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Fall 2022 Workshops

Branding & Social Media

Branding and Marketing Your Student Organization (9/07, 10/12)

Wednesday, September 7 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday, October 12 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.Facilitators: Amy Gaulke, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.

Cornell Branding Do's and Don'ts (9/08, 10/20)

Thursday September 8 | 5-5:45 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday October 20 | 5-5:45 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide you with an understanding of when and how to use Cornell's name and marks for the representation and promotion of your organization. Facilitators: Kyle Kubick, Senior Director, Administration, and University Licensing and Clive Howard, Director of Brand Management, University Relations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Understanding Implicit Bias (9/12, 10/12)

Monday September 12 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 12 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn a bit more about implicit bias, where it comes from, how it persists, and some strategies to address it through self-reflection. This is a highly interactive training including games, activities, and large group discussion.Facilitator: Cortney Johnson (she/they) is an Associate Dean of Students and Director of the LGBT Resource Center. Cortney has experience as a diversity educator, multicultural and identity-based programs administrator, and LGBTQ+ student organization advisor and advocate. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/lgbt-resource-center/about-lgbt-resource-center

Recruitment Resources (9/13, 11/14)

Tuesday September 13 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Monday November 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Learn the ways in which your organization can work to be more inclusive and mindful of biases that may occur during your recruitment process.Facilitators: Olivia Pierre, a sophomore majoring in Psychology and co-President of Cornell Students 4 Black Lives.  Olay Ajayi, a senior in ILR and co-president of Cornell Students for Black Lives. 

You CAN Sit With Us! (9/15, 10/20, 11/17)

Thursday September 15 | 6-7:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday October 20 | 6-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday November 17 | 6-7:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

In this interactive session, participants will learn how to create inclusive environments at school, at work, and in their personal lives. We will discuss the origins of common phrases that are exclusionary and what to use instead. Participants will also receive resources, activities, and opportunities for reflection, to develop tangible skills to recognize and interrupt exclusionary acts.Facilitator:  Perdita Das-Humphrey (she/her) serves as the Assistant Dean of Hans Bethe House on West Campus. She joined Cornell in 2017 as the Residence Hall Director of Balch Hall. In addition to overseeing the daily operations of the House, Perdita has a passion for social justice education and sexual violence prevention efforts. She lives on campus with her husband and two cats!

Inclusive Language (9/20, 10/06)

Tuesday September 20 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday October 6 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

In this workshop, participants will learn what inclusive language is and why it is important; concepts such as microaggressions, the golden rule and the platinum rule, intent versus impact; the importance of taking feedback; and examples of inclusive language related to many various identities and diversity and inclusion content areas. The presentation includes a variety of modalities: PowerPoint slides, small group discussion, short video clips, individual reflection, and large group share-out. Facilitator:  Nancy Martinsen is the Interim Senior Associate Dean of Students. Nancy utilizes the strengths of her Filipina culture to guide her leadership and she strives to create a sense of belonging for students. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/asian-asian-american-center/meet-team

The Importance of Gender Pronouns (9/28, 10/17)

Wednesday September 28 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday October 17 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This workshop is designed to offer a deeper dive into inclusive language, specifically addressing gender pronouns. The presentation will include an overview of what gender pronouns are, how to use them and ask for them, and opportunities to practice and ask questions of facilitators.Facilitators:  Cortney Johnson (she/they) is an Associate Dean of Students and Director of the LGBT Resource Center. Cortney has experience as a diversity educator, multicultural and identity-based programs administrator, and LGBTQ+ student organization advisor and advocate. Crissi M. Dalfonzo (she/her) joined Cornell as the Assistant Director of the LGBT Resource Center in the fall of 2018. While Crissi has a broad array of experience across the realm of students services, working with queer students is where her heart lies. https://scl.cornell.edu/identity-resources/lgbt-resource-center/about-lgbt-resource-center

Accessibility Planning: Including the Disability Experience in Your Organization (10/03, 10/26)

Monday October 3 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 26 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Even though over 6,000 Cornell students are currently registered with Student Disability Services, accessible and inclusive planning for events and activities is often an afterthought. The result? People who identify as disabled do not always feel welcome or able to be their whole selves in campus organization and activities, even if exclusion was not the intent.Facilitators:  Join Anton and Sarah from SDS to consider how to create community and events with accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion in-mind! Presenters: Sarah Bonawitz, Assistant Director and Disability Access Consultant with SDS, and Anton Ochoa, Testing Coordinator with SDS.

