Things to Do, Nov. 20-Dec. 4, 2015

Events on campus include a Thanksgiving feast, an exhibition featuring supernatural beings in Asian cultures, a display of student public affairs projects and an opera composed by Patrick Braga ’17.

'Alice in Wonderland' leads researchers into the brain

John Hale's study, “Modeling fMRI time courses with linguistic structure at various grain sizes,” examines how the individual words of Lewis Carroll's famous tale come together to yield an understanding of each sentence.

PMA expands international opportunities

The Department of Performing and Media Arts has expanded its international learning opportunities this fall with visitors teaching students about global theatrical traditions and techniques.

Ariana Kim records 'powerful' works by women composers

Ariana Kim, assistant professor of performance in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Music, will perform live excerpts from her new album Nov. 22 in Ithaca.

Cornellians travel to Paris for global climate summit

Cornell researchers will travel to Paris as part of the university's delegation to the global climate change summit, COP21. Delegations from over 190 countries and more than 50,000 people will attend.

Cornell Rewind: A secular School for Missionaries

From its founding Cornell has been a secular institution, but when the university offered the School for Missionaries from 1930 to 1964 – a four-week course for missionaries on furlough – it became instantly popular.

Alumna Karen Jaime returns to teach at Cornell

Karen Jaime '97 has returned to Cornell as a faculty member in performing and media arts and Latino studies following a varied career in New York City, including being a bouncer at queer bars.

First Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prizes announced

Winners of the Cornell-based Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced. The award recognizes excellent writing in African languages and encourages translation.

Things to Do, Nov. 13-20, 2015

Events on campus this week include a Cornell Chamber Orchestra family concert, 'On the Verge' at the Schwartz Center, International Education Week and the Local Food and Fiber Fair at Mann Library.