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Ph.D. Hooding Photos Prior to Recognition Ceremony

ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall 140 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Graduate School invites Ph.D. graduates and their advisors to the ILR Conference Center for the opportunity to have a professional photographer capture posed photos acting out the ceremonial hooding prior to the formal Ph.D. Recognition ceremony on May 23, 2025. Photos will be shared with the graduates free of charge in the days following…

Statistics Drop In Consulting

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU) will be holding drop-in consulting sessions for graduate students this summer at the following times: Write in at Goldie’s Café in the Physical Sciences Building: Mondays & Fridays at 10 - 11 am The Big Red Barn: Wednesdays at 3 - 4 pm Statistical consultants will be available to…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Opened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international    You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.   Purpose To gather in community—whether to reconnect with familiar…

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

This event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. We aim to gather in solidarity, whether to reconnect with familiar faces…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

Reunion 2025 @ The Graduate School – Cornell Trivia and Networking

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Jacob Belding Calling all doctoral and master's degree alumni and current Graduate School students! Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with trivia and a sampling of local beverages at the Big Red Barn. Keith Hannon Test your knowledge with a fun round of trivia about famous Grad School alums, then relax and mingle with…

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Opened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international    You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.   Purpose To gather in community—whether to reconnect with familiar…

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

This event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. We aim to gather in solidarity, whether to reconnect with familiar faces…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

BRB Book Club

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our first book for the BRB Summer Book Club is "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang. Published in 2007, this story follows Yeong-hye after she decides to stop eating meat and her husband and family try to take control of her life in response. Kang was awarded last year's Nobel Prize in Literature and is the author of the first Korean…

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Future Professors Institute Keynote Talk

G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Future Professors Institute engages graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in workshops, panel discussions, and talks focused on preparing them for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audiences for the institute are Cornell University graduate students and postdocs interested in faculty and academic career pathways who are committed to advancing access to higher education…

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Future Professors Institute

Zoom

The Future Professors Institute engages graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in workshops, panel discussions, and talks focused on preparing them for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audiences for the institute are Cornell University graduate students and postdocs interested in faculty and academic career pathways who are committed to advancing access to higher education…

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Opened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international    You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.   Purpose To gather in community—whether to reconnect with familiar…

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

This event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. We aim to gather in solidarity, whether to reconnect with familiar faces…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Pride T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

The Application Process for an Academic Job

Zoom

To kick off the 2025-2026 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about the process of searching for a U.S. faculty job from start to finish: when to apply for faculty and other academic positions, what documents are required (CV, cover letter, etc.), and how long the process takes. Bring…

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Opened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international    You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.   Purpose To gather in community—whether to reconnect with familiar…

International Scholars Community Hour

International Scholars Community Hour

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

This event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to foster connection, community, and mutual support among international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. We aim to gather in solidarity, whether to reconnect with familiar faces…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Writing a Research Statement for a Primarily Undergraduate Institution

Zoom

Through an interactive online discussion, guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Werner (Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in faculty positions at four-year colleges and universities (e.g., primarily undergraduate institutions, or PUIs) outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. Register to attend. Sponsored by the Graduate School's…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Alumni Conversation about the Academic Writing Process

172 Goldwin Smith Hall 232 Feeney Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting alumna Dr. Alison Miller on Tuesday, July 15. In addition to presenting to undergraduate Nexus Scholars in their professional development class, the Graduate School and Arts and Sciences Career Development are delighted to offer 1:1 meetings and an Academic Writing Process small group conversation hosted by Dr.…

Developing a Narrative For Your Teaching Statement

Zoom

Explore essential elements of a teaching statement for an academic job application. Come prepared to brainstorm key ideas of your statement. Leave with peer feedback on a first draft of your teaching statement, or ideas on how you might revise an existing draft to ensure it accurately reflects your approach to creating inclusive classrooms. Presenters:…

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot

Online

Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring guests who hold doctoral degrees and have pursued diverse careers beyond academia. In this session, you'll hear from Dr. Yvonne Masters, Ph.D. (Food Science, Cornell), a food safety & quality leader with nearly two decades of global CPG…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot

