobel Prize anniversary

A&S Communications

The performance will feature singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré, who wrote the music for the original production.