Announcements
August 24, 2015
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Kudos:
 
Congratulations to Jack Meng-Tat Chia, Brian J. Cuddy, and Franz D. Hofer for winning ACLS Fellowships.  Jack Meng-Tat Chia, a graduate student in the field of history, received the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Dissertation Research Fellowship in Buddhist Studies.  Brian J. Cuddy, also a graduate student in the field of history,won a Mellon/ACLS Dissertation Completion Fellowship. History alum Franz D. Hofer Ph.D. '12 received an ACLS Public Fellows Award.


Share your good news with the graduate community by filling out this form.  

Dates and Deadlines:

August

  • August 25: Luce Scholarship Information Sessions. (See below)
  • August 25: Tutor application due. (See below)

September

  • September 1:  Conference Travel Grant application due. (See below.)
  • September 4:  CU-CIRTL/CTE Grant application due. (See below.)
  • September 8: Last day to add courses. (See below.)

October

  • October 1:  Research Travel Grant application due. (See below.)
  • October 1: Schwartzman Scholarship application due. (See below.)
  • October 20:  Last day to drop or change grading options and credit hours. (See below.)
From the Graduate School Registrar:
UPDATED
Fall 2015 Course Enrollment 

We just learned that GRAD 9001 - Graduate Dissertation (PhD) Research course is full. We have added a new section and class to allow students to continue to enroll. 

GRAD 9001, Section 702, Class 18928
 
Important policy change:
All masters and doctoral research students must enroll for 12 credits each term. First, select your classes (if any), then enroll in a research course if needed. 
Your enrollment credits in Grad 9001 or 9002 will be adjusted by the Graduate School at the end of add/drop to bring your total enrollment to at least 12 credits.
  • Last day to add courses:  Tuesday, September 8th
  • Last day to drop courses or change grading options and credit hours:  October 20th
Graduate students conducting research should enroll in a research course.  If the department doesn't offer a research course, students must enroll in one of the following:
  • PhD -  GRAD 9001, Section 702, Class 18928 - NEW
  • Master's - GRAD 9002 - Graduate Thesis (Master's) Research - The class number is 13978

Fall/Winter 2015 - 2016 Graduate Research Travel Grants

 

The Graduate School will award grants to research degree students for fall and winter 2015-2016 research-related travel. Applications are due to the Graduate School (350 Caldwell Hall) by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 1, 2015 for fall and winter travel. See the online form for details.

 

High priority is given to proposals from Ph.D. students who have or will have passed the A exam prior to initiating their research travel and plan to conduct pre-dissertation research. Awards typically range from $500 - $2,000. Students are encouraged to submit requests that reflect careful budgeting. Please note that research travel grants are for travel that is directly related to dissertation research, not conference travel. Conference Travel Grant Application


Conference Travel Grant Applications

Students attending conferences in OCTOBER are reminded to submit their Conference Grant Applications to the Graduate School no later than September 1st 2015.
 
The Graduate School provides grants to all research graduate students who are invited to present papers or posters at professional conferences. Award amounts are based on geographic location, not actual expenses (i.e., a student attending a conference in Italy may receive the full $675, but a student attending a conference in Washington, D.C., may receive $225). Awards will not, under any circumstances, exceed $675. The Graduate School tries to fund most requests from students who meet the eligibility criteria and observe the application procedures.  


Beware of "Phishing" calls and emails!


 

Several students have been contacted by callers claiming to be from a federal agency and asking unusual questions about their financial aid.  In at least one instance the caller seemed to know specific details about Cornell's tuition rates and the student's program and degree.  Be cautious if you receive unsolicited calls or email messages.  Never give out personal information such as your Cornell NetID password, date of birth, Social Security Number, bank account, or driver's license number.

 

If you receive a suspicious or threatening call, report it to the Cornell police. If you receive a suspicious email, look for it at the IT Security Office's phishbowl (http://www.it.cornell.edu/cms/security/phishbowl.cfm) and verified communication (https://www.it.cornell.edu/security/verified.cfm) pages and report new phishing emails to [email protected]

 

To watch a video on phishing, please go to http://www.it.cornell.edu/customcf/iws_vid_gallery/view.cfm?vid=4.

