Graduate School Announcements
February 8 , 2016
Contents

Graduate School News :
Graduate Stipends to Increase 2 Percent for 2016-17
 
The minimum stipend rates for graduate teaching and research assistants and fellowship awardees at Cornell will increase by 2 percent for the 2016-17 academic year. The Cornell University Board of Trustees approved the increase at its meeting Jan. 29.

With the increase, minimum stipends for  teaching and research assistantships will be $25,152 for a nine-month appointment, averaging no more than 15 hours per week. The fellowship minimum stipend rate will range from $25,152 to $28,998, depending on the discipline.

 
 
Save the Date: 
Olin Lecture 2016 - Akhil Reed Amar
 
Constitutional scholar, professor, and author will lecture on the unwritten constitution.  

Amar is the Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale College and Yale Law School.  He has written widely for popular publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and Slate.

FREE Tickets will be available starting on March 1. 

 
 

Watch interviews with Amar. 


 

Akhil Reed Amar at the National Constitution Center (2015, on his book The Law of the Land: A Grand Tour of Our Constitutional Republic) (1:05 hrs)

http://www.c-span.org/video/?325952-1/akhil-reed-amar-law-land

 

Akhil Reed Amar on Charlie Rose (2013, on his book America's Unwritten Constitution: The Precedents and Principles We Live By) (32 min)

http://www.hulu.com/watch/455489

 

Akhil Reed Amar on The Colbert Report (2013, on his book America's Unwritten Constitution: The Precedents and Principles We Live By) (5 min)

http://www.cc.com/video-clips/vem33s/the-colbert-report-akhil-reed-amar


Kudos :
Graduate Students to Embark on Cross-Country Run for Cancer


Two current graduate students, Kati Peditto (Ph.D., '19) and Tiffany Willacy (M.Eng., '16), will be running and biking 4000+ miles across the country this summer with the 4K for Cancer, a fundraiser for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults (UCF).

Each year, six teams of students bike and run from coast to coast with the 4K to provide treatment support and scholarships for young adults affected by cancer.

To learn more about Kati's run from San Francisco to Baltimore: http://4kforcancer.org/profiles/kati-peditto/
To learn more about Tiffany's ride from Baltimore to Portland: http://4kforcancer.org/profiles/tiffany-willacy/

Graduate Student Profiled by Nature Magazine

Andrew Simons, a doctoral student in applied economics and management with an expected graduation of 2016, was interviewed recently and profiled in Nature Magazine.

From 2008 to 2011, Andrew Simons led a programme in Ethiopia for a US-based non-profit relief organization. The former biologist decided to return for his doctoral degree as a pathway to explore policies that could help to improve global food security - reliable access to affordable and nutritious food.

Read the interview here...
Papers Published by Graduate School Student

Congratulations to Wenlei Xie, a graduate student in the field of computer science. Xie is first author of a paper describing an algorithm that makes search engines more interactive presented at the 21st ACM SIGKDD Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, last summer in Sydney, Australia, where it received the Best Student Paper Award. 




From the Registrar :

Important Course Enrollment Deadlines

 

  • Last day to add courses and change credit hours is Wednesday, February 10th
  • Last day to drop courses or change grading options is March 23rd

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.

Graduate Student Injuries

 

As a graduate/professional student, if you are injured on University property or while engaged in a University-sponsored activity, seek medical attention first.  Then, file an accident report with the Cornell injury report system. Filing the report triggers involvement by appropriate offices across campus so that you receive the services and support needed for recovery while keeping on track academically.  


 

The full set of updated procedures for responding to graduate/professional student injuries is posted here. 

Dates and Deadlines:
February 
  • February 9: Case Interviews
  • February 9: Employment assistance for partners
  • February 9: Fulbright information session
  • February 10: Last day to add courses
  • February 10: Exploring careers outside of academia
  • February 11: Perfectionism: Friend or foe
  • February 11: Getting started with LinkedIn
  • February 15: Non-academic job market mechanics
  • February 16: Time Out
  • February 16: Student representatives for Diversity Council deadline
  • February 18: Facilitating class discussions
  • February 18:  Using LinkedIn in your job search
  • February 19: Resumaniacs/resume review
  • February 22: Individual development plan workshop
  • February 22: Preparing for a career fair
  • February 23: Summer opportunities fair
March
  • March 2: Virtual career fair
  • March 4: Deadline for ARHD application
  • March 5: Teaching Conference
  • March 17: Final round for the Three Minute Thesis Competition
  • March 23: Last day to drop courses
  • March 23: Peace studies fellowship deadline
Graduate School Programs :

