Cornell Rewind: Keeping the faith in a nonsectarian way

The charter of Cornell University includes a remarkable statement: "And persons of every religious denomination, or of no religious denomination, shall be equally eligible to all offices and appointments."

An inside look at Cornell's charter

A look at what's in Cornell University's Charter, and information on when it and other sesquicentennial exhibits will be on display for extended hours during Charter Day Weekend.

Students stage 'Blood Wedding' at Schwartz

The Department of Performing Arts presents Federico García Lorca’s poetic drama “Blood Wedding” April 24-May 2 at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts.

M.H. Abrams, beloved professor, literary scholar, dies at 102

Influential literary scholar and beloved Cornell English professor M. H. "Mike" Abrams, died April 21 at Kendal of Ithaca. He was 102.

Social sciences, arts, humanities focus of Atkinson Center pilot

Cornell University’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has selected 11 faculty for the pilot class of its new Fellowship for Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts.

Alumna Randee Mia Berman pens 'Ode to Cornell @ 150'

Nostalgic for Cornell, writer Randee Mia Berman '74 was inspired to create an encyclopedic appreciation in rhyme to her alma mater.

Jack Elliott connects nature, classical art in new exhibition

Artist and design professor Jack Elliott's new installation at the College of Human Ecology features classical plaster casts, new works of sculpture and the remains of a 150-year-old tree.

Student winners of 'My Cornell' writing, video contests named

Three undergraduates have received top prizes in the "My Cornell" writing and video contests held in honor of the university's sesquicentennial year. The winning essays and video will be showcased at the April 25 "Sights and Sounds” panel.

Things to Do, April 17-24

Events this week include Yamatai's annual drum concert, 'Inherent Vice' and other films with alumni credits; a Science Cabaret on honeybees and a concerto by graduate student composer Loren Loiacono.