This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: Stephanie Specchio has been named the new communications director of Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine, effective April 14. Specchio will be responsible for the college's overall strategic communications and public relations efforts, including planning, execution and daily operation of various communications projects and information dissemination. She also will spearhead new and innovative communications initiatives, including Web site development, publications and news management, and fostering a broad range of networking and outreach programs.