Wanted: Student Representatives for the Graduate School Diversity Advisory Council (GS DAC)

 

The GS DAC is responsible for providing the leadership of the Graduate School with feedback and guidance on diversity and inclusion plans and initiatives focused on graduate and professional students, postdoctoral scholars, and other key constituency groups. If you are interested in strategic thinking, planning, and executing initiatives to support, encourage, and maintain diversity and inclusion efforts for all members of the graduate and professional student and postdoctoral community, then you should consider applying for this professional development opportunity. 


 

In addition to providing you with a voice in the Graduate School's efforts to promote a diverse and inclusive climate for all members of our community, your experience will also help you develop transferable skills, build community among those interested in promoting diversity and inclusion, and to network with peers, faculty, staff, alumni, employer and organizational partners.

You will find an overview of the GS DAC at

http://gradschool.cornell.edu/inclusion/GS-DAC


 

The full council membership meets on an annual basis in May, and work groups of GS DAC members based on campus may meet on a more frequent basis. (This year's full day meeting will take place on Friday, May 13.) We are seeking students to fill both 2 year and 3 year term appointments on the GS DAC. If you are interested in applying for a position on the GS DAC, please complete the application found at the link below by February 16.


 

GS DAC Student Member Application: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_4UguVVLMfnycOZT

As you prepare to complete this application, please note the following:

  • The application includes a request for a short personal statement describing your interests in serving on the GS DAC and your anticipated contributions to this council.
  • Priority consideration will be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of engagement in diversity and inclusion efforts at Cornell or elsewhere. This may include experience garnered through service and leadership positions as well as through scholarship.
  • We want to ensure that the student members of the GS DAC represent the key disciplinary areas - Humanities & Arts, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences. Therefore, we plan to select up to a total of 8 students to serve on the GS DAC.

If you have any questions about the GS DAC, please contact OISE at grad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu.

Wanted:   Grad Students to Participate in Graduate School Professional Development Series

 

 

The Cornell Library and the Graduate School are co-sponsoring "Becoming More Productive," a workflow workshop series for graduate students.  

 

The workshops will be held on March 1st in Olin Library (Humanities & Social Sciences), March 8 in Mann Library (Sciences), and March 9 in Mann (Social Sciences).   

 

We're looking for volunteers to participate in one of the sessions.   

 

Are you the right person?  Well, you are if you are a grad student in the sciences, social sciences and humanities and would be willing to share with newer grads your workflow strategy-how you gather, store, organize and synthesize all your information and data for your research and teaching.  How much time would this involve?  Very little, actually--as your workflow system is something you know really well, there's little prep involved--all you need to do is come and share an informal 15 minute presentation as part of a panel of graduate students doing the same thing.  

 

Again, you aren't expected to attend all 3 sessions-just the one that fits your discipline and schedule.   Why might you want to do this?  Well, it's an opportunity to share invaluable information with other graduate students, and you'll gain valuable presentation experience as part of the Grad School's Professional Development Series, which will look great on your CV. And as a thank you, we're offering Manndible or LibeCafe gift cards.

 

Interested?  If so, please email Jim Morris-Knower @ jpk15@cornell.edu 

Spots Still Available for 3-Minute Thesis Competition


 
Your 80,000 word thesis takes about 9 hours to present. 

 

Your time limit...3 minutes! 

 

Register now to participate in Cornell's second annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT ®) competition. First place awardee receives $1500, second place receives $1000, and the People's Choice award is $500. All doctoral and research master's students who have completed research are eligible to participate.

