This news item from the Cornell Chronicle is about: After five years of construction, state officials and members of the university community commemorated the class expansion of the College of Veterinary Medicine with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony outside of Schurman Hall June 8. These high-tech upgrades will transform the renowned college, improve the local economy and help strengthen New York's diverse academic opportunities, said Governor Andrew Cuomo. The completion of this expansion project signifies a new era for the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, as it continues to support the regional economy while helping the Southern Tier soar.