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…
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:…
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…
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!
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…
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.
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!
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…
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…
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.
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…
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!
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.
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…
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!
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…
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.
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…
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!
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.
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…
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!
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.
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!
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.
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…
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!
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!
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,…
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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!
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…
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.
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…
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!
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. 🪐🌌☄️
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…
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.
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!
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…
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!
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!
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.
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…
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…
Join the Big Red Barn and Alumni Affairs for a special weekly Trivia Night during Homecoming Spirit Week in testing your Cornell trivia knowledge!
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…
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,…
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…
Together, we’ll create warmth and comfort for the tiniest members of our community.
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)!
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…
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!
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…
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.
Learn about useful tools to help de-jargon your research and strategies to make your research accessible and understandable to all. Register to attend. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Center. This program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley, Brown, Columbia,…
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:…
The Graduate School is offering a virtual NSF GRFP Overview session on October 16th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, that will cover how to create a competitive proposal and share tips from a panel of successful GRFP winners and a faculty reviewer. We hope you'll join us! Please register to receive a Zoom link. Please note…
The University of Massachusetts Amherst and partners are excited to present a virtual Teaching at Teaching Intensive Institutions conference on October 17, 2025. The day features two panels: the first features senior faculty and administrators talking about what defines a teaching intensive and what makes it special, while the second features early-career faculty who will share their…
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.
Join us on October 19th to celebrate Diwali! Grab food, enjoy performances, play some friendly poker, and dance your hearts out to a DJ cranking out Bollywood tunes. Food service will begin at 6:30 pm and continue until we run out, so come early for food. DJ starts at 8 pm. This event was partially…
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…
Learn about the elements of storytelling and how your research can become an exciting tale! Register to attend. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Center. This program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn,…
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!
The College of Engineering (CoE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore is offering an on-site faculty recruitment presentation at Cornell University on October 22 & 23, 2025, as part of global faculty recruitment outreach initiatives in the U.S. This initiative reflects a commitment to partnering with the world’s most prestigious universities in Chemistry and Engineering sciences,…
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. This year, graduate applicants must be first-year graduate students in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program. For…
On behalf of the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, we invite you to join us for the 2025 Graduate School Dean’s Scholars Pinning Ceremony for all new and continuing Graduate School Dean’s Scholars. This community celebration serves to recognize our distinguished community of scholars for their academic achievements, commitment to excellence, and potential for…
Are you considering graduate school? We recognize that there are many factors you will be considering as you choose the next step in your educational career and invite you to participate in this opportunity to find out more about our graduate programs from the comfort of your own space. The virtual fair allows prospective students…
Interested in working in the UK after graduation or during your studies? Join this online session featuring attorneys from Fragomen’s London office as they walk through a range of UK visa options available to students and recent graduates. In this session, you’ll learn about: The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, available to graduates of top global universities The Government…
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…
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.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application deadlines are approaching, and the Graduate School is hosting a series of sessions to help graduate students craft effective GRFP proposals. This year, graduate applicants must be first-year graduate students in their first graduate degree program with less than one academic year completed in the degree program. For…
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…
Learn how analogies can help you connect with your audience. Register to attend. Hosted by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate Student Center. This program is part of the Ivy+ Graduate Student Professional Development Series, created and cross-promoted by deans and directors at Berkeley, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT, Penn, Princeton, Stanford, UChicago, and Yale…
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!
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…
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.
Join the 2025 NIH Career Symposium! This online, multi-day event will highlight a broad range of career paths available to biomedical researchers. Panels and workshops throughout the symposium are designed to help postdocs and doctoral students in the life sciences explore new career paths, learn more about a specific career, and prepare for a successful job search.…
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…
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!
We’ll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ –so you will need to bring your own computer. Handy tips will be shared among participants at the…
Fall Gratitude Mixer with OISE Join the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement (OISE) for our Fall Gratitude Mixer! Connect with fellow graduate and professional students, postdocs, faculty, staff, and community members as we celebrate the season of gratitude. Make new connections, learn about our partnering student organizations, and take part in the…
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.
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…
Join Lisa Rangel, B.S. '92, PCCW member and founder of Chameleon Resumes, for an interactive group session. Lisa is a former executive recruiter who brings expert insight into what employers really want to see and she’s here to help you make your resume shine. During this workshop, Lisa will provide live feedback on selected student…
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…
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!
Are you a graduate student wondering if you might want to seek a postdoctoral position on the way to the next stage of your career? Come hear an interactive presentation and engage in discussion about your questions. Topics discussed will include: reasons to do a postdoctoral position, types of postdocs, and how to apply and…
This in-person interactive workshop will provide strategies on how to succinctly sum up your research for multiple audiences. Prepare for conferences, interviews, and competitions such as the Three Minute Thesis. Session presenter is Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia in the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development. Register to attend.
