Reunion weekend is happening on June 8-11 and there’s something for everyone! Take a look at the events and activities hosted by Olin and Uris Libraries, and don’t forget to add them to your reunion schedule.
Open House: Map and Geospatial Information Collection
The Olin Library Map and Geospatial Information Collection includes over 600,000 maps, as well as books, atlases, and electronic media. Stop by to see highlights from the collection and learn about Cornell’s cartographic research materials.
This event will take place on Friday, June 9, from 10:00-11:30 a.m., on the basement level of Olin Library.
Workshop: Introduction to Genealogy Research/ Beyond DNA testing
DNA testing can provide clues, but it inevitably raises more questions. This workshop will focus not on DNA, but on DIY genealogy research for answers about ancestors, learning genealogy concepts, methodology, and search techniques for online genealogical resources.
This workshop will take place at B05 Classroom on the gallery level of Uris Library, on the following dates/times: Friday, June 9, 9:00-10:00 a.m. OR 1:00-2:00 p.m. OR Saturday, June 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Big Red Read for Little Cubs: Library Story Time and Scavenger Hunt
Who knew so many animals, big and small, visit the library? Bring your little cubs to Uris Library for story time featuring our favorite books about libraries. We will cap off our reading adventure with a scavenger hunt highlighting all the best spots in the most historic library on campus. Intended for children 3-6 years old who will be accompanied by their parents. Kindly note that elevator access is available via Uris Clocktower entrance and that Uris Library’s main entrance is stairs only.
This family-friendly activity will take place on Friday, June 9 from 10:30-11:15 a.m., in the Dean Room at Uris Library.
Panel: “Title Not Found”- How Government Influence Impacts Library Collections
Amidst a national heated public debate on what materials were deemed “appropriate” for public school classrooms and libraries, this panel will examine the history of government and parent involvement in education, an overview of LGBTQ representation in literature, and standards for collection development in libraries. Cornell’s children’s literature librarian, Wendy Wilcox, will moderate and provide an introduction, followed by presentations from John Sipple, professor in the Department of Global Development, Masha Raskolnikov, associate professor in the Department of Literature in English, and Carson Williams, collection development librarian at Mann Library.
The panel will take place on Friday, June 9, 1:00-2:00 p.m., at 107 Olin Library.
Walking Tour: Olin and Uris Libraries
An opportunity to visit the grounds of Olin and Uris Libraries and bring back your Cornell days and so many fond memories or show family and friends around for the very first time! The tour will trace the history of Uris (1891) and Olin (1961) Libraries from the days of Cornell University’s first president, A. D. White, to its current life as a vibrant center for scholarship. Please note that not all portions of this tour are wheelchair accessible, and capacity is limited to 35 persons per group.
The tour will take place on Friday, June 9 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. and we’ll meet at the entrance of Olin Library.
Zines Zines Zines
Interested in trying your hand at making a zine (pronounced like “magazine,” without the “maga”)? Stop by and make a small booklet that tells a personal story about you, your time at Cornell, or anything that comes to mind. No experience or tools are needed. Come away with a unique Reunion souvenir!
The activity is scheduled for Friday, June 9 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at 106G Olin Library.
Exhibit: Art + Feminism/ Uplifting Community Voices
In April 2023, students, faculty, and community members collaborated to edit Wikipedia and improve coverage of women in the arts to make it a more inclusive information source. Focusing on community and collective, they partnered with Tompkins County Public Library and made zines and other works of art in the process.
This exhibit is located on the first floor of Olin Library.
Exhibit: “Looking In” / Milstein Hall Curtains
Milstein Hall, which opened in 2011, is a 47,000 square-foot building that includes 25,000 square feet of flexible studio space and a 250-seat auditorium. Designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA, the facility also includes two large curtains that are integral to the design of the building. “Looking In” provides a close-up view of the forum curtain, which surrounds the studio space within Milstein Hall, and the auditorium curtain, which can be seen from the outside as surrounding the three vertical glass surfaces along the south, west, and north sides of the facility.
Feel free to visit this ongoing exhibit located on the basement level of Olin Library and if you happen to join our walking tour or are planning to visit Uris Library on your own, stop by the gallery level to see the “Other Worlds and Underworlds” exhibition or visit the Dean Room and appreciate the Cornelliana Collection.
We look forward to seeing you at Cornell Reunion weekend!
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