Spring 2022 Events

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Join Tat Buddies
Get paired with a Tatkon Center student staff member and check in throughout the term for informal support and mentoring. Tap into their experience to make the most of yours. Benefit from the perspective of those a few years ahead in their Cornell journey. Be better informed and more connected! Ask about navigating courses, study tips, organizations, minors, balancing work and play, research opportunities, iconic Cornell classes. Ask anything! Open to all first years, transfers, and Class of 2024.
Request a match! Transfer students may alternatively request a mentor (who is also a transfer student) through the Cornell Transfer Students Club (transferstudents@cornell.edu).

Making the Most of Your First Year: A Student Panel for New Cornellians
Tu, Jan 25, 8-9:00pm
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92271123442?pwd=Vzg5Y2Z2TnMwWE9yMjJycGdLTjh0Zz09
Zoom in and get it straight from students who have gone through the Cornell transfer student experience. We’ll cover academic support services, finding community, transportation, health and well-being, and more. Learn how to make a smooth transition to college and make the most of your Cornell experience. Hear about the Cornell Transfer Club and the Tatkon Center for First-Year Students. Sign-up for a Transfer Peer Mentor. Panel will conclude with Q&A + speed friending for those who can stay.

Tatkon Center for First-Year Students Open House and Help Desk
Mon, Feb 7, 4pm-7pm, 101 Robert Purcell Community Center (RPCC)
Discover us! If you didn't check us out last term, it's not too late! If you're new to campus, come in and meet our friendly student staff. Ask anything! Get a free Cornell lanyard and lip balm. We are a truly unique campus center specifically designed to offer support, resources, and programming throughout your first year here, whether a transfer or freshman. We help you discover all Cornell has to offer. Sign up for a 1:1 student mentor. Check out our programming and study spaces plus free, peer tutoring for math, econ, chemistry, and writing. Tatkon is a home base for first years. Find us sooner rather than later! You'll be glad you did!

Exploring Your Interests at the Career Fair
Mon, Feb 7, 5-6pm, virtual
Register to get zoom link @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934316
Are you a first year or sophomore student and wondering why you should attend the Career Fair? Are you planning to attend, but not sure how to prepare? Join Cornell Career Services Advisors to learn what to expect, how to prepare and get the answers to your questions.

Peer Resume Reviews
Mon, Feb 7, 6:30-8:00pm, virtual
Tu, Feb 8, 7-9pm, virtual
Th, Feb 10, 6-8pm, virtual
Register to get zoom link @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/955583?ref=events-search
Looking to have your resume reviewed for an upcoming on-campus opportunity or internship? Our skilled Peer Career Coaches are here to help! At one of four convenient evening events, you can have your resume reviewed by a fellow student. Hop in the Zoom room to hear about tools you can use on your own or get a one-on-one review (20 min slots, first-come, first-served). Hope to see you there!  Undergraduate students from all colleges are welcome. Search "Peer Resume Reviews" in Handshake to register for other dates/times. Sponsored by Cornell Career Services.

Time Management Workshop
Mon, Feb 7, 7pm-8pm, virtual
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94833760737?pwd=VURPdDRhaHFBZEtDQ1hrTnNsKzNudz09
Meeting ID: 948 3376 0737  Passcode: 395049
Do you want to know how to work more efficiently, get more sleep, prepare better for prelims, and manage procrastination and distractions? Get tips from the Learning Strategies Center on study skills, time management, and how to perform better, -all with less stress.

LinkedIn Overview
Tu, Feb 8, 5-6pm, virtual
Register to get zoom link @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934305
Join Cornell Career Services advisors for an overview of LinkedIn and learn tips and resources for developing a strong profile and using the platform to explore, find opportunities and connect with the LinkedIn community.

Time Management Workshop
Tu, Feb 8, 7pm-8pm, virtual
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/92294354833?pwd=cnJuOGJDT1BwZnk5VU1MSFpmVERpdz09
Meeting ID: 922 9435 4833  Passcode: 185422
(This is a repeat of Monday's program but with a different zoom link.)
Do you want to know how to work more efficiently, get more sleep, prepare better for prelims, and manage procrastination and distractions? Get tips from the Learning Strategies Center on study skills, time management, and how to perform better, -all with less stress.

