Robert Morgan's new novel “The Road From Gap Creek” continues the story of the Richards family, the North Carolina clan in his 1999 bestseller "Gap Creek" - and of the Powell family, from three more of his historical novels.
J. Robert Lennon’s newest novel, “Happyland,” was inspired by the story of American Girl founder Pleasant Rowland's gift to her alma mater, Wells College, to help revitalize Aurora, N.Y., near Ithaca.
A Sept. 7 conference on campus titled “Speaking to Power in Latin and Greek Literature” brought scholars from around the world to honor Cornell classicist Fred Ahl.
On campus this week: CU Winds and Google Glass; a gardening and climate change conference; President Skorton addresses staff; Bill T. Jones at the Schwartz Center; book and literary talks.
Roger Shimomura, who was interned as a young child for two years in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II, discussed his art at the Johnson Museum Sept. 19.
Seven students from the College of Human Ecology have unveiled their creations in “Maladjusted,” the Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars' Fiber Arts and Wearable Art Exhibition, on view through Nov. 15.
Artist Laurie Anderson discusses her upcoming "Dirt Day!" performance Sept. 21 at the State Theatre; she also joins Roald Hoffman on an art and science panel Sept. 22 at the Museum of the Earth.
