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Members of Cornell Dance Team jumping on Arts Quad in fall

Student Life and COVID-19

12/3/20

How Cornell students are finding connection
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Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award Recipient Announced

12/2/20

Student project receives Maribel Garcia Community Spirit Award
Images of the four student winners of this years Robinson Appel Awards

Four students receive Robinson-Appel Humanitarian Awards

12/2/20

Robinson-Appel award to recognizes and honors students
Cornell Defender logo with grey flame icon

Cornell Defender Program Launches

12/2/20

A pilot program designed to help students gain an understanding of the legal system and support New York State efforts to ensure high-quality advocacy for indigent individuals who are accused of criminal activity or are facing loss of parental rights
Two people unload a pallet of food supplies at a loading dock

Shared solution for a shared predicament among three Central New York schools

11/2/20

When three of the region's higher education institutions discovered they shared a sudden need to find a new primary food distributor, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and SUNY Cortland realized they had an opportunity to gain some efficiencies while continuing to influence collegiate dining trends.
Flora Rose House

Guide to 2021 – 2022 Housing for Upperlevel Students

10/22/20

Rising sophomores are guaranteed on-campus housing next year, as long as you meet all deadlines and requirements.
NCRE rendering of exterior

Cornell Alumnae Honored with NCRE Building Namings

10/22/20

Announcement made at 2020 State of the University Address
Two food service staff standing behind a food counter wearing masks

We've heard your feedback on this fall's menus!

10/9/20

We've heard your feedback this fall.
A person wearing a mask behind a counter holds a boxed meal

Satellite meal pickup is quicker than ever!

10/6/20

Order ahead or on your way!
Cornell Leadership Sessions

Cornell Leadership Sessions: Students are stepping up

10/2/20

President Martha E. Pollack and Vice President for Student and Campus Life Ryan Lombardi discuss students’ stepping up to the challenges posed by COVID-19.
Student Peer Ambassador distributes mask and safety supplies to a student sitting on a bench on campus

Cornell Student Peer Ambassadors Support the Public Health Plan

9/30/20

Peer Ambassadors support campus in the face of COVID-19
A tray of salad

Upcoming holiday meal hours at 104West!

9/29/20

Holiday meal schedules for Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.
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Yom Kippur 2020: Pre-Fast & Break-Fast Meals

9/25/20

We have limited seating for dine-in service as well as take-out available.
Mini screenshot and icons of three new modules on Career Development Toolkit.

New Career Development ToolKit

9/24/20

Career Services launches a new canvas course.
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Orientation Goes Virtual for New Students and Families

9/18/20

Orientation Steering Committee pivots to provide a virtual Orientation experience
Celebrate the New Year with Rosh Hashanah Dinner on Friday, September 18th

Celebrate the New Year with a Rosh Hashanah Dinner

9/15/20

Cornell Dining and Cornell Hillel are offering multiple seatings at multiple locations for a carefully distanced approach to  our annual Rosh Hashanah Dinner.
Student sits with medical professional to receive flu shot

2020 Flu Vaccine Clinics Begin August 26

8/28/20

Clinics will take place at various campus locations between August 26 and October 24
Dining staff wearing masks behind a serving line

A guide to Cornell Dining for Fall 2020

8/10/20

Cornell Dining has five key initiatives to prepare for a safe and efficient semester.
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Updated Cornell Dining meal plans: Please reapply

7/29/20

If you applied prior to July 24, we have discarded your meal plan, including the meal swipes you may have donated to the Swipe Out Hunger program. Please reapply for your dining meal plan and indicate that you agree to the updated rates and terms and conditions.

My Microfridge order by August 1st

Refrigerator availability for Fall 2020 Campus Residents

7/28/20

Arrange your Microfridge rental by August 1st to ensure it will be waiting for you in your room when you arrive.
McGraw Tower and Uris Library at sunset

A guide for students arriving at Cornell

7/23/20

Information from the Campus Reactivation Student Forum on July 22.
Exterior of Barnes Hall with people walking on Ho Plaza in the foreground

New Career Services Canvas Course Launches

7/9/20

Cornell Career Services develops interactive tools for career exploration.
Student walk on Ho Plaza during the March 4 George Floyd in June 2020

Student Groups Come Together to Support Black Lives

7/1/20

Student organizations join together to amplify black voices on campus and promote activism and education to fight explicit and implicit racism.
Student walking on Ho Plaza with McGraw Tower in background

Cornell earns STARS platinum sustainability rating

7/1/20

SCL Programs Highlighted in Cornell STARS platinum rating

Virtual Activities 2020

6/5/20

All campus employer activities this fall will be happening virtually, starting with University Career Fair Days on September 9 and 10, and continuing with other career fairs, interviews, and employer information sessions.