Students recently presented their research, which ranged from culinary myths of egg whites and judging sexual orientation, to the theory of children's picture books and emotional influences on gambling. (May 1, 2009)
Religion has been written in as a qualifying and a disqualifying factor in many states' constitutions throughout U.S. history, write Professors Isaac Kramnick and R. Laurence Moore. (Sept. 12, 2008)
Cornell Professor Robert Morgan shares a birthday and more with writer Thomas Wolfe. And Morgan will receive the 2008 Thomas Wolfe Prize Oct. 2 at the University of North Carolina, where both writers are alumni. (Sept. 9, 2008)
Comedian, actor and author John Cleese returns to Cornell University in his role as A.D. White Professor-at-Large to deliver a public lecture titled "What is Religion? Musings on the 'Life of Brian,'" Friday, Oct. 22.
Cornell Cinema's eclectic year-round repertory and specialty programming offer film buffs access to a wide range of films, and co-sponsorships with a variety of academic programs. (Nov. 3, 2009)
Events on campus this week include visiting artists, a field day at Dilmun Hill Farm, Constitution Day panels, and a celebration at the Johnson Museum.
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded $25,000 to the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art for its popular Objects and Their Makers: New Insights educational kits for area schools. The program introduces schoolchildren and their teachers to the arts of other cultures.
Events this week include Cornell Yamatai's annual concert, 'Far From Canterbury' at the Schwartz Center, Roby Lakatos Ensemble in Bailey Hall, and a lecture on tennis legend Arthur Ashe.
Holzer spoke about the months leading up to Lincoln's historic presidency July 9 on campus. This summer the Class of 2012 is reading 'Lincoln at Gettysburg' through the New Student Reading Project. (July 11, 2008)