Online

Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. In this session, you’ll hear from Susan Korbel, Ph.D. (Owner, Core Research Inc.) and Michael Vernick, Ph.D. (Customer Solutions Architect, Vonage), two seasoned professionals whose paths span social science research, strategic consulting, product…

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Primer Series: Navigating Key Graduate Milestones and Academic Expectations

Zoom

Wednesday, July 23, 10 – 11 a.m. – Register Learn about key milestones associated with being a Cornell graduate student before you are expected to reach them. This session will share important information about academic milestones and provide strategies to help you successfully meet them. In addition to a short presentation, participants will have opportunities to…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Primer Series: Navigating Cross-cultural Classroom Dynamics

Zoom

Thursday, July 24, 10 – 11 a.m. – Register As a teaching assistant, you will encounter a Cornell community with great cultural, linguistic, and geographic diversity. Join this online workshop to examine the relationship between cultures and educational systems, as well as discuss how this relates to teaching at Cornell. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to…

Approaches to Designing Your Academic Job Talk

Zoom

Start planning what types of job talks to be ready for after the written application material and Zoom/preliminary interview stage. These might include chalk talks, one hour research seminars with an emphasis on future plans, or other formats such as a disciplinary research presentation that also speaks to your teaching, mentoring, and/or advising philosophy. Presenters:…

August Book Club

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our fourth and final book for the BRB Summer Book Club is "Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life" by Anne Lamott. In this book, Lamott discusses the different stages of and emotions that come with writing and publication. As we all are pursuing higher education degrees, this book can help us take a step back and…

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

Primer Series: Getting the Mentoring You Need and Want

Zoom

Friday, July 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Register Join us to reflect on your mentoring experiences and needs and discuss strategies to establish a network of mentors across multiple areas in which you need support. We’ll explore ways to co-construct and manage mentor-mentee mutual expectations using tools from the FAIM (Faculty Advancing Inclusive Mentoring) Resource…

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Primer Series: Money Matters: Budgeting and Saving

Zoom

Wednesday, July 30, 2 – 3 p.m. – Register Whenever you make a big transition (and coming to Cornell for graduate school counts!), you learn quickly that money matters. We’d like you to join us for this introductory session about finances and budgeting basics. The goal is for students to leave with concepts and a structure…

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot

Online

Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring Cornell alumni who hold doctoral degrees and have built dynamic careers beyond academia. In this session, you’ll hear from Yingyu Liu, Ph.D. (Scientific Editor, Cell Press) and Wing (Yingyi) Zhong, Ph.D. (Clinical Dietitian, Mass General Hospital), two Ph.D.-trained professionals who have translated their academic training…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Primer Series: Right From the Start: Valuing Your Time

Zoom

Thursday, July 31, 10 – 11 a.m. – Register While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to managing your time, it is a skill that can be learned! In this session, we will review commonly used time management techniques, discuss how to make strategic decisions that support the whole you, and discuss how to maintain relationships when…

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot

Online

Curious about how a social science Ph.D. can open doors to meaningful careers beyond the tenure track? Join us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series spotlighting Cornell alumni who have translated their doctoral training into impactful roles inside and outside academia. In this session, you’ll hear from…

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Primer Series: Identifying Resources to Succeed as a Teaching Assistant at Cornell

Zoom

Wednesday, August 6, 9 – 10 a.m. – Register Will you have teaching responsibilities this fall? Are you thinking about a faculty career track and want to develop your skills as an instructor? If your answer is “yes,” or you just want to find out more about teaching, join us to explore the many resources that…

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Primer Series: Enhancing Language Skills for Graduate Success

Zoom

Thursday, August 7, 9 – 10 a.m. – Register Do you use English as an additional language? Are you concerned about potential challenges related to speaking, listening, reading, and writing during your graduate program? Join the directors of the English Language Support Office and International Teaching Assistant Program to learn about approaches for navigating graduate school…

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Primer Series: Exploring Career Options in and Outside Academia

Zoom

Monday, August 11, 2 – 3 p.m. – Register You might be thinking it is too early to think about the end as you are starting, but in this session you will learn how important it can be to keep your options open and how you can take advantage of your time at Cornell to gain…

Weekly Trivia

Weekly Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back for the summer starting June 10th! Summer trivia will be weekly on Tuesdays starting at 6:30 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see Jacob to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Weekly Karaoke

Weekly Karaoke

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

A brand new BRB program is launching: weekly Wednesday Karaoke! Grab some friends, bust out your favorite playlist, and come ready to sing some songs! To enter the queue, all songs must be non-explicit and submitted to the Google form provided at the event.

Weekly Salsa

Weekly Salsa

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

You are invited to join our vibrant Latino dance community! Learn new salsa footwork and combinations in line and circle format. All levels welcome! No partner necessary. Photos and videos may be taken for promotional materials, if you would like to opt out please speak to our organizations leadership during lessons!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Grad Tours: Big Red Barn (Graduate Student Center)

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Are you a first-year graduate student? Are you serving as a peer mentor this semester? Do you simply want to know more about the BRB? We welcome all your new program peers and the entire graduate and professional student body to our first orientation week event: a tour of the Big Red Barn! Our barn…

2025 Summer Success Symposium

G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

This community and professional development event invites new and continuing research students from across all graduate fields to engage with successful alumni, faculty, professionals, and each other. Register here!

New Student Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join your friends at the Big Red Barn for our annual New Student-themed trivia! Questions will be curated toward Cornell fun facts, including Ithaca topics, famous alumni, and more! Bring a team or come alone, and we will match you with one. We're excited to welcome you all to the Barn!

Letterbox I.R.L.: 2025 Media Discussion

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

What better way to make connections than through a shared love of genre! The big red barn is excited to pilot a new event idea, where students of any kind are welcome to come and discuss their favorite iconic moments in 2025 media! Organized by vibes (also known as genres), discussion can range from cinema,…

Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students

Bailey Hall 230 Garden Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

Welcome, new graduate and professional students! You’re invited to the Dean’s Welcome on Thursday, August 21, at 9 a.m. in Bailey Hall. The formal program features the Cornell president, the Graduate School dean and vice provost for graduate education, and a panel of esteemed faculty and students.

Grad Connect 2025: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree Students

Ramin Room, Bartels Hall 554 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

This collaborative resource fair will allow graduate and professional degree students from across programs to engage with each other while learning more about the resources, offices, and organizations that help support their development and progression at Cornell. Open to incoming and current students. View this year's tables. If you need accommodations to participate, please email gradstudentlife@cornell.edu.

BRB Ice Cream Social

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Big Red Barn in partnership with the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly will be providing free ice cream to all guests! First come, first served and while supplies last. 

T.G.I.F.

Orientation T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Confident in your knowledge of the Big Red Barn? Ready to answer the next generation of graduate students' burning questions about life at Cornell? We welcome any graduate and professional students interested in sharing their experiences with the Incoming Graduate student body in a peer-to-peer informal social space. TGIF will continue as usual; however, if…

Primer Series: Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell

Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell with Jason Kahabka, Associate Dean for Administration and Student Services  Thursday, August 28, 2-3pm in Bradfield Hall 101 (space is limited, so please register in advance!) At Cornell, almost all Ph.D. students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships.…

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

CV to Resume Workshop

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 Ph.D. skillsets to position YOU as the preferred job candidate. This webinar is open to all Ph.D. students and postdocs. To Register For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu. Accessibility Requests We strive to…

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Weekly Language Circle

Weekly Language Circle

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us every Monday 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.  This fall, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!   If…

BRB Trivia

BRB Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back weekly on Tuesdays 7 PM to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see our trivia host, Jacob, to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Guided Nature Walk

Guided Nature Walk

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Take a guided nature walk on campus with Nature Rx and BRB Wellness to inspire awe! Our first walk of the series will be Friday, September 12th. We will Meet at the Patio at 3:30PM and depart at 3:45PM. Walks will continue biweekly and will feature special guests as guides, so keep an eye out…

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Weekly Language Circle

Weekly Language Circle

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us every Monday 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.  This fall, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!   If…

BRB Trivia

BRB Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back weekly on Tuesdays 7 PM to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see our trivia host, Jacob, to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

Art Exhibit – Charlie Detelich

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join Astronomy PhD Candidate, Charlie Detelich, on Wednesday 9/17 at 7 pm in the Big Red Barn greenhouse for an art exhibit showcasing pointillism paintings of planets! Refreshments will be provided. 🪐🌌☄️

Info Session on Faculty Roles at Plaksha University

350 Computing and Information Science Building 127 Hoy Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Introduction to Plaksha University: Re-imaginging Higher Education in Technology A seminar about Academic and Research Opportunities   Friday, September 19, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm CIS 350 (Mishra Conference Room) If interested in attending, please register here. Plaksha University extends a warm invitation to talented PhD scholars and postdoctoral fellows who are deeply committed to pioneering…

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Afro Beats Night

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Coming back after popular demand, join us at the Big Red Barn after TGIF on Friday, Sept 19th, from 8 to 11 pm ! Vibe Check: Afrobeat, Amapiano, and 100% good energy!  

Weekly Language Circle

Weekly Language Circle

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us every Monday 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.  This fall, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!   If…

BRB Trivia

BRB Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back weekly on Tuesdays 7 PM to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see our trivia host, Jacob, to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!

OISE Bingo Nights @ The Barn

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

The Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement will be hosting a Bingo Night @ The Barn with our Cohost, the MAC Peer Mentoring Program (MAC). Event will be held on September 24 from 6-8pm. All are welcomed!

T.G.I.F.

T.G.I.F.

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our weekly Tell Grads Its Friday will continue over the summer at our typical time. T.G.I.F. is catered to the graduate and professional student body. These students can bring guests, up to one per person. The age requirement for Cornell Affiliated non graduate students is 23 years or older.

Green Energy Fair

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join the Big Red Barn at Cornell on September 28 for the Green Energy Fair! This family-friendly celebration of clean energy and sustainability aims to teach kids about technology and ways it helps the environment. Kids and families can: Build and race solar-powered cars 🚗☀️ Color and design your own lab coat 🎨 Learn about green energy and…

Weekly Language Circle

Weekly Language Circle

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us every Monday 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.  This fall, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!   If…

Cornell Trivia at the Big Red Barn

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join the Big Red Barn and Alumni Affairs for a special weekly Trivia Night during Homecoming Spirit Week in testing your Cornell trivia knowledge!

Explore Careers Outside Academia

Zoom

In today's day and age, more and more postdocs and graduate students are open to the idea of careers beyond academia. Have you ever wondered how to start this transition and what are some things you need to think about before taking action? In this session, we will talk about how to start exploring career…

What Works: Creating Engaging Learning Experiences

G10 Biotechnology Building 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join the Center for Teaching Innovation for an afternoon of inspiration and connection at “What Works: Creating Engaging Learning Experiences.”  This showcase of teaching innovation will feature faculty presentations and poster sessions demonstrating successful strategies for engaged learning. We’ll also celebrate and recognize faculty whose use of Canvas has positively impacted the student learning experience,…

October Book Club

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Our first book for the BRB Fall Book Club is "Weep Not, Child" by Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o. The first novel by an East African author to be published in English, this story follows two brothers growing up in Kenya growing up during the Mau Mau Uprising. We are looking forward to an exciting discussion and…

Warm Start: Baby Blanket Making

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Together, we’ll create warmth and comfort for the tiniest members of our community.

Homecoming TGIF

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Calling graduate students! Join Alumni Affairs at the Big Red Barn for a special Homecoming Theme TGIF! Stop by before you head to the fireworks show to play some lawn games, take a photo with Touchdown, grab a free beverage, pizza, and grab your Homecoming pep (while supplies last)!

Weekly Language Circle

Weekly Language Circle

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Join us every Monday 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.  This fall, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all!   If…

BRB Trivia

BRB Trivia

Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United States

Trivia is back weekly on Tuesdays 7 PM to 9 PM at the Big Red Barn. Come with a team or show up on your own and see our trivia host, Jacob, to be matched with an existing team. All are welcome!