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X-WR-CALNAME:Ithaca · Monday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jane Dennis and Harry Littell at State of the Art Gallery DTSTART:20260903T160000Z DTEND:20260927T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T181557Z UID:10008226-1788436800-1790528400@www.downtownithaca.com CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:For their September exhibit at the State of the Art Gallery\, mixed media artist Jane Dennis and photographer Harry Littell explore them es surrounding circuses and fairs. Dennis’s paintings and sculptures of circuses depict playful\, imagined worlds based on historical research\, w hile Littell’s photographs of county fairs in the Southern Tier present surreal moments drawn from real events. Their different artistic approache s result in a lively and colorful synergy. \nLook Club Sunday\, September 13\, from 2-3\, \nRegular hours Thursday-Sunday 12-5 pm. 120 W State St. C urbside parking and ADA accessibility. 607-277-1626. Made possible in part with funds from the NYS Council on the Arts\, administered by the Communi ty Arts Partnership. \nArtist: LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T181557Z LOCATION:State of the Art Gallery\, 120 W State St #2\, Ithaca\, 14850\, U nited Kingdom URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/jane-dennis-and-harry-littell-at- state-of-the-art-gallery/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Ithaca X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/summer-concert-series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month with Latino Civic Association! DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022 DTSTAMP:20260915T181931Z UID:10008601-1789344000-1792627199@www.downtownithaca.com CATEGORIES:civic,community DESCRIPTION:Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County Celebrates 2026 Hi spanic Heritage Month with a Full Schedule of Community Events! \nThe Lati no Civic Association (LCA) of Tompkins County is proud to announce its 202 6 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration\, featuring a series of engaging eve nts throughout September & October. Now more than ever\, building communit y is essential\, and the LCA is dedicated to providing opportunities for s ocial\, cultural\, educational\, and civic connection for the Latine commu nity and beyond. \nThe LCA is an all-volunteer organization committed to s erving the Latine community of Tompkins County by offering a platform for cultural expression and community engagement. \nThis year’s lineup inclu des story times\, art exhibitions\, drag performances\, and more! \n2026 H ispanic Heritage Month Event Schedule: \nMonday\, September 14th – Huese ra / The Bone Woman Film\nFree | 6:00 PM\nCornell Cinema\, 104 Willard Str aight Hall\, Ithaca \nWednesday\, September 16th – On The Divide Film\nF ree | 8:00 PM\nPark Auditorium – Ithaca College\, 953 Danby Rd\, Ithaca \nFriday\, September 18th – Spanish Story Time\nRhymes\, songs\, stories \, and crafts for families.\nFree | 5:00–6:00 PM\nCommunity School of Mu sic & Arts (CSMA)\, 330 E. State St\, Ithaca \nFriday\, September 18th – No Mas Bebes Film\nFree | 7:00 PM\nCinemapolis\, 120 East Green St\, Itha ca \nSunday\, September 20th – Hiking W/ Gladira & Benjamin\n Enjoy a be ginner friendly hike through the woods!\n Free | 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Reser ve your spots @ LCATOMPKINS.ORG\n Mulholland Wildflower Preserve\, 501 Gil es St\, Ithaca \nThursday\, September 24th – Un Poeta / A Poet Film\nFre e | 6:00 PM\nCornell Cinema\, 104 Willard Straight Hall\, Ithaca \nMonday\ , September 28th – Medida Provisoria Film\nFree | 12:00 PM\nFriends 203 Hall – Ithaca College\, 953 Danby Rd\, Ithaca \nThursday\, October 1st – Los Capitulos Perdidos / Lost Chapter Film\nFree | 6:00 PM\nCornell Ci nema\, 104 Willard Straight Hall\, Ithaca \nThursday\, October 1st – El Ladron de Perros Film\nFree | 8:00 PM\nCornell Cinema\, 104 Willard Straig ht Hall\, Ithaca \nFriday\, October 2nd – Opening Reception of Latine Gr oup Exhibition\nMeet the artists\, buy art\, enjoy appetizers.\nFree | 5:0 0–8:00 PM\nCommunity School of Music & Arts (CSMA)\, 330 E. State St\, I thaca \nSaturday\, October 3rd – “Donde Nos Encontramos” Oral Histor y Project Forum\nLearn about our Oral History Project and meet Latine Resi dents!\nFree | 2:30–5:00 PM | Handicap Accessible\n3rd Floor Community S chool of Music & Arts (CSMA)\, 330 E. State St\, Ithaca \nSaturday\, Octob er 3rd – 18+ Drag Performance and Burlesque hosted by Noah Phence\nCeleb rate art in drag and burlesque during Hispanic Heritage Month. Doors open early for drinks and to meet LCA.\nGeneral Tickets: $30 & Students: $20 | 7:00–8:30 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)\nBuy Tickets @ LCATOMPKINS.ORG\nThe Kitchen Theatre\, 417 W. State St\, Ithaca\, NY\nPartial proceeds go to L CA for future Programming \nSaturday\, October 3rd – 21+ Latin Dance Par ty w/ The Dutchess of Spirit Posse & Dj Jona\n$5-$15 sliding scale CASH/VE NMO | 8:30 PM–1:00 AM\nROOM K @ KHOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub\, 121 W State St\, Ithaca\nPartial proceeds go to LCA for future Programming \nMonday\, October 5th – Esta Isla Film\nFree | 6:00 PM\nCinemapolis\, 120 East Gre en St\, Ithaca \nWednesday\, October 7th – Nuestra Tierra Film\nFree | 6 :00 PM\nCornell Cinema\, 104 Willard Straight Hall\, Ithaca \nMonday\, Oct ober 12th – The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo Film\nFree | 12:00 PM\nF riends 203 Hall – Ithaca College\, 953 Danby Rd\, Ithaca \nWednesday\, O ctober 14th – Alis Film\nFree | 6:00 PM\nTextor 103 Hall – Ithaca Coll ege\, 953 Danby Rd\, Ithaca \nThursday\, October 15th – Retrospectiva de Susana Barriga Film\nFree | 6:00 PM\nCinemapolis\, 120 East Green St\, It haca \nWednesday\, October 21st – A Place In The City Film\nFree | 12:00 PM\nFriends 203 Hall – Ithaca College\, 953 Danby Rd\, Ithaca \n** To l earn more\, buy tickets\, or reserve your spot go to **LCATOMPKINS.ORG \n “Hispanic Heritage Month is a vital time to come together\, celebrate ou r culture\, and strengthen community bonds\,” says Yen Ospina\, Presiden t of LCA. “We’re thrilled to offer a variety of events that highlight the incredible talent and creativity within our local Latine community.” \nSome programs are made possible\, in part\, with funds from the Statewid e Community Regrant program from the New York State Council on the Arts\, with the support of the office of the Governor and NYS Legislature\, admin istered by the Community Arts Partnership of Tompkins County. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T181931Z LOCATION:Downtown Ithaca\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\, United States URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/event/enjoy-hispanic-heritage-month-wit h-latino-civic-association/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Downtown Ithaca X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.downtownithaca.com/summer-concert-series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:America at 250: Focus on George Washington DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260807T040211Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52923338455930 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Cornell University Library’s Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Declaratio n of Independence (1776–2026) with an exhibition of rare books\, letters \, and documents on the life of George Washington.