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English

In a Word to explore writing ‘beyond the human’

A&S Communications

How can we speak from the vantage of animals, vapors, cells, corporate or collective persons? What resources might writers of lyric poems and novels have to imagine alternative perspectives?On May 2, associate professors of English Joanie Mackowski and Elisha Cohn will explore how to write beyond the human at “In a Word.” The conversation, at 4:30 p.m. in G70 Klarman Hall, is free and open to the public. A reception will follow in the English Lounge, 258 Goldwin Smith Hall.

Linguistics & Anthropology & College Scholar

Jose Armando Fernandez Guerrero: 'A liberal arts education is about developing critical thinking and interpersonal communication skills'

… of the most recent ones was giving a talk at Soup & Hope. This is a yearly speaker series in the spring where Cornell …

Physics

R. Zachary Murray: 'Astronomy outreach is a great way to bring abstraction to a more human level'

… R. Zachary MurrayPhysicsBronx, NYWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you? … R. Zachary Murray Physics Bronx, NY What is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important … to bring that abstraction into a more human level. What accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at …

College Scholar

Celina Scott-Buechler: 'Attending to your personal and social wellbeing is one of the important habits to develop'

Celina Scott- BuechlerCollege ScholarTucson, AZWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?

English

Jendayi Brooks-Flemister: 'Not one student at Cornell can say they've had the same experience as another'

Jendayi Brooks-FlemisterEnglishLoris, SCWhy did you choose Cornell?I chose Cornell because of the breadth of possibilities it presented to me. I was entirely undecided in my mind, and I wanted to try out sociology, psychology, English, gender studies and art...I also wanted to learn Japanese. So, what better place to get all of that done than Cornell?

Statistical Science

Alicia Williams: 'Step out of your comfort zone and try joining a club or applying for an interesting position'

… Alicia WilliamsStatistical ScienceAlburquerque, NMWhat accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell? … Alicia Williams Statistical Science Alburquerque, NM What … Alicia Williams: 'Step out of your comfort zone and try joining a club or applying for an …

Economics

Karna Malaviya: 'At my White House internship, I worked alongside brilliant economists'

… Karna MalaviyaEconomicsMcLean, VAWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you? … Karna Malaviya Economics McLean, VA What is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important … play an active role in helping to foster a richer economics community at Cornell. What was your most profound turning …

Biology and Society & Asian American Studies

Emily Dong: 'A liberal arts education teaches you to ask, why are we human?'

… and Society and Asian American StudiesActon, MAWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you? … and Society and Asian American Studies Acton, MA What is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important … cool group that hosts pop-up education spaces where Ithaca community leaders and campus groups lead skills and …

History

Shelby Holland: 'Don’t worry about knowing exactly what to do with your life'

… Shelby HollandHistoryWestchester County, NYWhat, if any, research projects did you participate in at Cornell? … History … Shelby Holland History Westchester County, NY What, if any, research … while honing my craft. If you were to offer advice to an incoming first year student, what would you say? Don’t worry …

English

Salvador Herrera: 'In all of our differences I have only found more points to bond over'

Salvador HerreraEnglishChicago, ILWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Physics

Patrick Lynch: 'Deciding on a career gave me a new sense of purpose and direction'

… did you choose Cornell?When I started college, I had no idea which major I wanted to study. Cornell offered a wide breadth of studies and didn't make me commit until I was a sophomore. This was good for me, since I arrived at Cornell interested in … offered a wide breadth of studies and didn't make me commit until I was a sophomore. This was good for me, since …

Anthropology

Cornell wins its first Ethics Bowl

A&S Communications

From left: Dana Bardolph, Danielle Vander Horst, Lindsay Petry, Elizabeth Bews, and Elizabeth ProctorCornell’s team won the Society for American Archaeology (SAA) Ethics Bowl on April 12 in Washington, DC. They were the first Cornell team to participate in the competition, which has been held for 14 years.

Africana Studies

Courtney Carr: 'I value the flexibility in a liberal arts education'

Courtney CarrAfricana StudiesQueens, NYWhat is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?

Economics & Psychology

Suzy Park: 'I made a tangible impact on issues that matter'

Suzy ParkEconomics & PsychologySeoul, South KoreaWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Performing and Media Arts

Michael Southworth: 'If you want something, don't wait for it to happen — go do it.'

Michael SouthworthPerforming and Media ArtsBoston, MAWhat, if any, research projects did you participate in at Cornell?