Graduate School Announcements

March 21, 2016

Contents

Graduate School News

Kudos

From the Registrar

Dates and Deadlines

Graduate School Programs

Teaching

Careers

Fellowships, Postdocs, Grants

Wellness

Around Campus

Graduate School News:

3MT Competition Winners Announced!


	Graduate School Associate Dean Jan Allen, Marcus Wilkes, Sachi Horibata, and Suren Jayasuriya.

The winners of this year's 3MT thesis competition were announced at the final round on Thursday, March 17.

First place went to Sachi Horibata from the field of pharmacology who described her research in "PAD12 - New Approaches to Treating Breast Cancer".

Second place went to Suren Jayasuriya, electrical and computer engineering, for his work on "Angle Sensitive Pixels: Measuring Small Changes in Light to Discover New Visual Information".

The audience voted Marcus Wilkes, pharmacology, for the People's Choice Award. his presentation was on "Parkinson's Disease: When Too Much Protein Turns Toxic."

This year's the judges awarded a first place prize ($1500), second place ($1000), and the People's Choice Award ($500).

Look for videos of the final presentations in next week's announcements.

Engineering Fields Ranked Near the Top by U.S. News and World Report

Cornell's graduate school programs in engineering rank among the best in the nation, according to 2017 rankings released March 16 by U.S. News & World Report.

Overall, Cornell's graduate engineering program ranks 12th among U.S. universities, up one spot from its position the previous three years.

"Our graduate programs in engineering are quite strong and continue to be highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report," said Barbara A. Knuth, senior vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. "I congratulate our faculty, students and staff in these programs for their commitment to academic excellence, discovery and innovation with results."

Kudos:

Two Graduate Students Win Google Phd Fellowship Awards


	Rahman Tauhidur

Google created the Ph.D. Fellowship program in 2009 to recognize and support outstanding graduate students doing exceptional research in computer science and related disciplines.

This year Rahman Tauhidur, information sciences, and Rad Niazadeh, computer science, won the 2016 Google Ph.D. Fellowship for North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Google created the Ph.D. Fellowship program in 2009 to recognize and support outstanding graduate students doing exceptional research in computer science and related disciplines.

Tauhidur received the fellowship under the mobile computing track. He is currently doing his Ph.D. with Dr. Tanzeem Choudhury at the People Aware Computing Laboratory in information science. He works on a mobile system


	Rad Niazadeh

that maps observable physical signals (acoustic and electromagnetic wave) from our body and environment into relevant biological and behavioral measurements.

Niazadeh received the fellowship under the market algorithms track. He is currently studying theoretical

computer science with Dr. Bobby Kleinberg.

Google fellowship information

Tauhidur's Research: Lab website and personal website.

Rad Niazadeh: List of papers and personal website.

Graduate Student Spotlights BEST Program in Med Tech

Congratulations to Kenneth Yancey, a doctoral student in biological and environmental engineering. Yancey co-authored an article with Susi Varvayanis (senior director of BEST) and Avery August (rofessor and chair of Microbiology and Immunology) for MedTech.

The Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training Program (BEST) is funded by the National Institute of Health as a response to the changing needs of Ph.D. students and postdocs who want to be competitive in career areas outside of future faculty positions.

Learn more..

From the Registrar:

Summer Registration

Registration for the Summer 2016 term is required if you are

receiving financial aid during the summer (fellowships, summer loans, assistantships, travel grants, or tuition awards);
wish to use campus facilities; or
are off campus but need to be registered for summer study.

To register, simply enroll in the Graduate School's Graduate Summer Research course GRAD 9016 (class numbers 1054, 1444, 1445 or 1446) through Student Center. There is no charge for summer registration.

We encourage students to enroll now. Students who are not registered for the summer term by June 3, 2016 will be subject to FICA tax (OASDI and Medicare) withholding from Assistantship Payroll Appointments.

Commencement Packet Information (with severe weather tickets)

PhD, MA, or MS students hoping to participate in the May 2016 Commencement Ceremony can pick up commencement packets in 143 Caldwell Hall. Other professional degree students can obtain their packets from their appropriate College Registrar (AAP, Arts & Sciences, CALS, Engineering, Hotel, Human Ecology, or ILR).

Information about commencement, including a link to the form for requesting names in the program, is available on the Graduate School's website under Commencement Information.

Conference Travel Grants

Students attending conferences in May 2016 are reminded to submit their Conference Grant Applications to the Graduate School no later than April 1, 2016.

About the Conference Grant Program:

The Graduate School is pleased to provide financial support to students who have been selected to present papers or posters at a professional conference. Awards range between $185 and $675 based on the location of the conference and are intended to help defray costs but typically does not cover total expenses. Registered Research Students are eligible to receive one grant each academic year (July 1 - June 30) and we strive to fund all qualified applications.

Application Process:

The application form is short but it's important that applicants follow the instructions closely.

Download the form from the gradschool.cornell.edu/forms

Prepare a 1-page abstract and statement of relevance

Obtain all required signatures

Submit the completed application to gradschool@cornell.edu or 143 Caldwell hall by the deadline

Important Course Enrollment Deadlines

Last day to drop courses or change grading options is March 23rd

Please be aware, that changes to course enrollment are not permitted after official course enrollment dates. In accordance with University policy, the Graduate School will only accept enrollment petitions for truly exceptional cases.

Dates and Deadlines:

March

March 19: Developing a diversity statement
March 22: Islam and the American Common Good
March 23: Last day to drop courses
March 23: Time Out
March 23: Luce scholarship information session
March 23: Your personal vision statement
March 23: Teaching across abilities workshop
March 24: Addressing diversity in the classroom
March 25: Pregnancy workshop
March 25: Spring poster session judge application
March 28: Deadline to apply for Richard Bradfield research award
March 28: Strategies for managing a career change
March 30: Deadline to apply for ComSciCon Cornell 2016

April

April 1: Conference Grant deadline
April 4: Faculty award nomination deadline
April 5: Using research to improve your teaching
April 18: Digital humanities fellowship deadline
April 18: The Miners Canary and Black Lives Matter lecture
April 22: Olin Lecture with Akhil Reed Amar

Graduate School Programs:

Tickets Still Available for Olin Lecture 2016

Yale Law Professor Akhil


	Interview with MSNBC

Reed Amar will visit Cornell's Graduate School on April 22nd as part of the 2016 Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Lecture Series.

The lecture, scheduled for Friday, April 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Alice Statler Auditorium, is open to the public.

Amar will sign copies of his books following the lecture.

A limited number of free tickets are available:

Graduate School Deans' Office (350 Caldwell Hall)
Buffalo Street Books
Willard Straight Hall

Amar will lecture on the U.S. Constitution and the 2016 Election. He will address issues of importance for this election cycle, including what happens when there is a Supreme Court vacancy.

GPSA 5th Annual Faculty Awards

Do you know a Cornell faculty member who displays an extraordinary commitment to graduate and/or professional students?

The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA) is currently seeking nominations for its fifth annual Awards for Excellence in the Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring of Graduate and Professional Students.

Nominations for the 2016 GPSA Faculty Awards will be accpeted March 7, 2016-- April 4th, 2016.

Award recipients will be recognized at a reception on May 20, 2016

Learn more...

GPSA Dine and Discuss: Housing and the Cost of Living

The members of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly Student Advocacy Committee invite you to attend this year's annual GPSA Dine & Discuss event on Thursday, April 14th at 7:00pm in the Big Red Barn. The event features a free catered dinner and conversation organized around a topic of interest to graduate and professional students.

This year's topic is "housing and the cost of living". Housing, food, and transportation impact our quality of life and productivity. What issues do you have (or have you observed), and how do you think they can be addressed?

The Advocacy Committee is particularly eager to hear from with students who are actively engaged with their colleagues and the wider campus community. In this spirit, we enthusiastically ask that you join us for dinner and conversation and strongly encourage you to pass on the invitation to members of your organization.

Due to limited space, please RSVP

Updates for Students with Families (Expectant Families)

Time Out Program

Wednesday, March 23 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Cornell Child Care Center | Please RSVP

Are you a student parent? If so, considering participating in an upcoming Time Out Program... This is a meeting designed for student parents to build community and to share information and strategies for success, during which dinner and childcare are provided. Parents enjoy dinner with fellow parents and spouses/partners followed by a facilitated discussion on a topic of importance to your role as a parent. Dinner, childcare, and age-appropriate activities will be provided by the Cornell Child Care Center for children from infants to age 12.

More information - www.studentswithfamilies.cornell.edu or Facebook -www.facebook.com/CUstudentswithfamilies

Perspectives

Your Personal Vision Statement | Tuesday, March 22 | 12:30-1:30 PM (lunch at 12:15) | 102 Mann Library

Your priorities determine how you spend your time. How can you better define and articulate your academic and personal goals in a way that helps you make time decisions? Through a series of exercises, you will have time to reflect, discuss, and analyze what is most important to you. By the end, you will leave with a written personal vision statement. Presenter: Janna Lamey, Assistant Dean for Student Life. RSVP

Next Session - A Perspective Workshop: Your Greatest Asset: Using Your Mind to Success | Monday, April 11 | 12:00 - 2:00 (lunch provided)

Visit our website for a complete listing.

Strategies for Managing a Major Career Change

Monday, March 28 | 12:00-1:30 pm (lunch provided) | Warren Hall Room 401 | RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/cornellbahar

Do you want to manage a career change, but don't know how? Would you like to learn some effective tips and strategies for changing careers? Do you want to hear from a Cornell PhD alumni about she made her career transition?

GPWomeN and The Graduate School are hosting a talk by Dr. Bahar Tavakolian, focused on how to leverage a PhD when shifting careers. After receiving her PhD in material science & engineering at Cornell University, Dr. Tavakolian has had a diverse career in many exciting occupations including working in aerospace, teaching at UCLA and Columbia, and working in biotechnology.

Dr. Tavakolian's talk will address the skills necessary for managing a major career change. She will also discuss examples of successfully changing careers and answer questions about her own career change.

Teaching and Future Faculty:

CTE's Spring 2016 GET SET Programs

Upcoming Opportunities for:

Graduate Students, Future Educators, and Teaching Assistants

GET SET Workshop: Best Practices for Teaching Across Abilities (Certificate: Understanding Undergraduate Learners)

Wednesday, March 23, 1:30-2:45 p.m. (Warren 101)

How can you create an optimum classroom learning environment? This workshop is designed to teach instructors how to meet the needs of all students, especially those with physical impairments and learning disabilities and to utilize university disability services.

GET SET Discussion: Addressing Diversity in the Classroom

Thursday, March 24, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (421 CCC)

Why is it important to address diversity in the classroom? How can you promote an inclusive environment. This discussion will allow participants to identify practical strategies.

GET SET Workshop: Using Your Research Experience to Improve Your Teaching (Certificate: Teaching Research Skills)
Tuesday, April 5, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (143 Plant Science)

Interested in applying your research skills to your teaching methods? This hands-on workshop investigates the complex interplay between teaching and research and how to establish a complementary relationship between the two.

CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship Program

Open to all eligible graduate students at Cornell, this competitive one-year fellowship is an opportunity to:

� Enhance teaching, leadership and mentoring skills

� Explore the art of teaching through coursework and mentorship

� Build your CV and skills for the job market

� Applications due: April 11, 2016

Careers and Internships:

Zeta Beta Tau, Kappa Colony - Graduate Live-in Advisor Position

The graduate live-in advisor will reside within ZBT's chapter house at 1 Edge Cliff Place, Ithaca NY to provide the chapter with daily mentorship. Requirements: 1) Can be male or female, 2) Can be a ZBT alumnus, an alumnus from another Greek organization or not previously affiliated with a Greek-letter organization, 3) Can either be a recent graduate or an older alumnus returning to school for an advanced degree.

Responsibilities: 1) Assist new members in their acclimation to college life, 2) Help older members prepare both personally and professionally for life after college, 3) Mentor a chapter's executive board to affect its ability to improve chapter operations and the membership experience. 4) Communicate the chapter's progress, goals and metrics to the Alumni and Greek Advisors, The ZBT Staff Liaison and Headquarters, 5) Work collaboratively with the chapter's alumni advisor to aid in the academic and developmental programming for all members, 6) Work one-on-one with chapter brothers who may be struggling inside or outside of the classroom.

Contact Information: Contact David Burrows, ZBT Alumni Advisor at dmburrows@optonline.net for more information

Optimizing the Practice of Mentoring: How to be an Effective Research Mentor

The objective of this workshop series is to prepare junior and senior faculty to be effective research mentors through presentations by experts in the field of faculty mentoring.

The 2-day format of morning lectures and afternoon small-group facilitated discussions will engage learners through presentations and interactive activities. Mentors and mentees at all different professional levels are welcome to attend the morning sessions on both days. The afternoon small group sessions are for designed for mentors only and require a 2-day commitment.

The presenters will also introduce attendees to a free online curriculum for mentor training that is designed to improve users' mentoring knowledge and skills, while encouraging reflection about one's mentoring behaviors and providing tools to support the mentoring process.

Please RSVP by March 25, 2016

Learn more...

Fellowships, Postdocs and Awards:

MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP

Learn about a scholarship for graduate study in Ireland with Trina Vargo, president of the US-Ireland Alliance, and Beth Fiori, fellowships advisor at Cornell.

The George J. Mitchell Scholarship supports one year of study in any field at any one of the nine universities in the Republic of Ireland. Applicants are eligible up to the age of 30. U.S. citizenship is required. Two sessions will be held on Wednesday, April 13, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., each in 103 Barnes Hall. Register for one by e-mailing Beth Fiori at btf1@cornell.edu.

Cornell Mitchell Scholar Simon Boehme, ILR '14, earned a master's in mediation and conflict intervention at National University, Maynooth. The most recent class of Mitchell Scholars includes a medical student planning to study global health at Trinity College Dublin, a grad student in public policy headed toward an MBA at University College Dublin, an undergrad who will study culture and colonialism at National University, Galway, and an engineering undergrad who will study signal processing at the Dublin Institute of Technology.

More information at http://www.us-irelandalliance.org.

Cornell Summer Graduate Fellowship in Digital Humanities

Applications due April 18: Apply here

Now in its fourth year, this summer program provides Cornell graduate students with hands-on experience using digital tools for humanities research and scholarly communication. Over a 6-week summer period, library staff will help fellows plan, develop, and execute small-scale digital projects related to their own research and teaching interests. No advanced technical skills required!

Sponsored by Cornell University Library and the Society for the Humanities, this program provides:

Tutorials in digital scholarship tools and communications platforms, tailored to participants' interests
Orienting readings and discussion of historical and current issues in digital humanities
An introduction to practical aspects of developing, implementing, and managing complex digital humanities projects
Ongoing guidance and technical support for participants developing their own digital projects
A stipend ($1,000)

The program entails a relatively small time commitment (10-15 hrs/wk, mostly afternoons) and is open to current PhD students working in the humanities.

AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT: May 3, 2016

2016 PROGRAM DATES: June 6-July 15, 2016

For more information, visit http://blogs.cornell.edu/sgfdh/or contact program coordinator: Chloe McLaren cm647@cornell.edu.

