Events this week include interactive art in Sibley Hall, Civic Leader Fellow project reports, a reception at the Johnson Museum for new exhibits focused on Japan, and a hip-hop dance workshop series.
Chiara Formichi, assistant professor of Asian studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, says the stereotypes media reinforce about Islam do us a disservice.
The College of Arts and Sciences is undertaking a yearlong conversation with students, faculty and staff to reflect on the college's liberal arts mission.
Events this week include the BEAR Walk and Fair in Collegetown, a 95th birthday tribute with James McConkey, violin sonatas in Barnes Hall and Dean of Students candidate forums on campus.
The University Courses initiative, which began in 2012, will offer 18 courses this year. The courses delve deeply into topics of interest to students from a broad range of majors.
The Cornell Concert for the Arts 2016 Biennial will feature artist-in-residence Pepon Osorio and work by faculty and students, focused on creating empathy in contemporary art and culture.
The first CU Downtown community event, Sept. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. on the Ithaca Commons, will welcome Cornell’s incoming class with student group performances and encourage students to explore Ithaca.
