… planted the seeds of Ways of Knowing in their minds. The first Ways of Knowing season, done in partnership with the … circles back to the place that inspired the series in the first place. “There are moments when these podcasts are …
Carrying on a beloved annual tradition, the Cornell University Chorus and Glee Club will offer a musical holiday celebration including singalong carols (featuring the virtually assembled choirs), seasonal poetry readings, and recordings from past Christmas services Dec. 16.
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Webb’s First Deep Field is galaxy cluster SMACS 0723
… to mind—musicals, country and western, electronic music, free jazz—can provide really fascinating views on the … to alumni and any motivated adult. The deadline for visiting students to register is December 6. Cornell …
Lawrence B. Glickman, the Stephen and Evalyn Milman Professor of American Studies in the Department of History, recently wrote an opinion piece in The Washington Post discussing the historical origins of President Trump's use of the phrase "lynching" in a recent tweet concerning the impeachment inquiry.
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Goldwin Smith Hall and the Arts Quad in Autumn
… and career pathways. but they share a common interest in supporting students as they explore their futures. The … interests, yet through the College they can have the support and mentorship they need to navigate getting into …
Barry Strauss, the Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies, wrote in this op-ed in Time that ancient Rome was a macho society, often misogynistic, where women did not enjoy equal citizen rights. But, he says, if we look hard at history, we discover some women who made their mark.
Rare and Manuscript Collections
The typical LaFeber lecture: a brief outline and no notes.
… as well as the 60th anniversary of the publication of his first book, The New Empire . “When Walt died, a number of us … and an emeritus University trustee—recalls how he first discovered LaFeber’s foreign policy course as an … beyond retirement. LaFeber, its inspiration, was also its first recipient. (After LaFeber's death, Tisch and his wife …
When Carole Boyce Davies, professor of Africana studies and English, first began studying African and African diaspora literature and culture, the field was dominated by male scholars and writers—both as teachers and subjects of study, according to this story on the Cornell Resarch website. Boyce Davies arrived at just the right moment to make significant contributions.
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A photo of Hall of Fame musician Lou Reed and artist Andy Warhol, in Cornell Library's Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
… A Musical Guide to the Warhol Seventies,” will be the first dedicated study of Andy Warhol and popular music based … University “When we think of Warhol and rock musicians, the first thing that comes to most peoples’ minds is his …
