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Cornell Homecoming
Homecoming is all about Cornell spirit. Every fall, the community gathers in Ithaca to relive favorite traditions and make new memories.
Check out these family-friendly Homecoming events:
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Fireworks and laser light show - Friday, September 27, at Schoellkopf Stadium. We’ll light up the sky and celebrate the spirit of Cornell. Event starts at 7:30 PM and is free of charge.
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Big Red Fan Festival - Saturday, September 28, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Crescent Lot. Join us for carnival games, music, college showcases, giveaways, and more. This event is free of charge. Food and drink wristbands can be purchased as part of registration.
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Cornell Football vs. Yale - Saturday, September 28, 2:00 PM at Schoellkopf Stadium. Tickets are needed for this event.
For more information, please visit the event web page.
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Stretch With Wellness
Mondays through October 14, 2024, 11:30 AM, virtual
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This stretching series is designed to help you get the fall started. Each session will include a combination of active, energizing stretches and soothing, relaxing stretches. Whether you are looking for movements to boost your energy in the afternoon or stretches to help ease tension, there is something for you.
Attend one or more of these drop-in sessions from anywhere, and you need not attend previous sessions to join later in the series. No equipment is necessary, though some of the stretches will be from a chair. Contact C Lucas with any questions.
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Natural Dyeing Workshop
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 5:30 PM
CCE Tompkins
615 Willow Ave, Ithaca
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Learn the basics of natural dyeing using native foraged plants with a presentation and hands-on demo from Cornell Cooperative Extension. From background, prep work, to dye creation and utilization, we will cover all the steps. Participants are invited to bring one small garment or two skeins of natural fiber yarn to participate in the hands-on dye process with staghorn sumac and black walnut!
Instructor Carlin Shew is a local naturalist and Program Specialist for New York State Parks working in environmental stewardship and education in the Finger Lakes Region. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Carlin studied at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry before moving to Ithaca, NY in 2017.
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Exploring the Trees of the Arboretum
Saturday, October 5, 9:00 – 10:30 AM
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Is your knowledge of trees limited to the ones in your backyard? Join this tree tour to learn about the wide diversity of tree species in the F.R. Newman Arboretum and why this diversity is so important to humans.
Learn how these trees connect to our local flora and the global world of trees, and how they are being threatened by pests, pathogens, and changing climate. You will also gain insights into the importance of certain trees to various cultures.
Instructors will be David Weinstein, Forest Ecologist and Senior Research Associate Emeritus from Cornell’s Department of Natural Resources & the Environment, and Christina Stark, Senior Extension Associate Emerita, Div. of Nutritional Sciences.
Walks will be held rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the parking area next to Houston Pond and the Sculpture Garden, in the central part of the Arboretum. Click here for a Google map showing meeting location.
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Haunted History Tours with the History Center
Although Ithaca might be better known for its gorges, vibrant community, and colleges, it also holds a macabre past. Find yourself face to face with the most haunted archival items in our collections (original murder masks, and items from unsolved crimes!) and explore the Haunted History of Downtown Ithaca with Heritage Ambassadors Sherri La Torre and Ben Sandberg. Dive into true stories of murder, jealousy, and insanity drawn directly from The History Center's archival collections. This program is for ages 16 to 116.
2023 Tour Dates
- October 11th and 12th
- October 17th, 18th and 19th
- October 24th, 25th and 26th
Tickets are $15/person. Tours begin at 6 or 7:30 PM on each date. The tour will take about 1 hour of walking in Downtown Ithaca. Registration required.
For more information, please visit the event web page.
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Cornell Concert Series: Mariachi Herencia de México
Friday, October 18, 2024, 7:30 PM
Bailey Hall
¡Viva el mariachi! The historic tradition of mariachi music has its roots in places like Guadalajara and Mexico City, but as the ever-evolving genre spread, it reached Chicago and birthed Mariachi Herencia de México.
The twice Latin GRAMMY-nominated band has issued five chart-topping albums and performed across the North American continent. The young, virtuosic band brings us an explosion of colors and sounds in their program, Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa), which combines mariachi roots with vibrant percussion traditions from Spanish Harlem. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia de México presents an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.
For more information, visit the event web page.
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Slow-Stitch Embroidery at the Johnson Museum
Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 AM
Johnson Museum of Art
Practice mindfulness while learning basic stitches and making a one-of-a-kind piece of textile art with Margaret Ball-Lumumba from Thread Lightly Sewing in Ithaca. Slow-stich embroidery is a great way to de-stress and explore the creative potential of fabric and thread. No experience is necessary to join this free workshop!
This workshop is part of the Johnson Museum’s Art and Wellness series, made possible by a generous member of the Museum’s Advisory Council. This program provides opportunities for community members to explore hands-on, artistic self-expression and learn new skills in a friendly environment.
Please email eas8@cornell.edu to register.
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Southworth Library Events
24 W. Main Street, Dryden
Southworth Library has some great events coming up this fall:
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Lunch and Learn: Scam Alert with NYS Consumer Protection - Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 12:00 PM. Join Kim Maercklein from NYS Division of Consumer Protection to learn about the latest scams affecting New Yorkers. You will also learn how to recognize a scam, what to do if you become caught up in a scam, and how to avoid them altogether. Bring a bag lunch. Light snack provided.
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Writing Club – Second Thursday of the month at 11:00 AM. No experience necessary! Whether you write in a journal, have ideas for a novel, want to leave a memoir for your grandchildren, or are a published author, you’re welcome to join. These one-hour workshops will involve a variety of prompts, writing time, and opportunities to workshop pieces. All abilities and interests are welcome. Facilitator, Amy Newman, Senior Lecturer Emeritus, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business.
For more information on additional events, please visit the library web page.
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Long-lasting Vision and Eye Health
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Cataracts, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration rank among the most common eye conditions in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. These problems are becoming more prevalent as we age. Luckily, there are known treatments, management, and prevention methods to combat these conditions and preserve eye health.
Join this discussion with Weill Cornell Medicine about signs to watch for, screening recommendations, and general eye health tips.
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Dispelling the Myths of the Aging Brain
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 PM
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Join AARP Utah University for this virtual, informative workshop on Dispelling the Myths of the Aging Brain. Dr. Duke Han, with the Department of Psychology, University of Southern California will be our guest speaker. Many people think cognitive decline is inevitable as you age, but by implementing healthy behaviors you can reduce your risk across your lifespan.
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for free events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with a link to join the session.
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Care.com Care Talks
With virtual Care Talks, you’ll access free, exclusive events from expert speakers offering advice and guidance to help you better care for yourself and your family.
Check out these upcoming events:
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The Costs of Care - A Caregiver's Financial and Legal Preparation Guide - Wednesday, October 16, 2024, 1:00 PM. October is National Financial Planning and Long-Term Care Planning Month. This session will discuss locating and organizing important documents, executing or updating important legal documents (e.g., wills, trusts, advance directives, guardianships/conservatorships), finding an elder law attorney, understanding costs of care for home care and senior living as well as what Medicare/Medicaid covers and planning for your retirement and long-term care.
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Healthy Meal Planning - Thursday, October 24, 2024, 1:00 PM. Learn how eat healthy foods on a budget, how to identify healthy foods and how to incorporate them into your meals. Learn portion control and how to read and understand food labels.
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Holiday Budgeting - Wednesday, November 13, 20224, 1:00 PM. You may have your budget under control during the year, but at the holidays it can get blown out of control. Learn how to rein in spending at the holidays and re-examine your expectations of the holidays to stay out of debt.
For additional Care.com webinars and past recordings, please visit their web page.
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Cyber Fraud and Personal Security Insights
Thursday, October 24, 2024, 1:00 PM
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Cyber threats are everywhere, which is why it’s important to understand what it takes to keep yourself cybersafe. The Association of Retirement Organizations in Higher Education teams up with Fidelity Investments to offer this exclusive virtual workshop to share important information about common financial scams and ways you can monitor, protect, and safeguard your data.
Presenter: Gary Rossi leads Fidelity Investments Personal Security Insights Program, educating clients about cyber and personal security threats. He previously worked as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), specializing in white-collar crime investigations, including financial frauds, cybercrimes, and public corruption matters. Before the FBI, he worked as a CPA for Arthur Andersen & Co. and as a consultant for the cybersecurity consulting firm @Stake. Mr. Rossi holds a degree in Accountancy and Management from Bentley University.
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