Event Planning 

 The Basics of Contracts, Offers, and Riders (9/14, 9/28)

Wednesday September 14 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wednesday September 28 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Is your group planning an event that includes an outside speaker or artist? Have you ever wondered what a hospitality or technical rider is? Do you know how to work with the speaker or band agencies? Come learn the basics of contracts, offers, and riders, and ask questions about how to negotiate and best work with agencies to request services.Facilitator:  Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Program and Event Planning (9/14, 9/28)

Wednesday September 14 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wednesday September 28 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Does your group plan on holding events on campus this semester? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about:      • how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)• resources that are available to you and your group• how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money• how to safely have food at your event• what safety & security procedures you must follow• how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctlyFacilitator: Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Using CampusGroups to Access your Student Organization Funding and the required University Documentation (9/27, 11/14)

Tuesday September 27 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday November 14 | 10-11 am (Virtual) Click here to register.

How to use your Accounting Book to request reimbursement for expenses, request that SOBO (the Student Organization Business Office) pay for Food or Merchandise, reserve a CU Dept Room or Service, and for Paying Directly for Invoices or Services without having to pay out of pocket.Facilitators: Johnathan Hart, Finance Manager for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center; Loreen Geiger, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center; and, Terry Ector, Student Organizations Transaction Specialist for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center.

Sustainable Events (9/29, 10/17)

Thursday September 29 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday October 17 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn practical ways to make your organization’s events more sustainable, from concept to clean-up. Gain firsthand experience using guides and decision-making tools designed to make any campus event more sustainable. Walk away with an action plan to jumpstart your organization’s sustainability practices, ranging from purchasing food to managing waste, advertising, transportation, giveaways, and more. Facilitator: Kimberly Barth Anderson, (she/they) serves as the Sustainability Engagement Manager within Cornell’s Campus Sustainability Office (CSO).

Organizational Development

Building Strong Relationships within your Organization – using the Johari Window (9/19)

Monday September 19 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.Join us for this engaging, interactive, and reflective workshop that will strengthen your relationship-building and leadership toolkit.By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:• Identify tactics to build strong relationships with your members and officers• Understand the importance of sharing your story of self, story of us, and story of now with your group members• Strengthen your ability to give and receive feedbackFacilitator:  In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike Bishop works with Cornell alumni, students, faculty, staff and internal and external partners, serving as a bridge connecting academic and student affairs initiatives through on- and off-campus collaborations. He is pursuing a PhD in development studies with a focus on power, race and social movements and institutions in rural US. https://oei.cornell.edu/about/people/mike-bishop/

Working with your Advisor (9/19, 10/24)

Monday September 19 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Monday October 24 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Talking to your advisor should not be scary! Learn how to maximize your relationship with your Advisor to support your organization’s goals, enhance your skills as a student leader, and ultimately build a better student organization.Facilitator:  Ricky Boche, Assistant Director for Campus Activities.Ricky has been at Cornell for 3 years and has advised close to a dozen different organizations in his time. From funding boards to culturally based groups, Ricky understand the importance of being a good advisor and the impact the relationship can have on any organization.