\n\nThese highlights of the collection reflect the interests of Cornell’s first president\, Andr ew Dickson White\, who had a fascination with both American history and bo ok collecting. The acquisition of rare materials relating to Washington an d his era formed an integral part of White’s educational vision. Despite subsequent transformations in the discipline\, White’s principle remain s resonant: collecting\, displaying\, and teaching with rare books\, autog raphs\, signatures\, and portraits make history tangible and alive. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040211Z LOCATION:Michael T. Sillerman '68 Rotunda\, Rare and Manuscript Collection s URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/america-at-250-focus-on-george-washin gton?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bulky Trash Pick-up DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260807T040219Z UID:12337-1789948800-1790035199@cayugaheights.gov CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:Household objects too large for the garbage can\, such as appl iances\, furniture\, mattresses etc. Place objects on the curbside\, no ta gs are required. Appliances containing refrigerants (e.g. refrigerators\, air conditioners) must have a tag indicating that the refrigerant was remo ved by a certified recycler. Metal and non-metal bulky trash is collected separately\, and must be out by 7:30AM. The DPW staff makes one pick-up on each Village road. Construction debris and tires will NOT be picked up. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040219Z URL:https://cayugaheights.gov/event/bulky-trash-pick-up-40/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Village of Cayuga Heights X-SOURCE-URL:https://cayugaheights.gov/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kathleen Hawkes: The Cherry Blossoms You Missed DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260903T120155Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53874324977187 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:A solo exhibition of photographic works by artist Kathleen Haw kes (B.F.A. ’07). Hawkes’ still life photographs respond to the unexpe cted death of a close friend to addiction. Through her compositions\, Hawk es investigates grief\, regret\, and the inherent limitations of personal relationships. Hawkes’ work serves as a personal narrative and a complex portrait of a dear friend\, pieced together from belongings left behind. LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T120155Z LOCATION:Bibliowicz Family Gallery URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/kathleen-hawkes-the-cherry-blossoms-y ou-missed?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SEA-ing Indonesia DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260916T002152Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53932059097919 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Against the backdrop of post-independence nation-building\, es pecially during the New Order regime\, Indonesia has consistently assimila ted the ocean to a land-based perspective\, and one moreover that focuses -- under the rubric of ‘landscape’-- on its more solid\, extractive\, and materially driven formations. But this was not always the case. What h appens if we regard the land from the point of view of the sea?\n\nNyegara -Gunung is a divine “marriage” of two powerful natural elements\, inex tricably tied to one another. Whatever occurs on the summit of a mountain\ , for example\, has a direct effect on the sea and vice versa. It is throu gh the liminal interaction of these primordial forces and elements that th e universe and all life within it are created.\n\nOn Friday\, a performanc e will be held drawing on Javanese and Balinese traditions of music and sh adow puppetry. \n\nOn Saturday\, there will be an artist dialogue and work shop.\n\nThere will be programming as well related to week-long residencie s of three artists on West Campus. Building on the exhibit The Hum of Life : A Thousand and One Tales from Bali which just ended\, a subset of the e xhibit focused on the sea and the land (nyegara-gunung) will be on display in the 5th floor Southeast Asia gallery of the Johnson Museum\, including the acquisition and installation of an ider-ider painting on the symposiu m theme by Citra Sasmita\, one of the visiting artists. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T002152Z LOCATION:Johnson Museum of Art URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/sea-ing-indonesia?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Group Exhibition: SUI SENSUS PARADOXUM DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53945103622255 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:SUI SENSUS PARADOXUM is an exhibition interested in self-perce ption\, identity\, and the factors that contribute to them. Viewers find t hemselves in a vulnerable space of reflection\, surrounded by surrealist d istortions of humanity. The hope is to garner introspection\, empathy\, an d a greater appreciation for connection through difference.\n\nExhibiting Artists\nTalen Harrintgon\, Anastasia Kondratenko\, Andrew Mo\, and Alisia Wucetich (all B.F.A. ’29) are a small group of B.F.A. students in the C ollege of Architecture\, Art\, and Planning at Cornell University collabor ating on the curation and realization of SUI SENSUS PARADOXUM. Collectivel y\, they are emerging artists whose work has been recognized through natio nal and international awards and exhibitions. Their practices span paintin g\, drawing\, sculpture\, printmaking\, photography\, and digital media. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:Experimental Gallery URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/group-exhibition-sui-sensus-paradoxum ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:a/d gayle: progress isn’t linear DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53945103973503 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Too loose to quite be an index\, a conglomeration of pieces ei ther in proximity or combined into one\, make plain the journey we have al l been taking. With that in mind\; there will be assorted shows of technic al skill and deskilling\, learning and unlearning\, narrative and rambling s — chaos and order\, humor and drama\, light and heavy\, abstraction an d its opposite. Progression\, teetering between doom and salvation\, liter ally and figuratively is the show.\n\nWorks made throughout the years in s ervice to an idea\, or a feeling\, come together in this not just quite a retrospective of ceramic investigation. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:Olive Tjaden Gallery URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/ad-gayle-progress-isn8217t-linear?