The 19th annual Soup & Hope speaker series has returned to Sage Chapel, featuring five Cornell staff, faculty and student storytellers sharing their experiences of overcoming life’s challenges while attendees enjoy a free meal of soup and bread.

The series is open to the public and spotlights speakers and stories of hope. Events are free and do not require registration. While the series is held in Sage Chapel, the events are not affiliated with a religious organization.

Soup & Hope takes place in person every other Thursday from NOON to 1PM at Sage Chapel. 

• Noon to 12:15 – Gather and enjoy soup
• 12:15 – Talks begins
• 12:45 – Event concludes

2026 Series Dates and Speakers

• January 29: Michelle Van-Ess Grant, Senior Associate Dean of Students
• February 12 - Basil Safi, Executive Director David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement
• February 26 - Emily Dunuwila, Health Initiatives Coordinator; Skorton Center for Health Initiatives
• March 12 - Trisha Bhujle '24
• March 26 - Angela Odoms-Young, The Nancy Schlegel Meinig Associate Professor of Maternal and Child Nutrition

Those who cannot attend in person can watch live via Soup & Hope Zoom. 
Passcode: soup
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Some events will be recorded and posted on this website for later viewing.