Big Red Barn Trivia Night
2024-02-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-19 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Trivia
Join us for a fun night of trivia with your fellow grad students. Get to know your colleagues and new or old friends!
New to trivia or need a team? We will help pair you up!

2024 Multicultural Academic Council (MAC) Mentoring Program Keynote
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:30 | 148 Stocking Hall, 411 Tower Rd, Ithaca, NY, 14853
Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Griffin, Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Maryland

Date: Friday, February 29
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30 pm (Grab & Go Box Lunch Available at 11:30am)
Location: Stocking Hall 148
Registration Link: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1A3vBBwuPxoSmH4
Summary Session:
While we know mentoring relationships are powerful interventions and a key strategy for promoting equity in the academy, we also know that these relationships often fall short of fulfilling their potential, particularly for early career colleagues with marginalized and minoritized identities. We will talk about what gets in our way of leveraging the power of mentorship to close equity gaps in the academy, and I will offer a framework for thinking about identity in the context of our relationships. We will also talk about promising practices and strategies that can enhance our ability to form mentoring relationships grounded in equity, affirmation, and care.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Kimberly Griffin is Dean of the College of Education and a Professor in the Higher Education, Student Affairs, and International Education Policy Program (Student Affairs Area of Specialization). Dr. Griffin earned her doctoral degree in Higher Education and Organizational Change from UCLA, her Master’s degree in Education Policy and Leadership at the University of Maryland, and her Bachelors degree from Stanford University in Psychology.
Prior to completing her doctoral work, Dr. Griffin worked in higher education administration, primarily focusing in the areas of diversity recruitment, admissions, and retention in undergraduate and graduate education. Dr. Griffin’s research interests are primarily focused in three areas: diversity and equity in graduate education and the professoriate; diversity within the Black higher education community; and mentoring and career development. These interests have led her to conduct work on a variety of topics, including: career development of Ph.D. completers in science, Black professors and their engagement in student interaction, the experiences of Black immigrant college students, diversity recruitment in graduate education, and campus racial climate.
Dr. Griffin is skilled in advanced quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as the integration of these strategies in mixed methods research. Dr. Griffin is an active scholar and researcher, engaged widely in efforts to promote diversity and equity in higher education. Her research has been funded by the Burroughs Welcome Fund, National Institutes of Health, and National Science Foundation. Her work has been published widely, and has appeared in the Review of Higher Education, Journal of College Student Development, Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, and Journal of Negro Education. Dr. Griffin’s work also contributes to national conversations on equity and inclusion, and she has collaborated and consulted with the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, National Academies, American Council on Education, and the Council of Graduate Schools to discuss extant research and new initiatives. She served as editor of the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education from 2018-2022.
Questions? Contact grad_assoc_dean@cornell.edu
Sponsorship
Multicultural Academic Council, Graduate School Offices of Inclusion and Student Engagement, and Future Faculty and Academic Careers, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

TGIF (Tell Grads It's Friday)
2024-03-01 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-08 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-15 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-22 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
TGIF (Tell Grads It’s Friday)
Looking to kick back and make some friends? Come celebrate with us as we welcome old and new graduate & professional students back to Cornell for the Big Red Barn’s signature event. Snacks, music, and drink specials!
No registration required; just attend.

Lets Meditate at the Barn
2024-03-04 16:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-11 16:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-18 16:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-25 16:00 - 16:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Lets Meditate at the Barn
Join CAPS therapist and a Let’s Meditate guide Cory Myler, PhD, for a weekly, hybrid, 30-minute guided meditation series at the Big Red Barn and via Zoom every Monday throughout the semester!
This series will begin with an info session on Meditation for Graduate Students on Monday, January 22nd at 4 p.m. Guided meditation sessions will occur weekly on Mondays, 4:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. from Monday, Jan 29th through Monday, May 13th. All are welcome. Check out health.cornell.edu/meditate to learn more. Contact Emily at ed545@cornell.edu for any questions regarding Let’s Meditate
Date: Every Monday (starting Jan. 22nd)
Time: 4:00pm-4:30pm
Location: Big Red Barn (Greenhouse)

Language Circle at the Barn
2024-03-04 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-11 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-18 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-25 17:00 - 18:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Language Circle
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. We have facilitators for French, Spanish, German, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Japanese and more.

