Arts & Humanities

Sachs explores cemetery roots of American parks

In his new book 'Arcadian America,' historian Aaron Sachs examines a lost American environmental tradition, in the cemeteries that served as the nation's first urban parks.

Library receives Abraham Lincoln letter

A letter in the hand of Abraham Lincoln, dated Aug. 20, 1863, has been donated to the Cornell University Library.

Faculty examine future of research libraries

Faculty considered the future of research libraries in a Feb. 14 forum. Cornell's librarian noted that 60 percent of the library's collections budget goes to licensing electronic content.

Adam Lerner ’13 to head to Asia as Luce scholar

The Luce Scholars Program, aimed at increasing awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society, provides stipends and placement in one-year internships in Asia.

Meyler describes 'love triangle' of law, literature, history

Literature and the humanities can deepen understanding of the law, said Bernadette Meyler, professor of law and of English Feb. 20.

Course teaches grad students how to manage their data

A new course taught by librarians and a faculty member aims to help graduate students manage the copious data their research generates.

Cornell Institute of Archaeology and Material Studies founded

The Institute for Archaeology and Material Studies will provide a new overarching structure for archaeology-related teaching and research across several disciplines at Cornell.

Literary conversation features Toni Morrison March 7

Toni Morrison, M.A. '55, returns to campus March 7 for a public conversation on writing with scholar Claudia Brodsky in Alice Statler Auditorium.

Humanities grant helps library preserve digital art

A $300,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will allow the library to ensure continued access to complex digital media objects.