How did the Berlin Wall's fall 20 years ago affect German politics and culture? Cornell's Department of German Studies is answering the question with a series of events Sept. 22-26. (Sept. 23, 2009)
Events this week include "Eurydice" at the Schwartz Center; the 2016 Local Fair at Mann Library with local food, fiber products and crafts; and International Education Week events and exhibitions.
Two juniors will research Gregorian vocal music in France and the remnants of the Ottoman empire in Turkey with the help of Harry Caplan Travel Fellowships.
Associate professor of English Philip Lorenz studies the representations of sovereignty and power in the work of William Shakespeare and two other Renaissance playwrights in his new book, "The Tears of Sovereignty."
During 2015-16 and 2016-17, Cornell will build upon ongoing diversity initiatives by focusing efforts on "the lived experience of diversity," with an emphasis on engagement.
At Winter Commencement, Dec. 18, President David Skorton recognized 735 candidates and thanked 2,000 attending friends and family, saying that Cornell graduates are known for overcoming challenges. (Dec. 20, 2010)
Nka: Journal of Contemporary African Art, a magazine edited and published at Cornell, has received a $100,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. (March 26, 2007)