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Take a few minutes and explore the following resources compiled by your Campus Activities office. For all of these virtual activities and games, we suggest setting up a video call with friends or family to enjoy together!
Free games you can play!
Check out CornellCast for recorded performances including Lessons and Carols from Sage Chapel
Take a moment to breathe, re-center yourself, and/or be active.
Free virtual fitness classes - Cornell Recreational Services
Check out what’s on offer through the various organizations at Cornell United Religious Work. Many of the religious communities stream weekly services, and some organizations will be offering online programming over winter break including book discussions, virtual get-togethers, and retreats. Below is a sampling of some specific opportunities.
By taking proper public health measures, you can take a break from indoor spaces and get out to enjoy the coming spring days. Studies show time spend in nature decreases stress and anxiety. Whether you are on Cornell’s campus, in NY state, or your home state, these ideas will motivate you to go outside a few days in the week. Please note: students in isolation for COVID-19 may not leave their isolation location until notified by Tomkins County Health Department or in an emergency situation.
Cornell University on-campus hikes – Check out the beautiful trails and natural areas right here on campus managed by Cornell Botanic Gardens.
Hikes in Ithaca – Did you know that Ithaca is one of the top hiking destinations in NY state? The friends at Ithaca Trails have created an online resource to find a trail near you.
Biking in Ithaca – Want to ride your bike? Here are some local favorite bike routes. Not in Ithaca? Find a biking trail near you.
Birdwatching – Download Merlin Bird ID free app from the Lab of Ornithology and enjoy the spring bird migration.
Stargazing – Have you looked up at the sky lately? These free stargazing apps can turn any night sky (even from inside) into a spectacular show of constellations.
Virtual service is a type of volunteerism that allows you to share your time and talents as members through service away from any physical site of an organization or project.
Be My Eyes: Be of service to those who are visually impaired through FaceTime
Be sure to connect with the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement at Cornell for more ways of engaging with virtual service.
CUeLinks: A university-wide online networking platform where community members can connect with the people and resources they need to achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.
Cornell Career Center - online personal and professional development opportunities available.
This list provided by the Cornell Concert Commission (CCC) and Slope Day Programming Board (SDPB).
Lady Gaga’s ‘One World: Together at Home’ Concert Special
NPR Music: Tiny Desk
Chicken Shop Date (Youtube channel)
Top 5 songs of music albums (Youtube channel)
Netflix Specials:
Justin Timberlake - Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids
Duolingo - learn a language! Or, better yet, have you checked out their TikTok page?
Virtual field trips to Mars, Yellowstone National Park, San Diego Zoo, The Louvre, and more!
Access to more than 12 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources
Check the CampusGroups Calendar of Events for events by student organizations, departments, and offices! It will be constantly updating as groups add their events.
You can also add a Cornell Zoom background to your next meeting!
Cornell Chimes -- listen online!
Follow @CornellStudentLife on Instagram
If you are a Cornell community member (student, staff, or faculty) with a new resource to add, please email activities@cornell.edu with your suggestion.
