Graduate School

Knitting at the Barn
2025-02-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-02-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-11 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2025-02-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-26 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!

CV to Resume Workshop
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
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 preferred job candidate.
This webinar is open to all Ph.D. students and postdocs.
To Register
For more events, please visit gradcareers.cornell.edu.
Accessibility Requests
We strive to make our events accessible to all community members. Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact gradcareers@cornell.edu. We ask that requests be made at least one week in advance to help ensure they can be met.

T.G.I.F.
2025-02-21 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-02-28 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-07 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-14 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-03-21 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!

Language Circle
2025-02-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-03 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | 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.

Spring Clothing Swap and Reuse
2025-02-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Refresh your closet at our Spring Clothing Swap + Reuse event! Join us on Wednesday, February 26, from 4–6 PM at the Big Red Barn. Bring your old clothes or accessories to swap or upcycle into reusable food wraps in a fun workshop led by our Art and Sustainability fellows.
Sign up here at tinyurl.com/brbspringswap
We look forward to seeing you!

Lifting as You Climb: Accounting for Power and Privilege in the Mentoring of Early Career Professionals
2025-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | G10 Biotechnology Building, 526 Campus Road, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
2025 MAC Public Keynote on Mentoring within the Academy
Lifting as You Climb: Accounting for Power and Privilege in the Mentoring of Early Career Professionals
February 27, 2025
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 pm (Box Lunch Available at 12:00 pm)
Location: G10 Biotechnology
Register through Qualtrics
Speaker: Terrell Morton, Assistant Professor of Identity and Justice in STEM Education, University of Illinois Chicago
Session Summary

In this presentation, Dr. Morton will identify individual and collective strategies for leveraging one’s power and privilege to be an effective and impactful mentor who uplifts students while also mitigating or preventing trauma and harm. He particularly attends to mentoring practices that support individuals from racially minoritized groups within the current sociopolitical climate.
About Our Speaker
Dr. Terrell R. Morton is an Assistant Professor of Identity and Justice in STEM Education at the University of Illinois Chicago. He is an alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University (B.S. Chemistry), University of Miami (MS Neuroscience), and UNC Chapel Hill (Ph.D. Education – Learning Sciences and Psychological Studies). Dr. Morton identifies as a Scholar-Activist! His work strives to transform the positioning and understanding of Blackness in mainstream education, specifically STEM, seeking justice and joy for Black women, Black students, and other minoritized individuals given the social-cultural-political-historical positioning of their identities. He is an accomplished, emerging scholar, having published in various academic and lay spaces, given over 50 global and national talks and presentations, and obtained over 13 million dollars in external grants. Through every endeavor, he strives to “walk it like he talks it.”
Sponsorship
MAC Peer Mentoring Program, Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement, and the Future Faculty and Academic Careers Program

Harlem Renaissance Party
2025-02-28 19:30 - 23:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties and immerse yourself in the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance! Come celebrate the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance with music, dance, and community. Vintage-Inspired Dress Encouraged! Co-sponsored by the Black Graduate and Professional Assembly, Black Law Students Association, and Black In Brooks.

Women In Public Policy Women's Month Trivia
2025-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an exciting trivia night at the Big Red Barn on March 4th. Test your knowledge, enjoy great company, and honor the incredible contributions of women throughout history.

Careers Beyond Academia Small Group Discussion
2025-03-10 22:00 - 23:00 | Zoom
Does your career plan need a tune-up? Join us online to find out how we can help you get the most out of Careers Beyond Academia. If you are interested in exploring your options and want to meet colleagues who are considering careers outside of a traditional tenure-track role, sign up for a small group session. Bring your questions, share your career aspirations and trepidations, receive guidance on how to get started on your career search, and specific advice on how to approach your advisor or make a career decision. We’ll exchange tips, tricks, and tools to efficiently explore your options, build your skills and take action to prepare for your future. Feel free to pop in anytime during this hour that suits your schedule. ALL DISCIPLINES WELCOME!

2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition
2025-03-19 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 2025 final round competition will be held in-person on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 in G10 Biotech. 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 19 will be asked to select a People’s Choice Award Winner.
Event registration is open.

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.