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"From the Brink" Exhibit Series DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T000238Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51072859779795 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Cornell University Library is hosting a series of exhibits tit led From the Brink: Contributions to a Sustainable Future from across Corn ell\, at different libraries across Cornell University Library and in clos e partnership with other departments and groups on campus. From the Brink showcases collections\, research support\, and collaborative efforts acros s Cornell and illuminate ways of addressing issues of critical\, global im portance. The series of exhibits aims to stimulate conversations about the threat of environmental and cultural loss and its implications\, while al so offering insights about positive developments and constructive steps to ward a healthier future for our planet and our communities.\n\n \n\nThe se ries includes: \n\nHello\, Human! The Emerging Science of Plant Communicat ion and Smart Agriculture\n\nMann Library | November 6\, 2025 – March 20 \, 2026\n\n \n\nMusic of the Natural World: Cornell Composers on Nature\, Ecology\, and Climate\n\nMusic Library | February 20 – December 23\, 202 6\n\n \n\nLast Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction\n\nMann Lib rary | April 16\, 2026 – December 24\, 2026\n\n \n\nGoing to Gone: Eart h's Biodiversity Loss and What We Can Do About It\n\nMann Library | April 16\, 2026 – December 24\, 2026\n\n \n\nKeeping Common Birds Common: Bir ds and Habitat at Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond\n\nMann Library |Apri l 16\, 2026 – December 24\, 2026\n\n \n\nWeathering the Storm: The Role of Labor in an Era of Climate Change\n\nKheel Center | October 8\, 2026 – August 15\, 2027\n\n \n\nLanguages at the Brink: Threatened Languages and How We Protect Them\n\nKroch Library | October 22\, 2026 – May 2027\ n\n \n\nRivers of Ice: Three Centuries of Glacial Science\n\nHirshland Exh ibition Gallery\, Rare and Manuscript Collections | September 17\, 2026 – August 27\, 2027 LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000238Z LOCATION:Multiple locations across Cornell University Library URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/from-the-brink-exhibit-series?utm_sou rce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fashioning Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 and the Power of Pre sence DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040211Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_52754574543085 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Fashioning Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 and the Power of Presence explores how dress functions as civic infrastructure that shapes belonging\, authority\, and public life. Grounded in the clothing and acc essories of Justice Ginsburg and the worlds she moved through\, the exhibi tion considers dress as signal\, shield\, and statement. What we wear\, ca rry\, and keep can help us navigate public expectations and change them. M oving between intimate personal items and the visual codes of professional power\, Fashioning Justice shows how clothing can communicate care\, conv iction\, and resistance through the most subtle details.\n\nThis exhibit i s a collaboration between the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and th e College of Human Ecology and is made possible through the generosity of Jeff '79 and Christie Weiss\, P'11 and '14. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040211Z LOCATION:Human Ecology Building (HEB)\, Rachel Hope Doran ‘19 and Terrac e Level Display Cases URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/fashioning-justice-ruth-bader-ginsbur g-54-and-the-power-of-presence?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_ campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Going to Gone: Earth's Biodiversity Loss and What We Can Do About It DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040211Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51209682852059 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:The teeming diversity of life on our Pale Blue Dot—planet Ea rth—is under grave threat from the impact of our own activity\, and biol ogists are raising the alarm about accelerating rates of decline in the pl ant and animal species of our world\, with sobering implications for the l ong-term health and well-being of human communities. But if we are the mai n drivers of biodiversity decline\, we also have the power to change the t rend. \n\nOrganized by Cornell University Library\, Going to Gone features illustrations from historical studies of our natural world found in the l ibrary’s collections and reflects on the looming possibility of a “Six th Extinction” on Earth. The exhibit identifies some of the key factors behind the decline of animal species in the 21st century. It also highligh ts emerging research insights and conservation efforts to give us hope and conviction that preserving the biodiversity of our beautiful planet is wi thin our grasp.\n\nThis exhibit is concurrent with related exhibits at Man n Library: Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction\, and Keep ing Common Birds Common: Birds and Habitat at Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond. \n\nJoin us for an opening celebration for these exhibits on Thur sday\, April 16\, with a lecture by Cornell Lab of Ornithology researcher Jordan Boersma on "Finding Hope in the Search for Lost Birds" at 4:00 p.m. in Mann Room 160\, and a reception at 5:00 p.m. in the Mann Library Galle ry. All are welcome!\n\n \n\nOther related events include:\n\n“Birds and Blooms” monthly bird and habitat tours\, starting April 17 with Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Register at cornellbo tanicgardens.org.\n\n“Keeping Our Common Birds Common” hybrid lecture April 26\, 3:00 p.m.\, by Douglas Tallamy\, professor of entomology and wi ldlife ecology in the University of Delaware\, presented by Cornell Botani c Gardens\, at Call Auditorium\, Kennedy Hall by zoom (registration requir ed).\n\nBiodiversity Fest\, Thursday\, September 24:\, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p .m. in the Mann Library lobby. Come find out about efforts being made by d epartments\, programs and student groups across campus to sustain the dive rsity of life on planet Earth!\n\nGoing to Gone is part of a series of exh ibits titled From the Brink: Contributions to a Sustainable Future from ac ross Cornell\, hosted by different libraries across Cornell University Lib rary in close partnership with other departments and groups on campus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040211Z LOCATION:Mann Library\, Mann Lobby URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/declining-biodiversity-exhibit?