Learning Where you Live (UNILWYL)Cornell University

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UNILWYL 1120
Wonder Women

This course brings together students, faculty, and invited guests to discuss the art of leadership and the opportunities and challenges women in leadership roles have encountered in their careers and how ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6479 UNILWYL 1120   LEC 001

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    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Nishimura, N

  • Primarily for: first-year students.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1140
Everyday Economics

In this course, students will explore the surprising ways economics can shed light on the contemporary challenges we, as humans, face. There is no math in this course and no prior economics experience ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  9715 UNILWYL 1140   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Thomas, S

  • Enrollment limited to: first-year students.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1150
Nature and Your Wellbeing

Get ready for an adventure and prepare to embark on a journey through Cornell's beautiful campus in this one-of-a-kind course! From hidden gardens to majestic gorges, students will explore nature's wonders ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture. Field studies optional.

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20535 UNILWYL 1150   LEC 001

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    • T
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Skelly, S

  • There will be an optional full-day field trip to local state parks on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

  • 20936 UNILWYL 1150   FLD 801

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    • S
    • Oct 19, 2024

    • Skelly, S

  • This is an optional full-day field trip to local state parks.

UNILWYL 1156
Optimizing Your First Year Experience: Queer Identities and Beyond

Optimizing Your First Year Experience: Queer Identities & Beyond is designed to provide community, education and supportive matriculation for our LGBTQIA+ and ally identifying students at Cornell University ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6484 UNILWYL 1156   SEM 101

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    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Menard, C

  • Priority given to: Loving House in-house residents.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1190
Election 2024: Finding Your Voice

The US Presidential Election is a complex process with sweeping social, cultural, and economic implications. This course is designed to demystify the election process, to inform about key policy implications, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 20573 UNILWYL 1190   SEM 101

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    • M
    • Aug 26 - Nov 11, 2024

    • Sparks, J

      Thomas, S

      Underhill, K

  • Enrollment limited to: first-year students. Students will be required to attend four of six North Campus events on the 2024 U.S. Election.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1402
Rose Scholars Program

Rose Scholars program is an interdisciplinary course available only to residents of Flora Rose House. The program requires weekly participation in one of about five guided trips, workshops, discussions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  •  6483 UNILWYL 1402   SEM 101

    • TBA
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Godowski, J

      Sassler, S

  • Application required.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

UNILWYL 1404
Cook Conversations and Community Engagement: Bridging Self and World

This interdisciplinary course serves as a gateway for engagement in the Alice Cook House living and learning community, which is part of the West Campus House System. This guest speaker series is an informal ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6480 UNILWYL 1404   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Thomas, C

  • This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1405
Bridging Disciplines: Active Citizens at Cook House

Bridging Disciplines is a course requirement for the Active Citizens program at Alice Cook House. One pillar of active citizenship is learning about different academic disciplines and gaining a sense of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 18763 UNILWYL 1405   SEM 101

    • M
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Thomas, C

  • Enrollment limited to: students in the Active Citizens program at Cook House.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

UNILWYL 1406
Bethe Ansatz: What Makes a Fulfilled Life

On a weekly basis, Bethe Ansatz brings together students, Cornell faculty, and other distinguished guests for informal, substantive engagement around a wide range of issues and endeavors: intellectual, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6481 UNILWYL 1406   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Hicks, A

  • This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1407
Conversations at Keeton: Exploring Modern Influences in Our Lives

This course is designed to foster participation in the William Keeton House living and learning community, which is part of the West Campus House System. The weekly conversation series is an ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 20894 UNILWYL 1407   SEM 101

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    • M
    • Aug 26 - Nov 18, 2024

    • Anderson, C

      Anderson, C

  • Priority given to: Keeton House residents.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1408
Carl Becker Café

The café series is a weekly informal discussion held every Wednesday evening. The café features guest speakers who share their experience and expertise and often speak to challenging issues of our time. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6482 UNILWYL 1408   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Leonard, L

  • Priority given to: Becker House residents.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1409
Stress Less, Do More: Embrace the Science of Happiness for a Calmer Student Life

This is an experiential learning course in which students are introduced to evidence-based strategies to enhance their well-being. By engaging students in hands-on experiences and reflection, students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 20570 UNILWYL 1409   SEM 101

    • T
    • Aug 26 - Nov 19, 2024

    • Carreiro, A

      Edwards, J

      Leonard, L

  • Priority given to: Becker House residents.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.

    Instructor Consent Required (Add)

UNILWYL 1414
Charting Your Career Pathway

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 20616 UNILWYL 1414   SEM 101

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    • W
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Godowski, J

      Sassler, S

  • This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1420
Sexual Citizenship

Using a public health approach, "Sexual Citizenship" draws on the Sexual Health Initiative to Foster Transformation (SHIFT) study from Columbia University and the work of Jennifer Hirsh and Seamus Kahn, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 13291 UNILWYL 1420   SEM 101

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    • T
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Sassler, S

      Weiss, L

  • This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1515
Dialogue Across Political Differences

This course will be a space for genuine conversation about and across political differences. Throughout the course, students will connect with themselves and others about who they are, what they believe, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - Second. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 13234 UNILWYL 1515   SEM 101

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    • R
    • Oct 16 - Dec 9, 2024

    • Gomez, J

  • This is a Learning Where You Live course.

UNILWYL 1520
Using the Power of Food to Confront Climate Change

This course will help students use the power of food to help make climate change relevant to others. We all eat, it's all changing and research shows that people want to know more about climate change ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • 12998 UNILWYL 1520   SEM 101

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    • M
    • Aug 26 - Oct 28, 2024

    • Hoffmann, M

  • Primarily for: sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
    This is a Learning Where You Live course.