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

Swing Dance at the Barn
2024-03-04 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Swing Dance at the Barn
Get back into the swing of the semester with weekly swing dancing at the barn! All skill levels welcome!
Date: Every Monday; starting Jan 22
Time: 7:00pm-9:30pm
Location: Big Red Barn
Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact cugradswing@gmail.com

Knitting at the Barn
2024-03-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Knitting at the Barn
For all skill and interest levels – guidance and all materials will be provided if needed! For both those with an interest in learning fiber arts and those who want to make steady progress on an existing project in the company of fellow knitters. This event usually takes place at 1-2 tables in the main area of the Barn; if it’s your first time attending please come say hi to the table with all the yarn!
Tuesdays at 6:30-8:00 PM at the Big Red Barn
January 23 to May 14, 2024
If you would like to keep updated about these sessions or are unable to find anyone during the session, please email brb.art.fellow@cornell.edu.

Graduate School Prep Lab
2024-03-07 16:00 - 20:00 | ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall, 140 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Cornell Graduate School Office of Access and Recruitment is hosting the Grad School Prep Lab program on Thursday, March 7th (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm) for Cornell undergraduates interested in exploring graduate education. This non-discipline specific, on-campus program is designed for Cornell juniors of any major. However, this program is intended for students interested in learning more about research-based graduate degrees, not professional degree programs (JD/Law, MBA, or DVM/Bet School).
This program will provide an overview of graduate education and the admissions process as well as hold a workshop by Cornell Career Services on promoting yourself and succeeding as a PhD applicant.
This program has a particular focus on engaging those who are interested in and seek to help advancing aspects of diversity, inclusion, access, and equity within higher education. Undergraduate students engaged in scholar programs focused on broadening access to undergraduate research and preparation for graduate studies are especially encouraged to register. Such programs include but are not limited to the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program, McNair Scholars, OADI Research Scholars, CSTEP, Biology Scholars, LSAMP Scholars, Ryan Scholars, Kessler Scholars, Posse, and the Pre-Freshman Summer Scholars.
More information including eligibility criteria and the online application can be found here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aV4VHAF45QY54wK. Applications are due Sunday, February 18, 2024 by 11:59 pm EST.
Questions may be directed to considergrad@cornell.edu.

Explore Careers Outside Academia
2024-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | 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 options outside of academia and some of the thought process behind it. 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 Susi Varvayanis, Executive Director of Careers Beyond Academia

OISE Dine & Engage
2024-03-19 16:00 - 17:30 | NY
The OISE Dine & Engage is a series of informal and intimate dinners where faculty members will have the opportunity to share their life and professional journeys while engaging with our vibrant graduate community. By facilitating these interactions, we aim to cultivate a stronger sense of belonging and boost student-faculty collaboration at Cornell.
This is an initiative of the Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement and a testament to our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse voices are heard, valued, and appreciated.
This is a space-limited event. RSVP required!

2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
2024-03-20 15:00 - 16:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a competition for graduate students to develop and showcase their research communication skills.
The 2024 final round competition will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 in G10 Biotechnology Building. We will also offer a virtual attendance option by Zoom for those outside of Ithaca. Attend and vote for your favorite presentation for the People’s Choice Award!
3MT challenges research degree students to present a compelling story on their dissertation or thesis and its significance in just three minutes, in language appropriate to a non-specialist audience. In addition to the first place and second place winners from among the finalists, audience members on March 20 will be asked to select a People’s Choice Award Winner.
Register to attend.

Fearlessly Curious Conversations: A discussion with author Mónica Guzmán
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Rhodes-Rawlings Auditorium, Klarman Hall, 232 Feeney Way, Ithaca, New York, 14853
This Freedom of Expression theme year event will be a moderated discussion with Mónica Guzmán, author of “I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times.”
Ms. Guzmán is also a Senior Fellow for Public Practice at Braver Angels and the host of A Braver Way podcast.
Hosted by Professor Karl Lewis and co-sponsored by the College of Engineering, Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement, Student & Campus Life, and the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering