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040211Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51064225564555 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The world has lost\, or is on the brink of losing\, many remar kable bird species. Meanwhile\, many once-numerous bird populations are ra pidly shrinking. In North America alone\, research led by Cornell scientis ts has shown that the continent’s total number of birds has declined by an estimated 2.9 billion adults over just a few decades\, reflecting wides pread pressures such as habitat loss\, climate change\, pollution\, and in vasive species. \n\nA collaboration among Cornell University Library\, the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, and the Cornell Muse um of Vertebrates\, the exhibit Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction spotlights bird species lost to extinction\, as well as some br ought back from the brink\, or thrillingly rediscoved after many decades. Featuring specimens\, historical illustrations\, photographs\, video and s ound recordings\, the exhibit showcases how these resources help scientist s better understand bird decline and loss\, as well as how conservation ef forts can help them recover. \n\nThis exhibit is concurrent with related e xhibits at Mann Library: Keeping Common Birds Common: Birds and Habitat at Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond\, and Going to Gone: Earth's Biodivers ity Loss and What We Can Do About It.\n\nJoin us for an opening celebratio n for these exhibits on Thursday\, April 16\, with a lecture by Cornell L ab of Ornithology researcher Jordan Boersma on "Finding Hope in the Search for Lost Birds" at 4:00 p.m. in Mann Room 160\, and a reception at 5:00 p .m. in the Mann Library Gallery. All are welcome!\n\nOther related events include:\n\n“Birds and Blooms” monthly bird and habitat tours\, starti ng April 17 with Cornell Botanic Gardens and the Cornell Lab of Ornitholog y. Register at cornellbotanicgardens.org.\n\n“Keeping Our Common Birds C ommon” hybrid lecture April 26\, 3:00 p.m.\, by Douglas Tallamy\, profes sor of entomology and wildlife ecology in the University of Delaware\, pre sented by Cornell Botanic Gardens\, at Call Auditorium\, Kennedy Hall by z oom (registration required).\n\nBiodiversity Fest\, Thursday\, September 2 4:\, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Mann Library lobby. Come find out about efforts being made by departments\, programs and student groups across ca mpus to sustain the diversity of life on planet Earth!\n\nLast Call is par t of a series of exhibits titled From the Brink: Contributions to a Sustai nable Future from across Cornell\, hosted by different libraries across Co rnell University Library in close partnership with other departments and g roups on campus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040211Z LOCATION:Mann Library\, Gallery\, Second Floor URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/last-call-bird-decline-and-the-threat -of-extinction?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca- ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Elemental: The 2026 Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars’ Group Exhibitio n DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T002602Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53976094399414 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:he Barbara L. Kuhlman Foundation\, Inc. is a non-profit entity established by the estate of Barbara L. Kuhlman. Ms. Kuhlman\, a college professor\, and life-long supporter of fiber arts achieved world-renowned status as a collector\, lecturer\, and author in her field. The Foundation continues her dedication to fiber arts and closely related fields with ph ilanthropic sponsorships\, grants\, and student scholarships.\n\nThe 2026 Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars’ Group Exhibition showcases unique garments\ , wearable art\, and textile interpretations of the theme\, Elemental. Fiv e students in the Department of Human Centered Design were awarded Kuhlman scholarships in December 2025. Each scholar conducted design research\, f ocusing on the stories they wanted to tell and the techniques they wanted to explore from concept development to execution. The theme Elemental was chosen to reflect upon the power of nature. Each student approached elemen tal from a different perspective and yet one commonality seems to be the e xamination of our relationship with nature. Will focusing on the elements offer a reprieve? Can it take us to a dark place? According to the work in this exhibition\, the answer is yes. It is a subject that contains multit udes. We hope you enjoy seeing the creative journeys this year's Kuhlman S cholars took. LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T002602Z LOCATION:Human Ecology Building (HEB)\, Jill Stuart Gallery URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/elemental-the-2026-barbara-l-kuhlman- scholars-group-exhibition?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Afternoon Tea DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T182716Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_54002054174908 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Why should dress-up be restricted to special occasions? Refle cting on my own childhood\, I realized that at some point\, I stopped dres sing for myself and started dressing for others\, whether it was what my m other dressed me in or what was trendy at the time. This collection embodi es the childlike wonder of going out in extravagant princess gowns and hav ing fairy tea parties with your friends. Everyone deserves to feel like a fairy princess. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182716Z LOCATION:Martha Van Rensselaer Hall\, The Gold Gallery (1250) URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/afternoon-tea?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Keeping Common Birds Common: Birds and Habitat at Cornell Botanic Gardens and Beyond DTSTART:20260921T120000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51209992735762 CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Organized by Cornell University Library in collaboration with Cornell Botanic Gardens\, Keeping Common Birds Common features unforgettab le portraits of birds by wildlife photographer Marie Read\, taken in biodi verse habitats maintained by the Gardens.\n\nThis exhibit shows how manage d landscapes that integrate principles of habitat conservation and native plant gardening have a key role to play in protecting and nurturing the be autiful birds that visit our backyards\, neighborhoods\, parks\, fields\, and forests\, with the hopes of keeping these common birds common forever. \n\nKeeping Common Birds Common is concurrent with related exhibits at Man n Library: Last Call: Bird Decline and the Threat of Extinction and Going to Gone: Earth's Biodiversity Loss and What We Can Do About It.\n\nJoin us for an opening celebration for these exhibits on Thursday\, April 16\, w ith a lecture by Cornell Lab of Ornithology researcher Jordan Boersma on " Finding Hope in the Search for Lost Birds" at 4:00 p.m. in Mann Room 160\, and a reception at 5:00 p.m. in the Mann Library Gallery. All are welcome !\n\nOther related events in April include:\n\n“Birds and Blooms” mont hly bird and habitat tours\, starting April 17 with Cornell Botanic Garden s and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Register at cornellbotanicgardens.or g.\n\n“Keeping Our Common Birds Common” hybrid lecture April 26\, 3:00 p.m.\, by Douglas Tallamy\, professor of entomology and wildlife ecology in the University of Delaware\, presented by Cornell Botanic Gardens\, at Call Auditorium\, Kennedy Hall by zoom (registration required).\n\nBiodive rsity Fest\, Thursday\, September 24:\, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Mann Library lobby. Come find out about efforts being made by departments\, pr ograms and student groups across campus to sustain the diversity of life o n planet Earth!\n\nThis exhibit is part of a series of exhibits titled Fro m the Brink: Contributions to a Sustainable Future from across Cornell\, h osted by different libraries across Cornell University Library in partners hip with other departments and groups on campus. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:Mann Library\, Mann Lobby URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/keeping-common-birds?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Music of the Natural World DTSTART:20260921T130000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260813T000238Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53683857500051 CATEGORIES:arts,music DESCRIPTION:The devastation of the natural world through climate change\, pollution\, urban sprawl\, and the accelerating extinction of plant and an imal species has prompted a wave of urgent musical responses in recent yea rs. \n\nMusic of the Natural World: Cornell Composers on Nature\, Ecology\ , and Climate features scores\, videos\, and sound recordings of works ins pired by endangered creatures and fragile habitats. The exhibit showcases music by current and former Cornell students and faculty\, including the e legiac orchestral work Silent Spring (2011)\, by the late Pulitzer Prize w inner and Cornell faculty member Steven Stucky\; and High Water Rising for Wind Ensemble (2017)\, by local composer and Cornell alumna Sally Lamb Mc Cune\, which depicts the threat of rising sea levels. \n\n \n\nMore inform ation about Music of the Natural World: Cornell Composers on Nature\, Ecol ogy\, and Climate is available here. This exhibit is part of a series of e xhibits titled "From the Brink: Contributions to a Sustainable Future from across Cornell\," hosted by different libraries across Cornell University Library in close partnership with other departments and groups on campus. \n\n"From the Brink" showcases collections\, research support\, and collab orative efforts across Cornell and illuminates ways of addressing issues o f critical\, global importance. This series of exhibits aims to stimulate conversations about the threat of environmental and cultural loss and its implications\, while also offering insights about positive developments an d constructive steps toward a healthier future for our planet and our comm unities.\n\n \n\nMusic of the Natural World is open to the public through December 23\, 2026 during all hours the library is open. LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000238Z LOCATION:Sidney Cox Library of Music and Dance URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/exhibit-music-of-the-natural-world?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Six Seasons\, Four Summers: How To Solve Fashion’s High Heat Pro blem DTSTART:20260921T130000Z DTEND:20260921T140000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53993337527623 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:New research from Cornell ILR School's Global Labor Institute finds that most investments in cooling for Bangladesh's apparel factories and in workers’ homes are commercially viable.\n\nJoin us for a first lo ok at the findings and a discussion of what they mean for climate adaptati on among apparel workers in Bangladesh and beyond. Our panel includes Jaso n Judd and Sarah Krasley from Cornell’s Global Labor Institute\, Tareq R obin of YGEN Engineering\, and others.\n\nWhat You'll Learn\n\nThe scope a nd impact of a seven-month heat stress season affecting apparel workers' h ealth\, productivity\, and recovery time\, both in factories and at homeWh y most cooling interventions in Bangladesh's apparel factories are commerc ially viableWhy the Global Labor Institute and co-authors from BRAC Univer sity\, the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity\, and YGEN Engineering are calling on brands\, manufacturers\, governments\, and international in stitutions to finance climate adaptationHow investments in cooling\, stron ger workplace heat standards\, and support for living wages and social pro tection systems can help protect workers from rising heat risks\nSpeakers: \n\nJason Judd\nExecutive Director\, Global Labor Institute\, Cornell ILR School\n\n\n\nSarah Krasley\nVisiting Fellow/Founder of Shimmy Technologie s\, Cornell ILR Global Labor Institute LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/six-seasons-four-summers-how-to-solve -fashions-high-heat-problem?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CHEME7900 Seminar: Derek Bartlett (UNC) DTSTART:20260921T130500Z DTEND:20260921T140500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53763012309853 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Alternative route found: Leveraging microfluidics and mathemat ical modeling to navigate translational drug discovery and development\n\n Biological systems are inherently dynamic\, and static measurements are of ten insufficient to capture the complex temporal interplay between drug ex posure (pharmacokinetics\, PK) and biological response (pharmacodynamics\, PD). Nevertheless\, current preclinical experimental approaches remain li mited in their ability to systematically investigate these dynamic PK-PD r elationships. Most in vitro studies\, for example\, rely on constant drug concentrations that fail to recapitulate the time-varying exposure profile s observed in vivo. Animal studies can provide valuable PK-PD insights\, b ut species-specific differences in drug disposition and pharmacological re sponse often limit their translational relevance to human patients. To bri dge these gaps\, mathematical models have become increasingly important wi thin model-informed drug development frameworks. While such models are pow erful tools for predicting drug behavior and informing decision-making\, t heir success depends on experimental systems that can generate data tailor ed for model parameterization and validation. To address this need\, we ha ve developed a custom microfluidic perfusion platform capable of exposing cells to precisely controlled\, physiologically relevant drug concentratio n profiles. By integrating these fit-for-purpose microfluidic assays with mechanistic PK-PD and quantitative systems pharmacology models\, our rese arch seeks to expand the translational PK-PD toolbox\, reduce reliance on animal studies\, and improve the likelihood of clinical success for invest igational therapeutics. In this seminar\, I will provide an overview of th is platform and highlight its application to the design and translation of proximity-inducing drugs and molecularly targeted cancer therapeutics.