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Changes to operating hours - December 21, 2010
During the holiday break, some of the College's services will have limited hours. <more>

Early detection key to saving lives - December 20, 2010
Early detection protected Robin’s life, a favor that the Golden Retriever’s owner hopes he will return countless times when he resumes his duties as a police dog. <more>
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Equine researchers present to Zweig Fund Committee - December 7, 2010
Facutly and grad students present equine research. <more>
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Stem cell researchers rally at 3rd Annual Stem Cell Symposium- December 6, 2010
Research pioneers from leading institutions converge in Ithaca to share their work on stem cells.<more>

New Director named at the Baker Institute for Animal Health and the Feline Health Center - December 2, 2010
Dr. Colin Parrish assumes the reigns. <more>
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New Associate Director of aquatic medicine program AQUAVET® - December 1 , 2010
The helm changes hands at the AQUAVET® training program. <more>
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Wildlife specialist Dr. Abou-Madi promoted to senior lecturer- December 1 , 2010
Dr. Abou-Madi continues contributions to wildlife health and conservation medicine, offering students unique opportunities to work with wildlife. <more>
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Aquatic specialists win first award for fish research and outreach - November 30 , 2010
First-ever Sea Grant "Research to Application Award" goes to Dr. Paul Bowser for applying fish virus research to real world problems. <more>

The journey from gene to organism - November 24 , 2010
Fifteen perspectives converge to explore how genes guide development. <more>

Inside the College: a Conversation with Dean Kotlikoff- November 17 , 2010
A Q&A with the College's Dean. <more>

Staff Notes: a Conversation with Connie Park- November 17 , 2010
From the College's HR office, Connie Park shares thoughts with Gary Stewart from the University's Community Relations office. <more>

Zweig News Capsule: Fall 2010 issue released - November 17 , 2010
The faces, programs, and projects that explore equine immunology issues. <more>

College video highlights depth and breadth - November 17 , 2010
Hear from the College dean, faculty, staff, and students. <more>

Head Farrier joins College - October 25 , 2010
Steve Kraus assumes the reigns on November 1, 2010. <more>

Criticalist pioneers veterinary use of simulator technology - October 25 , 2010
Trial and error has its place in clinical training. But not in the emergency room. <more>

Fish experts win award- October 21 , 2010
Dr. Paul Bowser wins first Sea Grant Association's Research to Application Award. <more>

2010 Chester Hartenstein DVM '45 Memorial Lecture Series- October 15 , 2010
Nationally recognized neurologist and geneticist to discuss a spontaneous canine disease termed Golden Retriever Muscular Dystrophy. <more>
Lecture Series focuses on holistic and integrative wellness - October 7 , 2010
Complimentary educational sessions by leading authorities in the subject matter, lunch, and an afternoon and evening concert by rising stars of the Stradivari Society. <more>

Unique collaboration holds potential for life-giving drugs for tuberculosis - October 7 , 2010
A paradigm-shifting collaborative opens door for novel drug discovery. <more>
New York State Veterinary Conference draws record crowd - October 7 , 2010
Veterinarians and technicians meet at Cornell for learning and networking. <more>
Researcher wins NIH Director's Innovator Award - October 5 , 2010
Dr. Julia Felippe challenges popular thinking. <more>
New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory opens - October 1 , 2010
A standing-room only crowd officially opened the doors for the facility designed to keep New Yorkers and the nation safe. <more>
Pioneer and leader earns college alumni association's highest honor - September 20, 2010
Dr. Stephen Ettinger awarded with Daniel Elmer Salmon Award for Distinguished Alumni Service. <more>
$10 million gift establishes canine genomics program - September 15, 2010
A $10 million anonymous gift from an anonymous donor will support investments in endowed professorships and faculty start-ups, DNA sequencing, and the DNA Bank. <more>
Molecule effectively starves cancer cells - September 13, 2010
In the cover story of this week's Cancer Cell, Dr. Rick Cerione talks about glutamine addiction. <more>
When Fido needs a bath - September 8, 2010
Vet students from SCAVMA and OTS will wash dogs and share your pet's Body Condition Scores. <more>
First-ever Cornell China Dairy Institute launches - September 8, 2010
The Cornell China Dairy Institute is a four-week continuing education collaboration between Cornell and Huaxia Dairy. <more>
College experts help country understand Salmonella outbreak - August 27 , 2010
The egg recall has prompted questions about oversight, food-safety, and food-borne illnesses. <more>
College faculty lectures to Cornell freshmen - August 23 , 2010
Dr. Gretchen Schoeffler was one of six faculty to discuss Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? with incoming students. <more>
Connect with prospective new hires - August 23 , 2010
Register for Career Connections at the New York State Veterinary Conference. <more>
Joint conference promises ideas, networking - August 23 , 2010
Register for the New York State Veterinary Conference. <more>
Cornell's Centennial Veterinarian - July 12, 2010
Celebrate with Dr. Larry Waitz. <more>
Essay contest winner to be recognized at AVMA - July 12, 2010
Shira Rubin DVM '13 won top honors for essay on women in the veterinary profession. <more>
High School students begin course at the College - June 28, 2010
Nearly 80 students explore veterinary profession. <more>
College recognizes service among staff members - June 28, 2010
Annual ceremony honors dedication, service, and teamwork. <more>
Feline Health Center sponsors much-needed clinic - June 28, 2010
Spay/neuter clinic addresses feral cat concerns. <more>
State of the College - June 21, 2010
Dean Michael Kotlikoff offers State of the College. <more>
Reunion 2010 - June 21, 2010
Then. Now. Always. Cornell. Reunion 2010 <more>
Identification of gene leads to diagnostic test - June 21, 2010
Work is published in PLoS . <more>
Commencement 2010 - June 7, 2010
College of Veterinary Medicine graduates professionals. <more>

