Knitting at the Barn
2024-03-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-03-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-04-16 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Big Red Barn Trivia Night
2024-03-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-09 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 | 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 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

TGIF (Tell Grads It's Friday)
2024-03-22 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-03-29 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-05 16:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-12 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
2024-03-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-01 16:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-08 16:00 - 16:30, 2024-04-15 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
2024-03-25 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-15 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
2024-03-25 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-08 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-15 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

Should I Do a Postdoc?
2024-03-28 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 breakout discussion and question and answer by general field of study. Topics discussed will include: reasons to do a postdoctoral position, types of postdocs, 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

NYAS Pathways to Success: Effective Mentorship in STEM
2024-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Mentorship is a collaborative learning relationship that benefits all participants. In fact, effective mentorship is a key factor contributing to a high rate of degree attainment, increased social and self awareness, sharper communication skills, career satisfaction, and other benefits that last for many years.
The New York Academy of Sciences is thrilled to partner with the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) to provide a free online webinar highlighting the potential and importance of effective mentorship in STEM. NRMN’s mission is to provide researchers across all career stages in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences with the evidence-based mentorship and professional development programming that emphasizes the benefits and challenges of diversity, inclusivity and culture.
This event is tailored for individuals at all ages and professional levels looking to enrich their career through collaborating and learning from a mentor or mentee, and for anyone interested in sharing this information with their network. Join the webinar and learn from experts in the field about how effective mentorship can benefit you and your community.
Register for the webinar.
Sign up for free a Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences
To support your professional and career development, Cornell University will sponsor a complimentary 1-year Membership to the New York Academy of Sciences for any interested undergraduate and graduate student, postdoc, faculty and staff member. For over 200 years, the Academy has helped scientists, engineers, and innovators pursue successful careers. To request a sponsored membership, sign up at NYAS.ORG/CORNELL
