A new major in performing and media arts in the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance will reflect new trends in the field and the collaborative spirit of the department's disciplines. (Dec. 12, 2011)
Caitlin Barrett, assistant professor of classics, has published the new 831-page book 'Egyptianizing Figurines From Delos: A Study in Hellenistic Religion' (Brill 2011).
The partnership between the Cornell and Columbia libraries to share resources and expertise has been judged a success by faculty users. (Dec. 12, 2011)
Actor Jimmy Smits, MFA '82, returned to campus Dec. 6 to accept the Cornell Alumni Artist Award, and shared his experiences with students at a question-and-answer session.
Two juniors will research Gregorian vocal music in France and the remnants of the Ottoman empire in Turkey with the help of Harry Caplan Travel Fellowships.
Billy Joel, the quintessential 'Piano Man,' reminisced, gave advice, told stories, sang, danced and played the piano Dec. 2 in Bailey Hall. He even played a duet with President David Skorton. (Dec. 5, 2011)
High-wire artist Philippe Petit discussed some of his seemingly impossible high-wire performances and did some magic tricks Dec. 1 in Statler Auditorium.
History professor Richard Polenberg reflected on a lifetime of teaching and his encounters with scholars, students, singers and Supreme Court justices over the years, Dec. 1 in Bache Auditorium.
Bad Religion punk rocker Greg Graffin, Ph.D. '03, is co-teaching a course on evolution this semester for non-biology majors; he will do so for at least three years. (Nov. 30, 2011)
