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.

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.