 

Preliminary Rounds:

  • February 10
  • February 23
  • March 2

Final Round: 

  • March 17, at 4:00 pm in Biotech G10

Register  here (http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=79rzv7nab&oeidk=a07eba0orqc229307a1

 

Information about the competition, including judging criteria and video of the 2015 competition, is here (http://gradschool.cornell.edu/life-cornell/programs-academic-affairs-and-academic-writing/three-minute-thesis%C2%AE)

 

Updates for our Students with Families

 

Time Out Program - Tuesday, February 16 from 6-8 at the 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 Is Back for Spring 2016

 

Perfectionism - Friend or Foe? | Thursday, February 11  | 12:30 - 1:30  |  12:15 Lunch Provided  |  102 Mann Library  |  RSVP by 2/9

Would you describe yourself as one with "perfectionist tendencies?" Do you have a friend that calls you a perfectionist?  Learn the characteristics and definition of being a perfectionist, how this can impact your performance as a graduate student, and more importantly, how you can make a change. Presenter: Wai-Kwong Wong, Gannett Counseling and Psychological Services

 

Next Session - Sexual Culture at Cornell:  What Does That Even Mean?  |  Tuesday, February 23

The complete series is available today!

Office Hours with Assistant Dean Janna Lamey

 

During the Spring semester, Assistant Dean of Student Life Janna 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!

 

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 janna.lamey@cornell.edu

Teaching and Future Faculty:

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Practitioner Program

Applications due February 24, 2016

  

CU-CIRTL and the Center for Teaching Excellence are now recruiting graduate and postdoctoral applicants to join the Spring 2016 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Practitioner program. Through participation in a series of four workshops from March-May 2016, participants will receive training and support needed to conduct a small-scale classroom research project and present the results. SoTL Practitioners will have the opportunity to develop a manuscript on their teaching project and will receive a monetary stipend for meeting all requirements. They will become part of a community of fellows advancing teaching excellence at Cornell. Both individuals and pairs/small teams may apply for this program; send inquiries to Kimberly Williams at: kw299@cornell.edu  

  

Learn more

 
Upcoming Opportunities for:
G raduate Students, Future Educators, and Teaching Assistants
                                                                                                                    
GET SET Workshop Enhance Students' Research Skills Using Library Resources (Certificate: Assessing Learning and Teaching)
Wednesday, Feb 10, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (143 Plant Science)
How do you move students beyond Google? This workshop provides an overview of library resources and discusses ways to build students' library research skills through course assignments.

 
GET SET Discussion: Facilitating Class Discussions with Confidence
Thursday, Feb 18, 12:00-1:00 p.m. (421 CCC)
Discussions are a good way to engage your students in course content. What strategies can you use to effectively facilitate these discussions? What challenges could you face? Participants will explore best practices and strategies.

Saturday, March 5 (8:45 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in 251 Malott Hall)
 
A unique opportunity to:
·      Interact during lunch-time discussions with peers and renowned Cornell faculty
·      Complete GET SET certificates by attending concurrent workshops
·      Get peer feedback on your teaching practice
·      Earn a certificate of participation in the U-wide
 
Bring a $5 refundable deposit before 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, to 420 CCC in order to reserve your registration.
Careers:

Want to make a difference in a residential community? Apply to become an ARHD!

 

The Assistant Residence Hall Director (ARHD) is a graduate or professional student position designed to contribute to the overall mission of Residential and New Student Programs in creating an exceptional on-campus living experience for residential students. The ARHD position is a 15-hour per week, live-in position in a residence hall that serves either first-year students, upper level students, or members of a Program House.

 

Application Deadline: March 4, 2016 by 12:00PM

Interviews: March 15-23, 2016

Offers: late March 2016

 

For complete information, visit the ARHD position website: http://rnsp.dos.cornell.edu/org/rnspstudentstaffselection/ARHD

 

Click here to apply!

PhD and Master's Virtual Career Fair

March 2

Are you looking for a job? If so, Cornell graduate students, post-docs, and alumni are invited to attend the PhD & Master's Virtual Career Fair, a unique event that helps job seekers meet employers in a time-efficient, virtual way.

 

For additional information and to register go tohttps://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=ccdbb01d-2d75-4cfb-aa82-a555012722b9

 

Case Interviews  

Tuesday, February 9 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM  AND  Sunday, February 21 from 7:00 - 8:00 PM  |  Hasbrouck Community Center - Big Room.

 

Case interviews, which are already widely used by consulting firms to assess job candidates, are becoming common place in the recruiting process for other companies as well.  So if you are preparing for the job market, it is very probable that you will encounter a case interview!  To prepare yourself and beat the case, come enhance your case interviewing skills at the Hasbrouck Case Interview Workshop Series!  This workshop series is free.  


 
 

It is strongly encouraged that participants attend each session to garner the most value from the workshop. To sign up for the case interview series, please complete this brief Qualtrics input form.  Please bring a device and/or notepad to take notes during the sessions.  Light refreshments will be served to those attending.  For questions, please contact GCA Chris (cv92) and/or GCA Ozias (oam25).

