The Beijing Center serves as a year-round venue for lectures, workshops, academic programs, and community gatherings that support Cornell’s engagement in China.
Full listing
Cornell–China Agricultural University Dual Degree Program Graduation Ceremony
June 1, 2025
The ceremony recognized graduates’ academic achievements and contributions to international collaboration in food and life sciences.
Sustainable Business Strategy and Leadership Development
May 1, 2025
Dyson Dean Jinhua Zhao discussed sustainable environmental, social, and governance challenges facing global firms and approaches to developing future business leaders.
Overview of Cornell University Summer Academic Programs
April 1, 2025
An information session introducing Cornell’s summer programs for high school and undergraduate students, covering curricula, faculty expertise, and academic pathways.
Academic Journeys and Cultural Exchange: Cornell Student Stories
April 1, 2025
Current Cornell CAPS students shared reflections on their academic paths, research interests, and cross-cultural learning experiences, highlighting how international exposure enriches intellectual growth and fosters global perspectives among emerging scholars.
Global Trends and Industry Insights in Hospitality
March 1, 2025
Cornell faculty explored macroeconomic forces influencing the hospitality sector, including technology adoption, changing consumer behavior, and Asia-Pacific growth.
Box Office Success in China’s Film Industry
January 14, 2025
Speaker Liang Xu explored how data, market structure, and audience behavior shape film production, marketing, and distribution in China.
New Year Legal Forum on Regulatory Trends
January 12, 2025
Legal experts from China and beyond examined regulatory developments, global market dynamics, and emerging trends shaping the legal profession.
Cornell Beijing Alumni Annual Dinner Celebrates Community and Achievement
December 14, 2024
The Cornell Club of Beijing hosted its annual dinner, bringing together 150 alumni and their families for an evening celebrating the strength and vitality of Cornell in China.
Healthy Eating and Climate Change
November 15, 2024
This lecture explored how dietary choices affect both personal health and the environment, highlighting the connections between eating habits, sustainability, and climate action.
Translating Health Research to the Marketplace
November 1, 2024
Clinicians, researchers, and industry leaders examined how scientific discoveries move toward real-world application in areas including cell and gene therapy, digital diagnostics, and cardiometabolic research.