Active learning connects past, present in new classics course

The new history course, Statues and Public Life, is part of the classics department’s participation in Cornell’s Active Learning Initiative, administered through the Office of the Provost.

Soft, social robot brings coziness to home robotics

Blossom, a simple, expressive, inexpensive robot platform developed by Cornell researchers, can be made from a kit and creatively outfitted with handcrafted materials.

New class contemplates media from cross-campus perspectives

From writing on Papyrus to exploring today’s throwaway technologies, students in the first media studies foundation course delved into how media shape our lives today and have through time.

‘Ocean Outbreak’ tells tales of a rising tide in trouble

After the United Nations’ warning on May 6 that a million of Earth’s species are threatened with extinction, Drew Harvell’s new book, “Ocean Outbreak,” examines four sentinel animals that live under the sea.

Mabry celebrates 30 years orchestrating Commencement

As director of the Office of University Commencement Events since 1989, Connie Mabry has orchestrated the graduation ceremonies over the tenure of six university presidents.

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Remembering I.M. Pei

Renowned architect I.M. Pei, who died May 16 at age 102, is remembered for his design of Cornell's Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art.

Things to Do, May 17-24, 2019

Events this week include a student computer game showcase, five days of chamber music performances at Mayfest, and a spring garden fair.

Morrison, architecture alumni honored by Arts and Letters academy

Toni Morrison, M.A. '55, and alumni architects J. Meejin Yoon and Eric Höweler are among new recipients of American Academy of Arts and Letters honors.

Residential child care project aims to reduce suffering by responding to it

A model of care for children’s residential agencies, developed over nearly 15 years by the Residential Child Care Project at Cornell, takes children’s emotional pain into account and emphasizes the bond between the children and their caregivers.