- Sep 16, 2026
Ralph Rucci archive at Cornell reveals art and labor of couture
For the first time in over a decade, garments from Rucci’s haute couture and ready-to-wear collections have been brought together under one roof as part of the Cornell Fashion + Textile Collection in the College of Human Ecology. Documentary materials, including thousands of original sketches, patterns and swatches, are housed by the Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives at Cornell University Library. The archive is now accessible to students, researchers and the public, ensuring
- Sep 16, 2026
- Holistic Human Health
Despite the hype, kefir isn't right for everyone
Laura Bellows, a professor of nutritional sciences, explains the differences between traditional and commercial kefir.
- Sep 21 — Oct 8 ,2026
- Human Centered Design
- Human Ecology Building, Gold Gallery (MVR 1250)
Afternoon Tea
Why should dress-up be restricted to special occasions? Reflecting on my own childhood, I realized that at some point, I stopped dressing for myself and started dressing for others, whether it was what my mother dressed me in or what was trendy at the time. This collection embodies the childlike wonder of going out in extravagant princess gowns and having fairy tea parties with your friends. Everyone deserves to feel like a fairy princess.
- Sep 30 ,2026
- Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell Cooperative Extension
- Human Ecology Commons and MVR G151
CHE Summer Experience Symposium
Students will share their summer experiences, including research opportunities, internships and college-funded experiences like:
- the CHE in NYC summer internship
- the BCTR Scholars
- the Center for Discovery Internship
- the Cornell Cooperative Extension internship
- The Global Public Health Experiential Learning Opportunities
Learn about the variety of opportunities and get information on applying for next summer.
There will be students postering in the Commons and presentations in MVR G151.
Jingjie Du
Jingjie joined the Ph.D. program in Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University in January 2023. She works in Dr. Xin-Gen Lei’s group, where she studies phytases as both animal feed additives and soil fertilizers using computational biology and enzyme engineering. Her work focuses on uncovering the evolutionary diversity and catalytic mechanisms of phosphorus-mobilizing enzymes and developing soil-compatible biocatalysts to reduce fertilizer dependence and environmental impact. Motivated by the potential of biotechnology to address global challenges in
Gwyneth (Gwyn) Frederick
Gwyn (she/her) is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in Community Nutrition. She comes to Cornell with a background in farm work, a B.S. in public health nutrition from The Ohio State University, a Master of Public Health from University at Albany, and experience as a program evaluator for NYS SNAP-Ed. At Cornell, Gwyn’s research focuses on how food procurement processes, policies, and funding might be leveraged to address health, dignity, and equity for both minority farmers