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…
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.
An important part of the academic job search is interviewing and then negotiating the offer. Come learn about the art of interviewing for faculty positions from your laptop or mobile device. The format will be interactive presentation followed by question and answer period. Presenters: Yael Levitte, Associate Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Diversity, and…
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…
Fall 2025 MAC Public Keynote Dr. Sweeney Windchief Speaker: Sweeney Windchief (Assiniboine), Professor of Adult and Higher Education, Montana State University "Re-Interpreting Our Roles: Mentorship and Cultural Integrity in the Academy" (speaker meet & greet to follow) In person | Zoom (for those not based in Ithaca) Register
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!
Our third book for the BRB Fall Book Club is "Zhuangzi: The Complete Writings" by Zhuangzi. In this collection of writings, Zhuangzi provides one of the foundational texts of Taoism. In this new translation, Brook Ziporyn gives annotations and commentary to help facilitate easier and deeper readings. We are looking forward to an exciting discussion…
The Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement will be hosting a Bingo Night @ The Big Red Barn with our cohost, the Jewish Graduate Student Association (JGSA). Event will be held on November 19 from 6-8pm. All are welcome!
Calling all young designers! Do you love fashion, creativity, and design? Join us for the Kids x Grad Student Fashion Show, where children ages 5-15 get to style and design outfits for real models to wear on the runway! No sewing experience required — just bring your imagination and excitement! No registration fee, all materials provided!
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.
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…
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!
Established in 2020, the Dompé Foundation is committed to supporting the university education of talented young individuals in STEM fields, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the exploration of new research areas, particularly in the life sciences. More specifically, it aims at breaking down financial barriers to higher education for aspiring scientists…
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…
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!
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…
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.
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…
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!
Join an information session to learn about the Bayer Crop Science 2026 University Mentoring Program (B4U). Building relationships, networks, and a commitment to soft skill development are essential to success as scientists and leaders working in industry - join for a year long mentoring program with established Bayer scientists. Program Highlights: MENTORING: 1-on-1, based on…
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.
The Graduate School will hold a private hooding reception for Ph.D. candidates at the Statler Carrier Ballroom immediately following the December 21 Recognition Ceremony. Candidates are invited to attend this ceremonial hooding, in which a faculty member places the hood over the shoulders of the graduate to signify their success in completing their Ph.D. program.…
The West Campus House System is currently accepting applications from full-time registered graduate and professional students interested in becoming a Graduate Resident Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year and will be hosting two information sessions in advance of the deadline for those interested in learning more. A Graduate Resident Fellow lives in a West Campus…
Join the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement for a cozy hot chocolate bar as we kick off the spring semester! Catch up with friends, or make new connections with other graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff over a delicious cup of hot cocoa! Date: January 20, 2026 Time: 4-5:30 pm Location: Mann…
Join an information session to learn about the Bayer Crop Science 2026 University Mentoring Program (B4U). Building relationships, networks, and a commitment to soft skill development are essential to success as scientists and leaders working in industry - join for a year long mentoring program with established Bayer scientists. Program Highlights: MENTORING: 1-on-1, based on…
The Humanities Scholars Program, an undergraduate research initiative in the College of Arts & Sciences, invites applications from Cornell PhD candidates and recent Cornell PhDs for one-year postdoctoral associate positions beginning August 1, 2026. HSP Postdocs teach, mentor, and run workshops for advanced undergraduates in the Humanities Scholars Program. Each position offers a salary of $67,000/year…
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 spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
The West Campus House System is currently accepting applications from full-time registered graduate and professional students interested in becoming a Graduate Resident Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year and will be hosting two information sessions in advance of the deadline for those interested in learning more. A Graduate Resident Fellow lives in a West Campus…
Pre-registration is required. In this series of interactive workshops designed for current Cornell graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively and in teams. Learn best practices for mentoring research students and technicians and develop planning and…
Do you love fiber crafts or want to learn? Come to the Barn on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7 p.m.! This event is for both those interested in learning fiber arts and those who want to make steady progress on an existing project. Materials and guidance will be provided if needed. This event usually…
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!
Join the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and co-host the Black Graduate & Professional Student Association (BGPSA) on January 28th from 6-8pm for an exciting evening of Bingo! Test your luck at the Big Red Barn for a chance to win prizes! Event is open to everyone.
Join us for an evening of creativity and goal setting! Design your own vision board to inspire your dreams and aspirations for the future. We’ll provide magazines, printed images, craft supplies, snacks, and good vibes—just bring your goals! No artistic skills needed—just come as you are!
