Events

There's never a shortage of things to do in the Castle - from weekly events such as Lost Coffee, Karaoke, and Eat This; to major programs like Rocky and A Wizard's Feast, you'll always be able to find space to connect with other Risleyites or get acquainted with our community! Scroll down to see what's happening in Risley.


Timeline of Events

Mar 26 | 4:15pm - 5:15pm

🍜 Ramen with Your RAs 🍜

Come enjoy Chicken Ramen or Shin Spicy Ramen with Seaweed with your RAs in Risley! 🍜🔥 Customize your bowl, hang out, and slurp up a cozy night of fun! Before digging in, test your knowledge with ramen trivia and learn about nationally celebrated events in March! 🎉

Risley Hall

Mar 26 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Risley Arts Program House: Informal Info Session

Come learn more about the Risley community, enjoy some hot drinks such as matcha and hot chocolate, and take a tour of the basement art shops that are free to community members. If you are a rising Sophomore, this is a perfect chance to help you decide whether to choose program house selection or general housing selection slots on April 1st!

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Mar 27 | 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Knit With Care x Found Coffee Collab

Come knit and crochet with us while enjoying warm drinks! Materials will be provided and coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be served.

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Apr 11 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm

First Years On Ice

Hey, North Campus first-year residents! CKB in partnership with Barbara McClintock, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Mary Donlon, Mews House, High Rises, and RHA invite you to First Year's On Ice. We will ice skate at Lynah Rink on Friday, April 11 7-9 pm. Free skating and skate rentals provided! There will be free hot cocoa! Sign up for a time slot below! We look forward to seeing you there!

Lynah Rink

Apr 16 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

North Campus Goes to the Movies: "Man's Best Friend"

Discover why dogs are more than man’s best friend. “They’ve been reshaped by evolution into the perfect partner for our species. And just as we’ve transformed them, dogs have left an unmistakable pawprint on us and the world we both share.” (PBS - Official Website | Human Footprint) Join Adam Boyko, associate professor in biomedical sciences at the college of veterinary medicine, for a special introduction to the documentary and discussion of the latest in canine genetics research. After the film, visit faculty-in-residence, Anthony Hay, and Cornell Companions in the WSH Browsing Library to interact with a variety of dogs and experience first-hand the beneficial effects of the human-animal bond. Free admission and popcorn. Registrar for your free ticket at Cornell Cinema. This event is sponsored by Faculty Living-Learning Programs and is part of the “North Campus Goes to the Movies” film series.

Cornell Cinema, Willard Straight Hall

Apr 18 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Wizard's Feast

Come join us on Friday, April 18th from 5pm-8pm at Risley for a night of magic wizarding wonder. We’ll have chocolate frogs, delicious potions (fruit juice), live snakes to pet, cupcake decorating, and so much more! Additionally, join us in the Great Hall between 5pm and 7pm for a special meal prepared by Risley Dining.

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