Emancipation Proclamation to be displayed

Cornell University Library's copy of the Emancipation Proclamation will be displayed Feb. 11-18 in Kroch Library as part of the exhibition 'Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation at 150.'

Riché Richardson pays homage to Rosa Parks

Africana professor Riche Richardson will travel to Montgomery, Ala., to speak at the 100th birthday celebration of the late civil rights icon Rosa Parks Feb. 4.

Internment novel chosen for 2013 reading project

This summer incoming first-year students, new transfer students and others in the Cornell community will be reading Julie Otsuka’s 2003 novel, “When the Emperor Was Divine,” Vice Provost Laura Brown announced.

Book says science fiction created modern Russia

Professor Anindita Banerjee explains science fiction’s role in creating Russian modernity her new book, “We Modern People.”

New fellowship in public humanities announced

The Society for the Humanities and the New York Council for the Humanities have created a new graduate fellowship in the public humanities.

Susie Bright delivers her Sexual State of the Union

Feminist author and editor Susie Bright delivered her Sexual State of the Union Jan. 23, in which she advocated that parents let their children be themselves.

Mukoma leads Kenyan journalists' theory workshop

Following a workshop he led in Kenya, Mukoma Wa Ngugi hopes to foster further dialogue between academic writers and journalists, using concepts of literary and cultural theory and criticism.

Arts council seeks project proposals for 2013-14

The Cornell Council for the Arts is accepting applications for its next grant cycle, to support new creative projects during fall 2013 and spring 2014. Online applications are due March 14.

Library forums to promote scholarly publishing dialogue

Cornell University Library aims to spark discussion about scholarly publishing, which is languishing, through a series of initiatives in March and April.