Graduate School

BRB Trivia
2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, 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!

Weekly Language Circle
2025-12-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, 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 you are interested in facilitating Spanish, Korean, or any other non-English language, please email Hetvi [hsd37@cornell.edu]

Information Session: Rita Levi Montalcini Scholarship from the Dompé Foundation
2025-12-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
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 and researchers who possess talent and determination, but lack the necessary economic resources to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in STEM disciplines.
On Monday, December 1, staff from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Cornell Graduate School in Ithaca will be hosting an information session with the Dompé Foundation about the Rita Levi Montalcini scholarship program, which financially supports students of all nationalities already admitted to a master’s, Ph.D. or post-doctoral program in neuroscience and/or neurobiology at a US university.
Since 2021, the Rita Levi Montalcini Scholarship – named for the1986 Nobel laureate who co-discovered nerve growth factor – has supported over 50 scholars enrolled at U.S. universities with 2-3 years of supplemental funding. The application deadline is January 31, 2026 and this info session will include information from the foundation staff as well as a panel of scientists who have been supported by this scholarship.
Please complete the Zoom registration link in order to attend this information session. Among other materials, applicants will be asked to submit a Europass format curriculum vitae, short abstract on their current research, and two-page statement of motivation.
For full information on scholarship application requirements, please contact: segreteria@fondazionedompe.org and/or see https://www.dompefoundation.org/scholarships/usa/

T.G.I.F.
2025-11-28 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-21 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-14 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-07 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-31 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, 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.

OISE Bingo Night @ The Barn
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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!

Big Red Barn Fall Book Club
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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 and we’ll be giving away a free physical copy of the book as well! Register and receive your free PDF.

Fall 2025 Mentoring within the Academy Keynote
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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

Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions
2025-11-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
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 Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies
Register online
Co-sponsored by the Office of Postdoctoral Studies and the Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, as part of the Graduate School’s Academic Job Search Series.
Accommodations: We strive to make our events accessible to all Cornell community members. Individuals who have accessibility accommodations to request should contact futurefaculty@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

Guided Nature Walk
2025-11-14 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-11 15:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-31 15:30 - 16:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, 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 for our series! The series will continue through rain, snow, or shine.

Perfecting Your Research Pitch
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 101 Kennedy Hall, 215 Garden Ave, Ithaca, 14850, United States
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.

Should I Do a Postdoc?
2025-11-12 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.
Co-sponsored by the Graduate School Office of Career and Professional Development and the Office of Postdoctoral Studies as part of the Academic Job Search Series and aimed at current Ph.D. students.
Presenters: Christine Holmes, Director of Postdoctoral Studies and Colleen McLinn, Associate Dean for Professional Development

Ivy+ Open Access Professional Development Series

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 to help meet the professional development needs of Ph.D. and master’s students.

Group Resume Critique with Founder of Chameleon Resumes
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
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 resumes, focusing on content, formatting, and overall appeal to hiring managers. Resumes must be submitted in advance, and a handful will be chosen for group review to highlight key takeaways for everyone.
To Register: PCCW Mentoring Cmte Presents: Resume Critique with Lisa Rangel ’92 – Central Career Services | Cornell University
What to Expect:
Actionable tips to strengthen your resume
Real-time critique of selected submissions
Advice from a seasoned recruiter you don’t want to miss
Submit your resume here (PDF or Word format preferred). Not all submissions will be selected for live review, but all participants will benefit from the insights shared.
Submission deadline is November 7, 11:59 PM EST.

All submissions are confidential and used solely for this workshop.
Let’s get your resume ready to stand out!

Fall Gratitude Mixer with OISE
2025-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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 Graduate School Gratitude Project! We’ll provide Gratitude Postcards so you can write thank-you notes to those who’ve supported you — and we’ll take care of mailing them!
Register Here!
When: November 6, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Where: G10 Biotech
Dress: Come as you are!
Light refreshments will be provided.
This event is co-hosted by the Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) and graduate student organizations represented on the OISE Student Leadership Council.

Create an Employer-Ready LinkedIn Profile
2025-11-06 13:30 - 15:00 | 341 Caldwell Hall, 121 Reservoir Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
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 hands-on session.
Due to the interactive nature of this in-person workshop, we will limit the number of participants to 15. So if something comes up after you register, be sure to let us know so we can invite someone else to take your place.
Register to participate.

NIH Career Symposium
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-06 | Online
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. The Career Symposium will take place Nov. 3rd – 6th. Register here!

Event highlights
*10 panels featuring professionals in a broad range of careers, including pharmaceutical industry, academic careers, science policy, and more!
*Workshops to help you:

Navigate a Changing Job Market
Develop Job Search Skills
Plan for a Career Transition

Register today and log in to Whova to see the agenda and growing speaker list! We hope to see you at the event in November!
Register now
2025 ANNUAL NIH CAREER SYMPOSIUM
November 3 – 6, 2025 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Register: https://whova.com/portal/registration/eNR7KvksLzfWd584CoaD/
Please note that, in addition to registering for a ticket, you must also create a Whova account to log in to the event.
Additional links
NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education – https://www.training.nih.gov
Upcoming Events – https://www.training.nih.gov/events/upcoming
Career Services Advice and Appointments – https://www.training.nih.gov/career_services
NIH Alumni Database, Explore for your career options & Register as you leave –
https://www.training.nih.gov/alumni/register