Getting Started with LinkedIn: A Professional Networking Tool

Thursday, February 11

4:45pm

103 Rockefeller

 

Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search


 
Thursday, February 18

4:45pm

198 Statler

Resumaniacs/Resume Reviews


 
Friday, February 19

1:30pm

103 Barnes Hall

Preparing for a Career Fair Visit

 

Monday, February 22

4:45pm

233 Plant Sciences Building

Summer Opportunities Fair

 

Tuesday, February 23

1:00pm

Statler Ballroom

Exploring Careers Outside of Academia

February 10, 2016, 12:00pm to 1:30pm, 102 Mann

Are you contemplating a career outside of academia and are unsure about what transferable skills you have or what careers are available to you?  If so, you are invited to attend this workshop to learn what strategies you can take in exploring a career outside of academia.


 

Co-Sponsored by the Office of inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and the office of Postdoctoral Studies

Non-Academic Job Search Mechanics

 

As a former academic who transitioned successfully to the corporate and nonprofit workplaces, Anne Krook helps graduate students and postdocs transition to non-academic positions. Her workshop will address topics such as:

  

* How to read non-academic job posting

* How to describe your skills in a job letter for non-academic job applications (and some specific phrases you should not use)

* How to be your best during the interview

* References

* How to make the transition out of academia

Date: Monday, February 15, 2016

Time: 1-4pm

Location: 401 Warren Hall

RSVP: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1X34CUwCUaPrHHT

Fellowships, Postdocs and Awards:

Schwarzman Scholars Program


 

Thursday, April 28, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Kaufmann Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall


 

Robert Garris, Schwarzman Scholars Global Director of Admissions, will be hosting this information session to discuss the Schwarzman Scholarship-an award that provides one fully-funded 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 have an excellent academic record and demonstrate leadership and openness to other cultures.  Cornellians of all countries, up to 28 years of age, are eligible and encouraged to attend. 


 

(Co-sponsored by the Fellowships Program,, Cornell Career Services, 103 Barnes Hall, 255-6931.)

http://schwarzmanscholars.org/

Graduate Fellowship in Peace Studies


 

(Awarded by the Judith Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies, Einaudi Center for International Studies)


 

The fellowship supports Cornell Ph.D. students who plan to be in absentia during 2016-17 conducting research that explicity treats issues of security, conflict, or collective violence.  The award covers in absentia tuition plus a stipend and health insurance.  Application deadline:  March 11, 2016.

To access the informational flyer and to download the application:  http://pacs.einaudi.cornell.edu/graduate-fellowships

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

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) Fellowships  

(October 2016-March 2018)


 

The application for the 2016 Fulbright-Hays DDRA fellowship is expected to open at the end of February.   Applicants are strongly advised to contact the Einaudi Center (fulbright@einaudi.cornell.eduto indicate their intention to apply and to arrange individual counseling sessions with Cornell's Fulbright-Hays DDRA advisors, Gil Levine and Mike Walter.

 

CORNELL DEADLINE:   Four weeks after the application opens.

 

INFORMATION SESSION:  Tuesday,  February 9, 4:30pm, G08 Uris Hall Open to graduate and professional students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States, the awards provide generous support to individual doctoral students who conduct research in other countries except Western Europe, for periods of six to twelve months. The emphasis is on conducting research in the language of the host country and in area studies.  Prospective candidates for the DDRA program should look carefully at both, the absolute priority listing and the competitive preference priorities. There is now emphasis on the fields of economics, engineering, international development, global education, mathematics, political science, public health, science, or technology. Students in these disciplines who have not considered the Fulbright-Hays DDRA fellowship as a possibility are encouraged to look carefully at this opportunity.  For more information, visit the Einaudi Center website at  http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/fulbright-hays-doctoral-dissertation-research-abroad-fellowships      

 

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2017-2018 will also be discussed at this information session.    Visit the Einaudi Center website  http://www.einaudi.cornell.edu/fulbright-us-student-programfor further details about the program.

 

CCST Fellowship Application Now Open


 

CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship, led by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST)CCST is now seeking applicants for its 2017 Fellowship class, and applications opened this week on December 1st.


