As part of Cornell's ongoing monitoring of U.S. federal policy discussions, Senior Vice Provost and Dean Barbara Knuth, Vice President Ryan Lombardi, and Vice Provost Laura Spitz issued a statement on Monday, 4/10/17 updating the Cornell community on university policies with respect to our students who hold or have held status as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), in interests of continuing to support these students in our Cornell community.
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On March 13-15, the Graduate School and the Cornell BEST Program partnered to bring 27 doctoral students and candidates from a range of fields to Washington, D.C. for the Non-Academic Career Explorations symposium, a multi-day event featuring panels and networking opportunities between Cornell graduate students and alumni of Cornell and Georgetown who represented a range of disciplines and non-academic employment sectors.
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Cornell graduate student alumni gathered on campus March 30-April 2 for the Big Red Barn 25th Anniversary Alumni Weekend and to participate in numerous BRB-sponsored events, including an art show and reception, TGIF happy hour, workshops, an open house at the Vet School, and game night.
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At the special 25th Anniversary panel discussion on Friday, alumni guest speakers shared anecdotes and memories of the BRB, including:
Maurice Luker MA '90, president of the Graduate Student Council (precursor to the GPSA) in 1992, graduate student manager of The Henry (the former grad student hangout before the BRB opened), and member of the BRB steering committee.
Xenia Morin PhD '92, the first graduate student to serve on the Board of Trustees in 1992, and president of the Graduate Student Council after Maurice Luker.
Hilary Ford, assistant dean of the Graduate School during the transition from The Henry to the BRB (in attendance with her husband, John Ford, the first faulty dean of students).
Sharon Boedo PhD '05, graduate student manager of The Henry, and member of the BRB steering committee.
Jim Grochocinski PhD '93, member of the BRB steering committee, and first graduate student (along with his wife Emily Butler DVM '93) to get married at the BRB in 1993.
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3MT Thesis Finalist Videos Posted
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First Place Winner: Kristina Smiley |
Videos of all finalists for this year's Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition have been posted.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a competition for research master's and doctoral students to develop and showcase their research communication skills.
The first 3MT was held at The University of Queensland (UQ) in 2008; participation has now grown to over 200 schools. Cornell held its first, of now three annual competitions, in 2015.
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Eve Vavagiakis, Ricardo Pavesi, and Brian Koopman, doctoral students in physics, for their work in developing a telescope capable of mapping the sky at submillimeter and millimeter wavelengths.
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Fedor Dokshin, a doctoral student in sociology, for his research on the types of science books read by conservatives and liberals.
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| Pre-enrollment begins at 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 12th and ends at 4:30 Friday, April 14th. Please take advantage of this opportunity to enroll in your required courses for fall 2017. As we near the end of the semester and the submission deadline for a May 2017 conferral, please be aware you must schedule your exam with the Graduate School at least seven calendar days in advance by filing the proper examination scheduling form. Registration for the Summer 2017 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 1564, 1565, 1566, and 1567) 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 May 26, 2017 will be subject to FICA tax (OASDI and Medicare) withholding from Assistantship Payroll Appointments |
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Monday, April 17, 2017, 4:00 pm, 401 Warren Hall Preparing to spend the summer (or next year) doing research in someplace other than Ithaca? Curious about what policies cover you and what to do in a crisis abroad? Discover what support is available to you in your location and from Cornell if you experience harassment or other safety issues while abroad. This workshop, geared for graduate students who will travel or conduct field research, is presented by the Graduate School (Office of Academic Affairs) and facilitated by Cornell Abroad's Travel Safety Coordinator.
We will provide safety and security advice, sexual assault protocols and much more. Students attending will share information with one another about their past experiences tips at staying healthy abroad. Pre-register here, and we will contact you with more information, including workshop location. |
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Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=79rzv7nab&oeidk=a07ee0p6cqua2325d70 Associate Directors for Technology Licensing in the Center for Technology Licensing (CTL) will present an overview of the technology transfer process at Cornell with topics to include:
- What is the Center for Technology Licensing and why does it exist?
- What are the steps in the technology transfer process and where do I fit in?
- What are the key points of technology commercialization I should be aware of?
- I want to know more about tech transfer, what do I do next?
