Pioneer in the search for ET looks back, ahead in talk

Frank Drake ’51 talked about searching for evidence of intelligent life in the universe for 57 years in a campus visit Oct. 19.

Historian offers lessons from antiquity for today’s democracy

Barry Strauss discussed the success of populist parties and politicians around the world in an Oct. 25 Phi Beta Kappa lecture.

Noted scholar to examine racism, new racial science Nov. 15

Dorothy Roberts, an acclaimed scholar of race, gender and law will address racism, the new racial science and a more ethical way to study race and racism at the 2017 Institute for the Social Sciences Annual Lecture.

Avery August named vice provost for academic affairs

Avery August, Ph.D. ’94, chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, will oversee faculty recruitment, development and advancement; department chair training; and selection of academic leadership.

Syrian political satire 'Hamlet Wakes Up Late' to premiere at Cornell

The Department of Performing and Media Arts presents the English-language premiere of “Hamlet Wakes Up Late,” a political satire by renowned Syrian playwright Mamduh Adwan, Nov. 10-18 at the Schwartz Center.

Cornell offers U of Puerto Rico students academic haven

As Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Maria, Cornell is offering a free semester of study – including tuition, room and board – in spring 2018 for up to 58 students from Universidad de Puerto Rico.

Scheinman Institute outlines Presidential Task Force nomination process

The Scheinman Institute on Conflict Resolution has outlined a broad, inclusive process for nominating members of the Presidential Task Force on Campus Climate, which includes seven community meetings in early November.

Poet, actor, activist Carlos Andrés Gómez to visit Nov. 2

Carlos Andrés Gómez will visit Cornell for a public performance sponsored by the Latina/o Studies Program Nov. 2.

Library ‘portal’ to connect campus with people worldwide

In fall 2018, Cornellians will engage with people all over the world through an on-campus audiovisual "portal."