Language Circle
2026-04-06 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Knitting at the Barn
2026-04-07 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.

BRB Trivia
2026-04-07 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!

Navigating the Transition from Academia to Industry: Practical Tips
2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Many academics are interested in industry positions, but the path to securing one is not always clear. In this 90-minute panel discussion, we will hear from industry experts at the intersection of bioenergy, genomics, and engineering, and get their practical advice for taking the first steps to an industry career. The panel will answer questions regarding industry resume do’s and don’ts, how to put your best foot forward in an interview, networking tips, and more.
Panelists will be:

Steve Hartig, Senior Consultant, Recon Associates
Sneha Srikrishnan, PhD. Segment Director for Fermentation Biosolutions at Archer Daniels Midland Company
Steve Fuchs, PhD. Business Development Director at Traitomic

Moderator: Efrain Rodriguez-Ocasio, PhD. GLBRC Bioenergy Postdoctoral Fellow
Registration required: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/meeting/register/QQPEAzmNR6-xJgybn-gv0w
Brought to you by the Wisconsin Energy Institute/Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Mentorship Program.
**If you have any accessibility needs, please email alexandra.schnoes@wisc.edu directly so the request is not missed.**

U.S. Immigration and Employment Options for International Postdocs and Graduate Students
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Topics include:

U.S. permanent residence (‘green cards’)
National Interest Waivers for researchers and entrepreneurs
Extraordinary Ability petitions
Transitioning from F-1 OPT or J-1 status to H-1B, and ‘H-1B cap’ issues
Recent changes in U.S. immigration, executive orders and related issues

Presented by Jim Arkell, Senior Counsel, Husch Blackwell. Attend Zoom session.
Learn more about Husch Blackwell and request information.

T.G.I.F.
2026-04-10 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.