How to Leverage Working with Your Alum (9/21, 10/26)

Wednesday September 21 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 26 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Find out about how your student organization(s) can leverage your organization’s alumni networks, including some key alumni networking ideas, tips, and questions. Learn from our Alumni Affairs and Development division in raising money from your alum, how to connect with your alum, and various other resources.Facilitators:  Alumni Affairs and Development teams: Student and Young Alumni Programs and Student & Campus Life and Athletics” Contact aadstudentprograms@cornell.edu

Delegation, Collaboration, and Building on Team Strengths (10/27)

Thursday October 27 | 6-7:15 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

A strong and cohesive team needs to delegate and collaborate. How does one do that? This workshop will allow you to participate in Collaboration activities and team-building exercises. You will take away skills you can then incorporate into your organization.Facilitator:  Jessie White supports the following University-recognized organizations: Cornell Concert Commission, Cornell University Program Board, Slope Day Programming Board, Cornell University Class Councils (First Years & Sophomores), and A Cappella Advisory Committee (ACAC). Jessie's primary focus and experience is with large-scale event planning. She often works with production teams, contracts and agents, and more to bring concerts and shows to Cornell. Her background is in Student Personal in Higher Education from the University of Florida where she focused on live concert planning. Jessie often volunteers at camps leading teambuilding, ice breakers, and group dynamics sessions. When she’s not working, you can find her frequenting music concerts, frolicking in nature, or surrounded by animals.

The Three Rs: Reach, Recruitment & Retention: Strategies for a Thriving Student Organization (9/22, 10/06)

Thursday September 22 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday October 6 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Are you interested in learning strategies to expand your organization's reach, boost recruitment numbers, and retain your members? Then this workshop is designed just for you! Join us for an engaging session where you can explore strategies for recruiting and retaining members for your organization as well as elevating your marketing strategies. Facilitator:  Taylor Bouraad (she/her) is the Assistant Director for the First Year Experience at the Tatkon Center for New Students. As a former passionate student leader, she understands how much time and energy goes into maintaining a successful student organization. She has extensive advising experience serving as the former advisor for the Residential Student Congress and Orientation Steering Committee. She currently serves as the regional advisor for the Northeast Affiliate for College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH) and regularly engages with student organization advisors across the nation.

Building Member Commitment to your Organization – using Critical Reflection (9/28)

Wednesday September 28 | 5-6:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

 Developing leaders from within your membership takes intention and skill. Creating spaces for your members to critically examine their experiences is one way – a facilitative leadership approach – that you can use to build the capacity of your peers and teams, to better serve your organization and communities. In this workshop, you will:• Understand essential facilitation techniques• Identify critical reflection activities you can use to cultivate leadership within your group;• Prepare for practicing these tools!Facilitators: In his role as the Einhorn Center’s director of strategic partnerships and co-curricular learning, Mike Bishop works with Cornell alumni, students, faculty, staff and internal and external partners, serving as a bridge connecting academic and student affairs initiatives through on- and off-campus collaborations. He is pursuing a PhD in development studies with a focus on power, race and social movements and institutions in rural US. https://oei.cornell.edu/about/people/mike-bishop/.   Amy K. Somchanhmavong: Amy currently serves as the Associate Director of Global Community-Engaged Learning Programs, promoting community-engaged learning as part of international education. She is also pursuing her graduate studies in the Department of Anthropology. Amy has been living and raising her family in Tompkins County for 20+ years in the traditional homeland of Gayogohó:nǫˀ. She believes change can happen when folks respectfully and humbly connect by honoring each other’s professional, academic and personal backgrounds.

Self-Development

Conflict Mediation Workshop (9/13, 11/01)

Tuesday September 13 | 5-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday November 1 | 5-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

You will be able to:• Define different conflict resolution methods• Compare the goals of each method• Formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need

Co-Facilitators for 9/13:  Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Erika Crawley, Assistant Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.Co-Facilitators for 11/01:  Christina Liang, Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. She enjoys working with students and her job because it gives her the opportunity to ask hard questions as a way to help students grow and learn. Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Are you SMART with your goals? (9/14, 10/19) 

Wednesday September 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday October 19 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.If you are looking to elevate your productivity in any aspect of your life: personal, professional, educational, athletic, etc. This workshop is for you! SMART Goals are crucial to being able to set a goal, work on that goal, and get it accomplished all while avoiding burnout, time management issues, and many other barriers that exist without structured, SMART goal setting. Together we will define what a SMART Goal is, practice the process of setting SMART Goals, and help get you on track for everything you want to accomplish. See you there!Facilitator:  Maddy graduated from Western Illinois University in 2019 with a degree in History. After graduation, she worked for Alpha Sigma Alpha National Sorority as a Leadership Consultant for two years. Maddy spent the 2021-2022 academic year at Iowa State University in the M.Ed in Student Affairs program. While in the program she served as a Leadership Education and Development Advisor in the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement as the advisor to the Interfraternity Council.

