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Students can apply now for Summer Experience Grants

More than $500,000 will be available to help students pay for housing, food, travel costs and other expenses during an unpaid or minimally-paid internship or career opportunity
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A&S Student starts first term on Ithaca's Common Council

… 11907 … A Cornellian in the College of Arts & Sciences has been … elected to the Ithaca Common Council. Jorge Defendini ‘22, a senior majoring in government and American studies and … We don't look at how much money the post office makes as a sign for if it's doing a good job, we make sure if the mail …
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Cornell historian says Russia’s war on Ukraine could be a catalyst

Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky spoke to the U.S. Congress on March 16 in a direct appeal for help as Russia continues its bombardment. The war might result in new forms of international cooperation, says Cristina Florea, assistant professor of history.
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China must protect own interests in decision to provide Russia aid

Arts & Sciences China experts comment today as a U.S. national security advisor is expected to meet with a top Chinese diplomat; the first high-level talks between the two countries since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began.
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NYC, CU artists collaborate for “quarrelsome” opera production

The opera centers on a pivotal moment in French operatic history known as the “War of the Buffoons.”
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Ancient Rome offers insight into Russian aggression

Barry Strauss, professor of history and classics, says that a glance at ancient Rome may help in trying to understand Putin and the subject of war crimes.
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Putin unlikely to face ICC for war crimes in Ukraine

Oumar Ba, assistant professor of government provides context on the International Criminal Court as casualties mount in the war waged by Russia against Ukraine.
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diacritics journal turns 50

The journal, which is a review of contemporary criticism, is celebrating with an anniversary blog.
Natalie Wolchover

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Award-winning journalist offers master class on science storytelling

The class will cover how to turn discoveries in science and mathematics into compelling, accurate narratives that engage lay readers and scientists alike.
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Glass blower crafts intricate creations for Cornell scientists

The work of Karl Termini, scientific glassblower in the College of Arts & Sciences, saves departments money and time and ensures that scientists get exactly what they need.
Roald Hoffmann

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Nobel laureates show support for Ukraine

The letter, signed by 163 Nobel laureates, was drafted by Cornell Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann.
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Support Arts & Sciences on Giving Day March 16

Gifts allow the College to fulfill its mission: preparing students to do the greatest good in the world.
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Countering Russian misinformation a ‘comparatively easy’ problem to solve

Twitter just announced it will begin labeling content from Russian state-affiliated media websites. Professor Sarah Kreps says that in some cases, false tags actually lead to more social media sharing of bogus COVID-19 claims.
 Isaac Kramnick

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Scholarship honors eminent professor and 'university citizen'

With contributions from his family, former students and colleagues, the fund honoring Isaac Kramnick will support students beginning this fall.
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Season 4 of Antiquitas podcast features love and war

The fourth season of “Antiquitas: Leaders and Legends of the Ancient World,” a podcast from professor Barry Strauss, premieres Feb. 23.
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Cornell Cinema receives grant, announces spring lineup

"These awardees represent the best of what New York's vibrant communities have to offer," said Governor Kathy Hochul.
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Milstein Program announces spring calendar of events

Topics include “Life in the Slash," “Skin Deep: Crafting Tech onto the Body" and "Mining for Meaning: The Novel as Data Set."
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Student podcast explores changing face of archaeology

Cornell graduate students are collaborating with students across the country on the scholarly podcast.
Solina Kennedy '19. interviews Jane-Marie Law in her video

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Alumna unearths benefits of green burial in video

Solina Kennedy '19 interviews Professor Jane-Marie Law for a new video, based on information she learned in a Cornell class.
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Students can major in cognitive science come fall 2022

… 11806 … A new Cornell major in cognitive science was approved by New … in cognitive science has continued to grow ever since a minor was established in the discipline more than 30 years … that students with varied interests from the list above to sign up for the new major. Students will take at least 12 …
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Psychology professor elected to Denmark’s Royal Academy

Morten H. Christiansen, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected a foreign member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters.
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Cornell celebrates Morrison’s birthday with screening, roundtable

… Laureate Toni Morrison MA ’55 from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 18 with a screening of the film “The Foreigner’s Home ” (2017), followed by a roundtable discussion. Both events are virtual, free and open to the public. Sign up here. "The Foreigner's Home” explores Morrison's …
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Science of the very, very small featured in next Arts Unplugged

The event will explore the nanoscale and quantum innovations shaping our future. You can join online at eCornell!
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Professor named chair of state humanities organization

