Language Circle
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWeekly meetings with native language speakers in the language of your choice to informally practice.
Knitting at the Barn
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDo 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…
Weekly Yoga
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin 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!
Guided Nature Walks With Nature RX
Take a guided nature walk on campus with Nature RX & BRB Wellness to inspire awe! On Thursday, May 8th, at noon, we will meet and depart from the BRB…
Ruins and Rebirth – Art Exhibition
Join Economics PhD student, Nguyễn Ngọc Phương Linh, in an exhibition entitled "Ruins and Rebirth", showcasing her works ranging from paintings and sculptures to prints.
Language Circle
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWeekly meetings with native language speakers in the language of your choice to informally practice.
Knitting at the Barn
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesDo 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…
Weekly Yoga
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin 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!
2025 Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition Celebration
Attend an annual ceremony recognizing grad community members for their academic, professional, and service achievements.
Poetry Month at the Big Red Barn
In celebration of a bygone Poetry Month, we invite you, the science and art, lay and professional, near and far graduate student poets, to share your poems with your peers!…
Language Circle
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesWeekly meetings with native language speakers in the language of your choice to informally practice.
Beyond Supervision: Effective Mentorship in Undergraduate Research
Join us for an interactive workshop about best practices for mentoring undergraduate researchers. You will learn evidence-based mentoring techniques and engage with tools that you can use right now to…
Ph.D. Hooding Photos Prior to Recognition Ceremony
The Graduate School invites Ph.D. graduates and their advisors to the ILR Conference Center for the opportunity to have a professional photographer capture posed photos acting out the ceremonial hooding…
Statistics Drop In Consulting
The Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU) will be holding drop-in consulting sessions for graduate students this summer at the following times: Write in at Goldie’s Café in the Physical Sciences…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOpened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Reunion 2025 @ The Graduate School – Cornell Trivia and Networking
Jacob Belding Calling all doctoral and master's degree alumni and current Graduate School students! Join us for an exciting afternoon filled with trivia and a sampling of local beverages at…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOpened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
BRB Book Club
Our first book for the BRB Summer Book Club is "The Vegetarian" by Han Kang. Published in 2007, this story follows Yeong-hye after she decides to stop eating meat and her husband and family try…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Future Professors Institute Keynote Talk
The Future Professors Institute engages graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in workshops, panel discussions, and talks focused on preparing them for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audiences for…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Future Professors Institute
The Future Professors Institute engages graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in workshops, panel discussions, and talks focused on preparing them for faculty careers across institutional types. The primary audiences for…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOpened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Pride T.G.I.F.
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,…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
The Application Process for an Academic Job
To kick off the 2025-2026 Academic Job Search Series for Cornell graduate students and postdocs, come learn about the process of searching for a U.S. faculty job from start to…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesOpened to all but with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral scholars who identify as international You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space…
International Scholars Community Hour
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesThis event is open to all, focusing on Graduate and Postdoctoral scholars who identify as international. You are warmly invited to attend the International Scholars Community Hour, a space created to…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Writing a Research Statement for a Primarily Undergraduate Institution
Through an interactive online discussion, guest presenter Dr. Jeffrey Werner (Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in faculty positions at four-year colleges and universities (e.g., primarily…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Alumni Conversation about the Academic Writing Process
The College of Arts and Sciences is hosting alumna Dr. Alison Miller on Tuesday, July 15. In addition to presenting to undergraduate Nexus Scholars in their professional development class, the…
Developing a Narrative For Your Teaching Statement
Explore essential elements of a teaching statement for an academic job application. Come prepared to brainstorm key ideas of your statement. Leave with peer feedback on a first draft of…
Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
OnlineJoin us for Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, the Messy, and the Pivot—a virtual conversation series featuring guests who hold doctoral degrees and have pursued diverse careers beyond academia. In…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
OnlineJoin 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,…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Primer Series: Navigating Key Graduate Milestones and Academic Expectations
Wednesday, July 23, 10 – 11 a.m. – Register Learn about key milestones associated with being a Cornell graduate student before you are expected to reach them. This session will share…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Primer Series: Navigating Cross-cultural Classroom Dynamics
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…
Approaches to Designing Your Academic Job Talk
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…
August Book Club
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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Primer Series: Getting the Mentoring You Need and Want
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…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Primer Series: Money Matters: Budgeting and Saving
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…
Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
OnlineJoin 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,…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Primer Series: Right From the Start: Valuing Your Time
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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Ph.D. Career Stories: The Good, The Messy, and The Pivot
OnlineCurious 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…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Primer Series: Identifying Resources to Succeed as a Teaching Assistant at Cornell
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…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Primer Series: Enhancing Language Skills for Graduate Success
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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Primer Series: Exploring Career Options in and Outside Academia
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…
Weekly Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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…
Weekly Karaoke
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesA 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…
Weekly Salsa
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesYou 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…
Grad Tours: Big Red Barn (Graduate Student Center)
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…
2025 Summer Success Symposium
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!
New Student Trivia
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…
Letterbox I.R.L.: 2025 Media Discussion
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…
Dean’s Welcome for New Graduate and Professional Students
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…
Grad Connect 2025: A Resource Fair for Graduate and Professional Degree 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…
BRB Ice Cream Social
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.
Orientation T.G.I.F.
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesConfident 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…
Primer Series: Understanding Doctoral Funding at Cornell
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!)…
CV to Resume Workshop
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…
Weekly Language Circle
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesJoin 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…