Tuesday, Sept. 26
Distinguished Voices in Literature: The Van Burd Memorial Lecture, “Mickalene Thomas, Audre Lorde, and the Maternal Origin of the Universe,” by Amber Jamilla Musser, Washington University in St. Louis, as part of the Cultural and Intellectual Climate Committee (CICC) Incllusion series, Sperry Center, Room 104, 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
Sandwich Seminar: “Bridges Beyond Walls,” by Sebastian Purcell, associate professor of philosophy, and Scott Moranda, associate professor of history, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Brooks Museum Lecture Series: “Human Rights in the Middle East: A Never-Ending Crisis,” presented by Andreas Kotelis, visiting instructor and scholar-in-residence, Moffett Center, Room 2125, 4:30 p.m. A reception to welcome the speaker begins at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Museum, Moffett Center, Room 2126
Wellness Wednesday: “Becoming Superhuman: Using Your Advantages for Good,” Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, 6 p.m.
Performance: “Taikoza,” Japanese drums and instruments, presented by Campus Artist and Lecture Series, Corey Union Function Room, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Lecture: “Native American Women in the US Military,” by Lt. Col. (Retired) Brenda Finnicum ANC, an enrolled tribal member, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, sponsored by the History Department, Old Main, Room G-12, 8:30 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Ross E. Bowers Hall Science Museum and Greenhouse, Bowers Hall first floor lobby, 11 a.m. A reception and facility tour will follow the ceremony. R.S.V.P. online requested.
Sandwich Seminar: “300 Years of Freemasonry,” by Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Jorge L. Romeu, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge, noon-1 p.m.
Lecture: “Understanding Donald Trump,” presented by Pulitzer Prize Winning Reporter and Investigator David Cay Johnston, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge, 4:30-6 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 29
Passport Processing Session: Old Main, Room 220, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Films at Four FilmFest: “American Graffiti” (1973), Modern Languages lab, Old Main, Room 223. Refreshments will be served beginning at 3:50 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Fall Employee Appreciation Day: Free admission to sporting events and lunch, supported by Human Resources Office, Athletics Department and the Division of Finance and Management.
Monday, Oct. 2
Alumni Speaker Series: Communication Studies, sponsored by Career Services and Alumni Engagement, Corey Union Fireplace Lounge, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 4
Open Campus Information Session: Facilities Master Plan, sponsored by Facilities Management Office, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, 11 a.m. to noon.
Sandwich Seminar: “From Boom to Bust: What Went Wrong With Brazil?” by Flavia Dantas, Economics Department, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lecture: “Suspicious Activity and Reporting…Tips for Safeguarding SUNY Cortland,” presented by SUNY Cortland’s University Police Department, Park Center Hall of Fame Room, 1 to 2 p.m.
Wellness Wednesday: “When Love Hurts: Why Do We Stay and What Can You Do?,” Corey Union Exhibition Lounge, 6 p.m.
Take Back the Night March: Corey Union steps, 8-9 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 5
Dowd Gallery Noise Workshop: By (rust) Echoes artist Zeke Leonard, Dowd Gallery, 4-5 p.m.
Performance: “Kindertransport,” a play by Diane Samuels, Lab Theatre, Dowd Fine Arts Center, 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Oct. 8
Family Weekend 2017: Campus-wide events. Register online.
Friday, Oct. 6
Ceremony and Reception: Honoring the SUNY Cortland President’s List Recipients for the Spring 2017 semester, reception to start at 3:15 p.m., ceremony to start at 4 p.m., Corey Union Function Room
Performance: Mana Polynesia (Polynesian dancers), sponsored by Campus Artist and Lecture Series, Corey Union Function Room, 7 p.m.
Performance: “Kindertransport,” a play by Diane Samuels, Lab Theatre, Dowd Fine Arts Center, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7
Performance: “Kindertransport,” a play by Diane Samuels, Lab Theatre, Dowd Fine Arts Center, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 8
Performance: “Kindertransport,” a play by Diane Samuels, Lab Theatre, Dowd Fine Arts Center, 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 9
Fall Open House: Campus-wide, 9:30 a.m.