Things to Do, Feb. 7-14, 2020

Events at Cornell this week include music and dance documentaries, Japanese drumming in Bailey Hall, a celebration of Beethoven and a black fashion exhibit.

Roundtable Feb. 14 will connect Cornell’s design disciplines

Faculty and students from Cornell departments teaching design studios and design thinking will exchange ideas to foster connections between fields and strengthen pedagogy at the inaugural Design@Cornell Roundtable Feb. 14.

Beating expectations key for Oscar hopefuls

Aspiring film directors must outperform peers with similar experience to build reputations and advance their careers, according to a study co-authored by Heeyon Kim, assistant professor of strategy in the School of Hotel Administration.

Kopko named UN rep in early childhood education

The World Organization for Early Childhood Education has appointed Kimberly Kopko, Ph.D. ’05, associate director of extension and outreach in the College of Human Ecology, to represent it at the United Nations.

Solitary confinement heightens post-incarceration death risk

Even short stays in solitary confinement appear linked to a higher risk of death after inmates are released from jail or prison, according to new research by Christopher Wildeman, professor of policy analysis and management.

Frank Rhodes, Cornell’s ninth president, dies at 93

Frank H.T. Rhodes, Cornell University’s ninth president, a national figure in higher education and an esteemed paleontologist, died Feb. 3 in Bonita Springs, Florida. He was 93.

‘Lunch & Learn’ sessions focus on how to use Canvas

With the transition to the Canvas Learning Management System complete, faculty and the Canvas team are to exploring advanced features and tools to further enhance student learning.

Staff News

Public Health Update: Novel Coronavirus

Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life, and Sharon McMullen, assistant vice president of student and campus life for health and wellbeing, issued a statement Feb. 3 updating the Cornell community on developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus.

Panel: Partisan politics, shifting powers shape impeachment

As the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump unfolds in the U.S. Senate, two Cornell professors offered their perspectives on the event and what it says about the current state of American politics.