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Medieval Studies

Medieval Studies Program celebrates 50th Anniversary

Arts & Sciences Communications

Scholars in medieval studies say many of the issues they explore resonate with those confronting modern society.

Psychology & Philosophy

Joseph Denby: 'Nothing makes you appreciate Cornell more than leaving.'

Joseph DenbyPsychology & PhilosophyState College, PAWhat was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Biological Sciences

George Agyeman-Badu: 'Your beliefs will be challenged and you will be forced to think in ways you never have.'

George Agyeman-BaduBiological SciencesAccra, Ghana/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Biological Sciences

Ellen Hong: 'The liberal arts education gave me the freedom to explore music while taking a challenging course load that the biology major requires.'

Ellen HongBiological SciencesRockville, MDHow did any of your beliefs or interests change during your time at Cornell?

Music & English

Sarah McDonald: 'The diversity and size of Cornell has expanded my worldview.'

Sarah McDonaldMusic & EnglishEssex, CT/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Government & History

Rosa Acosta: 'The story of the Nicaraguan people deserves to be heard.'

Rosa AcostaGovernment & HistoryMiami, FL/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Mathematics

Frederick Huang: 'My research drew connections between two different branches of math.'

Frederick HuangMathematicsPlainsboro, NJWhat accomplishments/activities are you most proud of while at Cornell?Outside of academics, I'm proud of my involvement with a Chinese yo-yo/diabolo team that was started just last year. As part of the Cornell Taiwanese American Society, we spread Taiwanese (and in general Asian) culture by teaching Chinese yo-yo to other students and also by performing in various shows throughout the year.

Biological Sciences

Alejandro Rodriguez: 'Surround yourself with friends who will laugh and cry with you.'

Alejandro RodriguezBiological SciencesHialeah, FLWhy did you choose Cornell?

College Scholar & Biological Sciences

Sofia Hu: 'Being in such a diverse community has helped me become a more empathetic, curious, and engaged person.'

Sofia HuCollege Scholar & Biological SciencesBraga, Portugal/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity? Why is it important to you?

Government

Christian DiGiacomo: ' My thesis allowed me to research a topic I was truly passionate about and work with faculty members closer than I had in any other setting.'

Chistian DiGiacomoGovernmentNew York, NY/*-->*//*-->*/What was your most profound turning point while at Cornell?

Information Science

Haewon Hwang: 'Take classes outside of your major.'

Haewon HwangInformation ScienceAlbany, NYWhy did you choose Cornell?I chose Cornell because "Any person, any study" really holds true. I loved the idea that I would have the opportunity to take courses in computer science at the same time as in photography, at the same time as in fashion design.What do you value about your liberal arts education?

Anthropology

Lydia Mrowiec: 'I have had a passion for prison activism for many years.'

… focus on incarcerated youth. As a club, we go on weekly visits to a juvenile detention center in upstate New York that houses young men ages 15-21. During these visits we facilitate collaborative art projects with the …

Mathematics

Vivian Kuperberg: 'Math is filled with fantastic results, tricks and beautiful ways of looking at the world.'

Vivian KuperbergMathematicsDavis, CA/*-->*//*-->*/What is your main extracurricular activity--why is it important to you?

Olufemi Taiwo
New Century for the Humanities

Big Ideas panel explores the risks of humanitarianism

Cornell Chronicle

Although the intent is good, humanitarianism is fraught with risks for those on the receiving end, researchers say.

Student Initiatives

Book Wagon wheels books into Willard Straight

Cornell Chronicle

A conspicuous miniature wagon is parked in Willard Straight Hall’s browsing library. In the vintage Straight interior surrounded by sculptures, paintings and scale-model ships, the antique-looking wooden wagon might seem like a part of an exposition on rural life in 18th-century Britain. But the wagon is no exhibition piece; it’s the home of a student-founded, self-funded independent community book exchange.