'China on Strike' offers modern-day workers' narratives

Workers in contemporary industrial China give their first-hand accounts and uncensored views of their struggle for their rights in a new book co-edited by ILR School assistant professor Eli Friedman.

Sexual assault awareness is focus of April 11-15 events

Cornell's second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Week is April 11-15, featuring Kate Harding, author of “Asking For It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture – and What We Can Do About It.”

Media studies at Cornell ask questions of culture

The emerging field of media studies embraces computer science, the physical sciences, psychology, fine arts, history, sociology and literature.

ISS wraps up 'creativity' project

The Institute for the Social Sciences recently concluded theme project tackled tried to learn how sociologists, psychologists, economists and others struggle to understand one another.

Showcase celebrates community engagement April 11

The fourth annual Community Engagement Showcase will be held Monday, April 11, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Physical Sciences Building Atrium.

Law scholars take on racism, democracy in April 18 lecture

Law professors Gerald Torres of Cornell and Lani Guinier of Harvard will deliver the Robert L. Harris Jr. ADVANCEments in Science Distinguished Lecture, "The Miner's Canary and Black Lives Matter" April 18.

ILR grad Rob Manfred's major league career

Major League Baseball Commissioner and ILR School alum Robert D. Manfred Jr. '80 grew up exposed to unions and bargaining, skills he uses in his current position.

Memorial concert April 18 to honor composer Steven Stucky

A memorial concert for composer and emeritus professor of music Steven Stucky will be held Monday, April 18, at 8 p.m. in Barnes Hall Auditorium, followed by a reception.

Cornell student actors bring prisoners' writings to life

Bruce Levitt, professor of performing and media arts, directs four Cornell students in a production of work by prisoners in Auburn Correctional Facility April 14-16.