Current events and exhibits

Ruth Bader Ginsberg's handbag with the constitution
Celebrating Fashioning Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg '54 and the Power of Presence
4/14
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, G155 

Human Centered Design
Cornell Human Ecology
Ruth Bader Ginsberg's lace collar
Fashioning Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’54 and the Power of Presence
3/16
8:00am - 5:00pm
3/17
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3/18
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3/19
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4/28
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5/1
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Rachel Hope Doran ‘19 and Terrace Level Display Cases, Human Ecology Building

Human Centered Design
Cornell Human Ecology
Otto von Busch
Fashion, cognition, power, and activism
2/25
12:15pm - 1:15pm

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Signature events

Kay Obendorf Lecture

The Kay Obendorf Lecture, sponsored by the exited founders of the Laundress, brings fashion industry experts to campus to share their experiences as both artists and entrepreneurs. With a focus on educating students and strengthening industry connections, this interactive event encourages students to envision themselves as the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs.  This lecture is held in partnership with the Cornell Fashion Industry Network.

Nixon Distinguished Speaker Series

The Nixon Distinguished Speaker Series brings prominent figures in the apparel and textile industry to campus for a rich and accessible academic conversation. Appealing to a broad audience, this event attracts students and faculty as well as community members and alumni. Recent speakers include Walé Oyéjidé, Burak Cakmak and Stuart Weitzman.

Kimberly Hillier Memorial Lecture

The Kimberly Hillier Memorial Lecture offers students, faculty and community members the opportunity to learn from leading practitioners in interior design and architecture. Lectures have included an exploration of the intersection of creativity and sustainability and how gender constraints and stereotypes have shaped and limited everyday objects throughout history. Speakers include Virginia San Fratello, Annmarie Adams, Lori Brown and Adrian Oarr.

Glenn H. Beyer Memorial Lecture

The Glenn H. Beyer Memorial Lecture puts forward speakers who have expertise on current environmental issues within the design field. From user-centric design to creating behavioral change in society, speakers have asked audience members to think about the nexus of design and sustainability through a range of lenses and at different levels. Presenters include Jessica Cooper ’07, Rick Fedrizzi and Troy Savage.

Hybrid Body Lab Artist in Residence Program

The Hybrid Body Lab Artist in Residence Program provides collaboration between researchers in the Hybrid Body Lab and artists as they work together on the latest on-body designs and emerging miniaturized technology. During the eight-week residency there are opportunities for relationship building and public engagement as artists share their exploration with technology-involved art practices. The inaugural artist-in-residence was Morgan Chen. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and Cornell Einhorn Center for Engaged Learning. 

Excellence in Design

Excellence in Design provides students with a unique opportunity to interact with a professional designer who works individually with students, offers workshops, and curates an exhibit. Building relationships with faculty and students, the designer in residence becomes part of the Human Ecology community — offering inspiration, critique, and insight during their time at the college. Recent designers include Thijs Verhaar and Lyske Gais of Knitwear Lab, Galina Mihaleva and Mimi Prober.

Cornell Fashion & Design Expo

The Cornell Fashion & Design Expo is an annual spring competition to showcase our students’ design innovations. Those selected present their designs to alumni and industry partners in New York City.

Spring Runway Show

Cornell Fashion Collective (CFC) Spring Runway Show is a hallmark student event on the Cornell campus. The professional-quality fashion show features work by student designers and is steered by a student management committee.

Kuhlman Scholars’ Group Exhibition

The Barbara L. Kuhlman Scholars’ Group Exhibition showcases unique fiber arts and wearable artworks created by fashion design students who were awarded the Barbara L. Kuhlman scholarship.  The exhibition is the culmination of a year-long process.