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Society for the Humanities Fellows' Conference on "Scale"
Society for the Humanities Fellows present examples of research on the focal theme of Scale - Friday, April 24, 2026 at the A.D. White House.
2026-27: The Year of Survival
Announcing the 2026-27 cohort of SURVIVAL Fellows at the Society for the Humanities.
Perry Zurn on his new book, How We Make Each Other
The Fellows’ Q&A series continues with a spotlight on Perry Zurn, Provost Associate Professor of Philosophy at American University and form Society for the Humanities Fellow at Cornell University. His book, "How We Make Each Other: Trans Life at the Edge of the University," evolved out of research during his Fellowship year during the theme of "Crossing."
Culler Lecture in Critical Theory: "Technofascism" by Zahid R. Chaudhary
Zahid R. Chaudhary, Associate Professor of English, Princeton University, will deliver this year's Culler Lecture in Critical Theory. Chaudhary, who received his Ph.D. from Cornell Unviersity, specializes in postcolonial studies, visual culture, and critical theory.
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| Joseph E. Connolly '72 Memorial Prizes | Prizes for undergraduate essays on the intersection of religion and politics or society. Deadline: April 24, 2026 |
The Humanities Pod
The Society for the Humanities at Cornell is proud to present our new podcast, The Humanities Pod. Informal conversations with Society Fellows, Cornell Faculty, community collaborators, and special guests shine a light on some of the new work, the current conversations, and the latest ideas of humanists at and around Cornell.