Our Location
The Department of English is located in Goldwin Smith Hall, the Arts Quad’s flagship building and most prominent structure.
Built in 1906, Goldwin Smith Hall is positioned with a wide-angle view of the The Quad's first three structures, White, McGraw, and Morrill Halls. In addition to the Department of English, Goldwin Smith is also home to The College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office, Academic Advising, Classics, Comparative Literature, German Studies, History of Art, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, and the famous Temple of Zeus.
The Quad features both classic and modern architecture and includes the landmark statues of both Ezra Cornell, the university’s founder, and Andrew Dickson White, the university’s first president. A.D. White’s towering presence at the entrance to Goldwin Smith Hall oversees impromptu academic discussions and lunch breaks, which often take place on the stone steps. The Quad serves as home to both to the College of Arts and Sciences, the university’s largest undergraduate college, and the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. In late spring, graduating seniors from all Cornell colleges and their families gather on the lawn, and in the fall, students play Frisbee and lounge on the grass between classes. Small seminars can often be seen dotting the quad during the warmer months. The quad is also the primary gathering place for Dragon Day, and for many of the university’s celebratory events.
How to Find Us
Contacts
- Please address your comments or further inquiries to english_dept@cornell.edu.