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.

Social sciences, arts, humanities focus of Atkinson Center pilot

Cornell University’s Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future has selected 11 faculty for the pilot class of its new Fellowship for Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts.

Alumna Randee Mia Berman pens 'Ode to Cornell @ 150'

Nostalgic for Cornell, writer Randee Mia Berman '74 was inspired to create an encyclopedic appreciation in rhyme to her alma mater.

Jack Elliott connects nature, classical art in new exhibition

Artist and design professor Jack Elliott's new installation at the College of Human Ecology features classical plaster casts, new works of sculpture and the remains of a 150-year-old tree.

Student winners of 'My Cornell' writing, video contests named

Three undergraduates have received top prizes in the "My Cornell" writing and video contests held in honor of the university's sesquicentennial year. The winning essays and video will be showcased at the April 25 "Sights and Sounds” panel.

Things to Do, April 17-24

Events this week include Yamatai's annual drum concert, 'Inherent Vice' and other films with alumni credits; a Science Cabaret on honeybees and a concerto by graduate student composer Loren Loiacono.

Grad theater group involves audience in creative process

The Association of Graduates in Theatre (AGIT) acts as a forum for students to share their scholarly work and artistic processes with campus. Submissions for its fall 2015 Playfest are due April 17.

Poetic performances and Cherokee two-spirit lives

Chilean poet, artist and filmmaker Cecilia Vicuña, and writer, scholar and performer Qwo-Li Driskill, will offer performances and student workshops on campus April 28-May 2.

Cornell Perspectives: Gaining an inside look at Iran

Chiara Formichi, assistant professor in the Department of Asian Studies, recalls her recent trip to Iran to study Shi’i Islam, where she observed surprisingly diverse forms of religious expression.