Events

, Arts Quad

Cornell World Languages Day is a free annual event highlighting the importance of language learning, cultural awareness, and global literacy. WLD invites middle and high school students from the greater community to campus, showcasing the opportunities for language learning and international studies at Cornell.

This in-person event is open to middle and high school aged students. You do…

, 420 College Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

Come to CTB 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…

, Big Red Barn, Greenhouse

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.

, North Star House

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…

Bilingual Meeting: Ubuntu Book Club brings together students from the Federal Institute of São Paulo, Matão Campus, Cornell University, and several other Brazilian institutions to discuss books by Black authors and explore themes related to identity and representation in a safe and respectful environment. Translation to Portuguese and English will be provided.

Everyone is welcome to…

, Biotechnology Building, G10

Join us to celebrate 25 years of impact through language! The Translator Interpreter Program (TIP) invites you to a special symposium exploring "The Future of Language Advocacy."

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Biotech G10 (215 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY 14853)

Keynote Speaker: Fatema Sumar, Cornell alumna and TIP co-founder…

, Big Red Barn, Greenhouse

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.

, Willard Straight Hall

Join us as we honor a century of history, community, and student life at the heart of Cornell University. Since its opening in 1925, Willard Straight Hall has stood as a symbol of student voice, belonging, and engagement—serving as Cornell’s original student union and a gathering place for generations.

The Centennial Celebration will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni, and…

, Big Red Barn, Greenhouse

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.

, Big Red Barn, Greenhouse

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.