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Mathematics

Mathematician Al Schatz dies at 90

Cornell Chronicle

Alfred H. Schatz, an emeritus professor of mathematics who taught at Cornell for nearly 50 years, died at home on Oct. 11 after a long bout with Parkinson’s disease. He was 90.

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Sreang Hok/Cornell University. The A.D. White House
Campus architecture

The A.D. White House: Andrew’s abode is a campus gem

Cornellians

Commissioned by Cornell’s inaugural president, the villa later became an art museum—and has long hosted a humanities group.

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Chris Kitchen Jacob Anbinder examines documents held by Cornell University Library from the archives of New York's Regional Plan Association, one of the most influential urban planning organizations of the twentieth century.
History

Klarman Fellow presents findings on housing cost history

A&S Communications

This fall, Jake Anbinder, a historian with an interest in cities and strong ties to public policy, presented two conference papers elaborating on his award-winning book project.

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Gundi Vigfusson/Provided The World According to Sound: Chris Hoff ’02 (left) and Sam Harnett.
Media Studies

Crowdfunding launch supports Ways of Knowing podcast at Cornell

A&S Communications

A crowdfunding campaign launched Nov. 1 to support a Cornell-based season of "Ways of Knowing,” a new podcast created by The World According to Sound.

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Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures

Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures holds first event

A&S Communications

During “Beyond 2024: Envisioning Just Futures and Equitable Democracy,” faculty and students from across the university will come together to creatively showcase research and art, build community and be inspired to imagine a better future.

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Cornell Concert Series

Danish String Quartet featured on Cornell Concert Series Nov. 14

A&S Communications

At Cornell, the GRAMMY-nominated quartet will perform works by Caroline Shaw, Haydn, Shostakovich, and a selection of their original compositions and traditional folk tunes.

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Physics

Physicist Yuval Grossman elected to American Physical Society

Cornell Chronicle

Yuval Grossman, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been elected as a fellow of the American Physical Society for seminal contributions in “flavor” physics.

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Creative Writing Program

Poet pictures ‘a place where a woman may find some peace’

Cornell Chronicle

In “Purchase,” a new collection of poems from Associate Professor Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon, the author seeks consolation for grief by turning to specific sources of beauty.

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Performing and Media Arts

Short film screenwriting: a high-wire act of abbreviation

Cornell Chronicle

In his new book, filmmaker Austin Bunn delves into the mechanics of the short form by reprinting notable scripts and interviewing the films’ creators, as well as providing insights and advice based on his own screenwriting career.

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Science & Technology Studies

Conference considers medicine from historical standpoint

A&S Communications

The Nov. 2 conference will focus on an interdisciplinary approach.

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Campaign rhetoric

Cornell experts analyze rhetoric used by both campaigns in final stretch

A&S Communications

Following former President Trump’s campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Cornell experts comment on the event's speeches and on Democrats' responses.

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History

New Book by Alumni Explores Walter LaFeber’s Life and Work

Cornellians

A year after former students held a conference in NYC that paid tribute to a giant in the field of U.S. history, Cornell University Press has published a companion volume to the event.

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Africana Studies

‘Icon of national femininity’: Beyoncé to appear at VP Harris Houston rally

A&S Communications

As Election Day closes in, a Cornell expert in Black feminism sees 'deep meaning and significance' in superstar Beyoncé's support for Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Ryan Issa With mentorship from Catherine Blumenkamp (right) and Molly Ryan (center), CHE students select film-inspired ensembles from the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection.
Cornell Cinema

Collaboration blends fashion, film studies and spark of fun

College of Human Ecology

Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection and Cornell Cinema are working together on a film series featuring influential costume designer Edith Head.

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Cornell University file photo Jamelle Bouie speaks on campus in 2016. Now a columnist for The New York Times, Bouie will be part of the Belnick Family LaFeber/Lowi Presidential Forum on Oct. 30.
Things to do

Things to do: election insights, Halloween movies, Canine Crawl

Cornell Chronicle

Hear from experts about the election and the future of democracy, listen to the music of a 1914 alumnus who experimented with blending Chinese and Western musical traditions, and more.