The Cornell Council for the Arts' 2018 Biennial begins in September, with invited artists including Carrie Mae Weems and Xu Bing joining student and faculty participants.
Cornell sociologist Laura Tach as 2015 William T. Grant Foundation Scholars will receive a five-year, $350,000 award to fund research on U.S. families.
The Westfield Center's "Forte/Piano" festival Aug. 5-9 will celebrate pianos and piano music as the instrument has evolved from the early 18th century to today, with concerts, lectures and recitals.
Cornell University Police are offering free child safety seat checks April 28 and CLASP is offering a series of free classes on the civics portion of the U.S. citizenship exam.
To study the effects of global warming, scientists will begin collaborating this summer on the New York Climate-Change Science Clearinghouse, a comprehensive, web-based reference, map and database.
The benefits open enrollment period for endowed staff and faculty is Nov. 1-30. New health plan rates, an enhanced dental plan, a new legal services plan and enrollment in either a medical or dependent care flexible spending account are available.