Tuesday, February 7 | 5-5:45 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 7 | 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.

Tuesday, March 14 | 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.

Wednesday, February 8 | 5:30-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, March 9 | 5:30-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This workshop focuses on introductory information about the LGBTQ+ community including terminology and best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ students and peers. 

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. 

Monday, February 13 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 14 | 5-6 pm (In Person)Click here to register.

When people feel like they belong in a place or organization, they will engage and enrich your organization for all members. It is very likely that your organization already includes neurodivergent students. How can you make your organization more welcoming to all members, regardless of their neurotype? What is Neurodiversity, anyway? What does your organization gain from including neurodivergent members? How can you support them?

Facilitator: Florencia (Flor) Ardon, Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager at the Learning Strategies Center. Flor leads the Neurodiversity @ Cornell initiative on campus and has advised and taught Cornell students for over eight years. Flor identifies as neurodivergent, and her two children are neurodivergent as well.

Tuesday, February21 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Are you interested in learning strategies to lead a team or project while at Cornell, and after you graduate? Did you know that women lead less than 10% of Fortune 500 companies? In this session, you will discover how to become an effective woman in leadership or continue to hone the skills that you already have. You will understand today’s workplace dynamics for women and learn how to best negotiate success on your terms. We will examine confidence strategies in leading, avoiding destructive competition while supporting other women, and helping you reach your leadership potential.

Facilitator: Abby Priehs has served as the Director of Residential Life at Cornell since May 2021. Prior to coming to Cornell, Abby worked in housing and residence life for over 20 years at 6 different higher education institutions across the country. Abby has supervised hundreds of staff and strategically managed multi-million dollar budgets. She is dedicated to the growth and development of college students while on their educational journey, and loves to engage with them.

Thursday, February 23 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, March 13 | 5:30-6:30 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:  Shannon Sy is the Assistant Director of the Asian and Asian American Center (A3C). As a proud queer, Chinese-Filipina American educator, Shannon's passion lies in cultivating safe spaces for learning, intercultural understanding, wellness, and joy.

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

Monday, March 20 | 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!

Friday February 10 | 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

Facilitator: Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Monday, February 20 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 21 | 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 Assistant Director within Cornell’s Campus Sustainability Office (CSO).

Friday, March 3 | 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.

Facilitator:  Joseph Scaffido, Director of Campus Events, Conference & Event Services.

Tuesday, January 31 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Wednesday, March 8 | 5-6 pm CANCELLED

Break the ice! Join this interactive workshop to learn effective ice breakers and teambuilders that you can bring back to your organization. We will participate in a few activities and explain WHY they can be effective as you build your group. Believe us - there are some that won't make your eyes roll.

Facilitators: Jessie White, Assistant Director, Campus Activities; and, Kyle Schillace, Associate Director, Campus Activities.

Thursday, February 16 | 5-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wednesday, March 29 | 5-6 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/

Wednesday, February 22 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, March 21 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) 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

Wednesday, February 22 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Thursday, April 13 | 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.

Tuesday April 11 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Are you interested in helping to promote a healthier campus? Did you know that your student organization has the power to help create culture change? Come to this session to learn more about what it means to implement culture change in your organization and to the greater campus community. 

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.

Thursday, March 30 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) 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.

Monday, April 17 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Tuesday, April 18 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.Are you about to finish your term as an officer in your student organization? About to start? Join us for this interactive workshop where we will dive into ways to make the transition as seamless as possible. In this session you will learn best practices and tried-and-true methods to set your group up for success and create a transition plan to help your organization thrive for years to come.

Facilitator: Anna Wilkins is a recent Cornell graduate who is now part of the Campus Activities team serving as a temporary administrative assistant. During her time as a student, she was on the executive board of several organizations and has experience successfully transitioning multiple officer positions. Further, she is passionate about student success and excited to support your club’s longevity.

Monday, February 20 | 5-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Tuesday, April 18 | 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

Facilitators: Vin J. Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and Guest Facilitator.

Thursday, March 9 | 6-8 pm CANCELLED.

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.

Thursday, February 9 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Please join us to review how University Student Orgs can request budgets from various funding sources on campus, and what the proper steps are to spend those funds once allocated.

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.

Friday, March 10 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

What are characteristics of neurodivergent students? How can you tailor your advising and teaching to support their needs? Why is it valuable for student organizations to be welcoming to neurodivergent members? We will speak about these topics and about neurodiversity in general.

Facilitator: Florencia (Flor) Ardon, Study Skills Lecturer and Neurodivergent Student Support Program Manager at the Learning Strategies Center. Flor leads the Neurodiversity @ Cornell initiative on campus and has advised and taught Cornell students for over eight years. Flor identifies as neurodivergent, and her two children are neurodivergent as well.

Friday, March 17 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You will be able to: define different conflict resolution methods; compare the goals of each method; and, formulate an approach based on the specific conflict and their organization’s need.

Facilitators:  Vin J. Ciampolillo, Associate Director, Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and Guest Facilitator

Tuesday, April 11 | 12-1:30 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

Advisors are the essential piece of leadership within our organizations.   Advisors provide the knowledge base of the organization, the faculty/staff leadership and oversight to the student organization and the support mechanism that our students need to run successfully.  “Advisors in Action” is going to provide Advisors with essential tools to becoming Great Advisors.  We will have intentional conversations about the issues facing our campus community and will give you tools that will help you lead and support the clubs and orgs you serve.  The curriculum will be ACTION oriented, fast paced and not a waste of your time!

Facilitator: Jenny Loeffelman has served as the Assistant Vice President for Student and Campus Life since 2019, overseeing the division’s Campus and Community Engagement unit made up of Campus Activities, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Parent and Family Programs, The Tatkon Center for New Students, and The Cornell Commitment. Prior to joining Cornell, Jenny was the Director of Student Activities and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.