Things to Do, Nov. 14-21

Events on campus this week include Mahler's epic Symphony No. 5, classic horror and witchcraft films, a tribute to 'Woodswoman' Anne LaBastille and a symposium on architectural reuse then and now.

Christian, atheist scientists tackle human nature

Two scientists, an atheist and a Christian, talked about what makes humans human in a Nov. 12 event attended by more than 500 undergraduates.

AOL gift launches Connected Experiences Lab

A gift from AOL to Cornell Tech will fund the creation of the Connected Experiences Laboratory, or ConnX, aimed at exploring new technologies at the forefront of the digital age.

On Veterans Day, admiral talks WASPs and women heroes

Michelle J. Howard, 38th vice chief of naval operations, delivered the keynote address at a celebration of Cornell’s veterans and military personnel on Nov. 11.

White Thanksgiving dreams die with warming reality

If you’re dreaming of a white Thanksgiving, dream on. For winter-hardened places like Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, the chance of measurable snow on the ground for Thanksgiving is practically nil.

Panel: Ebola burdens African governments, health systems

Public health, policy, government and trade experts discussed Ebola's social and economic impacts on affected countries in Africa at a Nov. 10 roundtable on campus.

Strogatz helps students find the magic in math

Mathematical Explorations, a new class by Steve Strogatz, brings math alive through engaged learning techniques.

Activist discusses anti-Islamophobia work

Donna Nevel, a Jewish-American anti-Islamophobia activist in New York City, discussed her work in a campus talk Nov. 6.

Jon Kleinberg named interim dean of CIS

Provost Kent Fuchs has appointed Professor Jon Kleinberg ’93 interim dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Science through December 2015, while Dean Haym Hirsh takes a personal leave.