\n \n\nBio: Derek Bartlett is an assistant professor in the Division of Pharm acotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics within the Eshelman School of Pha rmacy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received a BS degree in chemical engineering from Stanford University and M.S. and Ph.D . degrees in chemical engineering from Caltech. At Caltech\, his dissertat ion research in the laboratory of Dr. Mark Davis focused on the developmen t of targeted delivery vehicles for siRNA therapeutics. Following postdoct oral training in cancer immunotherapeutics and radiation oncology at City of Hope under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Raubitschek\, he spent 15 years w orking within the pharmaceutical industry across a variety of functions in cluding formulation\, process development\, quantitative systems pharmacol ogy\, and translational modeling and simulation. During this time\, he led conjugation process development for antibody-based molecular imaging agen ts\, developed mechanistic PK-PD models for drug modalities including bisp ecific T cell engagers and targeted protein degraders\, helped create nove l vaccine adjuvants\, and spearheaded the design and implementation of mic rofluidic PK-PD assays for drug discovery programs. His research group at UNC builds upon this foundation by combining mechanistic PK-PD modeling an d microfluidic assays as an animal-alternative approach to guide the desig n and translational development of proximity-inducing drugs\, antibody-dru g conjugates\, and molecularly targeted therapeutics. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:Olin Hall\, 155 URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/cheme7900-seminar-derek-bartlett-unc? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) Seminar Series: P hysically Grounded Robot Learning for Open-World Dexterous Manipulation - Kuan Fang DTSTART:20260921T160000Z DTEND:20260921T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53975759521008 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:This seminar is a hybrid event. REGISTRATION REQUIRED for Zoom : https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/-0ykm8BfSx66jzv9w-ImMg \n\nAbst ract: \n\nRobots working in factories and homes will need to perform dext erous manipulation for diverse task goals in unstructured environments. Su ch open-world dexterous manipulation hinges on contact-rich and dynamic ph ysical interactions that are difficult to perceive\, specify\, and control . Today's robot learning systems treat physical interaction implicitly\, e xpecting physical understanding to emerge from scaling data and models\, w ith little evidence of when or whether it will. In this talk\, I present o ur recent progress toward physically grounded robot learning\, in which ex plicit yet learnable representations of physical interaction underlie how manipulation skills are specified\, learned\, transferred\, and improved. First\, I will present a framework that grounds high-level task specificat ions into structured spatial representations of interaction\, which enable s a mobile manipulator to generalize across environments\, task objectives \, and forms of user input. Second\, I will present an approach that decou ples embodiment-agnostic task reasoning from embodiment-specific motor con trol through contact-based interaction intents\, which enables zero-shot s kill transfer across structurally different robot hands and from human dem onstrations. Third\, I will present a data-generation engine that expands a single human demonstration into millions of diverse\, physically validat ed training examples\, which enables robust functional dexterous grasping of novel objects. Together\, these results suggest that anchoring learning in physical interaction offers a scalable path toward generalizable dexte rity in the open world.\n\nBio: \n\nKuan Fang is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University. His research draws on robotics\, machine learning\, and computer vision to enable robots that acquire\, tra nsfer\, and continually improve their skills in the open world. Before joi ning Cornell\, he was a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley and a resea rcher at the Boston Dynamics AI Institute. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. from\nStanford University and his bachelor's degree from Tsinghua Universi ty. His research has been recognized with the Best Paper Awards of IEEE RA -L and ICRA\, a Computing Innovation Fellowship\, and faculty research awa rds from Amazon and NVIDIA.\n\nBackground on the Cornell Institute for Dig ital Agriculture: \n\nAn interdisciplinary group of Cornell University fa culty began meeting in early 2017 to formulate an Initiative for Digital A griculture\, believing that Cornell is uniquely equipped to lead in this e merging arena that will benefit the public for generations. We define DA t o mean the application of computational and information technologies coupl ed with nanotechnology\, biology\, systems engineering and economics to bo th the research and operational sides of agriculture and food production. With approximately 100 faculty from 5 Cornell colleges participating\, we are collaborating with external stakeholders to shape and implement a rese arch agenda for DA that will build a pipeline of discovery and innovations for the next 10+ years. Please contact Gabriela Cestero at gc423@cornell .edu with any questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:computing and information sciences building\, 250 URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/cornell-institute-for-digital-agricul ture-cida-seminar-series-kuan-fang?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics& utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Virtual Guided Mindfulness Meditation with the Let’s Meditate In itiative DTSTART:20260921T163000Z DTEND:20260921T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T180143Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53736358311606 CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Take 30 minutes to pause and reset with Let’s Meditate! Join Elisa Burgos-Ojeda for a virtual guided mindfulness meditation. \n\nRecha rge your mental and emotional resources to start your week with clarity\, calm\, and focus. Each Monday\, Elisa will guide an easeful practice combi ning mindfulness and gentle movement\, delivered with a warm\, and trauma- informed approach that puts you in charge of your own experience. Join us in this beginner-friendly\, supportive space open to everyone. Come as you are. Leave recharged and ready to meet what ever the week brings at your best.\n\nRegister for this Zoom session in advance: https://us06web.zoom.u s/meeting/register/b5WRFTSGQb-zAOGkzh43ug#/registration\n\nLet’s Meditat e is a free\, guided mindfulness meditation series\, sponsored by Cornell Health in collaboration with numerous campus partners. Learn more at healt h.cornell.edu/meditate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T180143Z URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/virtual-guided-mindfulness-meditation -with-the-lets-meditate-initiative-8286?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium =ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Design\, User Strategy for Human Centered Design DTSTART:20260921T185500Z DTEND:20260921T201000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53983366003387 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Caroline Pieracci is a UX writer and Content Systems Architect at Google\, specializing in digital product taxonomy\, language systems\, and human-centered design. With Master’s degrees in both Sociology and Design\, she brings a unique dual perspective to user experience—combini ng structural design methodologies with a deep understanding of social dyn amics and organizational behavior. \n\nHaving designed language systems\, digital governance models\, and product architectures for market leaders —including Google\, UBS\, T-Mobile\, IWC Schaffhausen\, Mercedes-Benz\, and Audi—Pieracci works at the intersection of cross-functional alignmen t\, systems strategy\, and interface language to help enterprise organizat ions scale complex products seamlessly.