Cornell College Events

Check out Off Track, the teen book discussion group for students in grade 7 & up. Off Track meets once a month in Room 326 of the library September through May. You decide which books will be read and discussed, and receive a copy of each title to keep. Off Track is generously sponsored by Hills Bank & Trust. If you‘re interested in participating, contact Cathy Boggs at 895-4262, or e-mail cboggs@cornellcollege.edu, because we’ll need to order a copy of the next book for you!

What does your schedule look like for next year? Stop by the information table and learn about Cornell courses traveling off-campus, both internationally and domestically in 2009-10. Travel to Nicaragua in January, Laos in May, or Japan in March--scholarships are available!

Hemiparasitic plants, like mistletoe, are plants that both photosynthesize and gain nutrients through parasitism of other nearby plants. The degree to which a hemiparasite acts as a parasite can vary between species and individuals, indicating possible trade-offs between the plant's ability to parasitize and photosynthesize. Population dynamics in these plants will vary based on the degree to which an individual is parasitic, as well as the degree of competition it suffers from nearby plants.

The disability network is a branch of the Cornell Coalition for Change. It is working to help students with different disabilities be successful at Cornell. This meeting is for students to share effective strategies and plan ideas to make the school a more accepting place. If you don't feel comfortable attending and wish to remain anonymous, send an e-mail asking any questions you may have and you will be placed on an anonymous listing.

This is an interactive workshop which explores the history of African-American popular culture and music; from spirituals, to blues, jazz, hip-hop and everything in between. We will listen to music, discuss lyrics, perform live, analyze coded language, engage in creative writing, and learn about the elements and cultural aspects of hip-hop and other African-American musical forms.