College is bound for Connecticut - June 2 , 2010
Cornell University Veterinary Specialists to open in early 2011. <more>

Cornellian joins College's leadership team - May 27, 2010
Paul Streeter has been named the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. <more>

Shelter Me - May 14 , 2010
As more humane organizations aim to eliminate euthanasia, the Vet college is training future DVMs in the art and science of caring for homeless pets. <more>

Cornell forges relationship with Hong Kong to create veterinary school - April 21, 2010
Cornell University and The City University of Hong Kong have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish terms of collaboration for the creation of the first veterinary medicine academic program in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR). <more>

Early pregnancy test for mares now available - April 21, 2010
The Diagnostic Endocrinology Lab has reintroduced the pregnant mare serum gonadotropin (PMSG) test. A single serum sample can help to identify problems that can be addressed early. <more>
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Faculty member recognized with professional award - April 21, 2010
Dr. Cornelia Farnum is the 2010 winner of the Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award, presented annually by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. <more>

Students bring home prizes from national conference - April 21, 2010
Please congratulate our students on their outstanding successes --winning five out of eight competitions -- at this year's SAVMA Symposium, held in Wisconsin. <more>

2010 Reunion - April 5, 2010
Reunion 2010 is approaching quickly - mark your calendars, make hotel reservations and plan now to attend this special event.
Online registration open! <more>

44th Annual Open House - April 5, 2010
The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine will host its 44th annual Open House on Saturday, April 10, 2010, on the Ithaca campus, from 10 am to 4 pm. Something for animal lovers of all ages. <more>

Microbiology & Immunology to welcome new chair - March 25 , 2010
Dr. Avery August to join Cornell. <more>

Model or meal? - March 25 , 2010
Research to benefit people in hospitals. <more>

New issue of College magazine available online - March 25 , 2010
From Classrooms to Clinics: the Student Experience <more>

Medical genetics: the future of medicine - February 25 , 2010
Just Labs cover story looks at the College's DNA Bank. <more>

Profs, student discuss profession with NBC - February 25 , 2010
Shortage of food supply veterinarians key to discussion. <more>

Grasping bacterial "friending" to disrupt biofilm formation - February 15 , 2010
Dr. Sondermann and team identify master regulator. <more>

Schukken recognized with honorary chair - February 15 , 2010
Francqui Chair will be awarded on February 17. <more>

Breeding a better dog - February 15 , 2010
New tool helps to measure breeding values. <more>

Your vote could help a local animal shelter - February 11 , 2010
Read Misha's story and see if it touches your heart. <more>

New vaccine method is cheaper and more effective - January 29 , 2010
Novel component boosts effectiveness. <more>

Virus flows into Lake Superior - January 29 , 2010
Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia virus found in Superior's fish. <more>

New video/DVD series for cat owners - January 29 , 2010
Understanding your cat's stomach troubles. <more>

Students receive their coats - January 29 , 2010
Time-honored tradition recognizes hard work. <more>

Faculty named fellows - January 29 , 2010
AAAS fellows to be honored in February. <more>

Research to promote animal welfare - January 29 , 2010
Team investigates alternative methods for drug development. <more>

Second Annual Zoonotic Disease Symposium - January 20 , 2010
MIT professor to offer keynote. <more>