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)

Cornell in Tinseltown event features young filmmakers

A panel of young alumni filmmakers discussed some of their challenges in making films April 29 at the Cornell Club in New York City. (May 2, 2011)

Professional book-lovers discuss careers for English majors

Four panelists - including two writers, a curator and a bookstore owner - talked about the kinds of careers that can grow from being an English major, April 27 on campus. (May 2, 2011)

Poetry in the air with MFA writers at high school slam

Six MFA students in Alice Fulton's poetry seminar joined middle and high school students, teachers, parents and administrators for a poetry slam April 28 at Ithaca High School. (April 29, 2011)

MFA artists exhibit work in Brooklyn April 28-May 7

Eleven graduate student artists are showing their individual approaches to what art can be and how to create in times of crisis, in a group exhibition of their work April 28-May 7 in Brooklyn. (April 29, 2011)