 

"CCST's mission is for science to inform decision-making in California," says CCST Deputy Director Amber Mace, who oversees the fellowship program. "And what better way to do that than to embed PhD scientists directly with decision-makers? So CCST created a program to train and mentor scientists and engineers in the policymaking process, and place them as staffers with Assembly and Senate offices in the California State Legislature."


 

 

The Fellowship is open to scientists holding a PhD degree, professional engineers, medical doctors, and those holding equivalent degrees in veterinary medicine, dentistry, and certain social sciences. Fellowship placements have included both Democratic and Republican legislators in the Assembly and Senate. About 10 fellows are accepted each year from around the country, with degrees from more than 30 institutions including Stanford, Cornell, DukeEmory, and University of California campuses.

Cornell-Heidelberg Exchange Fellowships for the  2016-2017 Academic Year 

Two Exchange Fellowships for study at the University of Heidelberg/Germany cover tuition and fees plus provide a monthly stipend of 700 Euro for ten months. In addition, the University of Heidelberg will cover the fees for a preparatory language course beginning in September (participants will receive an additional monthly stipend) and, if desired, for a language course (4 hrs per week) that is offered throughout the academic year. 

The competition is open to graduating seniors and current graduate students, from all academic units in the university. Courses in medicine and law are not available to exchange students. Some courses in biosciences are restricted, contact Paul Fleming ( pf239@cornell.edu) for more information. Applicants must have a good knowledge of the German language (e.g. advanced/B2 level) by the beginning of the German academic year in October. 

Application material must include CV (complete with local address, telephone number and e-mail address), transcript, a rationale for study at the University of Heidelberg (circa 1-2 pages, single-spaced), one letter of recommendation from a professor in the student's field, and the completed application form. Contact Miriam Zubal mz17@cornell.edu) to request the application form. Please contact Paul Fleming, pf239@cornell.edu, with any questions. 

Students interested in the exchange can find extensive information online at www.uni-heidelberg.de/international-exchange 

DEADLINE: All Application material to Miriam Zubal, 183 Goldwin Smith Hall on or before March 15, 2016

Dr. Eugene Owen Scholarship for Research on the International Assessment of Student Achievement
The application deadline for this scholarship is April 30, 2016.

This scholarship honoring the memory of Dr. Eugene Owen supports young scholars who will advance the understanding of international differences in student educational achievement to which he devoted much of his career. During his 30 years at the National Center for Education Statistics, he made seminal contributions to the development of cross-national surveys, such as the Program for International Student Assessment.

The Owen Scholarship will be awarded to senior graduate students or outstanding pre-tenure scholars (less than five years since award of the PhD) conducting research that advances the understanding of international differences in student achievement. Recipients will be scholars who contribute to research and policy about education and teaching in a cross-national perspective. The Owen Scholarship is open to applicants from both North American and non-North American institutions.

Read more...
From the BEST Program:

Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) Events


 

Feb 11 Careers in Governance, Risk and Compliance

http://best.cornell.edu/index.cfm/events.details?eventID=892 

 

Feb 16 Careers and Skills for Graduate Students in Physics and Beyond

http://best.cornell.edu/index.cfm/events.details?eventID=809 

 

Mar 3 SciTech Career Connection (in Syracuse)

http://best.cornell.edu/index.cfm/events.details?eventID=851 

 

March 17, 18, 25 Pre-Seed Workshop

http://best.cornell.edu/index.cfm/events.details?eventID=885 

 

...and many more events on our website


 

See also news about BESTies here, and to learn about how one can benefit from BEST opportunities

How do you get involved?

Wellness:

Gannett Health Services - Group Counseling Available in Spring 2016

 

Group counseling is a powerful venue for growth and change. Not only do you receive tremendous understanding, support, and encouragement from others facing similar issues, but you also gain different perspectives, ideas, and viewpoints on those issues.  Most students, though somewhat apprehensive at first, report that the group experience was helpful far beyond their expectations. We offer groups because they work for students. Every semester, our groups focus on a wide variety of topics.  

 

Group counseling is available for women, men, graduate students, undergraduate, and mix groups on different days of the week and times of the day.  There are also support groups for sexual assault/trauma, bereavement, healthy eating, stress, anxiety, depression, and bipolar.  Participation is offered at no charge to registered Cornell students.

   
More information is available. 

