Things to Do, May 15-22

Events this week include a computer game design showcase; Mayfest, Cornell's international chamber music festival; and painting classes at Plantations.

Lend a helping can to Students for Hunger Relief

Cornell Students for Hunger Relief (CHR) have begun collecting donations for the sixth annual Big Red Food Drive, which is collecting canned food on campus through May 21.

Book details how biofuel policies affect food prices

In his new book, "The Economics of Biofuel Policies: Impacts on Price Volatility in Grain and Oilseed Markets," Harry de Gorter links biofuel policies to turmoil in world markets.

Symposium to honor Isaac Kramnick for achievements May 30

Colleagues and former students will honor four decades of scholarship, teaching and service to Cornell by Isaac Kramnick in a May 30 symposium.

Course helps hone design for Hospicare expansion

Students from a variety of Cornell majors presented patient-centric ideas for a proposed expansion of Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County.

Cornell humanitarians honored in Anabel Taylor exhibit

Current students have identified the first 25 members of what they hope will be a permanent hall of fame to honor Cornellians who have given time and energy to human rights causes.

Eames-Sheavly's botanical art classes teach how to 'see'

Marcia Eames-Sheavly '83, a senior lecturer and senior extension associate in the Horticulture Section, shares her passion for botanical illustration. A show of her work opened May 4 at Cornell Plantations.

Biomolecular engineering gift aids graduate students

In March, Trustee Emeritus Sam Fleming ’62 and his wife, Nancy Fleming, made a $5 million gift to create new graduate fellowships in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Film about sexual assault on campuses prompts dialogue

A panel discussion following a screening of the film "The Hunting Ground," May 4 focused on the reporting of incidences of sexual assault at Cornell, the university's responses to these incidents and its efforts to change campus culture.