Arts Sciences faculty and alumni will share their latest research on topics ranging from neuroscience to detective fiction to music composition to global financial policy during this year’s reunion weekend, June 9-11. The weekend will also feature the traditional breakfast with the dean, open houses to showcase the work and collections of various departments and plenty of opportunities for alumni to socialize and reminisce. A highlight event of the weekend will be "Unlocking the Brain: Cornell’s Search for the Key," a panel of faculty talking about the exciting news coming from Cornell Neurotech, a joint initiative launched by the College of Engineering and the College of Arts Sciences. The initiative aims to build powerful new tools that can be used to map the individual cells and complex neural networks within the brain — tools that can help us understand and treat disorders such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, epilepsy, schizophrenia and depression. Featured panelists include Lance Collins, Joseph Silbert Dean of Engineering; Gretchen Ritter, Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts Sciences; Chris Xu MS ’93, PhD ’96, The Mong Family Foundation Director, Cornell Neurotech and professor and director of undergraduate studies for Applied and Engineering Physics; and Joseph Fetcho, co-director, Cornell Neurotech, associate chair and professor, Department of Neurobiology and Behavior. The event will take place from 1:30-2:45 p.m. Friday, June 9, in the Alice Statler Auditorium of Statler Hall. Another highlight will be this year’s Olin Lecture, set for 3 p.m. Friday, offered by Arts Sciences alum and avant-garde composer Steve Reich ’57. The lecture will begin with a performance by Ensemble Signal of two of Steve Reich's original compositions, followed by a conversation about Reich's performing and composing career. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Olin Lecture was established at Cornell in 1987 through a generous gift from the Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Foundation. On Saturday morning, all are also invited to start the day at the College of Arts Sciences Breakfast with the Dean from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Groos Family Atrium of Klarman Hall. Gretchen Ritter '83, the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts Sciences, will provide a college update and brief remarks. Later that day, join us for two faculty presentations: Other AS highlights of Reunion weekend include: Have questions? Contact Marcie Lanham at mll284@cornell.edu or 607-255-8379.
AS plans host of activities for Reunion 2017
By:
Kathy Hovis,
AS Communications
Sun, 05/21/2017