Philosopher John Doris: ‘Moral psychologists have plenty to do’

John M. Doris will reflect on his book "Character Trouble: Undisciplined Essays on Moral Agency and Personality"  during a book talk Thursday, March 2 at 4 p.m. in 160 Mann Library.

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Students to develop their ideas for social change

Cornell students heading to Vanderbilt University for the Clinton Global Initiative University 2023 Annual Meeting will work on solutions for challenges facing their campuses, communities and the world. 

Family abolition focus of upcoming lecture

Sophie Lewis will offer a deep dive into the history of radical movements and explore family abolition, which she characterizes as a turning away from the privatization of care.

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Public history project reveals stories of Cornell changemakers

"Any Person, Many Stories," a new public history digital exhibition hosted by the Center for Teaching Innovation, uses storytelling methods to take a closer look at Cornell’s past. The project's goal is to engage students, faculty, alumni, staff and community members in a deeper, shared exploration of the university’s aspiration toward “...any person ...any study.” 

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Website sheds light on 19th century Black literary culture

A digital humanities project cataloging the work of 19th century poets has unearthed a trove of work that sheds light on life, history and issues of the time, including the campaign to end slavery.

War’s aftermath brought modern painting to Taiwan

“Transcending Fragments” is the first detailed account of the life and art of Fong Chung-Ray.

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Renowned string quartet to perform in Cornell Concert Series

Hailing from Cremona, Italy, the birthplace of the violin, Quartetto di Cremona will perform works by famed Italian composers Boccherini, Puccini, Respighi and Verdi.

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Grammy-winning soprano Dawn Upshaw performs Feb. 24

Maria Schneider’s “Winter Morning Walks” headlines the program in Barnes Hall.

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Rare drought coincided with Hittite Empire collapse

An interdisciplinary collaboration used tree ring and isotope records to pinpoint a likely culprit for the collapse of the Hittite Empire: three straight years of severe drought in an already dry period.