Moviemakers say it is still all about the story

Three alumni filmmakers discussed the pros and cons of the latest moviemaking technologies during a Charter Day Weekend event April 25.

Mary Katzenstein honored for prison education program

After 40 years of leadership, teaching and scholarship at Cornell, Mary Fainsod Katzenstein retires in May. At an April 22, event she was honored for her work with the Cornell Prison Education Program.

Students present wide range of humanities research

Research presented at the humanities undergraduate showcase April 23 tackled the linguistics of lying, the architecture of Rio de Janeiro and violence against native Alaskan women, among other things.

Alumni take on journalism in the age of Twitter and data

A Charter Day Weekend panel discussion explored how technological shifts, and changes in how audiences consume information, have affected the worlds of media and journalism.

Singing, symphony soundly celebrate sesquicentennial

Merging the past, present and future, the Cornell Symphony Orchestra, the Cornell Chorus and the Cornell Glee Club performed a concert tailored for the sesquicentennial, "My Cornell: A Celebration of Words."

Scholars cite role of Cornell in humanities transformation

Four scholars with Cornell connections looked at a revolution in humanities teaching, research and subject matter at a Charter Day Weekend panel April 25.

Big Red Birthday Bash at Barton was feast for the senses

Fantastic sights, sounds and tastes were offered in abundance at a birthday party that was a feast for the senses Friday night at Barton Hall celebrating Cornell’s sesquicentennial.

Things to Do, April 24-May 1, 2015

CornellCon will feature an artist's alley, a Cosplay contest, anime screenings, video game tournaments, performances, and more; the Johnson museum will an exhibition on the history of protest; and students can help shape Ithaca's future.

Community celebrates poetry with readings – and pastry

Shawkat Toorawa led student, faculty and guest poets in sharing verse from New York City, the Near East and other cultures at a "Poetry and Pastry" Sesquicentennial event at the Johnson Museum.