Cornell College Events

Upcoming Events:

Time Event Title
1:00 pm May 16thEarly Out Movie Cole Library
The Early Out Movie will be in Room 108 on the library's first floor. The library will provide popcorn and a drink for each person. This free program is a public library event and is not affiliated with the Mount Vernon School District. Families must reserve a seat. Call 895-4271 or stop in at the library's third-floor circulation desk to reserve your spot.
3:30 pm May 16thRetirement reception for Diane Harrington Brackett House
Diane Harrington, director of the education office, is retiring June 15. Everyone is invited to a celebration to honor her 28 years of service to the college.
3:30 pm May 16thMegan Dibbern Honors Thesis Defense West Science
Please join us for Megan Dibbern's thesis defense, titled "Spreading Depression Preferentially Increases Oxidative Stress in Microglia and Astrocytes: Implications for the Chronification of Migraine." In 2011, Dibbern completed both a summer and a fourth block placement with Dr. Richard Kraig '78, a professor in the departments of neurology and neurobiology, pharmacology and physiology at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Dimensions annually supports the placement of a Cornell student in Dr. Kraig's lab. Your attendance is a great way to support Megan, learn about this summer 2013 research opportunity and learn about the process involved in order to graduate with distinction with a BMB major.
7:30 pm May 17thKarl Rove and Dee Dee Myers, Delta Phi Rho Lecture King Chapel
Former presidential advisors Karl Rove and Dee Dee Myers will address the Republican and Democratic points of view in a Delta Phi Rho lecture titled “Election 2012: Two Perspectives.” The event will be moderated by Cornell Politics Professor Craig Allin. Admission is free. A book signing reception follows in Cole Library.
8:45 pm May 17thKarl Rove and Dee Dee Myers Book Signing Reception Cole Library
Former presidential advisors Karl Rove and Dee Dee Myers will sign their books following their joint Delta Phi Rho lecture. Rove is author of the memoir “Courage and Consequence” (Threshold Editions, 2010). Myers wrote “Why Women Should Rule the World” (Harper Collins, 2008), making the case that women’s increasingly powerful role in public life is reshaping the world. Refreshments will be available.
May 18thJunior Preview Day Cornell College
3:15 pm May 18thMusic Seminar Student Recital (Ringer Recital Studio) Armstrong Hall
5:15 pm May 18thRussell Hall dedication Russell Hall
Cornell College will hold a dedication ceremony for the newly-renamed Russell Hall. The residence hall, which opened in 2007 as Clock Tower Hall, has been renamed to honor the contributions of the Russell family.
6:30 pm May 18thPINQ Farewell Show Thomas Commons
Watch PINQ in its last performance of the year in a show full of diverse performances. Come support the Powerful Intelligent Noble Queens.
8:30 pm May 18thOutdoor Movie: "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
Come watch the classic summer movie, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," outside on a big screen and enjoy the beautiful weather!

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