A.D. White's vision for CU: Students should 'walk in beauty'

Historian and Cornell lecturer Carol Kammen described Oct. 20 how Cornell's early architecture reflected the different visions Ezra Cornell and Andrew White had as Cornell founders. (Oct. 24, 2011)

Former provost: Humanities have unique role for the future

Cornell's unique combination of strengths in the humanities alongside its strengths in the sciences also gives it unique challenges, said former Cornell provost Don Randel. (Oct. 21, 2011)

Indian architect is an example of working in many worlds

Architecture professor Mary Woods discussed the work of Indian architect Brinda Somaya, from an earthquake-stricken village to new information technology campuses, Oct. 21 in Statler Hall. (Oct. 21, 2011)

New humanities building to be gateway to Arts Quad

A new humanities building will soon provide a gateway to the Arts Quad, President David Skorton announced Oct. 21 at the Trustee Council Annual Meeting, to recognize the vitality and importance of the humanities at Cornell. (Oct. 21, 2011)

Scholar to explore role of memory in modern politics

Scholar Enzo Traverso will explore the role of memory in modern politics in 'Historical Time and the Politics of Memory,' Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m., in Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall. (Oct. 18, 2011)

Student Performance Laboratory debuts with play

The play 'Followthrough' by Benjamin Hennessy '13 on Oct. 21 is the first in a series of student-run performance events and projects at the Schwartz Center. (Oct. 17, 2011)

'Fan the flames' of arts-humanities and science collaborations, says former provost

A sustained collaboration between the 'two cultures' of the arts/humanities and that of science need to be supported as much as possible, said former Cornell Provost Don Randel, Oct. 14. (Oct. 17, 2011)

Society for the Humanities hosts 'Sounding Cultures' conference, welcomes 2011-12 fellows

Visiting and faculty fellows and leading scholars in sound studies will take part in a conference, 'Sounding Cultures: From Performance to Politics,' Oct. 14-15 at the A.D. White House. (Oct. 13, 2011)

Sidney Tarrow receives Mellon fellowship to study rights and warfare

Professor Emeritus Sidney Tarrow will use $32,400 from the Mellon Foundation to explore when and how rights are protected or abused under conditions of modern warfare. (Oct. 13, 2011)