The 2011 Light in Winter Festival, Jan. 20-23, celebrates science and the arts with more than 20 collaborative and creative programs and performances on campus and in the Ithaca community. (Jan. 14, 2011)
Wayne Harbert, professor of linguistics and director of undergraduate studies for the department, translates Old English kennings about swords from firsthand experience with blacksmithing. (July 21, 2010)
Events on campus this week include physicist Robert Lang on origami; a recital with violinist Midori; a reading by poet Dana Gioia and a play at the Schwartz Center about pain and friendship.
The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies celebrates its 50th anniversary at Cornell with a symposium Nov. 14-15 and reflection on its achievements and future direction. (Nov. 3, 2011)
The Cornell Computer Reuse Association is collecting computers and software from Cornell University Library and other campus departments to send to Iraqi schools. (Dec. 3, 2008)
Chair yoga, mindfulness and computer ergonomics were big hits in a special series organized by Cornell University Library for employees. (April 4, 2008)
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.
Jules Kroll '63, founder of Kroll Inc., the investigative firm that located Saddam Hussein's riches hidden abroad, spoke on campus Oct. 21 about fighting international corruption. (Oct. 23, 2008)
On Oct. 5, eight members of the International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers visited Cornell and spoke about nonviolence, environmental protection, indigenous health and water quality, among other causes. (Oct. 7, 2008)