Education
Conference on Academic Creative Writing-May 12th, 2017
Aaron Sachs, Professor of History at Cornell University, and organizer of the Conference on Academic Creative Writing, discusses how academics can enhance their writing on their research subject. He talks about innovative literary techniques that can be employed in writing non-fiction books for the general public. This interview originally aired on the May 12th, 2017…
Read MoreCamp Kesem for Kids affected by cancer-May 8th, 2017
Zsofia Szegletes and Laura Fletcher, outreach coordinators for Camp Kesem at Cornell University, talk about the organization that offers a camp experience for children whose families have been affected by cancer. They describe the local chapter, run by Cornell student volunteers and why the camp is a welcoming place for children whose parent has been…
Read MoreWild in Stewart Park!- May 5th, 2017
Local landscape architect Rick Manning and wildlife photographer Marie Read talk about the fundraiser, “Wild in Stewart Park”, featuring a display of photography with accompanying music at Cinemapolis on Tuesday, May 9th. They also talk about the Fuertes Overlook, how to observe wildlife at the park and about the wonderful views of the lake. This…
Read MoreSam Taylor of Social Media Lab at Cornell about teens and screens-April 28, 2017
Sam Taylor, Graduate student in the Social Media Lab at Cornell, talks about how communication technologies, such as Facebook, chatting, and Snap Chat impacts our personal relationships. He will be participating in a discussion about the documentary “Screenagers” on May 1, 2017 at Ithaca High School.
Read MoreGay Nicholson about the People’s Climate March- April 26th, 2017
Gay Nicholson, President of Sustainable Tompkins, talks about the upcoming People’s Climate March, taking place on Saturday, April 29th, 2017. Presentations before and after the march will focus on engaging local citizens to take action to lower their carbon footprint. This interview originally aired on the April 26th, 2017 edition of WRFI Community Radio News.
Read MoreCarolyn Kenyon of Finger Lakes for New York Health-April 12, 2017
Carolyn Kenyon, an advocate from Finger Lakes for New York Health, talks to WRFI news about the New York Health Act. This bill, which has been passed by the New York Assembly, would establish a single payer health insurance system in New York State. This interview aired on the April 12th, 2017 edition of WRFI…
Read MoreThe Musical “Anything Goes” at Ithaca High School-March 31st, 2017
Christian Henry and Erin Hilgartner, cast members of the Ithaca High School production of the musical “Anything Goes”, talk about the classic madcap musical. They will perform their roles as Billy Crocker and Reno Sweeney from April 7 to April 9 2017.
Read MoreBill Foster of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom- March 24, 2017
Bill Foster, Director of the Cayuga Lake Floating Classroom, talks about the Ithaca Fishing and Conservation Day, taking place on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Ithaca High School. He discusses its history and how it encourages citizens to conserve local waterways. He also describes what type of activities are carried out on the Floating Classroom.…
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