Students Discuss BEST Program in Podcast Six graduate students were recently given the opportunity to speak about their experiences with Cornell’s Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program in episode 30 of “When Science Speaks”, a podcast series created and hosted by Mark Bayer ’92 of Bayer Strategic Consulting. The episode, titled “Why Cornell’s Student-Led…

By Katya Hrichak Six graduate students were recently given the opportunity to speak about their experiences with Cornell’s Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST) program in episode 30 of “When Science Speaks”, a podcast series created and hosted by Mark Bayer ’92 of Bayer Strategic Consulting. The episode, titled “Why Cornell’s Student-Led BEST Program is…

Annual Year-End Barbecue at the Big Red Barn Graduate and professional students and their families gathered at the Big Red Barn on Friday, May 10 for the Annual Year-End Barbecue. View more BBQ photos by Simon Wheeler. Twelve Receive Awards Recognizing Inclusive Excellence The Graduate Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and the Graduate and…

The Graduate Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) and the Graduate and Professional Student Diversity Council presented their 2019 Distinguished Awards on April 30 at the Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Spring Recognition Banquet. This annual event recognizes the excellence represented within the graduate community, and celebrates students for their academic, leadership, and service accomplishments,…

Exemplary Service – Early Graduate Career Award: Janani Hariharan, a doctoral student in soil and crop sciences, for exemplary leadership in creating inclusive spaces at Cornell, engagement with various organizations promoting diversity on campus, and deepening of connections among graduate students. Exemplary Service – Advanced Graduate Career Award: Mariela Nunez Santos, a doctoral candidate in…

By Katya Hrichak Graduate and professional students and Graduate School leadership gathered to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA) and its members on May 6 at the Big Red Barn. “The GPSA works diligently to improve the experience for graduate and professional students through initiatives in policy, advocacy,…

Graduate School Photo Contest Winners Announced During this year’s photo contest, the Graduate School asked students: Who are the people and/or what are the places or experiences you are grateful for during your time here at Cornell? After receiving dozens of photos and written responses, three winning images and seven honorable mentions have been selected,…

By Katya Hrichak During this year’s photo contest, the Graduate School asked students: Who are the people and/or what are the places or experiences you are grateful for during your time here at Cornell? After receiving dozens of photos and written responses, three winning images and seven honorable mentions have been selected, capping off the…

Second Annual Play Held at the Big Red Barn Marketed as “the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work (and constructive procrastination),” the Big Red Barn (BRB) Players recently concluded their run of Scott McPherson’s Marvin’s Room. Held on April 22, 25, and 27 in the Big Red Barn and funded by the BRB Cultural…

By Katya Hrichak Marketed as “the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work (and constructive procrastination),” the Big Red Barn (BRB) Players recently concluded their run of Scott McPherson’s Marvin’s Room. Held on April 22, 25, and 27 in the Big Red Barn and funded by the BRB Cultural Fellow program, Marvin’s Room told…