Graduate School

T.G.I.F.
2025-11-14 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-21 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-05 16:30 - 19:00, 2025-12-12 16:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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.

Weekly Language Circle
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-11-24 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-01 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-08 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]

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

BRB Trivia
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-09 19:00 - 21:00 | 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!

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.

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: Kids x Grad Student Fashion Show
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Calling all young designers!
Do you love fashion, creativity, and design?

Join us for the Kids x Grad Student Fashion Show, where children ages 5-15 get to style and design outfits for real models to wear on the runway!
No sewing experience required — just bring your imagination and excitement! No registration fee, all materials provided!

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/

Guided Nature Walk
2025-12-05 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.

Bayer B4U 2026 Mentorship Program Information Session
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Join an information session to learn about the Bayer Crop Science 2026 University Mentoring Program (B4U).
Building relationships, networks, and a commitment to soft skill development are essential to success as scientists and leaders working in industry – join for a year long mentoring program with established Bayer scientists.
Program Highlights:

MENTORING: 1-on-1, based on technical fit and soft skill development needs
DEVELOPMENT: Bayer-hosted workshops and seminars
NETWORKING: Within Bayer & across 30+ North American Universities
ADVANCEMENT: Career advancement advice
AWARENESS: Build business acumen and develop relationships with industry partner

Who should apply?
Curious scientists and engineers in early career stages (with emphasis on grad students and postdoctoral researchers).
In fields related to plant breeding, plant biology, gene editing, crop physiology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, computer science, & data science/engineering and more
Applications window: Dec 1, 2025-Feb 22, 2026
Apply Here: https://forms.office.com/e/hw5rcXTqcZ
Mentee selection emails will be sent by March 20th, 2026
Information session dates

December 11, 2025 @ 1pm CST
January 21, 2026 @ 2pm CST
February 9, 2026 @ 1pm CST

Teams Meeting ID:
Meeting ID: 328 713 474 563 8
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Email: bayer.univ.mentoring@bayer.com

Ph.D. Hooding Reception
2025-12-21 11:30 - 12:30 | Carrier Ballroom, Statler Hotel, 130 Statler Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
The Graduate School will hold a private hooding reception for Ph.D. candidates at the Statler Carrier Ballroom immediately following the December 21 Recognition Ceremony. Candidates are invited to attend this ceremonial hooding, in which a faculty member places the hood over the shoulders of the graduate to signify their success in completing their Ph.D. program. A professional photographer will capture photos of the ceremonial hooding.
Ph.D. candidates who register to attend the University December Recognition Ceremony will be sent an invitation to this special event and will need to enter a separate RSVP to attend.
At 12 noon, Dean Lewis will perform the hooding of our new graduates. Alternatively, graduates may invite their advisors or committee members to attend and perform the hooding.
Ph.D. candidates should wear their appropriate cap, gown, and hood. Faculty members may wear their regalia, but it is not required.
A brunch buffet will be served. Graduates are welcome to bring up to six guests to this reception.
In the days following the event, the Graduate School will email a link to the photographs to all individuals who RSVP’d to this special event.
Please contact the Graduate School with any questions about this event: gradschool@cornell.edu.

Info Session for Graduate Resident Fellow 2026-27 Positions
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Hans Bethe House Seminar Room (240), 314 West Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14853
The West Campus House System is currently accepting applications from full-time registered graduate and professional students interested in becoming a Graduate Resident Fellow for the 2026-2027 academic year and will be hosting two information sessions in advance of the deadline for those interested in learning more.
A Graduate Resident Fellow lives in a West Campus House and assists in creating a positive, vibrant and academically engaging residential community; serves as mentor and role model to undergraduate residents; and acts in a leadership role for academic enrichment by promoting a variety of programs and activities.
Applications are currently being accepted for:
Graduate Resident Fellow 2026-27
Applications Due:
Monday, February 2, 2026 (by 11:59 pm ET).
To learn more and apply go to:
https://wchs.undergrad.cornell.edu/get-involved/students
Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a full-time registered graduate or professional student at Cornell University and must have completed at least 1 year of graduate or undergraduate study at Cornell.

Employment Expectations:

Live in assigned West Campus House and dine regularly in the house.
Term of appointment and housing begins on August 1, 2026.
Job Description for GRF

Remuneration:

One-bedroom furnished apartment within a West Campus House and supplied with a House Meal Plan.
Over the course of the 12 month appointment, GRFs receive a stipend on a semi-monthly basis. 1st Year GRF stipend is $2,420

For key dates, info sessions, and application details, please visit our website.
Information Sessions
• Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – GRF Info Session – Hans Bethe House Seminar Room (240)
• Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. – GRF Info Session – William Keeton House Seminar Room (141)

OISE Hot Chocolate Bar Drop-In Hours
2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:30 | 102 Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Join the Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement for a cozy hot chocolate bar as we kick off the spring semester!
Catch up with friends, or make new connections with other graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff over a delicious cup of hot cocoa!
Date: January 20, 2026
Time: 4-5:30 pm
Location: Mann Library 102

Virtual Info Session about Humanities Scholars Program 2026-27 Postdoctoral Associate Positions
2026-01-22 16:30 - 17:30 | Zoom
The Humanities Scholars Program, an undergraduate research initiative in the College of Arts & Sciences, invites applications from Cornell PhD candidates and recent Cornell PhDs for one-year postdoctoral associate positions beginning August 1, 2026. HSP Postdocs teach, mentor, and run workshops for advanced undergraduates in the Humanities Scholars Program. Each position offers a salary of $67,000/year and a $2,000 research fund for the year. Two Postdoctoral Associates will be appointed.
Join faculty director, Verity Platt, for a virtual information session about these two position openings and get your questions answered.
Applications are due February 3, 2026. See the call for applications on HSP’s website.
This virtual info session will take place over Zoom. Registration is required.
Please email any questions to hum-scholars-program@cornell.edu

T.G.I.F.
2026-01-23 16:30 - 19:00 | Big Red Barn, 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Tell Grad’s It’s Friday is a Graduate and Professional Student-focused weekly event. Graduate students, Post Docs, Faculty, Staff, and PhDs are welcome to attend with one guest each; all guests must be 23+. Undergraduate students are not allowed to attend.

Language Circle
2026-01-26 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 spring, 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 bigredbarn@cornell.edu

Info Session for Graduate Resident Fellow 2026-27 Positions
2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:00 | William Keeton House Seminar Room (141), 4 Forest Park Lane, Ithaca, NY, 14853

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Mann Library, 237 Mann Drive, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States
Pre-registration is required.
In this series of interactive workshops designed for current Cornell graduate students and postdocs and open to those in all fields, you will develop essential research mentoring skills, particularly in disciplines where research is conducted collaboratively and in teams. Learn best practices for mentoring research students and technicians and develop planning and communication skills needed to guide individual mentees and research teams.
All sessions will be practical in nature and feature short pre-readings or videos, case study discussions, and activities to help identify your strengths and desired areas for improvement. Receive a certificate of completion for successfully participating in at least 4 of 5 sessions (dates: 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 3/3, and 3/17). Interested participants should apply by January 23 with the expectation of attending all workshops and actively participating in small and large group discussions.
Sessions are on Tuesdays between 3:00-4:30 pm ET. See full schedule and topics
Questions?

Contact Dr. Colleen McLinn, futurefaculty@cornell.edu or 607-255-2030

Building Mentorship Skills for Academic Careers is sponsored by the Graduate School’s Future Faculty and Academic Careers program, part of the Office of Career and Professional Development.

Knitting at the Barn
2026-01-27 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.
