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Nobel Prize winner to talk about science education research

9/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

Physicist Carl Wieman will visit campus Sept. 25-29 as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, working with students and faculty and offering a public talk about his work in science education.

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Sociologist honored with early career award

9/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The award is given by the American Sociological Association's Sociology of Religion Section.

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New ASL minor, events expand opportunities for students on campus

9/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Students can now minor in ASL, take advantage of an expanded set of upper-level classes, participate in a number of ASL events on campus and be part of an active student club.

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Research: Field course interactions relate to student identity

9/15/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

"There is something truly special about on-campus field courses."

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Artist Laurie Anderson visits campus Sept. 26-27

9/12/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Anderson will offer a public talk as part of the College of Arts & Sciences’ Arts Unplugged series and work with students and faculty.

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From Friday night practice sessions to 'The Big Money Show'

9/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Jackie DeAngelis '02 is a co-host of “The Big Money Show” on FOX Business Network.

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NYT columnist to be featured at Kops Lecture

9/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

Jamelle Bouie, columnist for the New York Times, will be the featured speaker at the 2023 Daniel W. Kops Freedom of the Press Lecture Sept. 12.

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Cornell Cinema’s season showcases cult classics, Disney, greatest films of all time

8/24/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The cinema's fall schedule includes "Rocky Horror Picture Show," as well as some of the British Film Institute’s top movies of all time.

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Students head across globe thanks to Summer Experience Grant funding

8/16/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The grants helped 108 A&S students afford unpaid or minimally-paid summer positions.

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Undergrads relish challenging Nexus Scholar projects

8/2/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Nexus Scholars spent eight weeks this summer working with researchers on campus on projects in the humanities, social sciences and physical sciences.

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Uncovering historical mysteries at the A.D. White House

7/26/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Aidan Goldberg '25 is spending his summer putting together a history of the A.D. White House.

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A comic takes on little-known histories

7/26/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Andy Warner '06 is the New York Times best-selling author of "Brief Histories of Everyday Objects,” “This Land is My Land,” “Pests and Pets” and “Spring Rain.”

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Serve in Place grants offer international experiences

7/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

"This hands-on experience and research is great preparation for future projects."

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Networking events help students explore career pathways

7/11/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The A&S Career Connections Committee hosts events during summer and winter breaks in New York City and Washington, D.C.

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Young alums find career support through A&S office

6/30/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The College's Career Development staff have seen an increasing number of young alumni contacting career counselors for help.

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Students take on summer experiences with help from alumni

6/29/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

A total of 135 students in the College of Arts & Sciences are accessing the College’s Summer Experience Grants this year.

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PMA prof’s film wins top honors at three festivals

6/27/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“Campfire,” an original short film by Associate Professor Austin Bunn, won the Provincetown International Film Festival’s "best queer short" award, making it eligible for an Academy Award nomination.

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A&S honors 23 faculty with endowed professorships

6/21/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The professorships are possible because of generous gifts from alumni, parents and friends.

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Register now for Reunion 2023

5/23/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The College of Arts & Sciences will welcome alumni to campus June 8-11 with a host of events for Cornell Reunion 2023, celebrating the classes of 3s and 8s.

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Nexus Scholars Program expands research opportunities to 101 students

5/15/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

This summer, 101 students in the College of Arts and Sciences will take part in groundbreaking research on campus with 61 faculty as part of the Nexus Scholars Program.

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Life is full of possibilities: Meet the extraordinary class of 2023

5/15/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Read about the Cornell experiences of some of the amazing students in our graduating class.

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From poetry to philosophy to politics, Humanities Scholars share research

5/11/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The end-of-year HSP research conference May 5 featured presentations by 45 senior undergraduates.

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Milstein first-years take advantage of community, opportunity

4/27/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

First-year students in the Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity talk about their varied experiences.

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Students’ island clean-up trip inspires multimedia projects

4/24/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Students trekked to Cuttyhunk Island during spring break to clean up traps and other fishing gear that had been abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded.

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‘Out Here’ film event shines light on rural LGBTQ life

4/18/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

A trio of short films showing the pleasures – and perils – of rural life for LGBTQ+ people will show April 26 as part of the Rural Humanities Initiative in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Students can sign up for minor in public history

4/12/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Students interested in the way history is reflected in monuments, memorials, museum exhibitions, oral histories and in other ways can now sign up to minor in public history.

