Good morning, Ithaca.

The Cornell United Way campaign, launched on Sept 25, is supporting 60 local agencies that help residents with housing, jobs, and essential services.

Ronnise Way of the Women’s Opportunity Center said the funds are vital amid local budget cuts & rising community needs.

Ithaca Area Economic Development has chosen Kurt Foreman, who currently leads the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, as its new president after a nationwide search—Foreman will start in January and aims to boost the local economy by helping businesses grow and create quality jobs in Tompkins County.

The Ithaca City School District and the Ithaca Teachers Association reached a tentative three-year contract after eight months of talks that provides a 7% salary raise for this school year and next, with a 6% raise for 2027—28 and 12 weeks of paid leave for parental and medical reasons. The agreement still awaits approval from both the union and the Board of Education before it takes effect.

Cornell has launched a new four-year residency program in wildlife population health at the Cornell K.

Lisa Yang Center for Wildlife Health—one of only three wildlife-focused veterinary residencies in North America approved by the American College of Zoological Medicine. Residents will train under board-certified mentors to gain practical experience with free-ranging native wildlife and prepare for board certification.

The Ithaca College Student Governance Council met on November 3 to confirm candidates for the Appropriations Committee and the Class of 2028 senator while discussing campus initiatives.

The council began drafting legislation on AI use and student accommodations and will host Melanie Stein to speak on academics at its next meeting.

Medical anthropologist Stacey Langwick, an associate professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, will deliver the Society for Humanities Invitational Lecture on Nov.

11 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Guerlac Room at the A.D. White House—an event free and open to the public.

Newfield Central School District will host its second annual fall harvest dinner on Nov.

13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Newfield High School cafeteria—featuring local foods from over a dozen regional farms and student-prepared dishes focused on root vegetables for its farm-to-school program.

Researchers from Cornell and Carnegie Mellon University developed a prototype knitting machine that creates solid 3D objects by adding stitches in any direction — using a 6x6 needle block to produce shapes like a C and a pyramid.

They improved the design with 3D-printed parts and plan to boost its speed and reliability for potential medical applications in the future.

Professor Nathan Seiberg from the Institute for Advanced Study will deliver the 2025 Hans Bethe Lecture — What Happens at Shorter Distances— at 7:30 p.m. November 19 in Schwartz Auditorium, Rockefeller Hall.

He will talk about string theory and show how scientists learn about very small and very large parts of nature — using ideas from math and physics— to explore new scientific insights.

Professor Scott Erickson from Ithaca College attended the European Conference on Knowledge Management in Lahti, Finland on Sept.

4 and 5—he coauthored and presented a paper on digital metrics for estimating knowledge assets and served as a judge for the conference awards.

Ithaca College will host its annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 6 at noon in the Whalen Center at Ford Hall to honor the 250th anniversary of the Army, Navy, and Marines—dean emeritus Art Ostrander will MC along with guest speaker Kim Dunnick and Navy veteran student Brendan Holmes, and the event will be livestreamed on the college website.

Cornell’s Food Systems and Global Change group coordinated a Lancet Planetary Health special issue published November 3 that called for transforming food systems to support healthy diets and environmental sustainability—this issue offers recommendations for producers, consumers, and governments to address challenges like hunger, obesity, and food waste.

During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Arnot and Cayuga Health offer free low-dose CT scans to catch lung cancer early—Dr. Michelle Malnoske explains that early detection is key because the disease spreads quickly.

The screenings are for people aged 50 to 80 with a 20-pack-year smoking history and are covered by most major insurance plans.

Shadows Dance Troupe Fall Step Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Witness the artistry of Cornell University's largest dance collective showcasing their fall semester performances.

The Crane Wives Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience the energetic sounds of The Crane Wives as they fuse indie folk with rock and roll.

Today Is The Day Concert

7-11:30 p.m. — Angry Mom Records — Check ticketing for details — Today is The Day returns to Ithaca for an electrifying night of music.

Blackberry Smoke Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets required — Experience the soulful sounds of Blackberry Smoke honoring Georgia’s musical legacy.

New York Voices Performance

7 p.m. — Ford Hall — Free entry — Experience the internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group New York Voices as part of the Chamber Music Series.

Trombone Shorty Concert

7-9 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Trombone Shorty, a New Orleans legend in the jazz scene.

AG, Food and Environmental Systems In-Service

9 a.m.-6 p.m. — Cornell University — Check Official Website for entry fees — Engage with experts on sustainable agricultural practices and innovative food systems.

Absolute Queen - A Tribute to Queen

8-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available online — Rock out to the legendary hits of Queen with Almost Queen.

Pink Talking Fish Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — State Theatre of Ithaca — Tickets available — Experience a unique fusion of Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, and Phish in one unforgettable concert.

Jazz Social at the Regent Lounge

5:00-6:30 p.m. — The Statler Hotel at Cornell University — Free entry — Experience delightful performances from award-winning jazz ensembles in a charming lounge atmosphere.