Migrations Program
The (Im)possiblity of Immigration Reform?
November 8, 2024
8:30 am
Law School, 184 Myron Taylor Hall
The Cornell International Law Journal is hosting a symposium to honor Professor Stephen Yale-Loehr's career in immigration law. The event will cover topics such as the current state of asylum law, immigrants and the economy, and the need for increased legal representation for immigrants. Additionally, there will be a lighthearted roast of Professor Yale-Loehr and opportunities for networking during lunch and the reception. Articles presented during the symposium will be published in an upcoming issue of the Cornell International Law Journal.
Please visit website to register to attend in person or via webinar.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Migrations Program
Fish Biodiversity Benefits Household Nutrition
Kathryn Fiorella in World in Focus
Migrations Program director Kathryn Fiorella coauthored an article, “Commercially Traded Fish Portfolios Mask Household Utilization of Biodiversity in Wild Food Systems,” in the peer-reviewed journal PNAS.
“Natural resource–dependent households rely on surrounding biodiversity for their food and income. Explicating the ways households use biodiversity is critical to appreciating the true value of diverse ecosystems.”
Households living near rice field fisheries in Cambodia eat a much wider cross-section of their fish catch (43% of local species) than they take to market to sell (only 9%).
“Poorer households also consumed more species, underscoring how wild food systems may most benefit the vulnerable,” the article concludes. The results highlight the food security consequences of biodiversity loss—for families, communities, and global food systems.
The team's research integrated surveys of households and ecological sites collected over three years in the freshwater Tonlé Sap lake system in Cambodia. Cornell Chronicle coverage noted that the study—part of Cornell's 2030 Project—is one of the first to examine how diet and biodiversity interact in a wild food system.
Culinary habits are part of the reason why larger fish are more often sold, Fiorella said. “We tend to eat them as fillets, which tend to have a slightly lower nutrient content than some of the small fish where people are eating the head and the bones,” she said. To boost their household income, people sell the popular but less nutritious fish, and eat the more nutritious fish at home.
Kathryn Fiorella is director of Einaudi's Migrations Program and an associate professor of public and ecosystem health in the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Global Cornell Experience Showcase
November 19, 2024
4:00 pm
Physical Sciences Building, Baker Portico & Atrium
Over 70 undergraduate students will present their international summer experiences in a poster session. Their work includes conducting research, working in Global Internships, and putting leadership into action as Laidlaw scholars.
The poster session will be in the Baker Portico & Atrium of the Physical Sciences Building. Light refreshments will be served.
Applications for Global Internships are open now. Applications for the Laidlaw Scholars Program will open on November 15.
Global Internships give undergraduate students valuable international experience in fields spanning global development, climate and sustainability, international relations, communication, business, governance, and more. They are managed by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and Office of Global Learning, both part of Global Cornell.
The Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership and Research Scholarship Program provides generous funding to first- and second-year undergraduates over two years as they pursue internationally focused research, engage in leadership training and a leadership-in-action experience, and join a global network of like-minded peers. The program is managed by the Einaudi Center.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Comparative Muslim Societies Program
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
¿Are We There Yet? Documentary Premieres at Cinemapolis
Stephen Yale-Loehr and Shannon Gleeson, Migrations
Through interviews spanning from Tijuana to Orlando, the film delves into the human impact of United States immigration policy, offering a powerful narrative that challenges misinformation and prejudice.
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Information Session: Laidlaw Research and Leadership Program
November 13, 2024
12:00 pm
The Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership and Research Program promotes ethical leadership and international research around the world—starting with the passionate leaders and learners found on campuses like Cornell. Open to first- and second-year students, the two-year Laidlaw program provides generous support to carry out internationally focused research, develop leadership skills, engage with community projects overseas, and become part of a global network of like-minded scholars from more than a dozen universities. We’ll also share tips for approaching potential faculty research mentors and writing a successful application.
Register for the virtual session.
Can’t attend? Contact laidlaw.scholars@cornell.edu.
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The Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies hosts info sessions for graduate and for undergraduate students to learn more about funding opportunities, international travel, research, and internships. View the full calendar of fall semester sessions.
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Einaudi Center for International Studies
Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies
Comparative Muslim Societies Program
East Asia Program
Southeast Asia Program
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Institute for African Development
Institute for European Studies
South Asia Program
Migrations Program
On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America
November 9, 2024
7:30 pm
Kennedy Hall, Call Auditorium
Join us for the annual Koen-Horowtiz Lecture:
On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America
7:30-9:00 PM
Call Auditorium, Kennedy Hall
November 8th, 2024
Keynote Speaker:
Abrahm Lustgarten, Award-winning Investigative Reporter, Author, Filmmaker, and Public Speaker, will discuss his most recent book, On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America.
Discussant Panelists:
Professor Kendra Bischoff Professor Kathryn Fiorella
Zoom Option: For those who can't join in person please register for a Zoom link here: https://tinyurl.com/24xfv4ak
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Migrations Program
Migrations Faculty Wins Award for Excellence in Teaching
Stephen Yale-Loehr, Migrations
Stephen Yale-Loehr has taught immigration and asylum law to more than 500 students over more than 30 years.
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Cornell Keynotes Podcast: Rethinking Migration, the Journeys of People and Birds
Marielena Hincapié and Amanda Rodewald, Migrations
Despite changes in movement patterns over recent decades, migration has been a natural phenomenon for millennia. Climate and environmental shifts continue to profoundly influence the movement of people, birds and other species around the globe.
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Gift Helps Rescue Scholars from Gaza, Other Warzones and Disasters
Wendy Wolford, Acting Director
“To me, the ability to host scholars under threat and to work with IIE is really core to the entire mission of higher education and the mission of the university,” says Wendy Wolford, vice provost for international affairs.”
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Fact Check: Are Haitian Immigrants in Springfield in the U.S. Illegally?
Stephen Yale-Loehr, Migrations
Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law, explains the process of deportation.