Be a translator and interpreter for the local community and beyond 
Volunteer Training Session (VTS)
Wed, Feb 9, 5-6:30pm, virtual
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/93234731670?pwd=UG1BcVExODJUR2VqakpXcjJRRFNzZz09
Do you speak another language and want to use your skills to benefit our community in emergency and non-emergency situations? Then the Translator-Interpreter Program (TIP) is the place for you! We’re a program of the David Einhorn Center for Community Engagement that trains students to serve as volunteer translator-interpreters for a wide variety of community agencies. Our TIP translators and interpreters are certified by Cornell language faculty members and have been serving over 300 community agencies in Tompkins County and surrounding areas since 2000. This training session is a required first step in the onboarding process for becoming a volunteer. We hope to see you there!

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Feb 10, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Zumba with Cheryl
Sat, Feb 12, 4pm, Tatkon Center, 103-105 RPCC
Registration required and limited.
Take the "work" out of your workout and de-stress while you explore rhythms from around the world. Join us for this exhilarating dance fitness party! Beginners welcome! Come a few minutes early to complete the required waiver. Face masks are required regardless of vaccination status. Open only to first years and transfers.

Wellness Wednesday: Color!
Wed, Feb 16, 8pm, 105 RPCC
Relax and let your mind wander as you color a masterpiece! Tatkon has everything you need to unwind and make new friends at the same time.

Be a Volunteer Firefighter for the Ithaca Community
Thu, Feb 17, 5pm, 103 RPCC
Did you know that a neighboring village and town depend on volunteer firefighters and that about 60% are Cornell students? Join us for this info session on how you can be part of this community service.
The Cayuga Heights Fire Department is recruiting new volunteer firefighters! CHFD is a majority-student organization responsible for fire protection and emergency medical services to the area immediately north of campus and a section of north campus. Serving as a firefighter or EMT with CHFD is a great way to give back to the local community, learn new skills, and be part of something larger than yourself. We also operate a live-in bunk at the fire station where student members can stay in dorm singles rent-free as part of their service. CHFD is a great group of people with a great mission, and we look forward to meeting you! If the thought of fighting fire, driving a fire truck, or responding to a medical emergency to help someone in need excites you, come by our info session to learn more about the department, what we look for, and how to apply. If you can’t make it to the info session, RSVP to our recruit dinner on 2/24. More information at chfd.net.

CUeLINKS and Networking Overview: Connect with your Cornell Community
Thu, Feb 17, 5-6pm, virtual 
https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934299
As a member of the Cornell community, it’s time for you to join CUeLINKS! It's important to connect, and CUeLINKS is an easy tool to build connections with Cornell University alumni and peers. In this session, you will learn how to use CUeLINKS, explore the system, and search for and connect with alumni and peers.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Feb 17, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Get Started! First-Year Student Career Services Fair
Mon, Feb 21, 4:30-6pm, 101-105 RPCC
Get Started! is an event for 1st year and transfer students to learn what resources and select SCL offices can provide and help students with. Most college career offices are represented as well as career advisors for specialty areas like health careers, pre-law, and pre-grad. Explore career interests, summer internships and grants, learn to navigate career fairs, get info on student employment and much more.

Resume Critiques for First Years & Transfers
Mon, Feb 21, 5:30-7:30pm, 101+103 RPCC
Looking to have your resume reviewed for an upcoming on-campus opportunity or internship? Our skilled Peer Career Coaches are here to help! Stop by to get your resume reviewed by a fellow student. One-on-one reviews are first-come, first-served. We're also happy to chat with groups, or provide tools for you to use on your own if you can only stop by briefly. Hope to see you there! Undergraduate students from all colleges are welcome. Sponsored by Cornell Career Services.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Feb 24, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Mar 3, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Free Tickets to the Bailey Hall Concert
Meet up for Music
Sun, Mar 6, meet outside the Tatkon Center, 101 RPCC at 2:15pm
performance starts at 3pm
Tatkon has 10 tickets to give away. First come, first serve. Make new friends, soak up an amazing performance for free, and enjoy beautiful Bailey Hall. Meet outside the Tatkon Center (in RPCC) then walk together to the concert hall. Sign-up required. Check out the performers at https://www.cornellconcertseries.com/karen-slack-miro-quartet/