Graduate Women's Therapy Group

Meeting time: Thursdays, 5:00-6:30 PM

 

The Graduate Women's group is a weekly process oriented group that will provide a safe space for women pursuing graduate degrees to explore their relational concerns and personal difficulties. In process groups, the group serves as a safe & confidential space to receive multiple perspectives, feedback, and support from other graduate women. The group will work towards further developing clients' esteem, self-awareness, and relationship skills.  If you are interested, please call 607-255-5208 to set up a brief meeting with the a group facilitator.

Need Some Help?  Consider Let's Talk 

 

Do you have a concern, problem, or issue that you would like some insight from a trained professional that is free, confidential, and you do not need to make an appointment?  Consider the Let's Talk program as counselors can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources.  Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday; times and locations occasionally change throughout the semester.   More information, hours and locations.

From Cornell Minds Matter - Open to all graduate and professional students

  • Free Yoga is back!  -  Mondays and Thursdays, 5 - 6:15 pm in WSH Garden Room.  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.  Everyone loves our teacher, Jyoti Kessler!
  • Creative Arts for Health and Well-Being - With the amazing Angela Han!  All Wednesdays  7 - 8:15 PM, Starting Feb 3. Slope Studio, 2nd Floor Willard Straight Hall (go down the steps across from the International Lounge).  No artistic skill necessary. Join others in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere to create, reflect and grow. Discover your strengths, self-confidence and what you have to appreciate. Come to all 4 sessions or just one. Try it, you'll like it! Free and all materials provided.  Sponsored by Cornell Minds Matter and Slope Studio
  • 4 Steps to Happiness, Academic Success and Social Connections - TUESDAY, February 2th, 4:30 - 5:30 pm, 5th Floor Lounge, Willard Straight Hall.  Practice techniques that will increase your happiness, cultivate optimism and build social connections. Delicious Refreshments and Giveaways.  Meet great people.  Open to all undergraduate and graduate students.
Around Campus:

Sign Up for Sparks Talks


 

It's more important than ever for scholars to communicate clearly -- whether to students, prospective employers, funding agencies or the general public. SPARK Talks (Scholars Present about Research and Knowledge), hosted by Cornell University Library, gives graduate students and postdocs a chance to present and get feedback from an interdisciplinary audience. The Spring 2016 SPARK Talks theme is Play, and it will take place March 22, at Mann Library 102, followed by a reception with wine, snacks and networking. A week before the event, participants will attend a workshop with Theater Professor David Feldshuh aimed at enhancing their communication skills. Some comments from last semester's presenters: "Don't have enough words! Simply mind-blowing"; "It was a really positive experience, especially for someone, like myself, who hasn't done it many times in the past." Apply to present by Monday, February 22, 2016.

The 2016 production at Cornell University is coming...   THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 7:30 PM IN BAILEY HALL

(Doors open at 6:30PM)

 

Based on V-Day founder Eve Ensler's Obie award winning play, The Vagina Monologues explores and celebrates women. By turns passionate, amusing, devastating, emotional, and empowering, this collection of stories taken from interviews with women throughout the world has developed into an international phenomenon that gives voice to women's relationships with their vaginas.

 

All proceeds from the Cornell production go to the Advocacy Center of Tompkins County, which helps them to continue and expand their work to end sexual violence. In the past we have raised over $11,000 in a single performance for this amazing organization! We hope you'll support the performance and its beneficiary this year!

 

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door, and are available at BaileyTickets.com or from cast members.

Group rates (of 10 or more) are available by contacting George Holets at gch44@cornell.edu

 

If you need accommodations to participate in this event, or have any questions, please contact:  cutvm2016@gmail.com, as soon as possible.   Sponsored by the Cornell Women's Resource Center.  Funded in part by the Student Assembly.

Library Chats in the Stacks

 

The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism

Book talk by Edward E. Baptist (Department of History)

Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 4:30 pm

Olin Library, Room 107

 

Why is it so important to revisit the history of slavery in America, nearly 150 years after it ended?

Recently awarded the 2015 Hillman Prize for Book Journalism and the 2015 Avery O. Craven OAH Award, associate professor of history Edward Baptistargues that slavery was at the heart of the development of early 19th-century capitalism. By 1850, American slaves were worth $1.3 billion, one-fifth of the nation's wealth. And slavery not only enriched the South but also drove the industrial boom in the North, eventually leading to the modernization of the United States.

 

All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments served and books available. For more information, visit booktalks.library.cornell.edu.

 


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