Things to Do, May 15-22

Events this week include a computer game design showcase; Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival; and painting classes at Plantations.

Symposium to honor Isaac Kramnick for achievements May 30

Colleagues and former students will honor four decades of scholarship, teaching and service to Cornell by Isaac Kramnick in a May 30 symposium.

Cornell humanitarians honored in Anabel Taylor exhibit

Current students have identified the first 25 members of what they hope will be a permanent hall of fame to honor Cornellians who have given time and energy to human rights causes.

Things to Do, May 8-15, 2015

Events this week include new art exhibitions on campus, a lecture on topology in glass, events celebrating The History Center's Moog exhibition, and a free screening of "The Cut" at Cornell Cinema.

Spring break, Arab Spring and parental consent

Practicing Arabic in Cornell's Language House, students planned Spring Break research in an Arab Spring democracy - until terrorists attacked their destination.

Rawlings Scholars display an array of research

Examining social movements to Facebook addiction, more than 50 graduating seniors showcased their research prowess at the 2015 Senior Expo for the Hunter R. Rawlings III Cornell Presidential Research Scholars.

Groundbreaking China documentaries being released

On May 4, Cornell’s Program on Ethics and Public Life (EPL) began releasing a series of online documentaries showcasing the diverse, sometimes clashing views of leading China scholars on “Where Is China Headed?”

Things to Do, May 1-8, 2015

Events this week include a new exhibition on Cornellians' impact on Tompkins County; a jazz concert with Joshua Redman; a film and panel discussion on sexual assault and a Korean Festival.

Austin Bunn's story collection takes us to 'The Brink'

Austin Bunn, assistant professor in performing and media arts, has written a short story collection, "The Brink," that deals with "world-shattering" changes.