GradFUTURES Forum Graduate Student Professional Development Conference
About the GradFUTURES Forum On behalf of the Princeton University Graduate School, Cornell graduate students and postdocs are cordially invited to attend the virtual sessions of the 2026 GradFUTURES Forum Graduate Student Professional Development Conference to be held March 23-27. Founded in 2020, the GradFUTURES Forum is a week-long professional development conference that is FREE…
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
Explore Careers Outside Academia
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…
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
Interviewing and Negotiating for Academic Positions
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, especially those on the tenure track, and what and how you might negotiate about salary, startup funding, or other details of a job offer. The format will be a highly…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
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 are native speakers. This spring, languages include Italian, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Mandarin, Arabic, Russian, Norwegian, and French. Facilitators will be present for all! If…
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 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…
BRB Trivia
Big Red Barn 135 Presidents Way, Ithaca, NY, United StatesTrivia 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!
Ph.D. Hooding Photos Prior to Recognition Ceremony
The Graduate School invites Ph.D. graduates and their advisors to the Corson-Mudd Hall atrium for the opportunity to have a professional photographer capture posed photos acting out the ceremonial hooding prior to the formal Ph.D. Recognition ceremony on May 22, 2026. Photos will be shared with the graduates free of charge in the days following…