\n\nThis talk is a special Nixon Se minar in the Department of Human Centered Design. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:Martha Van Rensselaer Hall\, 1106 URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/design-user-strategy-for-human-center ed-design?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Department of Physics Colloquium\, Professor Brad Ramshaw\, Cornel l University DTSTART:20260921T200000Z DTEND:20260921T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T120217Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53692312663228 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:General Physics Colloquium\, Professor Brad Ramshaw\, Cornell University\n\nTitle: The Sounds of Science: Using Ultrasound to Discover Hidden Quantum Order\n\nHost: Dan Ralph\n\nAbstract: A sound wave trave ling through a crystal lattice is akin to a gravity wave traveling through space: both locally distort the geometry through which particles move. Un like space\, however\, crystals are densely populated with electrons whose collective behaviour responds sensitively to these distortions. As a resu lt\, ultrasound can provide deep insights into emergent quantum phenomena. \n\nOver the past decade\, my group has developed and revitalized ultrason ic techniques to study quantum materials\, uncovering new insights into su perconductivity\, magnetism\, and topological states of matter. Using this approach\, we have probed the symmetry of the superconducting order param eter in UTe2\, a leading candidate topological superconductor\, revealing both unexpected simplicity and\, under pressure\, the emergence of remarka bly unconventional superconducting phases. We have also developed a new ul trasound-based experiment that reveals chiral phonon dynamics and establis hes connections between phonon Berry curvature and quantum magnetism.\n\n\ nI will conclude by discussing the directions my group is currently pursui ng\, the broader role of quantum materials in modern condensed matter phys ics\, and how we can balance the complementary goals of fundamental unders tanding and technological impact. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T120217Z LOCATION:Physical Sciences Building\, 120 URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/department-of-physics-colloquium-prof essor-brad-ramshaw-cornell-university?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i cs&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Guided Mindfulness Meditation with the Let’s Meditate Initiative DTSTART:20260921T200000Z DTEND:20260921T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260912T000340Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53745347205763 CATEGORIES:wellness DESCRIPTION:Take 30 minutes to pause and reset with Let’s Meditate! Join Cory Myler\, PhD\, for a hybrid guided mindfulness meditation. This begin ner-friendly session is open to all at Big Red Barn or via Zoom: https://z oom.us/j/95946527708?pwd=1k4daqQuZHultcVvb2F4lIbYpMfiXf.1 \n\nIn these ses sions\, we practice reclaiming our attention as described by Jon Kabat-Zin n: "on-purpose\, in the present moment\, and nonjudgementally." Sessions i nclude coming together to support each other in exercising and strengtheni ng our ability to pay attention\, often with guided observation of present -moment experiences including the breath\, the five senses\, emotions\, th oughts and body sensations. \n\n Let’s Meditate is a free\, guided mindf ulness meditation series\, sponsored by Cornell Health in collaboration wi th numerous campus partners. Learn more at health.cornell.edu/meditate. LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T000340Z LOCATION:Big Red Barn\, Greenhouse URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/guided-mindfulness-meditation-with-th e-lets-meditate-initiative-8090?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm _campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Spring Break Sustainability Education Policy Program in Ecuador In fo Session DTSTART:20260921T204500Z DTEND:20260921T214500Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040211Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53479319803115 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about this spring opportunity with spring brea k travel\, developed in partnership with Universidad San Francisco de Quit o (USFQ)\, National University of Singapore (NUS)\, and as part of the Jeb E. Brooks School’s Global Policy Exchange Lab. This collaborative onlin e international learning (COIL) and community-based global learning (CBGL) course allows a unique exchange as highlighted the photo essays from our 2025 program. The program invites Cornell students to explore the complexi ties of education policy and practice in the United States and Ecuador wit h students and faculty from USFQ and NUS as well as with teachers\, admini strators\, and policy makers in both contexts. LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040211Z LOCATION:Martha Van Rensselaer Hall\, 2250 URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/sustainability-education-policy-progr am-in-ecuador-info-session?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Winter-Spring Program in Ecuador Info Session DTSTART:20260921T204500Z DTEND:20260921T214500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53993727398367 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Find out more about our winter program exploring the Tiputini Biological Station in the Yasuni National Park in the Amazon in Ecuador. T ropical forests have a stunning array of diversity\, and adaptations to st rong species interactions\, while species in alpine ecosystems have highly -specialized adaptations to challenging environmental conditions. To study this gradient\, students will embark on a field course spanning multiple biogeographic regions in Ecuador\, a region that boasts some the highest d egrees of species diversity and endemism. This program will involve travel in January to the Amazon followed by synthesizing those field observation s fduring the first seven weeks of spring upon return. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/winter-spring-program-in-ecuador-info ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Girls Varsity Tennis @ Maine-Endwell DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040216Z UID:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140/teams/51355/games/1498122 CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040216Z LOCATION:Maine-Endwell HS Tennis Courts URL:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140/teams/51355/games/1498122?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Ithaca X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boys Junior Varsity Soccer @ Chenango Valley DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260921T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040216Z UID:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140/teams/51302/games/1500606 CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040216Z LOCATION:CV - Multi-Purpose Field URL:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140/teams/51302/games/1500606?