Graduate School

Swing Dance at the Barn
2023-09-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-09-04 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-08-28 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-08-21 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Get back into the swing of the semester with weekly swing dancing at the barn! All skill levels welcome!

Date: Every Monday; starting August 21
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Big Red Barn

Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact cugradswing@gmail.com

Language Circle at the Barn
2023-09-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us every Monday starting February 6th to learn a new language, brush up on an old one, or get more fluent through conversations with fellow graduate students who study these languages or are native speakers. We have facilitators for French, Spanish, German, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and more.

P.S. This is an expansion of the well-established Sprachcafé, for those looking for its flyer.

Date: Every Monday (Starting August 28th)
Time: 5pm-6pm
Location: Big Red Barn

TGIF (Tell Grads It's Friday) at the Barn
2023-09-15 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-09-08 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-09-01 16:30 - 19:00, 2023-08-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drinks!
No registration required; just attend.

Enjoy our new air conditioning upgrades, which will allow the Barn to better serve the graduate and professional community in the summer months.

Date: Fridays
Time: 4:30pm-7:00pm
Location: Big Red Barn

Sloan Inclusive Leadership Workshop: Conflict Management
2023-09-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom
Summary
Our approach to conflict resolution will be based on the Thomas -Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI). The TKI approach allows you to discover whether you might be overusing or underusing one or more of five conflict-handling modes (collaborating, competing, compromising, accommodating, and avoiding), so you can improve how you manage conflict in the future. Because no two individuals have exactly the same needs and concerns, conflict is a natural part of our interactions with others—whether in our personal life or in our organizational life. Conflict resolution skills for leaders is of paramount importance. A lot of what leaders do is “putting out fires.” Many of these “fires” are between humans whether they are a part of our organization, a customer, or a vendor.
Lead Facilitator: Marcus Brooks
4-5:30pm Workshop

Trivia at the Barn
2023-09-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-09-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-29 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-08-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us for a fun night of trivia with your fellow grad students. Get to know your colleagues and new or old friends!
New to trivia or need a team? We will help pair you up!

Date: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Big Red Barn

NSF GRFP Overview Session
2023-09-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are coming up! As a resource for students applying this year, the Graduate School is offering a virtual NSF GRFP Overview session on Sept 8th, from 10-11am that will cover how to create a competitive proposal and share tips from a panel of successful GFRP winners. Register to attend.
This year’s GRFP deadlines:
Life Sciences, October 16, 2023
Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Materials Research, Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning, October 17, 2023
Engineering, October 19, 2023
Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, October 20, 2023
Details about the NSF GRFP program are available at NSF.

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2023-09-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-08-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!

CV To Resume Workshop
2023-08-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
This webinar will help you target common terms used in industry, non-profit and government jobs; basic resume structure and tips on highlighting your PhD skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate.
This webinar is open to all PhD students and postdocs.
To Register
For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Grad Connect: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
2023-08-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Barton Hall, 117 Statler Drive, Ithaca, New York, 14853
This collaborative, in-person resource fair will provide an opportunity for graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while also learning more about the resources, offices, and organizations that help to support your development and progression at Cornell. With 60+ campus resources and 20 different graduate and professional student organizations, you are bound to find lots of resources helpful to you. If you need accommodations to participate, please email gradstudentlife@cornell.edu.
Download the Grad Connect event flyer.
2023 Grad Connect directory
This event is brought to you by the Graduate School, the Law School, the SC Johnson College of Business, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Engineering.
2023 Grad Connect Partner List

Alumni Affairs and Development Student Programs
American Indian Indigenous Studies Program
Asian & Asian American Center
Athletic Ticketing
Black Graduate Professional Student Association (BGPSA)
Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center
Campus Activities
Campus Sustainability Office
Center for Regional Economic Advancement
Center for Teaching Innovation
Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability
Cornell Career Services
Cornell Center for Social Sciences(CCSS)
Cornell Cinema
Cornell Concert Series
Cornell Empathy, Assistance, and Referral Services (EARS)
Cornell Fitness Centers
Cornell Health
Cornell Print Services
Cornell University Library
Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
English Language Support Office
Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Financial Aid and Student Employment
First Generation and Low Income Graduate Student Organization (FiGLI)
GPS Diversity Council
Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GPSA)
Graduate Office of Fellowships and Funding
Graduate School Career and Professional Development
Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement
Graduate School Registrar’s Office
IT@Cornell
Knight Institute Graduate Writing Service
LGBT Resource Center
MAC (Multicultural Academic Council) Mentoring Program
New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG)
Off-Campus Living
Office of Global Learning International Services
Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX (OIETIX)
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards
Office of Student Health Benefits – Student Insurance
Office of the Bursar
Ombuds Office
Pelvic Pain Association at Cornell
Protestant Cooperative Ministry
Recreational Services
Research Data Management Service Group
Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Student and Academic Services – College of Veterinary Medicine
Student Disability Services
The Cornell Store
The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies
Tompkins Chamber/Visit Ithaca
Tompkins County Public Library
Transportation and Delivery Services
Women in Public Policy

Knitting at the Barn
2023-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
For both those with an interest in learning fiber arts and those who want to make steady progress on an existing project.
For all skill and interest levels! Materials and guidance will be provided.

Tuesdays at 6:00-7:30 PM at the Big Red Barn
August 22 to November 28, 2023

Summer Trivia at the Barn
2023-08-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Summer Trivia at the Barn
Join us for a fun night of trivia with your fellow grad students. Get to know your colleagues and new or old friends!

