Theatre, film and dance events planned for 2011-12

Some highlights of the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance's performance and event schedule for 2011-12. (May 19, 2011)

Frank Robinson praised for his transformative role at the Johnson Museum

At a testimonial dinner, administrators, alumni and colleagues thanked retiring Johnson Museum of Art Director Frank Robinson for his 19 years of service to the museum and Cornell.

Library helps Nigerian scholar digitize ancient documents that 'reconstruct humanity'

A Nigerian scholar visited Cornell University Library, which will partner with him to digitize ancient documents. (May 19, 2011)

Grants cap decade of Human Sexuality Collection research

Three researchers studying gay consumer culture and the politics of knowledge will receive Phil Zwickler Memorial Research Grants to use Cornell University Library's Human Sexuality Collection. (May 18, 2011)

New book unveils reform and defilement in ancient Israel

Lauren Monroe of Near Eastern studies has authored the book, 'Josiah's Reform and the Dynamics of Defilement: Israelite Rites of Violence and the Making of a Biblical Text.' (May 16, 2011)

David Feldshuh reflects on an era in the theater

Professor, playwright and physician David Feldshuh looks back on his long tenure as founding artistic director of the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. (May 5, 2011)

Peter Hohendahl honored on the occasion of his retirement

The conference 'Literature and Criticism in the Public Sphere,' April 29-30 on campus was in honor of Professor Peter Hohendahl, who has announced his retirement. (May 5, 2011)

Resurged interest in Indonesian studies spurs conference

The State of Indonesian Studies Conference on campus, April 28-29, brought scholars together to ponder the status and future of scholarships on Indonesia. (May 4, 2011)

Culler earns fellowship at National Humanities Center

Professor of English and comparative literature Jonathan Culler will join 31 other scholars as a fellow at the National Humanities Center for the 2011-12 academic year. (May 3, 2011)