Sponsored by the Graduate School for all graduate and professional students. Questions? Contact Jan Allen, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs ([email protected]) |
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Are you traveling to DC for the April 22 March for Science? Want to show your support for the three busloads of Cornell students who are traveling and marching in support of scientific research and the scientific community?
Come to the Big Red Barn on Tuesday, April 11, between 3 and 6pm (come-and-go). Make a sign - for the March for Science or for your lab - and eat pizza with us. We'll snap a photo of each sign to post on the Graduate School web site to show Cornell's support for our graduate student-scientists!
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| Join us at our first session SELECTING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Tuesday, April 11 | 12:30 - 1:30 | lunch at 12:15 | McManus Lounge, Hollister Hall | Register Here
Presenters: Mary D'Ambrosio Zielinski and Donna Bugliari, Cornell Office of Human Resources, Benefit Services
As you prepare for employment beyond graduation, learning about employee benefits now will help you to make the "right" personal financial decisions. In this session, you will learn about employer-sponsored health insurance plans, retirement plans, and other options that may be available to you. Using Cornell University as an example, the presenters will provide an understanding of the different options employees have and how employee benefits work. https://www.hr.cornell.edu/benefits/. THE GRADUATE STUDENTS' AND POSTDOCS' GUIDE TO PERSONAL FINANCE Monday, April 17 | 12:30 - 2:00 | lunch at 12:15 | 700 Clark Hall | Register Here
Presenter: Dr. Emily Roberts Are you ready to take the next step with your personal finances? Do you want to learn how to allocate your money more optimally, break the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, build up savings, and/or begin investing? This seminar teaches graduate students and postdocs how they can develop positive lifelong financial habits and increase their net worth while still in training. The topics covered in this seminar are: financial values and goals, budgeting, saving, investing, debt repayment, and taxes. The presenter is Emily Roberts, who holds a PhD in biomedical engineering and is the founder of the websites Grad Student Finances and PhD Stipends. INVESTMENT BASICS: SAVING FOR YOUR LIFE GOALS Tuesday, April 18 | 12:30 - 1:30 | lunch at 12:15 | 401 Physical Sciences Building | Register Here
Presenter: Paul Strebel, Co-Founder and Business Development Coach, Strebel Planning Group, and Lecturer, School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University
Just placing your money in a savings account is not enough as taxes and inflation will quickly erode your buying power. The world of investing can be extremely intimidating, and the messages can be confusing. By the end of the session, you will be able to describe the building blocks of an investment portfolio in relation to your tolerance for risk and your investment time horizon. Complete listing of Financial Literacy Month sessions |
Open to all graduate and professional students!
Pie with the Deans sessions are open to any graduate or professional student to chat with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie and an informal visit with the Graduate School deans. Come and go as needed. Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie!
- Friday, April 21 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in 341 Caldwell Hall RSVP
- Friday, May 5 from noon to 1:00 pm in 341 Caldwell Hall RSVP
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At a recent CA$HCOUR$E, Mary MacAusland, CPA, PhD, Sr. Lecturer, School of Hotel Administration,
covered aspects of both tax preparation and tax planning to help you better understand the U.S. internal revenue code, how to reduce your tax liability, and how to find answers to specific questions you may have.
- Purpose of Taxes: Taxes are a way to make sure that every person with an income pays the government their appropriate share and the burden is on you to understand, interpret, and report accurately.
- Do not listen to "tax advice" from friends and associates who are not paid tax advisors. Each taxpayer has a unique set of circumstances, and a tax professional will need to understand all aspects of your situation (i.e., filing status, residency, gross income, etc.) before offering sound advice.
- The tax code is socially constructed, which allows the government to impose financial incentives and penalties. For example, there are currently deductions for home ownership, retirement savings and some allowances for education. Recently, a penalty was added for those without health insurance. Given these incentives and penalties, taxpayers should take the time to fully understand the options available to them, and the tax implications for each, so that you can make decisions that provide the maximum benefit.
- Tax planning is important and should be completed as part of your tax preparation each year. If you are receiving a refund and/or paying additional taxes with your return, you should review your W-4 allowances or quarterly payments.
- Keep all records and receipts for everything that is related to taxes. And, respond swiftly to any inquiries made to you by the IRS.