Your Peace: Protect It (9/19, 10/18)

Monday September 19 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday October 18 | 6-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

If there's one thing the past few years taught us, it's that our peace is valuable and worth protecting. Engage in conversations about what protecting your peace looks like and how you can work to create and maintain boundaries that allow you to practice proactive and restorative self-care. Workshop topics include saying no to say yes, debunking the myths of self-care, and discussing how our individual experiences impact our ability to protect our peace.Facilitator:  Emilee Saigh (she/her) graduated with her M.Ed. in College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia this past May. She is a lover of coffee, plants, walks, and rewatching the same shows over and over again.

Emotional Intelligence (10/18, 11/10)

Tuesday October 18 | 6-8 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Thursday November 10 | 5-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

What is Emotional Intelligence?A set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well we:• Perceive and express ourselves• Develop and maintain social relationships• Cope with challengesUse emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. Want to make informed decisions from your EQ? Want to balance your social responsibility and your self-awareness? Want to know what gets in your way as a leader?Facilitator:  Join Carol S. James for this two-hour interactive zoom workshop. She is an experienced facilitator, former student supervisor, and EQ aficionado.

Training for Advisors

Conflict Mediation Workshop for Advisors (9/30)

Friday September 30 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You will be able to:• Define different conflict resolution methods• Compare the goals of each method• Formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need

Co-Facilitators:  Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Christine Nye, Associate Director for Group Behavior and Development, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Christine has worked with student organizations in a variety of capacities in her professional career both as an advisor and in her roles in student conduct providing educational interventions and training opportunities.

Spring 2022 Workshops

Program and Event Planning (2/14, 3/03)

Monday, February 14 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Thursday, March 3 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Does your group plan on holding events on campus this semester? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about: 

  • how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)
  • resources that are available to you and your group
  • how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money
  • how to safely have food at your event
  • what safety & security procedures you must follow
  • how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctly

Presented by Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Cornell Branding Do's and Don'ts (2/14, 3/17)

Monday, February 14 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 17 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide you with an understanding of when and how to use Cornell's name and marks for the representation and promotion of your organization.

Presented by Kyle Kubick, Senior Director, Administration, and University Licensing and Clive Howard, Design Director and Brand Manager, University Relations.

Including the Disability Experience in Your Organization (2/17, 3/21)

Thursday, February 17 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 21 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

On average, over 10% of Cornell students are registered with Student Disability Services (SDS), and that number increases every year. Yet the disability identity is not always considered on our campus. Accessibility and expecting students with this lived experience to join and engage with clubs, events, and activities are often an afterthought, rather than a foundational part of inclusive planning.  The result?  People who identify as having a disability or chronic health condition do not always feel welcome, included, or able to be their whole selves in campus organizations and activities, even if exclusion was not the intent. Join Sarah Bonawitz and Erin Sember-Chase from SDS to consider and discuss how to create community and activities with accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion in mind. 

Presented by Sarah Bonawitz, Assistant Director of Student Disability Services / Disability Access Consultant, and Erin Sember-Chase, Assistant Director of Student Disability Services / Disability Access Consultant.

The session will be delivered via Zoom.  Zoom autocaptions will be turned on and presentation slides will be made available.  If you require other disability-related accommodations in order to participate in the event, please contact Sarah at sb2545@cornell.edu.

Are you SMART with your goals? (2/17, 3/10) 

Thursday, February 17 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 10 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide you with the SMART framework for setting goals, measuring success, and staying motivated. This is an easy-to-use tool that can be utilized for organizational, personal, and professional goal-setting. 

Presented by Perdita Das-Humphrey, Assistant Dean, Hans Bethe House

The Basics of Contracts, Offers, and Riders (2/21, 3/07)

Monday, February 21 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 7 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Is your group planning an event that includes an outside speaker or artist? Have you ever wondered what a hospitality or technical rider is? Do you know how to work with the speaker or band agencies? Come learn the basics of contracts, offers, and riders, and ask questions about how to negotiate and best work with agencies to request services.

Presented by Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Emotional Intelligence (2/21, 4/21)

Monday, February 21 | 5:30-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register. There is a cap of 25 participants.

Thursday, April 21 | 5:30-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register. There is a cap of 25 participants.

What is Emotional Intelligence?

  • A set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well we:
  • Perceive and express ourselves
  • Develop and maintain social relationships
  • Cope with challenges

Use emotional information in an effective and meaningful way. Want to make informed decisions from your EQ? Want to balance your social responsibility and your self-awareness? Want to know what gets in your way as a leader?

Join Carol S. James for this two-hour interactive zoom workshop. She is an experienced facilitator, former student supervisor, and EQ aficionado.

Recognizing Implicit Bias (3/07, 4/18)

Monday, March 7 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, April 18 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Join us for an interactive workshop that provides you with an opportunity to examine your own implicit biases and the potential impact those biases may have on your organization, leadership, and members. With the knowledge gained about implicit bias, you will learn how to improve your organizations’ and your own leadership abilities to increase a sense of belonging and community within your membership and how to approach the recruitment of new members to increase inclusivity.

Presented by William "Woodg" Horning, Director, Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives and Director, Student Opportunity Programs, and Denice Cassaro, Assistant Director, Campus Activities.

Sustainable Events (3/07, 3/31)

Monday, March 7 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 31 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn practical ways to make your organization’s events more sustainable, from concept to clean-up. Gain firsthand experience using guides and decision-making tools designed to make any campus event more sustainable. Walk away with an action plan to jumpstart your organization’s sustainability practices, ranging from purchasing food to managing waste, advertising, transportation, giveaways, and more. 

Presented by Kimberly Barth Anderson, Cornell University Campus Sustainability Office.

Branding, Marketing, and Promotions (3/10)

Thursday, March 10 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.

Presented by Amy Gaulke, Executive Director of Communications & Marketing, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.  

Learning to Work with Your Advisor (3/14, 3/24)

Monday, March 14 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 24 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn how to maximize the advisor/advisee relationship to support your organization’s goals and enhance your skills as a student leader.

Presented by Enrique Humberto Boche, Jr, Assistant Director, Campus Activities.

Conflict Mediation (3/21, 4/14)

Monday, March 21 | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, April 14 | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You will be able to: 

  • Define different conflict resolution methods
  • Compare the goals of each method
  • Formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need 

Presented by Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Judicial Administrator, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards 

Who Matters in Your Organization?  (4/25)

Monday, April 25 | 4:30-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Join us for an interactive workshop that examines the impact mattering and marginality have on your organization, leadership, and members. Add some tools to your toolbox to increase belonging, community, and engagement within and outside of your organization.

Presented by Steph Cowling-Rich, Assistant Director, EOP/HEOP / Assistant Director, OADI, Student Advising & Engagement, and K. Foula Dimopoulos, Advisor | EOP, HEOP & Pre-Professional Programs (P3).


Fall 2021 Workshops

Program and Event Planning (9/23, 10/18, 10/21)

Thursday, September 23 | 5-6:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.Monday, October 18 l 6-7:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Thursday, October 21 | 5-6:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.

Does your group plan on holding events on campus this year? Come hear about how your organization can hold successful events, including learning about: 

  • how to find the best location for your event (and how to request that location)
  • resources that are available to you and your group
  • how to sell tickets for your event, or collect money
  • how to safely have food at your event
  • what safety & security procedures you must follow
  • how your group may use Cornell's name, logo, and artwork correctly

Presented by Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Branding, Marketing, Promotions (9/27, 9/30, 11/08)

Monday, September 27 | 6-7:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Garden Room - access downstairs from stairs near 4th-floor women's restroom) Click here to register.Thursday, September 30 | 5-6 pm (virtual) Click here to register. 

