Alumni Award-Winning Author Mines Humor from Academic Absurdity Julie Schumacher, MFA ’86, closes out her satirical series with The English Experience, in which a study-abroad trip goes off the rails
Ask the Expert Laundry Putting You Through the Wringer? Apparel Expert Has Tips A Human Ecology prof and alum weighs in on sorting, the downside of fabric softener—and why you’re using too much detergent
Alumni With Punk Reunions, Alums from the 1990s Rock On Summer 2023 saw the third-ever gathering—complete with raucous tunes and head-banging memories
Quizzes & Puzzles Cornellian Crossword: ‘Collegetown Elegy’ Go back in time … and revisit some of your favorite, bygone eateries and watering holes with this custom puzzle!
Alumni Artist Alum Has an Unusual Medium: Earth Itself Painter Kirsten Kurtz, MS ’21, manages CALS’ soil health lab—and turns leftover samples into works of art
Alumni Project Chronicles Experiences of Alums of Asian Descent In an ongoing effort, Cornellians are being asked to recall their student days for an oral history
Books Your August 2023 Reads Featured titles include a novel by an acclaimed wordsmith, a nonfiction study of human trafficking, and a family almanac
Campus & Beyond Campus Center Holds the ‘Keys’ to Musical History From fortepianos to pipe organs, the Hill boasts one of the world’s leading collections of performance-ready vintage instruments
From the President ‘Design Tech’ Exemplifies Cornell’s Ethos of Creativity and Collaboration Exploring cutting-edge ways to meet human needs, the initiative comprises a new department, master’s program, and more