- As a way to learn more about taxes consider purchasing a tax software program, as they are inexpensive and easy to use. Programs such as Turbo Tax guide taxpayers through each item of income and deductions, and users need to simply input the information from their tax documents (i.e., W-2, 1099, 1098, 1095, etc.).
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Thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Society for the Humanities is pleased to announce a grant competition for Graduate Student Travel Research Grants in the Humanities. Grants up to $1000 will be awarded to post-A exam graduate students whose primary field of study is in the humanities.
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| The Society for the Humanities partners with the David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future to support work within the humanities and arts that touches on the environment and cultures of energy - 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. Learn more |
| The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is accepting applications. Applications are due May 16, 2017. SCGSR prepares graduate students for STEM careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission, by providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students' overall doctoral thesis, while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories. For more information and/or to apply: https://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/ |
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(Certificate: Creating an Engaging Classroom)
Tuesday, April 11, 1:30-2:45 p.m. (166N MVR Hall)
What can be done to enhance engagement in the classroom? This workshop explores the use of drama to develop student interest in course material.
(Certificate: Innovative Approaches in Pedagogy)
Monday, April 17, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (143 Plant Science)
Though research funding for interdisciplinary learning has created a lot of interest, implementing this pedagogy has been more difficult. In this workshop, participants will investigate some challenges, opportunities, and best practices for developing a successful interdisciplinary course.
GET SET Discussion: Developing your Identity as an Instructor
Wednesday, April 12, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (421 CCC)
Have you ever thought about how your personal identity is reflected in a classroom setting? Do your personal attributes and values influence your teaching style? Discover the parallels of your identity and teaching philosophy as we engage in conversation about developing your identity as an instructor.
CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship
The
Center for Teaching Excellence
(CTE) is excited to offer the CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship Program 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
- Develop and implement programs and resources that foster teaching excellence at Cornell University
- Click here to access the short application and eligibility requirements
- Applications due: April 30, 2017
2017-2018 Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowship (GRTF) Program
- Develop and use research strategies to understand, inform and enhance teaching
- Click here to access the short application and eligibility requirements
- Applications due: April 30, 2017
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On-Campus Interview Program: Prepping for Fall
Wednesday, April 12 4:35 PM Lewis Auditorium GSH A list of all events may be found at the following link to the Career Services calendar: http://www.career.cornell.edu/events/calendar.cfm |
| A gathering place for those who experience sadness and/or depression Tuesday, 4/11 7 - 8 PM Second Floor Willard Straight Hall (one floor below the Ivy Room) "The Blue Room, a project through Cornell Minds Matter, is a space for people dealing with sadness or depression to come together and talk about what's bothering them and how to move through it, through facilitated conversations. You're encouraged to bring friends or just come to make new friends with similar issues. Sponsored by Cornell minds Matter |
| Weds. April 12 3:25PM Starlight is a community center in Ithaca for individuals with mental illnesses. Every week, CMM volunteers go for approximately an hour and a half, where we get to really know them and talk to them while doing Arts and Crafts. We go on Wednesdays from 3:30-5. Please email Chris at [email protected] if you are interested. We would meet at WSH by 3:25 and leave to Starlight from there! Transportation provided. |
| A Feel Good Friday Session - Great presentation and great free lunch! Friday, April 14th, 12:20-1:10pm WSH International Lounge Join us to eat lunch and listen to a student panel share their personal mental health challenges, and learn what strategies and resources have helped them thrive at Cornell. Lots of time for questions. Sponsored by Cornell Minds Matter. |
| Register now: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/54991-suicide-prevention-walk Walk Fri. April 28 - 29th, Barton Hall Co-Sponsored by Phi Sigma Pi and Cornell Minds Matter |
- Free YOGA!!!! Mondays and Thursdays - 5-6:15 PM Willard Straight Garden Room (go down the stairs across from the International Lounge) Open To All Cornell students for Free. All skill levels welcome. Increase your physical and mental well-being. We will have some yoga mats, but if you have one, please bring it.