Monday, November 8  l  5-6 pm (virtual) Click here to register.

The goal of any brand marketing workshop is to help identify and create a brand that best reflects an organization’s vision and values. Come dive deeper into how your organization can develop a successful brand image that connects and resonates with others. Learn the ins and outs of social media, helpful tools for marketing and visuals, and best practices for writing compelling language to get students to attend events and workshops.

Presented by Amy Gaulke, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, SCL, and Kyle Schillace, Assistant Director, Campus Activities  

Learning to Work with Your Advisor (10/04, 10/25)

Monday, October 4 | 6-7:30 pm (Willard Straight Hall Garden Room - access downstairs from stairs near 4th floor women's restroom) Click here to register.Monday, October 25 | 6-7 pm (virtual) Click here to register.

Learn how to maximize the advisor/advisee relationship to support your organization’s goals and enhance your skills as a student leader.

Presented by Enrique Humberto Boche, Jr., Assistant Director in Sorority and Fraternity Life, MGFC Advisor

Active Listening (10/07, 10/14)

Thursday, October 7 | 5-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411  Click here to register.Thursday, October 14 | 5-7 pm (virtual)  Click here to register.

Our workshops are centered around what empathy and active listening are, and the skills that allow students to demonstrate their empathy to others. By participating in the workshops, students will know how to better promote wellbeing and a culture of support in their student organizations.

Presented by EARS 

Sustainable Events (10/07, 10/18)

Thursday, October 7 | 5-6:30 pm (virtual)  Click here to register.Monday, October 18  | 6-7:30 pm (virtual)  Click here to register.

Learn practical ways to make your organization’s events more sustainable, from concept to clean-up. Gain firsthand experience using guides and decision-making tools designed to make any campus event more sustainable. Walk away with an action plan to jumpstart your organization’s sustainability practices, ranging from purchasing food to managing waste, advertising, transportation, giveaways, and more. 

Presented by Kimberly Barth Anderson, Cornell University Campus Sustainability Office

Conflict Mediation (10/21, 11/04)

Thursday, October 21 | 5-7 pm (virtual) Click here to register.Thursday, November 4  | 5-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.

Participants will be able to: 

  • Define different conflict resolution methods
  • Compare the goals of each method
  • Formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need 

Presented by Vin Ciampolillo, Associate Judicial Administrator, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards 

Creating an Inclusive Environment: Skills and Practice (10/28, 11/11)

Thursday, October 28 | 5-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Music Room 411) Click here to register.Thursday, November 11  | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This in-depth workshop is designed to take diversity education from theory to practice. Participants will examine their potential unconscious biases and implicit assumptions, explore the skills necessary to be an active ally, identify the obstacles that stop them from being an active bystander, and add communication tools to their toolbox. All of these outcomes will lead to more inclusive, welcoming environments. This highly interactive workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, activities, small group work, and scenarios.

Presented by Greta Kenney Takaoka, Associate Dean of Students, Director of the Women’s Resource Center

Are you SMART with your goals? (11/01, 11/04)

Monday, November 1 | 6-7 pm (Willard Straight Hall Garden Room second floor) Click here to registerThursday, November 4 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This interactive workshop will provide participants with the SMART framework for setting goals, measuring success, and staying motivated. This is an easy-to-use tool that can be utilized for organizational, personal, and professional goal-setting. 

Presented by Perdita Das-Humphrey, Assistant Dean, Hans Bethe House

Cornell Branding Do's and Don'ts (11/01)

Monday, November 1 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.This interactive workshop will provide participants with an understanding of when and how to use Cornell's name and marks for the representation and promotion of your organization.Presented by Kyle Kubick, Senior Director, Administration, and University Licensing and Clive Howard, Design Director and Brand Manager, University Relations.