A Rural Humanities scholarly initiative, funded by a grant from the Mellon Foundation, will foster deeper engagement with rural communities, emphasizing “knowledge with a public purpose.”
Jessica Levin Martinez, head of the Division of Academic and Public Programs at the Harvard Art Museums, has been appointed director of the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, beginning July 15.
This week's events include screenings of "The Hate U Give" at Cornell Cinema; a different take on a Bach standard; and a concert featuring mid-20th century art songs reflecting on exile, war and community.
Creating new opportunities for industry partnerships and increasing engagement with the world beyond the lab could help researchers make a broader impact and meet grand challenges, said speakers at the “Deep Tech Eats Social Media for Lunch” panel, held Jan. 28 in the Upson Hall lounge.
A new Cornell institute focusing on politics and global affairs – to be directed by former Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) – will launch in the 2019-20 academic year.
Department of English faculty authors Robert Morgan and Ernesto Quiñónez will read from their work Feb. 7 in Klarman Hall. The free event begins the spring Barbara and David Zalaznick Creative Writing Reading Series.
After 27 years of service with Cornell Police and nearly a decade serving as Cornell University’s chief of police, Kathy Zoner will step down from that role March 4.
Cornell takes a multipronged approach to food insecurity among students, and on Feb. 4, a pilot program will allow students who have bonus meals on their meal plans to donate them for students in need.
Mahzarin Banaji, author and professor of sociology at Harvard University, will give a talk, “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People,” Feb. 11 in Statler Auditorium.