Wellness Wednesday: Vision Board Workshop 
Wed, Mar 9, 5-6pm, Tatkon Center 105 RPCC
Using crafts and online resources, explore your personal, academic, and professional interests and goals. Through guided reflection exercises and conversation with Career Advisors and your classmates, discover your strengths and passions and have fun imagining your future. Register @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934317.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Mar 10, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Mar 17, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Free Tickets to the Bailey Hall Concert
Meet up for Music: Lunasa
Fri, Mar 18, meet outside the Tatkon Center, 101 RPCC at 7:15pm
Performance starts at 8pm
Tatkon has 10 tickets to give away. First come, first serve. Make new friends, soak up an amazing performance for free, and enjoy beautiful Bailey Hall. Meet outside the Tatkon Center (in RPCC) then walk together to the concert hall. Sign up required. Check out the performers at https://www.cornellconcertseries.com/lunasa-2022/.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Mar 24, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

CUeLINKS and Networking Overview: Connect with your Cornell Community
Thu, Mar 24, 5-6pm, 105 RPCC
As a member of the Cornell community, it’s time for you to join CUeLINKS! It's important to connect, and CUeLINKS is an easy tool to build connections with Cornell University alumni and peers. In this session, you will learn how to use CUeLINKS, explore the system, and search for and connect with alumni and peers. Register @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934302.

What Careers Can I Do with My Major?
Mon, Mar 28, 5-6pm, Tatkon Center 105 RPCC
You may feel there is a general path to career from your major, or you might feel unsure of how you can use your major’s uniqueness to find your fit. Either way, there’s a LOT more that you can do with your degree than you may think. Come to this interactive session to learn strategies for self-exploration and action planning to help you find possible career matches based on your unique personality, interests, skills, and values. We’ll also explore what Cornell alumni are doing professionally and ways for you to connect with them.
Register @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934321.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Mar 31, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Apr 14, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

CUeLINKS and Networking Overview: Connect with your Cornell Community
Mon, Apr 18, 12-1pm, virtual
Register to get zoom link @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934301
As a member of the Cornell community, it’s time for you to join CUeLINKS! It's important to connect, and CUeLINKS is an easy tool to build connections with Cornell University alumni and peers. In this session, you will learn how to use CUeLINKS, explore the system, and search for and connect with alumni and peers.

Developing Your Career through Informational Interviews
Mon, Apr 18, 5-6pm, Tatkon Center 105 RPCC
What is an informational interview and why should you start using this important networking tool? Join this interactive workshop to gain skills, confidence and help you connect with resources so you can start connecting with people for informational interviews!
Register @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934350.

Wellness Wednesday: Game of Life
Wed, Apr 20, 5-6pm, RPCC 105
Imagine what adventures could lie ahead in these next four years and beyond. Explore opportunities and experiences in this fun version of the Game of Life. Bring a friend and learn more about each other while also discovering resources that can help connect your interests with possible career paths. Sponsored by Cornell Career Services and the Tatkon Center for First-Year Students.
Register @ https://cornell.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934318.

How to Get Hired without Work Experience
Thu, Apr 21, 5-6pm, Tatkon Center 105 RPCC
Did you know you develop many valuable transferable skills that can be used in a professional work environment? The challenge is conveying evidence of these skills to prospective employers through your resume and during a job interview. In this interactive workshop, you will learn how your experiences help you build skills in the competencies employers seek and how you can turn these experiences into bullet points on your resume or short examples to be used in interviews.
Register @ https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/934353/qualifications.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Apr 21, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, Apr 28, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.

Calling All Pianists
Thu, May 5, 6:30pm, Tatkon Center, 105 RPCC
Runs weekly.
Come share your favorite piece and listen to others play theirs. Use this weekly group to help motivate you to keep up with your playing. Share your talent to help others relax! Take this time to de-stress yourself! Everyone is welcome, including those who want to come to listen only. This is a very informal group and weekly attendance is not required; come when you want and stay for as little or long as you like.