Good morning, Ithaca.

Caroline Feldmeier MBA ’26 has launched Grow the Earth (a company making high-end charcuterie and locally sourced meats) as part of her commitment to responsible farming practices.

Her interview appeared on the June Startup Cornell podcast after her products were shown at the April Celebration Ezra event.

Cherry Arts expanded its music program with Cherry Music — the Pretty Makers acoustic show took place yesterday at Camilla Schade Studio at The Arthaus building, and on Tuesday, June 16, local musicians will meet to plan future events.

Finger Lakes ReUse will open the 18,000 sqft Cayuga ReUse Center at Cayuga Shopping Plaza on Triphammer Road near Ace Hardware & Aldi this June to meet rising donation demand and support local jobs; however, it risks cutting programs without further fundraising.

Patrick Webb (formerly at Tufts University and USAID's chief nutritionist) will join Cornell as the inaugural executive director of the Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment on July 1, bringing his expertise to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Today at Bailey Hall, President Michael Kotlikoff delivered the annual State of the University address to alumni and campus community members, discussing free speech, federal funding, and campus policies.

He answered audience questions on controversial speakers and the impact of federal actions on Cornell’s research.

Cornell researchers David Rand and Gordon Pennycook received the Behavioral Science & Policy Association publication award for their study on combating misinformation — spanning 16 countries — as announced on June 8 at the Harvard Kennedy School conference.

Cornell SCE + SUNY Broome have set up a transfer pathway for adult learners to join Cornell’s new online Bachelor of Professional Studies program; eligible business students can apply in January 2027 and start classes in August 2027.

Dead trees help local woodpeckers find food and create nests, so experts ask residents to think twice before cutting them down unless it is a safety issue+ this practice supports a healthy ecosystem.

The TCRMM office will be closed Friday, June 19 while the Recycling and Solid Waste Center stays open, with curbside recycling collected as scheduled.

Residents are encouraged to sign up for reminders (using the 'Find My Recycling Day' tool) to track their pickup.

Stitch Club

1–3 p.m. — Tompkins County Public Library — Free entry — Gather for a creative afternoon of stitching, sharing skills, and working on projects.

Blaque Dynamite Live Performance

7-11:30 p.m. — The Nocturnal Café — $14 adv/$20 dos — Experience Grammy-nominated artist Blaque Dynamite blending jazz, funk, and more in an unforgettable live show.

One Night With You

7-9 p.m. — K-HOUSE Karaoke & Arts Hub — Enjoy dinner with Elvis singing classic tunes.

Ithaca Reggae Fest 2026

Live Music — June 26-28 — Stewart Park — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of The Skatalites and other reggae artists at this lively festival.