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Milstein speaker to explore “The Battle for Your Brain”

4/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Nita Farahany, a scholar who focuses on ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies, will be the featured speaker for an April 12 event hosted by the Milstein Program in Technology & Humanity.

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From Dr. Fauci to 'Succession:' A peek into the lives of two alumni filmmakers

4/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“From the Big Red to the Red Carpet” featured Scott Ferguson ’82 and Michael Kantor ’83, Emmy-winning producers of HBO’s “Succession” and PBS' “American Masters” series.

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Harvard historian to deliver Munday lecture

4/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Vincent Brown, the Charles Warren Professor of American History and Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, will deliver this year’s Reuben A. and Cheryl Casselberry Munday Distinguished Lecture April 17.

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New book helps students learn ancient Tocharian language

4/3/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

A new book by linguist Michael Weiss provides the first pedagogical grammar ever compiled for Tocharian B, an ancient Indo-European language.

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New College Scholars research climate, health care, legal interpretation

3/17/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

"A theme of the Harrison College Scholar Program is that our students are independent but not isolated."

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Jewish Studies celebrates 50 years with speakers, conferences

3/13/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The program now has four endowed faculty positions, 28 affiliated faculty from more than 15 departments and nearly 40 courses offered each year.

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'Can You Hear My Voice?' conference offers new ways to think about hiring practices

3/13/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The all-day conference April 5 is for anyone who makes hiring decisions or who has an interest in creating a more inclusive workforce.

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Physics theory could be slam dunk for basketball coaches

3/9/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

A model based on density functional theory can suggest the best positioning for each player on the basketball court.

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Alumni filmmakers share stories from the Big Red to the red carpet

3/7/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Producers of "Succession" and "American Masters" on PBS will screen films and talk about their careers.

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Math communicator visits campus to explore math in everyday life

3/3/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“Ellenberg is a distinguished mathematician and a master of public communication."

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Support Arts & Sciences on Giving Day March 16

3/2/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

 On Thursday, March 16, join the Cornell community to make a difference for students on Cornell Giving Day.

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Students to develop their ideas for social change

2/27/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , Cornell Chronicle

Ten enterprising Cornell students will attend the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) 2023 Annual Meeting in March.

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Researchers create custom technology in quest to understand memory

2/20/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

A pair of researchers in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior are designing new technology and research methods to discover how brain circuits support learning and memory.

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Researchers use computational tools to understand linguistic processing

2/16/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Two recently-hired faculty in the Department of Linguistics are expanding the use of computer modeling and experimental techniques as they forge new paths of research in the discipline.

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Website sheds light on 19th century Black literary culture

2/13/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The site includes 700 poems that Charline Jao discovered and transcribed.

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Student wins fellowship to continue quantum computing education

2/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“This program focuses on the social good that can come from interactions between science and policy."

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Two A&S alums honored for volunteer efforts

2/6/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The two are among five winners of the inaugural Robert S. Harrison ’76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Awards.

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Study abroad, travel opportunities ramping back up

2/2/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“We are thrilled that study abroad opportunities around the world are once again available to our students."

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Job hunting amid tech layoffs

1/31/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Career Development is offering a free online session for students interested in the tech sector.

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A&S secures gifts, embarks on McGraw Hall renovation

1/30/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

The refurbishment and preservation of McGraw has become a top priority for the College of Arts & Sciences and the university.

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Historian wins NEH grant for work on British-India empire building

1/24/2023 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

Historian Robert Travers is taking a deeper look at the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings.

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First-years share their transformational journeys ... so far

12/22/2022 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

"Welcoming students to campus and providing them with the opportunity to connect to faculty and each other is a joy."

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Taylor retires from role leading A&S administration

12/19/2022 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

“He is really a man of character and someone I’ve come to admire greatly over the years."

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Excavation uncovers 2K more artifacts at St. James church site

12/9/2022 by : Kathy Hovis , A&S Communications

This semester’s work also featured an end-of-semester mini-field course for local children and youth presented by two Cornell students.