 


Graduate School Programs:

Transitions for First-Year Graduate and Professional Students

Secrets to Success - A Panel Discussion

Tuesday, September 1  |  4:00 - 5:30  |  202 Stocking Hall


 

Want to hear directly from our current graduate students about being successful?  Do you want to understand and learn how to navigate in the "Cornell culture?" Four current students share candidly their academic and student life experiences to provide you with secrets to success.  Presenters:  TBA, Colman Leadership Program Participants.  Facilitator:  Janna Lamey, Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Life  RSVP by August 30  

 

Transitions is a seminar series that is hosted in a relaxed environment and over pizza.  Students will be able to gain information and skills to make a successful transition to a Cornell graduate / professional student. Time is set aside for students to network with one another.

Student Families 

All are invited to the following events

Like Us On Facebook - facebook.com/CUstudentswithfamilies

 

Hasbrouck Family Welcome Event

Tuesday, August 25:  4:00 - 6:00 PM at Hasbrouck Courtyard

This is open to all student families as an opportunity to meet other families, as well as representatives from many non-profit and service organizations working in and around Cornell.  There will be live entertainment, fun activities, and tons of useful information for all.  For more information contact Linda Majani ([email protected]).

 

Students with Families Welcome Breakfast - Get Onboard and Get Connected!

Saturday, August 29:  9:30 AM at Big Red Barn

Join us for breakfast as you network with other families.  Bring your child(ren); train themed activities are designed to be interactive and fun, and will be paired with 'Stations' for adults to learn about the services, resources, and general tips of transition and making your child(ren) a part of Cornell and the Ithaca area.

 

Spouses & Partner (S&P) Happy Hour!

Thursday, September 3:  6:15-7:30 PM

Need some time to get out and meet and mingle with other student spouses/partners?  If so, this is just for you!  This time is dedicated to just our student partners as a way for you to get to know other partners and become connected to the graduate and professional student community.  There is only one rule - no students will be allowed unless you elect to bring your student partner with you!  Come learn about resources, casually meet and mingle, and meet others who want to help you make a transition to Cornell.  Light snacks, soda and $1/beers.  This is a part of an ongoing monthly Happy Hour for all partners - first Thursday of the month from 6:15 - 7:30 PM at the Big Red Barn.     

 

Office Hours with Assistant Dean of Student Life, Janna Lamey
 
During the Fall term, Assistant Dean Lamey is hosting open office hours for students.  Stop by to say hello or to chat about additional academic support, assistance in navigating your educational program, referrals to campus services, supporting your personal development or just an ear to listen when you feel stressed!
 
Beginning August 31, office hours in 350D Caldwell Hall are scheduled on Tuesdays 10:00 - 12:00, Fridays 12:00 - 3:00, and other times by appointment.  Please feel free to contact her directly at [email protected].
English Language Workshops and Tutoring

The ELSO Language Support Office offers a variety of writing and speaking
courses, workshops, a tutoring program (in partnership with the Graduate
Writing Service), and a conversation program. There are still seats open
in the fall courses

To learn more about these courses and other ELSO programs, go to http://cornellelso.weebly.com.

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practitioner Grants

CU-CIRTL and the Center for Teaching Excellence are now recruiting graduate and postdoctoral applicants for Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) 

Practitioner grants to start by September 21, 2015 and run through Fall Semester 2015. Recipients will have the opportunity to create/develop a mini-research project on teaching and learning. As participants design and conduct their projects, they will attend six Monday afternoon workshop sessions and work closely with a mentor. Ideal candidates will have access to a classroom in which to implement a teaching innovation. SoTL Practitioners will prepare to present their findings in a poster session later in the year, and will have the opportunity to write up their projects as a manuscript if interested. There is a small monetary award for selected participants. Interested candidates should email Kimberly Williams at [email protected] with a short paragraph explaining their ideas and interest by September 4, 2015.


Tutoring Positions available in the English Language Support Office
  • Duration: September 1, 2015-May 11 (excluding winter break)
  • Time Commitment: average 4-6 hours a week
  • Compensation: $15 an hour or the equivalent stipend
  • Submission deadline: August 25 or until filled
Seeking graduate students to serve as tutors for the English Language Support Office (ELSO). These tutors will collaborate with the Graduate Writing Service to offer tutoring on writing projects and presentations to post-docs and to international graduate students.

Graduate students from across the fields are welcome to apply. Experience with Cornell's writing program (the Knight Institute), a writing center, or multilingual speakers is a plus, but is not necessary. More important are strong interpersonal communication skills, a willingness to learn more about writing, and an interest in engaging with people from diverse backgrounds and in diverse disciplines.

The ELSO tutors will be responsible for:
  • Participating in ongoing (paid) training on responding to and supporting writers working on diverse projects, in diverse disciplines, and from diverse language backgrounds.
  • Meeting with scheduled post-docs and multilingual graduate students to provide feedback to writing projects and presentations. * Keeping tutoring records of appointments.
  • Preparing for tutoring sessions by reading drafts ahead of time, seeking resources useful to the tutee, and/or acquainting oneself with writing in an unfamiliar discipline or genre. 

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, and references to Michelle Cox at [email protected] by August 25.


Careers and Jobs:

Open Graduate Internship Position


 

Cornell LGBT Resource Center

Fall 2015 - Spring 2016

We are currently seeking to fill the following position:

Graduate and Professional Student Intern

 

Wednesday, September 4th- Applications DUE by 4:30PM

September 7th - September 11th- Interviews

September 14st- Decision Letters Available

 

Please return your completed application materials (a letter of interest and current resume) no later than Friday, September 4th by 4:30PM to the LGBT Center located within 6-2-6: The Center for Intercultural Dialogue (626 Thurston Avenue) or via e-mail at [email protected]

 

To read more about the individual positions or learn more about our intern staff, please click here and review our web resources.

 

US Job-Search Tips and Work Authorization for International Students and Postdocs

Tuesday, August 25

5:15-6:15 pm

B25 Warren Hall

 

Do you have questions about which employers will sponsor US work visas?  Are you finding it difficult to identify jobs or employers that fit your career goals?  If so, attend this workshop to learn about US job-search tips and work authorization for international students and postdocs.  No pre-registration is needed to attend this program.

 

http://gradschool.cornell.edu/professional-development-events/us-job-search-tips-and-work-authorization-international-students-a-2

Interviewing Skills for International Students and Postdocs

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

5:15-6:15 pm

B25 Warren Hall

 

Cornell Career Services and the International Students and Scholars Office are offering this program to help international students and postdocs prepare for job and internship interviews. Learn the ins and outs of the U.S. job-hunting culture, and how to put your best self forward during the interview process.  No pre-registration is needed to attend this program.

 

http://gradschool.cornell.edu/professional-development-events/interviewing-skills-international-students-and-postdocs-2

 

CV to Resume
Tuesday, Sept 1
12-1 pm
700 Clark Hall
 
Attend this workshop for graduate students and postdocs to learn how you can create a professional resume from your multi-page academic CV.  Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch during this session.
 
After the workshop you will be able to:
  • Recognize the difference between a resume and a CV
  • Understand when you would use a resume or a CV
  • Know when to would use a combination resume versus a chronological resume
  • Understand how to write a resume
 

Build a Better Resume
Monday, August 31, 2015
4:45 PM
217 Ives Hall
 
Attend this workshop to understand how you can successfully craft or update your resume.
 

How to Successfully Navigate a Career Fair
Wednesday, Sept 2
4:45 pm
155 Olin Hall
 
Presented by Eletta Kershaw, IBM; Co-sponsored by Diversity Programs in Engineering and Engineering Co-op & Career Services
 

Hands-On Handshake
Tuesday, Sept 1
4:45 pm
Milstein Auditorium, Milstein Hall
 
In this presentation, learn how to use Cornell's new platform, Handshake, that includes job postings for Cornell students, a list of employer information session, and additional career-related events.
 

Preparing for the Career Fair: Approaches for Graduate Students and Postdocs
Thursday, Sept 3
12-1 pm
700 Clark Hall
 
On September 9 and 10, over 250 employers will come to Cornell for the University Career Fair Days. Bring your own lunch to this presentation and learn how the career fair works and how graduate students and postdocs can use this opportunity to learn about employers, build a network of contacts, and explore potential career options. 
 

Build a Better Resume for Technical Jobs
Thursday, Sept 3
155 Olin Hall
 
Attend this presentation to learn how to tailor your resume for technical positions.
 

Job-Search Strategies: Full-Time Jobs


 

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015

4:35 PM

Lewis Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall


Fellowships, Postdocs and Awards:

Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award


 

The Center for Teaching Excellence invites Cornell graduate students to apply for the Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. The Cornelia Ye Award annually honors two outstanding teaching assistants, at least one of whom is international, who have clearly demonstrated excellence and dedication in their instructional responsibilities to students at Cornell University, thereby enhancing undergraduate and graduate education at Cornell. Recipients of the Cornelia Ye Outstanding TA Award receive a $500 award in recognition of their exceptional achievements in teaching. 

For more information about the application requirements, please click here. (Hyperlink: http://www.cte.cornell.edu/programs-services/grads-future-educators-tas/cornelia-ye-outstanding-teaching-assistant-award.html)


 

Application deadline: October 25, 2015

Cornelia Ye Requirements
 


 

CHURCHILL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION 

Wednesday, August 26, 4:35 p.m., 103 Barnes Hall

Spend a year at Cambridge University. Min GPA of 3.85 and U.S. citizenship required.  Applicants must be between the ages of 19-26 with a B.A. or B.S.  (by Spring '16).  Can be enrolled in a master's but not a doctoral program.  winstonchurchillfoundation.org

If interested but unable to attend, contact the Fellowships Coordinator at [email protected]

Re-thinking the Proposal:   A Workshop in Two Parts


 

Sponsored by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, this two-part presentation, part philosophy, part practical tutorial, aims to make proposal writing easier and more successful.

Plan on attending both sessions.   Sign up for the two-part workshop HERE by September 24.

 

Part 1:  Monday, September 28, G08 Uris Hall, 4:30 PM

This workshop will focus on the relationships we construct or imagine as we write-the social character of our writing.

Part 2:  Monday, October 5, G08 Uris Hall, 4:30 PM

Offers an ensemble of remarkably useful tools for producing, revising, and editing, even under the stress of deadline.

Presenter:   Dr. Stefan Senders

 

Einaudi Center International Research Travel Grants


The Einaudi Center research travel grant provides travel support for Cornell University graduate and professional students conducting short-term research and/or field work in countries outside the United States during the period April 2016 through June 30, 2017.The travel grant covers international airfare only and is tenable for a minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six months. Visit the Einaudi Center Website at http://einaudi.cornell.edu/travel_grants

INFORMATION SESSION: 
Wednesday, November 4, G08 Uris Hall, 4:30 PM

LUCE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS

  • Monday, August 24, 3:00 p.m., 103 Barnes Hall
  • (Pre-registration for 3:00 p.m. session required at
  • [email protected])
  • Program to be repeated on Tuesday, August 25, 4:35 p.m., 103 Barnes Hall

The Luce Scholarship Program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement for 15-18 potential leaders in any field.  Placements are available in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.  

 

The program is unique in that it applicants may NOT have a professed career interest in Asian affairs or have had significant exposure to Asia.  Applicants must be US citizens under 30 years of age.  Cornell endorsement is required, so those interested must contact Beth Fiori, Fellowship Coordinator, at [email protected] before September 1.  


Schwarzman Scholars


 

The Schwarzman Scholars program prepares future leaders by exposing them to China's culture, economy, and governance.  Scholars from around the world will be selected to live in Beijing for a year of study

and cultural immersion, attending lectures, traveling, and developing first-hand exposure to China and its people.  Schwarzman Scholars will study for a one-year master's degree in public policy, international relations, or economics and business at Tsinghua University.  Classes will be taught in English; students will have opportunity to study Mandarin.  

 

The program is open to students and alumni under the age of 29 from any field of study and any citizenship. Applicants should demonstrate extraordinary leadership potential, the ability to anticipate

paradigm changes, strong intellectual capacity, and exemplary character.   Application is open now, with an October 1 deadline.  Graduate students may apply directly to the program; no endorsement

from Cornell is required for graduate students.  Information:  schwarzmanscholars.org/

 


Wellness:

Cornell Wellbeing Programs


 

Wellbeing programs are open to Cornell community members (faculty, staff, students, post-docs, retirees, and spouses/partners). They assist individuals with tools and strategies related to life transitions, caregiving, physical and emotional health, and flexible work practices.  For more information, contact [email protected].  

  •  Knit2Gether Cornell Invites New and Seasoned Knitters

Enjoy the calming effects of knitting during these bi-weekly lunchtime gatherings. Everyone welcome -- bring your projects, or if you're new, register here -- all new knitters receive free needles and yarn! Contact Beth McKinney at [email protected].

    • Thurs., 9/3, 12:00-1:00pm, 401 Physical Sciences Building
    • Thurs., 9/17, 12:00-1:00pm, 401 Physical Sciences Building
  • Eating For Your Best Self - Wednesdays, September 16-December 2, 12:00-1:00 PM, 221 Weill Hall. Cornell Wellness is pleased to offer this intensive 12-week nutrition and weight loss workshop for people wanting to be more in-tune with personal thoughts and behaviors surrounding food. Register by emailing Beth McKinney. Full details.
  •  Preparing for Baby - Fall Series begins September 25, 2015  As you prepare to welcome your baby, you may feel overwhelmed at times (even if it is your second or third child!). The Preparing for Baby workshop series will help you sort through all of the information available for new parents and guide you in making the best decisions for your family. Details, dates, and registration.

Around Campus:
Free Screenings at Cornell Cinema 

Cornell Cinema reopens on Sunday, August 23 and during our first week of operation, we offer a wide selection of films and invite new students (including new graduate students) to attend for FREE.  

 

Communications BootCamp
 
Students interested in enrolling in Chem 6030: Communication Bootcamp should come to the first lecture at 3:35 PM this Weds in Clark 701 whether or not they have successfully registered online.
According to the registrar, Chem 6030: Communication Bootcamp reached its enrollment limit of 40 students sometime last week, so no more students are being enrolled electronically. However, the electronic enrollment process significantly favored early enrolling departments, which was not our intent.
 
Our two priorities in selecting students for enrollment will be:
 
- Getting a balanced distribution across graduate fields, and
- Enrolling students who are going to apply for some type of graduate fellowship (including those for international students).
 
Learn more...

The Inside Scoop: a Cornell Library Information Fair for Graduate Students

 

Tuesday September 8th, 2015  4:00pm - 5:30pm

 

Olin Library, Amit Bhatia Libe Caf�

 

Cornell Graduate students, new and returning:  you're  invited to come and enjoy free ice cream and appetizers, drinks & door prizes while learning about Cornell Library services and resources for students pursuing master's and PhD degrees.  Come meet the staff & ask them questions, and bring a friend!  This program is for graduate students in all fields.

 

And help us spread the word by liking the Inside Scoop at http://events.cornell.edu/event/cornell_library_inside_scoop.

 

Questions?  Email Jim Morris-Knower: [email protected]

Inauguration of President Elizabeth Garrett
 

 

Date: Friday, September 18

All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to join the inauguration celebration of Elizabeth Garrett, 13th President of Cornell University on September 18. 

Please register by September 1. For more information, visit the inauguration website

 

LGBTQ+ Mentorship Program

 

Would you like to give back to the LGBTQ community?  Would you like to help someone navigate life at Cornell as a person who is LGBTQ?

 

We are looking for current graduate and professional students who identify as LGBTQ to be mentors for LGBTQ mentees.  The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Resource Center matches lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning undergraduate students with currently trained LGBTQ graduate and professional student mentors who can provide them with support concerning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity and ways to navigate Cornell and the world as an LGBTQ individual.  Mentees determine how much communication and contact they have with their mentor.

 

As a mentor in this program, you will receive resources on being a mentor, provide understanding and support to your mentee, and have access to materials helpful to your work as a mentor. Mentors provide positive role modeling, on-going support, understanding, empowerment, acceptance, information, networking, resources, connection, and guidance. The Mentorship Program is not a counseling program.

 

An initial in-person training is provided for graduate and professional students who will sere as mentors to undergraduate students.   If you would like to be a mentor please click here and/or contact Brian Patchcoski, Associate Dean/Director, LGBT Resource Center at [email protected]All applicants to be mentors will go through a screening process with the Associate Dean/Director of the LGBT Resource Center.  To learn more about the program and/or LGBT Resource Center, please click here.

Second Annual B.E.A.R. WALK 


 

Join CUPD, President Elizabeth Garrett, Mayor Svante Myrick and Student Assembly President Juliana Batista at the B.E.A.R. (Being Engaged And Responsible) Walk on Tuesday, Sept. 1 in the 400 Block of College Ave. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This Health and Safety Info Fair will include FREE ice cream, music, raffles, as well as a range of health and safety tips. There will also be teams of students, Ithaca city officials, law enforcement officers, firefighters and Cornell staff that will go door-to-door in Collegetown distributing information designed to encourage all residents to be good neighbors. As an extension of that effort, CUPD and the Ithaca Police will once again combine forces to patrol Collegetown and East Hill neighborhoods. We want to provide a safe environment for all community members, and take noise violations, underage drinking and acts of criminal mischief seriously.

Cornell University Library Chats in the Stacks
Studies in Structural Sociology
Thursday, August 27, 4:00 pm

Mann Library, Rm 160, Stern Seminar Room


Communities must regularly deal with a range of threats from nature, other communities, and internal conflicts. Success in managing threats depends on a community's problem solving capacity, characterized by the ability to engage key social strategies. Join us for a book talk with emeritus professor of development sociology Frank Young to hear more about new approaches to the study of sociology. Buffalo Street Books will offer books for purchase. Light refreshments served. For more information, visit
booktalks.library.cornell.edu.

Let's Talk Begins This Week


 

Gannett Health Services offers Let's Talk this week!  Let's Talk" is a program that provides easy access to informal confidential consultations with counselors from Gannett Health Services. Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday. Speaking with a counselor can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources.  Consultations are free, confidentiality, and no appointment is necessary.  Learn more about Let's Talk and the difference between "Let's Talk" and (traditional) counseling before coming to one of our sessions.

 

Cornell Resource Center 


 

Cornell's language courses are continuing to expand with an ongoing agreement among Cornell, Yale and Columbia to share instruction in less commonly taught languages.  This partnership uses videoconference technology that enables Cornell students to take languages that are not offered locally at Cornell.  These for-credit courses are taught live via videoconferencing by an instructor at the sending institution, while students at the receiving institution attend a regular class in a classroom outfitted with the same videoconferencing technology.

  

Languages in this program include Dutch, Romanian, Hungarian, Tamil, Punjabi, Modern Greek, Classical Tibetan, Wolof, and isiZulu.  Cornell students can sign up for any of these courses through regular student center registration.  The courses are offered at the Language Resource Center, in specially equipped rooms.  The teacher and the other classmates appear on a large live screen.

  

In the future, if there is sufficient interest and continued support, it may be possible to offer Czech, Finnish, Pulaar, Modern Tibetan, and Ukrainian through the Shared Course Initiative.  


 

Please consider foreign language study as part of your academic programs at Cornell.  The Shared Course Initiative offers a wonderful opportunity for our students to make connections to faculty and students at Yale and Columbia.  As part of the SCI, we will host the Yale and Columbia language faculty at least once per semester, so that Cornell students can meet them in Ithaca as well.

  

If you have questions or are interested in studying any of these languages, please feel free to contact Dick Feldman, Director of the Language Resource Center, at [email protected], or Lisa Sansoucy, SCI Coordinator at [email protected].

Student Opportunities and Events at the Johnson Museum of Art


Get Involved:
Museum Guides and Volunteers, Information session Sunday, August 30, 1:00-2:30pm
At this hands-on interactive session, learn about the various ways you can participate in our Museum programs. Make art, train in handling education art objects, and learn more about the educational programs here at the Johnson. Call 607 255-6464 to RSVP by August 27.
For more information about becoming a Museum guide or volunteer, click here or contact Carol Hockett or Sara Ferguson by email.


Opening Reception, September 10, 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for this season's only opening reception. Celebrate Cornell connections, from drawings by Kurt Vonnegut to work by Gordon Matta-Clark, Class of 1968, and James Siena, Class of 1979 . From centuries of prints and images of the city from the Museum's collection to an interactive 3-D video installation by Huang Hsin-chien .
    4:30-5:30, Graduate Students Only Preview: See the new exhibitions and enjoy music and refreshments at this free preview just for graduate students.
    6:00-7:00, A Conversation About Kurt Vonnegut: 

The New Commons Celebration Weekend


 

Sat. August 28 & Sun. August 29, Ithaca Commons.Celebrate the conclusion of construction on the Ithaca Commons, and the 40th anniversary of the Commons as a pedestrian mall! Live music, free movies, family fun & games, beer & wine tent, displays, presentations, and more: full details here.

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