Things to Do, Nov. 7-14

Events on campus this week include an architecture roadshow; the Alloy Orchestra scoring three silent films; a roundtable on Ebola's impact on Africa; and international readings on World War I.

Women veterans face challenges, panel says

Cornell alumni, veterans and veteran experts explored the obstacles and opportunities for women veterans transitioning to civilian life in a panel discussion Nov. 3.

Imagination, language are immigration's gifts, author says

Amara Lakhous spoke on campus Nov. 4 about his experience as an immigrant. and his book “Clash of Civilizations Over an Elevator in Piazza Vittorio,” the 2014 New Student Reading Project selection.

IT@Cornell checks strategic plan progress

Cornell's CIO has asked stakeholders to review progress on the strategic plan for IT.

Nominations sought for new faculty fellowship

Nominations of underrepresented tenured faculty as sought for the Public Voices Fellowship, a new initiative to increase the public impact of the nation’s top thought leaders.

Employee Celebration warms hearts on cold day

More than 50 students from five student groups, in addition to Cornell senior administrators and other employees, volunteered at Employee Celebration, which hosted about 3,200 Cornell employees, retirees and their families.

Latin American studies leaders to gather Nov. 8

Three former presidents of the Latin American Studies Association will join current LASA president Debra Castillo at a symposium on campus Nov. 8.

Restored Geneva greenhouses aid agriculture research

Following a multimillion-dollar makeover, the Barton Laboratory Greenhouse was dedicated Oct. 30 at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York.

Library displays '150 Ways to Say Cornell'

A new Kroch Library exhibition of documents, images and memorabilia covers 150 years of Cornell history with displays on women and diversity on campus, Cornell in the military, athletics and more.