CCA supporting 45 arts projects on campus for 2011-12

The Cornell Council for the Arts has announced grant awards supporting 45 student, faculty, department and program projects to be presented on campus this academic year. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Humanists: Climate change not as scary as it should be

Humanists and scientists discussed sustainability, social movements, resource costs, environmental catastrophe and other issues at a Nov. 11 forum, 'Climate Change, Critical Thought, Design.' (Nov. 16, 2011)

'Cultural industry' has replaced memory, says historian

Historian Enzo Traverso spoke on 'Historical Time and the Politics of Memory' on campus Nov. 8. He says images have replaced memory of historical events. (Nov. 16, 2011)

Book presents cross-cultural views of a classic Indian novel

Professor of English Satya Mohanty's recent book of critical essays, a collaboration with international scholars, offers several cross-cultural views of Indian literature and modernity. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Library digitizes interviews with international mathematicians

Eugene Dynkin recorded his talks with mathematicians around the world for more than 50 years. The library has digitized, organized and curated the information on a new website. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Faculty fellow studies sound art of old recordings

Brian Hanrahan, a faculty fellow in the Department of Theatre, Film and Dance, studies old radio recordings and teaches Weimar cinema, media theory and sound art. (Nov. 8, 2011)

Einaudi Center celebrates 50 years of internationalism

The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies celebrates its 50th anniversary at Cornell with a symposium Nov. 14-15 and reflection on its achievements and future direction. (Nov. 3, 2011)

Latin American Studies Program celebrates 50 years

Cornell's Latin American Studies Program will mark its 50th anniversary at a luncheon Nov. 4 that will feature graduate student research and guest speakers including former director Tom Holloway. (Nov. 3, 2011)

Alison Lurie reads ghost story at Literary Luncheon

The professor emerita read a Halloween-themed short story and discussed her writing process at a Literary Luncheon Oct. 28. (Nov. 3, 2011)