Graduate School

Language Circle
2025-03-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-14 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-04-28 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Weekly meetings with native language speakers in the language of your choice to informally practice.

Knitting at the Barn
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-15 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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 occurs at 1-2 tables in the main space or greenhouse area of the Barn; email brb.art.fellow@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the group chat or request accessibility accommodations.

Weekly Yoga
2025-03-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-09 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us weekly on Wednesday’s for an hour of rejuvenation that will leave you refreshed and ready to conquer the rest of your week. Beginners are welcome!

Body Positivity Program
2025-03-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Everybody is welcome to join the first of four weekly courses exploring body image and acceptance. BPC promotes holistic wellness practices that increase physical, mental, and emotional health using a weight-neutral, self-empowerment model built upon the following five core competencies: Reclaiming Health, Practicing Intuitive Self-care, Cultivating Self-love, Declaring Your Own Authentic Beauty, Building Community.

Book Club at the BRB
2025-03-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Our second book for the BRB Spring Book Club is “Cadillac Desert” by Marc Reisner. In this book, Reisner discusses the effects of land development and water policy on the American West. First published in 1986, “Cadillac Desert” has inspired climate fiction novels and brought attention to the distribution of the Colorado River’s limited water. We will discuss the Introduction, Chapter One, and Chapter Two for this book club. We are looking forward to an exciting discussion and will also give away a free physical copy of the book! Register and receive your free PDF.

T.G.I.F.
2025-03-28 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-11 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-18 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-04-25 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Tell Grad’s It’s Friday is a weekly happy hour dedicated to celebrating the end of the week with your fellow graduate and professional student body! Our drink specials range from $1 to $3, and we offer free soda, snacks, special activities, and entertainment throughout the semester!

Should I Do a Postdoc?
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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 get funded.
Register to attend.
Presented by Graduate School Career and Professional Development staff and aimed at Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development

Body Positivity Workshop
2025-04-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States

TechFix Thursday
2025-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
TechFix Thursday is your one-stop event for all your computer care needs! Join us on April 10th from 4–6 PM at the Big Red Barn for an exclusive, hands-on event hosted by Cornell Computer Reuse Association (CCRA) and the Big Red Barn Sustainability Fellow. Whether your computer is slowing you down, overheating, or simply in need of a little TLC, our team is ready to help with free consultations and smart recycling options.
At TechFix Thursday, we’ll be tackling:

Computer Slowness & Software Troubleshooting: Get your device back in top shape.
Overheating Solutions: We’ll clean your fans to help cool things down.
Memory & Storage Upgrades: Bring your new memory or storage, or take advantage of a free consultation to choose the perfect upgrade for your compatible computer.
Laptop Battery Replacement: (For laptops with modular batteries only) Bring your replacement battery or get expert advice on selecting one that fits.
Software Upgrades: Enhance your system’s performance with the latest updates.
Eco-Friendly Recycling and Donation: Bring your old tech—even if it’s just somewhat working! We’ll help give it a new life through responsible recycling or donation to the CCRA for reuse.

Empower your tech, boost your system’s performance, and make a sustainable choice—all at TechFix Thursday.

Art Exhibit - Olivia Gillett
2025-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join Human Centered Design Masters student Olivia Gillett as they display their art exhibit, Somewhere Between Here & Home. Touching on themes of nostalgia, whimsy, and homesickness through fantastical architectural forms that are bold, bright, and beyond imagination.

Stats Trivia with C.S.C.U.
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join our trivia fellow at the Barn for a Stats Trivia with the Cornell Statistical Consulting unit. Special prizes can be won, we look forward to seeing you there!

Threads of Change
2025-04-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join us for “Threads of Change: A Sustainable Reading Retreat and Mending” at the Big Red Barn! In collaboration with EcoArtivism, we’re excited to bring together art, sustainability, and hands-on mending skills. Discover the importance of sustainable fashion through an engaging evening featuring an interactive show and tell, insightful discussions and learning to mend from a professional seamstress! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 17, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and get ready to transform the way you think about fashion—one stitch at a time.

Big Red Barn Book Club
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Our third book for the BRB Spring Book Club is “How to Pronounce Knife” by Souvankham Thammavongsa. Awarded the 2020 Giller Prize, this series of short stories focuses on the experiences of Laotian immigrants in Canada. For this book club, we will be covering the full book. We are looking forward to an exciting discussion and we’ll be giving away a free physical copy of the book as well! Register and receive your free PDF.

GRADitude: Cornell Graduate Student Appreciation Week
2025-04-21 - 2025-04-25 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
We want to express our GRADitude for you by celebrating Graduate Student Appreciation Week at the Big Red Barn, 4/21-4/25. Attend GRADitude events throughout the week to enter the raffle for $$ prizes to be announced at a TGIF pizza party. (P.S.: the first 40 event attendees will receive a voucher for their first TGIF beverage on us at the Graduate School!)
Schedule of events (all held at the Big Red Barn):

GRADitude Language Circle, Monday 4/21 from 5-6pm
GRADitude Knitting, Tuesday 4/22 from 5:30-7pm
GRADitude Write-In, Wednesday 4/23 from 8-11am
GRADitude Body Positive Workshop, Thursday 4/24 from 4-5pm
GRADitude TGIF Pizza Party, Friday 4/25 from 4:30-7pm