Timothy Murray, professor of comparative literature and literatures in English, has been elected chair of the board of directors of Humanities New York (HNY), a nonprofit humanities council founded in 1975 that supports and advocates for public humanities across the state.
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Student group helps translate research into hometown projects

A new organization, founded by students in the College of Arts & Sciences, offers support and guidance for students who want to translate their research at Cornell into projects that will benefit their hometowns.
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Freedom seekers speak on new Underground Railroad site

The new “Voices on the Underground Railroad” website focuses on nine documented or rumored stops on the Underground Railroad in Central and Western New York.
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Asian Studies alumnus wins Emmy for journalism work

Dexter Thomas PhD ’20 plans to continue working on stories “about difficult things that don’t have clear answers."
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American perception of Olympics sabotage claim ‘doesn’t matter’ to China

Political scientist Sarah Kreps comments on China's claim that the U.S. plans to pay athletes to 'sabotage' the Beijing Winter Olympic Games.
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New piano joins historic instrument collection

A new Silbermann piano has joined the instrument collection at the Cornell Center for Historical Keyboards.
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Putin’s goal of ‘breaking NATO’ evokes past Soviet, Roman leaders

Prof. Barry Strauss comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands about Ukraine.
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E.P.A’s new air, water protections for poor sends mixed signals, says prof.

Prof. Jerel Ezell comments on the EPA's announcement of new air and water monitoring and enforcement.
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‘Saber rattling’ over Ukraine highlights the region’s complicated past

Faculty experts comment on the evolving situation between Russia and Ukraine.
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History repeats with effort to protect voting rights, end filibuster

Prof. David Bateman comments on promised action on voting rights legislation this week
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Students engage with NYC Black ‘memory workers’ in Mellon seminar

An interdisciplinary seminar in the fall semester took students from Ithaca to New York City to explore African American heritage sites and the people whose work keeps this history alive.
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Alumni gift to A&S supports doctoral students in the humanities

A $5 million alumni gift will help to support doctoral students in humanities fields within the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Rural humanities projects explore NYS past and present

Five essays that explore how students created publicly-engaged projects are available online.
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Shortlist Announced for Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature

The Mabati-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature recognizes excellent writing in African languages and encourages translation from, between and into African languages.
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Examining the impact of drone warfare on global world order

An upcoming book by a Cornell doctoral student explores a new field of study related to the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, typically referred to as drones, in warfare.
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World court decision sets ‘new precedent’ for cultural heritage protection

Professors Adam Smith and Lori Khatchadourian comment on the International Court of Justice's decision on cultural heritage protection.
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AI innovators to speak at Cornell BrAIn symposium Dec. 9-10

The symposium will bring together innovators to explore the connections being forged between neurotechnology, deep learning, natural intelligence and AI.
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Journalists discuss human costs of immigration policies

Three Pulitzer Prize-winning immigration journalists discussed the role of journalists vs. activists, trends in immigration patterns and the U.S. immigration crisis during a Dec. 1 event.
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Music department partners with student groups for Slope Day competition

Various musical groups and organizations at Cornell are creating a competition,"Big Red Idol," with winners performing at Slope Day 2022.
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Nexus Scholars Program applications now open

The program connects undergraduates in A&S with opportunities to work side by side on research with Cornell faculty from across the College.
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What to read in 2022? A&S faculty weigh in

A&S faculty offer book and poetry recommendations for the new year.
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eLab student entrepreneurs make their first pitches to NYC alumni

Students in 20 businesses pitched their ideas to 150 Cornell alumni, investors and friends during the eLab pitch night Nov. 11 at Cornell Tech in New York City.
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Cornell, Ithaca College effort moves housing project forward

Research from a team of Cornell and Ithaca College faculty and students provided key insights to Tompkins County legislators as they recently approved funding for a new housing program to help formerly incarcerated people.
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arXiv founder Ginsparg wins Einstein Foundation Berlin Award

The inaugural Einstein Foundation Berlin Award for Promoting Quality in Research by the Einstein Foundation has been awarded to Paul Ginsparg, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of information science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, for his work in developing arXiv.org, the first platform to make scientific preprints immediately available globally.
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Three professors elected as APS fellows

Kyle Shen, Kin Fai Mak and Lawrence Gibbons named APS fellows.
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Two juniors receive Caplan Travel Fellowships

Garrett Emmons '23 and Hannah Master '23 won fellowships worth $5,000 to study and conduct research in Italy and Israel, respectively.
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Declining birth rate reflects difficulty of combining work and child rearing

Prof. Vida Maralani comments on the declining birthrate in the U.S.