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Register for Public Sector Careers: Government, Policy, and International Affairs Panel…
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Register for From Research to Real-World Impact: Science Careers in Industry…
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 spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Register for Education, Teaching, and Academic-Adjacent Careers Panel Education, Teaching and…
Location: 172 Goldwin Smith Hall (in-person) Register for Using ImaginePhD to Explore Careers Beyond Academia for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Ph.D. Workshop This interactive workshop introduces Ph.D. students in the arts, humanities, and social sciences to tools and strategies for exploring careers beyond tenure-track faculty positions. Participants will use ImaginePhD to reflect on their…
Register for Transformative Careers in Social and Environmental Policy Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Social…
Do you love fiber crafts or want to learn? Come to the Barn on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7 p.m.! This event is for both those interested in learning fiber arts and those who want to make steady progress on an existing project. Materials and guidance will be provided if needed. This event usually…
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!
Register for Global Careers at the Intersection of Business, Sustainability, and Equity Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and…
Register for How to Launch Your Global Social Impact Career Through Professional Fellowships Workshop ProFellow Founder and Cornell alum Vicki Johnson ’01, Ph.D., will present “How to Launch Your Global Social Impact Career Through Professional Fellowships.” This session is designed for graduate students and postdocs seeking paid, full-time professional fellowships and those curious about entrepreneurial pathways…
Register for From Ideas to Impact: Careers in UX, AI, and Entrepreneurship Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and…
Location: 213 Kennedy Hall (in-person) Register for Build a Flexible Mindset for your Career Journey Workshop Join Em McMClintock and Olivia Hopewell to learn more about building a flexible mindset in your graduate career. What do I do when then job I’d planned for as a student, isn’t looking likely anymore? How do I build…
Register for Applied Humanities and Social Sciences: Creative, Human-Centered Design, and Strategy Careers This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and…
Location: 120 Physical Sciences Building Register for Why You? How to Nail the Most Pressing Question of Your Career Keynote Session Description The candidates who land dream opportunities and command their destiny aren’t necessarily the ones with the longest resumes—they’re the ones who can articulate a future vision so compelling that others want to be…
Register for Grad Career Advisor Drop-Ins and Coffee Drop in, ask questions, get support. Stop by the Big Red Barn for informal drop-in hours and sip on coffee with the Careers Beyond Academia team. Bring questions, explore ideas, and get personalized guidance in a relaxed, supportive setting. The 2026 Pathways to Success: Career Discovery Series is…
Join Georgetown University's annual Government, Education & Non-Profit Career Fair brings top employers to students and alumni for internships and full-time jobs in the government, education, and non-profit sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about these careers and to network with employers. Click here for the list of employers and to register.
Link to Register: Webex St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric cancer and catastrophic childhood diseases. Scientists and clinicians work together daily to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical trials and new therapies for patients. St. Jude has openings for postdoctoral fellows in diverse…
Register for Careers in Consulting, Strategy, and Organizational Effectiveness Panel This small group discussion will offer insight into career paths Ph.D.s and research masters' students pursue beyond academia, including how alumni have translated their academic training into impactful roles. Bring questions, explore industries, and learn from real experiences in an open and supportive format. Consulting,…
Join us at the Big Red Barn for a Super Bowl Watch Party featuring Seahawks vs. Patriots! Sunday, February 8th, doors open at 6 PM. First come, first serve for pizza. Sponsored by the Big Red Barn Social Fellow.
Join an information session to learn about the Bayer Crop Science 2026 University Mentoring Program (B4U). Building relationships, networks, and a commitment to soft skill development are essential to success as scientists and leaders working in industry - join for a year long mentoring program with established Bayer scientists. Program Highlights: MENTORING: 1-on-1, based on…
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 spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
Date and time: Tuesday February 10 @2-4pm At the end of this Research Communication Workshop you should: Be able to introduce yourself in an engaging and memorable way. Recognize and develop strategies to explain jargon or complex topics. Develop skills and confidence to communicate with a variety of audiences on a regular basis. Use different storytelling…
Do you love fiber crafts or want to learn? Come to the Barn on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 – 7 p.m.! This event is for both those interested in learning fiber arts and those who want to make steady progress on an existing project. Materials and guidance will be provided if needed. This event usually…
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!
Have you ever wanted to reserve the Big Red Barn for an event? Not sure where to start? The barn's Coordinator will be holding a hybrid virtual information session all about booking the space! Join us to answer any questions you have and overview the 25Live process.
Learn about the Three Minute Thesis competition: history, format, judging, prizes, and how Cornell offers the chance to participate. Organizers will field your questions about competing in the Cornell Graduate School competition in Spring 2026. Register online to attend an information session.
This interactive workshop introduces Wellbeing in Scholarly Environments (WISE) strategies and invites participants to reflect on how teaching practices can support both student wellbeing and their own growth as instructors. Through discussion and examples, you’ll explore ways to foster connection and belonging in classrooms, labs, and discussion sections, and leave with access to a toolkit…
