Before social media, before #BlackTwitter, there was nineteenth-century Black print. “We struggle against opinions. Our warfare lies in the field of thought,” proclaimed the 1847 National Convention of Colored People held in Troy, NY. Black Print draws on Cornell’s rich Africana Rare and Manuscript Collections to highlight the many ways Black Americans have used print and the press as spaces…

Come to the LRC this summer to practice your language skills and meet new people. Conversation Hours provide an opportunity to use the target language in an informal, low-pressure atmosphere. Have fun practicing a language you are learning! Gain confidence through experience! Just using your new language skills helps you learn more than you might think. Conversation Hours are are open to any…

Join us this summer to practice your language skills and meet new people. Conversation Hours provide an opportunity to use the target language in an informal, low-pressure atmosphere. Have fun practicing a language you are learning! Gain confidence through experience! Just using your new language skills helps you learn more than you might think. Conversation Hours are open to any learner,…

Come join us to practice your language skills and meet new people. Conversation Hours provide an opportunity to use the target language in an informal, low-pressure atmosphere. Have fun practicing a language you are learning! Gain confidence through experience! Just using your new language skills helps you learn more than you might think. Conversation Hours are open to any learner, including…

We will provide an informal gathering "space" for any and all who wish to speak and hear Yiddish. The subject of conversation will depend on the interests of those who come. We look forward to meeting you!

Fridays at 12 p.m. ET

Join Yiddish Conversation Hour

Join Dr. Kirsty Lauder to explore the evolving nature of language in the context of neurodiversity, drawing from personal experience and reflection. Kirsty will highlight how our understanding and use of language around neurodiversity is constantly shifting, and will emphasize the importance of openness as people learn at their own pace. Rather than seeking “right” or “wrong” terms, Kirsty…

Get an early start on your Cornell experience and graduate career! This orientation for international graduate and professional students will connect you with fellow global classmates and provide an introduction to the resources and tools you have available to you as an international student. Register by August 10.

Hosted by International Services, part of the Office of Global Learning…

With vital input from the campus community, Cornell University Library embarked on renewing Olin Library's lower levels in 2023. Now, the project is complete, and we're excited to showcase Olin's enhancements, including a more open floorplan; comfortable, modern furniture; an added entryway to the Arts Quad, a centralized service point for all patrons; a new home for the Cornell…

Calling all current international employees including J1 interns: join International Services (part of the Office of Global Learning) for a casual meet and greet/coffee hour on the final Friday of each month. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Locations vary each month and will be announced via the international scholar listserv.

First Fridays of Ithaca is a monthly social networking event for diverse professionals of Central New York.

It’s a great opportunity to network and socialize with your colleagues and make new colleagues. Join us for great music, delicious food/drinks, and professional networking at its best.

First Friday events have been held worldwide on the first Friday of every month since the…