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Ithaca X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denouncing The Divine Nine: Truth or Fiction DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T180206Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53737977098371 CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:A growing trend—driven by Christian influencers on platforms like TikTok\, Instagram\, and YouTube—features former members publicly denouncing their membership in "The Divine Nine" (the historic Black Greek -letter organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council). Those who cho ose to denounce these groups argue that organizational loyalties\, rituals \, and symbols conflict with their religious faith. Over the past few year s\, the Divine Nine have become the subject of a robust debate among Black Christians about what it means to have loyalty to Christ today. Others ar gue "The Divine Nine" shaped American culture in the 20th century and that individuals and groups are attacking Black institutions\, specifically th e institution of the Black Greek organization.\n\n \n\nJoin Dr. Reverend K enneth I. Clarke\, Sr.\, Riche Richardson\, Chair of the Africana Studies Department at Cornell University\, and Greg Parks\, Professor of Law at Wa ke Forest University for this discusiion on "The Divine Nine".\n\n \n\nThe Divine Nine include nine leading traditionally African American fraternit ies and sororities: Alpha Phi Alpha\, Kappa Alpha Psi\, Omega Phi Psi\, Ph i Beta Sigma\, Iota Phi Theta\, Alpha Kappa Alpha\, Delta Sigma Theta\, Ze ta Phi Beta\, and Sigma Gamma Rho. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180206Z LOCATION:Africana Studies and Research Center\, Multipurpose Room URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/denouncing-the-divine-nine-truth-or-f iction?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Monday Meetup: Project Management & Team Effectiveness: Turning Id eas into Progress DTSTART:20260921T210000Z DTEND:20260921T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T002615Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53994682254107 CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Why do some teams and clubs seem to get things done seamlessly while others get stuck in unproductive meetings and last-minute chaos? Gr eat projects don’t happen by accident\; they require thoughtful planning \, clear communication\, and effective teamwork. This interactive presenta tion explores practical tools for breaking complex projects into manageabl e steps\, building and motivating teams\, navigating common team challenge s\, and keeping projects moving forward\n\n \n\nIn collaboration with Lisa Gerber of Dyson Grand Challenges\, the Einhorn Center for Community Engag ement welcomes all students to this Monday Meet-Up on project management. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T002615Z LOCATION:Kennedy Hall\, 300 Kennedy Hall\, The Engaged Hub URL:https://events.cornell.edu/event/monday-meetup-project-management-team -effectiveness-turning-ideas-into-progress?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_med ium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Cornell Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.cornell.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Silent Book Club Meeting DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260921T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T122515Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53830119175125 CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Read whatever book you'd like among a community of readers! We meet in the Chapel Sanctuary (or outside by the pond when the weather is nice). :) We talk (non-silently) for about 5-10 minutes at the beginning a nd end of meetings and read in between. You're welcome to come and go as y ou please! We meet every Monday 6:30-7:30pm\, you can read books for class \, and sometimes we have snacks!\n\nFollow us on Instagram @ic.sbc ! LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T122515Z LOCATION:Chapel Sanctuary / Pond URL:https://events.ithaca.edu/event/silent-book-club-meeting-9810?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:IC Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.ithaca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Voices Multicultural Chorus Rehearsal DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T004500Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040214Z UID:13697-1790017200-1790023500@acithaca.org CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:Registration opens at 6:30 PM LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040214Z LOCATION:Unitarian Annex\, 208 E. Buffalo St.\, Ithaca\, New York URL:https://acithaca.org/event/voices-multicultural-chorus-rehearsal-7/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Affiliated Choruses of Ithaca X-SOURCE-URL:https://acithaca.org/events/cat_ids~19 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boys Varsity Soccer @ Chenango Valley DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260807T040216Z UID:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140/teams/51301/games/1500605 CATEGORIES:sports LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T040216Z LOCATION:CV - Multi-Purpose Field URL:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140/teams/51301/games/1500605?u tm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:Ithaca X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/140 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Q&A with Ryan Johnson '25\, Audience Product Strategist at The Re al News Network DTSTART:20260921T230000Z DTEND:20260922T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T123047Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_54007085815575 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Q&A with Ryan Johnson '25\, who is currently based in NYC and works as an Audience Strategist at The Real News Network! Before joining R NN\, Ryan interned at The Nation and MikeWorldWide. Come learn from a rece nt IC grad about his postgrad experience! LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T123047Z LOCATION:Park Lounge 223 URL:https://events.ithaca.edu/event/qa-with-ryan-johnson-25-audience-produ ct-strategist-at-the-real-news-network?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium= ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:IC Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.ithaca.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Break Fast Dinner DTSTART:20260922T000000Z DTEND:20260922T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T123047Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_54007084978927 CATEGORIES:sports DESCRIPTION:Join us for Neilah services at 6:45pm followed by a break fast dinner at 8:00pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T123047Z LOCATION:Chabad URL:https://events.ithaca.edu/event/yom-kippur-break-fast-dinner?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=ithaca-ny X-SOURCE-NAME:IC Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.ithaca.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR