'Birthplace of science studies in America' turns 25

Faculty, staff and students gathered Sept. 9 in Morrill Hall to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Department of Science and Technology Studies and the department's move to new space in Morrill.

Rawlings catalyzes faculty review of undergrad curriculum

At Wednesday's faculty Senate meeting, Interim President Hunter Rawlings discussed his desire for the university faculty to review the undergraduate curriculum with an emphasis on the value of a liberal education.

Nobel laureate Alexievich created her own literary genre

2015 Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Alexievich spoke at Statler Auditorium on Sept. 12 about her nonfiction techniques to capture many people's voices to produce historical narratives.

Marilyn Migiel explores ethics and the 'Decameron'

Professor Marilyn Migiel has studied the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio for years. Her newest book explores how one of Boccaccio's most famous works challenges readers to think.

Popmaster Fabel teaches community to pop and lock

Jorge "Popmaster Fabel" Pabon led the first of five workshops this semester at the Schwartz Center in the popping style he’s famous for, electric boogaloo.

Things to Do, Sept. 9-16, 2016

Events this week include the 2016 Cornell arts biennial, a concert kicking off a 'Technologies of Memory' series, a a reading by writer Joy Harjo, new and classic films, and jazz pianist Fred Hersch.

FSAD to host Helen Storey as its first designer-in-residence

British fashion designer Helen Storey brings some of her innovative work in art and science to campus Sept. 12-24 as the Department of Fiber Science and Apparel Design's first designer-in-residence.

Expanded Knight Institute gets new director

English professor George Hutchinson is the fifth director of the John S. Knight Institute for Writing in the Disciplines, whose programs serve Cornell students in every school and college.

Two events will honor Africana Center's history Sept. 23, 24

Cornell host two major events honoring the Africana Center: a screening and panel discussion of the film "Agents of Change," and the dedication of the original Africana Center site, which was destroyed by suspected arson in 1970.