- Free ZUMBA with the Amazing Abe! Wednesdays at 5 PM - Willard Straight Hall 5th floor lounge. Latin-inspired dance-fitness craze that blends red-hot Latin music and contagious steps to create a fitness party! Exercise, relax, energize! Join us if you want to try Zumba for the first time or if you are a Zumba addict.
- Creative Arts. Wednesdays 7-8:00 PM, Slope Studio, 2nd Floor Willard Straight Hall. (down the steps across from the International Lounge) No artistic skill necessary. Join others in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere to reflect, create for personal growth. We are very lucky to have Certified Art Therapist, Emily Millen, lead the session! Free and all materials provided.
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Tech-in-Medicine, a Weill Cornell medical student group, is pleased to host the 2017 3D Printing Innovation Challenge to catalyze research using 3D Printing technology. Selected teams of students and faculty from different disciplines will come together to solve a biomedical research question during a three-day Hackathon event (May 12-14). The CTSC 3D Printing Lab and a 3D Printing Expert will be available to help teams work on their projects. One week later teams will present their work products to a panel of judges for a chance to win a Grand Prize.
The deadline to register is Monday, April 17th.
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As part of the Richard B. Root graduate student invited speaker program, the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology will be sponsoring a presentation by Dr. Maydianne Andrade on unconscious bias in STEM fields.
Date: Tuesday, April 11
Time: 2:00-3:00
Location: Weill Hall 221
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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| Saturday, April 15, 8 - 11PM Bear's Den, Willard Straight Hall Live Music by Eileen Nicholson Band, Calling by Pam Goddard Dance to live music of the Jane Austen era, all dances taught, no experience necessary, you don't need to bring a partner, free for all Cornell undergraduate and graduate students. Try it, you'll like it. Great exercise and a wonderful way to meet new people - friendly people). Co-sponsored by Cornell Minds Matter and Cornell Contra Dance Club. |
| Wednesday, April 12, 6 - 8 PM Willard Straight Hall Lobby Join Cornell Minds Matter for a back massage, dogs to pet, crafts and snacks - meet us and find out more about our organization while you de-stress. Featured craft - Make Your own Body Scrub! Also write a thank you card and we will send it anywhere in the world - make someone happy! Expressing gratitude to others, increases your happiness and social connections. |
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The library is pleased to announce an online exhibition showcasing digital humanities projects from previous summer fellows.
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f you are interested in applying for the Summer Graduate Fellowship in Digital Humanities this summer, visit
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The application period closes April 15 at noon.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 5 p.m., April 15
Only one submission permitted per prize competition.
The Guilford Essay Prize is g
iven to the doctoral student in any field whose thesis is judged to display the highest excellence in English prose.
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Want to end sexism and promote equality? Make a difference on campus? Join a group of energetic people who are committed to women's issues and feminism at Cornell! The Center was founded by students over 35 years ago and today is going strong, with an active student Board and full time Director and Assistant Director.
The Executive Board welcomes participation from people of all races, sexualities, genders, classes, and feminisms! Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
Check out the WRC's Facebook page or our website for more information about our programs and opportunities. Applications are due by 4:00pm on Friday, April 14th. More information about the role of the Executive Board can be found on our application. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the WRC at [email protected] |
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The recent winter weather caused the loss of over 6000 donations. Can you help?? Monday, April 10th 2pm to 7pm at Noyes Comm. Ctr Make your appointment Today: CLICK HERE Friday, April 14th 1pm to 6pm at RPCC Multipurpose Rm Make your appointment Today: CLICK HERE Monday, April 24th 11:30am to 4:30pm at Anabel Taylor Make your appointment Today: CLICK HERE Tuesday, April 25th 9am to 2pm at Barton Hall Gym Make your appointment Today: CLICK HERE Thursday, April 27th 12pm to 5pm at Anabel Taylor Make your appointment Today: CLICK HERE WALK-INS ALWAYS WELCOME Want to save time on your donation? Participate in RapidPass! Complete health history questions before your appointment time. Visit RAPID PASS NOTE: RapidPass must be completed day of the blood drive Donor Eligibility Guidelines: Click Here or call 1-800-RED CROSS
Donation Tips (including tips for after donating): Click Here
Tips to boost your iron level: Click here Area hospital patients are counting on you! Remember toHYDRATE- drink plenty of water. Please remember your ID |
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Students are being instructed by Francis M Vanek, PhD the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering is looking for 5 to 10 minutes of your time regarding a bike share survey, and if you could share the survey. Please the Take Survey & Share-> https://goo.gl/YNyTts |
| April 13 | 5:00 pm | 148 Stocking Hall
Featuring Veronika Mendoza, who was elected to the Peruvian Congress in 2011, and was the left-wing Presidential candidate for Peruvian elections in 2016. Ms. Mendoza is a strong advocate for the environment and against the privatization of natural resources, and also advocates for the defense of women's rights and LGBTQ rights. She will discuss: women in politics, grassroots organizations and left-leaning political parties, and upcoming challenges and opportunities for the region as a whole.Held in Spanish and English. Reception to Follow |
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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 28 by 5:00 PM When and Where: Friday, May 5, 2017 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Recognition Ceremony for Graduating Students 8:30 - 10:00 pm - Reception and Celebration Klarman Hall Auditorium & Atrium Learn more... |
| Governing the North American Arctic: Sovereignty, Security, and Institutions Book Talk by Dawn Alexandrea Berry, Ph.D. Tuesday, April 18, at 4:30pm Olin Library, Room 107 Over the last ten years, the Arctic has gained international attention as a barometer for climate change and global warming. However, history has also shown that this region comes into sharpest focus in moments of global conflict and crisis; in this way, the Arctic can also be seen a gauge for geopolitical change.Dr. Berry, visiting scholar in the Department of History, will discuss her new book and highlight Cornell's historic role in early Arctic exploration, as well as present-day challenges of governance in the Arctic. Refreshments served. Free and open to all.For more information about the series, visit booktalks.library.cornell.edu. Conversations in Digital Humanities: Makerspaces and Maker Literacy in the Digital Humanities Cornell University Library staff: Camille Andrews, Devin Sanera, Jeremy Cusker, Tobi Hines, and Sara E. Wright Thursday, April 20, 4:30pm to 6:00pm Olin Library, Room 703 Makerspaces are "creative, DIY spaces where people can gather to create, invent, and learn" (Kroski, 2013). Though often associated with equipment like 3D printers and the STEM fields, a makerspace can encompass much more than that, and we believe making can play an important role in the humanities, digital or otherwise. In this talk, hear about 3D modelling and printing, programming, arts and crafts, and other making activities. See some of the equipment and facilities available through the library, and join in the discussion about inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, and collaborative process in the digital humanities. Free and open to all. Earth Day Film Fest @ Mann Library Friday, April 21, 10:00am to 4:00pm Mann Library, Room 160 Get a jump on celebrating Earth Day with the Earth Day Film Fest at Mann Library! We will be screening several acclaimed contemporary documentaries recently added to our collection, including "Plastic Paradise: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch," "Saving Jamaica Bay," and more. Drop by Room 160 any time between 10 am and 4 pm for a transformative earth-minded cinematic experience (and some free popcorn too!). Free and open to the public. |
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Heaven, Hell, and Everything In Between: Murals of the Colonial Andes
Book Talk by Ananda Cohen-Aponte
Wednesday, April 12, at 4:30pm
Olin Library, Room 107
The role of the visual arts in negotiating a sense of place and identity is an important one, and mural paintings reveal the complex ways that artists and viewers conceptualize the space they inhabit. Assistant professor of history of art Ananda Cohen-Aponte will talk about the vivid, often apocalyptic church murals of Peru from the early colonial period through the nineteenth century.
This event is sponsored by Olin Library. Refreshments served. Free and open to all.
Monarchs and Milkweed: A Migrating Butterfly, a Poisonous Plant, and Their Remarkable Story of Coevolution
Book Talk by Anurag Agrawal
Thursday, April 13, at 4:00pm
Mann Library, Room 160
Known for their bright colors and epic annual migration from the United States and Canada to Mexico, monarch butterflies are beautiful but complicated creatures of nature. Facing mounting challenges in today's environment, professor of ecology and evolutionary biology Anurag Agrawal presents a detailed investigation into how the butterfly's relationship has evolved to coexist with the incredibly toxic milkweed plant. This inextricable and intimate relationship has been like an arms race over the millennia. Refreshments served. Free and open to all.
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