New to trivia or need a team? We will help pair you up!
Thursday, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Dean's Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students
2023-08-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Bailey Hall, 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Welcome new Cornell graduate and professional students! You’re invited to the Dean’s Welcome at 9 a.m. on August 17, 2023 in Bailey Hall. Cornell’s president, the Graduate School dean, and a panel of faculty and students will welcome new students and share advice.
Dean’s Welcome Agenda
Introduction and Land Acknowledgement
Kathryn J. Boor
Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Cornell University Welcome
Martha E. Pollack
Cornell University President
Cornell and Graduate School Welcome
Kathryn J. Boor
Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Faculty and Student Panel
A panel of esteemed faculty and students will answer questions from the audience about how to make the most of your graduate school experience

2023 Summer Success Symposium
2023-08-15 10:00 - 15:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Summer Success Symposium is a professional and community development event for new and continuing doctoral students from across all graduate fields. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other doctoral students from backgrounds historically excluded from and underrepresented in the academy. This includes, but is not limited to students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Hispanic/Latina/o/x, and/or Southeast Asian, and/or those that identify as first-generation college (FGC) students, LGBTQQ+ identified students, veterans, students with disabilities, women in STEM, students with DACA status, and others. Master’s degree students interested in pursuing doctoral studies are also welcome to this event.
Through this symposium, participants have the opportunity to form connections and establish community. This symposium also provides participants with the opportunity to engage with successful alumni, faculty, and professionals with shared experiences and identities. Summer Success Symposium keynote and workshop content focus on providing participants with access to knowledge and insights that will help them navigate their successful transition into and progression through their graduate studies.
Registration Required
Symposium Agenda
10:00-10:15am Registration – Biotech Atrium *Coffee, tea, and juice service

10:15-10:30am Welcome Remarks

Speaker: Sara Xayarath Hernández, Associate Dean for Inclusion & Student Engagement, Graduate School

10:30-12:00pm Plenary Workshop:

Session Summary:
Speaker: Steve Desir, Ph.D., Director of Professional Learning & Organizational Development, Consortium for Equity in Graduate Education, and Assistant Professor of Research, Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
Speaker Bio: Dr. Steve Desir is an Assistant Research Professor in the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California Rossier School of Education. His research interests include racial equity in college admissions, organizational change, and the use of theory-based psychological interventions to facilitate behavioral change. More specifically, Dr. Desir is interested in whether insights from social psychology, sociology, and behavioral economics can be used to improve educational experiences for minoritized groups. Dr. Desir earned his doctoral degree in Higher Education from USC, and a master’s degree in Education Policy and Management from Harvard. Prior to his studies at USC and HGSE, Dr. Desir completed his master’s degree in secondary education from NYU, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science at Penn State. Dr. Desir is a native New Yorker, and in his spare time enjoys running, Muay-Thai kickboxing, and attending concerts.

12:00-12:30pm Lunch Break: Boxed Lunches Available

12:30pm-2:00pm Alumni Keynote Address:
Session Summary:
Speaker: Coalton Bennett, Ph.D., Patent Agent, McCarter & Fish
Speaker Bio: Dr. Coalton Bennett is a patent agent, assisting in the preparation and prosecution of patent applications filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Dr. Bennett has a significant technical background in a wide range of areas including computer networks, Internet applications and software, audio signal processing, speech processing, image processing, wireless communications standards including IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15.4, cellular data service (knowledge of various standards including GSM, CDMA, GPRS, 3G, UMTS, etc.), mobile advertising, software, mobile payments, mapping software, retail advertising, machine learning, genetic algorithms, artificial intelligence, optical communications, blockchain, and cryptocurrency. In addition, he has experience with data security and privacy.
Prior to becoming a patent agent, Dr. Bennett was a member of the technical staff at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Lincoln Laboratory, where he developed networking protocols for wireless handsets. Dr. Bennet earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 2010 from Cornell University and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Howard University.

2:00-2:15pm Break

2:15-3:30pm Panel Discussion: Mastering Your Transition Into & Progression Through Graduate School
Session Summary: During this panel discussion with current doctoral students from across the disciplines, panelists candidly discussed their experiences and strategies for making a successful transition into graduate school. They also shared insights on their experiences navigating their ongoing progression through their graduate studies, and their exploration and preparation for various postgraduate career pathways.
Moderator:

Drea Darby, Ph.D. Candidate, Entomology

Panelists:

Kaitlin Diggins, Ph.D. Student, Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology
Helen Stec, PhD Student, NBB
Dante King, PhD Student, Classics
Alex Pasqualini, PhD Candidate, Music
Alan Mata, PhD Student, Entomology

EVENT SPONSORS: Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, Diversity Programs in Engineering, and the Cornell Chapter of the Bouchet Graduate Honor Society.
*This program was modeled in part after PROMISE: Maryland’s AGEP Summer Success Institute.

Information Session on Careers with Merck
2023-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | 128 Olin Hall, 113 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Biologics Process Research and Development (BPR&D) at Merck is looking to hire PhD students who will attain their PhD in 2023 or Post-Docs completing their work in 2023.

Relevant fields include:

Chemical Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biochemistry
Biology
Microbiology and more!

If you are interested and want to learn more about this position or working at Merck Process Development Group
Please join us on Monday, August 7, 2023 in 128 Olin Hall:

11:00-12:00 PM: Info Session
12:15-2:00 PM: Sign up for a 15 min 1:1 meeting with a Cornell alum at Merck
2:00-2:30 PM: Chat over tea with Cornell alum at Merck

RSVP for Merck events
View Merck Job Posting

Summer TGIF at the Barn
2023-07-21 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday): 4:30pm-7pm
Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials!
No registration required; just attend.