$1000 Research Grant Available

Initiative on Sustainability through the Humanities and Arts

Society for the Humanities and The Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future, Cornell University

CALL FOR GRADUATE STUDENT PROPOSALS

PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: April 18, 2016

The Society for the Humanities and the Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future seek to support work within the humanities and arts that touches on the environment, cultures of energy, and economic development-from histories of social-ecological thought to studies of the aesthetic dimensions of wind power controversies, from avant-garde landscape photography to critiques of the concept of sustainability. Grants may be used for travel, books, materials, the hiring of an assistant, or any other clearly identified purpose.

Given the mandate of the Society for the Humanities, we will give preference to applicants whose home departments fall within the humanities or arts. But anyone doing humanistic or artistic work is welcome to apply.

Decisions will be made by the end of May, 2016. Grantees should be prepared to complete their work within the next 12 months, with the expectation of presenting it publicly, at Cornell, within the next 18 months (by December 2017), at the invitation of the Society for the Humanities and the Atkinson Center.

All applications should include:

--a ONE-PAGE proposal, explaining the project and how you intend to use the grant

--a ONE-PAGE CV

--a brief note of recommendation from your faculty advisor

Please email your application (either .doc files or .pdf files, please) to Mary Ahl <mea4@cornell.edu>

Thank you for your time, and we look forward to reading your proposals!

Project Leaders: Aaron Sachs (History), Nick Salvato (Performing and Media Arts), Karen Pinkus (Comparative Literature and Romance Studies)

Luce Scholarship Information Session

(Both programs are in 103 Barnes Hall.)

Wednesday, March 23, 12:15 p.m. (Pre-register at BTF1@cornell.edu)

Tuesday, April 5, 4:35 p.m.

The Luce Scholars Program funds one-year paid internships in Asia for non-Asia specialists. The intent of the program is to provide an immersion experience in Asia for a highly qualified group of young Americans who would not otherwise have the opportunity to come to know Asia intimately. Applicants must not yet be 30 years of age by July 1st of the year they enter the program.

http://www.hluce.org/lsprogram.aspx

BTF1@cornell.edu 255-6931

Schwarzman Scholars Program

Thursday, April 28, 5:00 p.m.

Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall

Speaker: Robert Garris, Global Director of Admissions

The Schwarzman Scholarship provides one year of master's degree study at Tsinghua University in Beijing in one of three fields: public policy, international studies, or economics and business. Applicants must not yet be 29 years of age as of August 1, 2017. Citizens of all countries are eligible and encouraged to attend the program.

More information at: http://schwarzmanscholars.org/admissions/eligibility/

http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

Wellness:

EARS Expands with Special Hours for Graduate Students

Stressed about degree completion? Trouble surrounding your dissertation? Communication challenges with your advisor/partner/family? Worried about the job market in your future? Need to know how to find balance and take care of yourself?

EARS (Empathy, Assistance & Referral Services) has expanded to serve graduate students with special new hours.

Mondays 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Tuesdays, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm, and Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Call 607-255-EARS (3277) or stop by at 213 Willard Straight Hall

What You Can Expect:

EARS counselors will always try to help with any issue, no matter how big or small. After a session, most people feel they have a better outlook on their problem, and how to handle it.

While EARS counselors don't give advice, they will help you sort through your different options. The counselor can assist you in examining all options, and then help you decide which is best for you. Best of all, you will never be judged, all sessions are completely anonymous, and confidentiality is guaranteed.

Due to the confidential nature of our service, all counselor identities are strictly anonymous. Students working at EARS are fully qualified to handle any issue, since they have undergone a rigorous training program and selection process, and, know the graduate student experience themselves!.

Graduate students can also access EARS counselors at any time it is open. Call and walk-ins: Sunday-Thursday, 3-11 pm, Friday 3-10 pm, Saturday 6-10pm

From Cornell Minds Matter

Weeds and Seeds: Cultivating a Healthy Sexuality

Tuesday, March 22, 4:30 - 5:30

5th Floor, Willard Straight Hall

Leah Berkenwald, Masters of Health Communication, Skorton Center for Health Initiatives, will lead a discussion about sexuality and relationships. Refreshments will be served.

How to Help a Loved One with an Eating Disorder

Tuesday, March 22, 7:30 - 8:30

International Lounge, Willard Straight Hall

Jill is a librarian at Cornell and an eating disorder survivor. She enjoys speaking about her recovery and promoting a normalized culture around food, body image and exercise. Her presentation will cover information sources for learning more about eating disorders and how to support a love one - or yourself - through recovery.

Free YOGA!!!!

Mondays and Thursdays | 5-6:15 PM | Willard Straight Garden Room (go down the stairs across from the International Lounge)

Creative Arts for Health and Well-Being!

All Wednesdays 7 - 8:00 PM | Slope Studio, 2nd Floor Willard Straight Hall (go down the steps across from the International Lounge)

Free ZUMBA - All Wednesdays 5 - 6 PM 5th Floor Lounge, Willard Straight Hall

From Cornell Minds Matter

Podcast: Mental Health Issues

Join the CMM Podcast Team. A weekly or biweekly podcast can help us work towards our mission of improving mental health on campus and reducing the stigma of mental health because it would be an interesting and effective form of outreach to both the Cornell and Ithaca community. The podcast would feature personal testimony and information on mental health via interviews with students and professors and reports on current news and trends in the mental health industry. Contact Kristy for more info: kmw252@cornell.edu

Around Campus:

Save the Date: Cornell University - Housing Fair!

Thursday, April 7 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Trillium Dining Room, Kennedy Hall

Speak with Area Landlords and Meet with On-Campus Housing Staff

Join us to learn about housing options (on- and off-campus) and valuable information on resources!

All Graduate Student LGBTQ+ Social @ the BRB!

4th Wednesday of each month!

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

5:00-7:00pm

The LGBT Resource Center would like to invite graduate students from all disciplines to join us for free pizza and networking. The fourth Wednesday of each month will be an All Graduate Student LGBTQ+ Social from 5:00-7:00 PM at the BRB!

Come connect with graduate students across disciplines in a safe and inclusive space.

Pizza will be provided first come first serve. Cash bar available with $1 beer and $2 spring drink special!

THATCamp CNY 2016

April 9-10, Olin Library

cny2016.thatcamp.org

Do you use technology for teaching and/or research? Would you like to learn more about available tools and discuss different approaches? If so, come along to the 2016 Central New York THATCamp!

What is a THATCamp? THATCamp stands for "The Technology and Humanities Camp." It is an "unconference": a collaborative and informal meeting where scholars and educators of all skill levels learn and build together. There are no lengthy papers or presentations; instead, participants propose and then facilitate workshop-style sessions. On the day of the event, those who attend choose which sessions take place based on their interests. Propose a session or suggest a topic you want to explore and request a facilitator here.

What will it cover? Topics ranging from developing pedagogical digital projects to visualizing data in innovative ways to using digital resources for research management etc.

RSVP (by April 3): cny2016.thatcamp.org/register or email thatcampcny2016@gmail.com

Call for Judges for the 2016 Spring Forum Poster Session

Hosted by the Cornell Undergraduate Research Board

Who: Any graduate Cornell student who has conducted or conducts research on campus or at another institution

What: Volunteer to judge undergrad posters and check out cool projects on campus

Date: Wednesday, April 20th

Time: 5:00-7PM

Place: Duffield atrium, Duffield Hall

Pizza and cake will be served

Undergrads, please submit your abstract by March 25th at 11:59PM at bit.do/CURBabstracts

Any questions? Email jrw293@cornell.edu

Call for Members - Science Communication Group

Kristen Brochu and Victor Aguilar are in process of setting up a science communication club (BEST and non-BEST members are welcomed). We envision monthly meetings involving talks with professors and/or journalists, as well as journalistic writing exercises with peer feeback. If interested, please email us at va233@cornell.edu or kb532@cornell.edu

Lavender Graduation 2016

A ceremony recognizing and celebrating Cornell's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and ally (LGBTQQIA+) graduating students as well as their families, friends, and supporters. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Graduating students - Please sign up today! Only graduating students (graduate and undergraduate) who intend to be recognized need to sign-up to participate. Applications Due: April 27th by 5:00 PM

Learn more...

If you have any questions, please contact the LGBT Resource Center at LGBTRC@cornell.edu

Professor Sherman Jackson Lecture
"Islam and the American Common Good"

The Muslim Educational and Cultural Association at Cornell University is pleased to announce an upcoming University Lecture by Professor Sherman Jackson, King Faisal Chair in Islamic Thought and Culture, and Professor of Religion and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.

Professor Jackson will present a talk titled 'Islam and the American Common Good' on March 22, 2016 at 5 PM. The lecture will take place in Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall and will be followed by a reception in Klarman Hall atrium. This event is free and open to the public.

Professor Jackson is the author of numerous books, including 'Islam and the Problem of Black Suffering', 'Islam and the Blackamerican', 'On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam', and 'Islamic Law and the State: The Constitutional Jurisprudence of Shihab al-Din al-Qarafi'. His recent articles include 'Islamic Law, Muslims and American Politics' and 'Jihad: Between Law, Fact and Orientalism'. He received his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

This event is made possible through generous

funding from the Cornell University Faculty and the University Lecture Series. The University Lecture fund was first endowed at the beginning of the twentieth century by Goldwin Smith. The designation 'University Lecturer' is given to a speaker whose subject is likely to draw, on the occasion of presenting a single lecture, a wide audience from a range of departments or programs.

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The Miner's Canary and Black Lives Matter Lecture

Featuring: Gerald Torres, Jane M.G. Foster Professor of Law at Cornell University and Lani Guinier, Bennett Boskey Professor of Law at Harvard Law School

Almost fifteen years ago we argued that those watching the way institutions fail black people would understand both systemic racism and the systemic dysfunction of public and private institutions. We argued that black people and other people of color would be first to experience the normalization of resource inequality that results in stunted lives, deformed democratic institutions, and a state that is both a market state and a national security state all the way down.

Acting to oppose what some people saw as systemic racism was not a negative act. Instead, it was the positive act of preserving those parts of our economic and cultural life that serve the many rather than just the few and which can be mobilized to build an alternative to the inequality that now serves as the baseline condition of social life for all.

The Robert L. Harris, Jr. ADVANCEments In Science Lecture

Monday, April 18, 2016 at 3:30pm to 4:30pm Alice Statler Auditorium

Learn more...

Library Chats in the Stacks

Bird Families of the World: A Guide to the Spectacular Diversity of Birds
Book talk by David W. Winkler
Wednesday, March 23 at 4 pm

Mann Library, Stern Seminar Room 160

Many people are captivated by the amazing variety of birds they see and hear, and observing birds can be a life-enriching pursuit. Join David Winkler, professor and faculty curator of birds in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, to hear about his new book, an excellent reference guide and learning tool for understanding the evolutionary diversity of the world's birds. Light refreshments served and books available for purchase. For more information, visit https://www.library.cornell.edu/booktalks/.

Sparks Talks

Tuesday, March 22, 4 to 6 pm
102 Mann Library

SPARK Talks (Scholars Present about Research and Knowledge), gives graduate students and postdocs a chance to present and get feedback from an interdisciplinary audience. Come hear five-minute lightning talks, given by fellow grad students and postdocs from a range of disciplines, on the theme of "Play." Get inspired and network with your peers. Reception (with wine!) to follow.

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