Tuesday, September 10 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, September 23 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Wednesday, October 30 | 5-5:30 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.

Thursday, October 3 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn some basic skills on what you should be doing to successfully promote your organization and its events.  Vasile Alexandru Trusca, Program Coordinator for Campus Activities with 15 Years of experience in media and design and the screen printing industry.

Facilitator: Vasile Alexandru Trusca, Program Coordinator for Campus Activities with 16 Years of experience in media and design and the screen printing industry.

Tuesday, October 10 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Monday, November 4 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Tuesday, November 12 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this session, we will review ways to use CampusGroups to streamline communication, decision-making, advertising, and attendance taking. This free platform is here for you to use, so let’s talk about how you can take advantage!

Facilitator: Bridget Dubrey is a Systems Analyst here at Cornell. She works to ensure that students, faculty, and staff are able to use engagement platforms successfully. She has a background in student affairs as well as a degree in theater.

Thursday, October 10 | 5-5:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Learn about free resources that you can utilize and simple tricks to elevate your organization’s graphic design for media and events.

Facilitator: Vasile Alexandru Trusca, Program Coordinator for Campus Activities with 16 Years of experience in media and design and the screen printing industry.

Wednesday, November 13 | 5-6 pm (In-Person) Click here to register.
Tuesday, November 19 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Join us for an engaging workshop that pulls back the curtain on the dynamic communications team within Student & Campus Life! You will discover how to effectively connect with this group to amplify the stories of your student organizations and walk away with valuable insights into best practices for enhancing your own marketing strategies. 

Facilitators: Led by industry experts Laura Gallup, Communications Lead, and Jacob Mroczek, Brand and Creative Specialist, this session promises to equip you with the tools and connections to shine a spotlight on your organization. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your storytelling and make your organization’s voice heard!

Wednesday, October 2 | 5-6:30 pm (In-Person) Click here to register.

Consider community-engaged learning (CEL) as “community service 2.0.” While both take place in and with communities, CEL projects and programs include preparation, learning from a community partner and critically reflecting on the service experience. These additional elements often lead to more positive impact for all involved.  In this sessions, you will:

• Articulate core criteria for high quality community-engaged learning 
• Become familiar with models of community-engaged learning at Cornell
• Identify issues of public concern and who is addressing these
• Explore key practices for building relational trust with community partners

Wednesday, October 9 | 5-6:30 pm (In-Person) Click here to register.

What, So What, and Now What? It's a catchy reflection framework that's easy to remember, but how can we utilize this framework to support you as a leader in moving from simple reflection to deep, critical thinking?  This session will explore models to help you and your team move from surface-level reflections into deeper insights that inspire and motivate you in community engagement.  Through this workshop, you will:

• describe how critical reflection differs from simple reflection
• Identify critical reflection activities you can use with your groups pre-during and post service
• practice critical reflection using tools and key facilitation techniques

Wednesday, October 16 | 5-6:30 pm (In-Person) Click here to register.

Get ready for an interactive reflective session where you will engage with dynamic tools and activities that will help you reflect on three core dimensions of cultural humility. We'll explore various ways for you to cultivate cultural humility including skill-building exercises for team building, effective communication across differences and techniques for adapting to diverse community contexts. In this workshop.  Through this workshop, you will:

• Describe and explain three core dimensions of cultural humility

• Develop cultural self-awareness and explore how cultural norms and rituals might shape your interactions with others and communities your work with

• Explore together what it means to create a thriving team

• Enact techniques in cultural humility with peers and partners

Wednesday, October 23 | 5-6:30 pm (In-Person) Click here to register.

Relationships are at the core of serving communities. How is building a community partnership like building a healthy relationship? By combining our diverse perspectives and skills, Cornell-based faculty, staff, students, with community members can address public issues and help build a more sustainable, just and collaborative future.  In this workshop you will:

• Articulate the importance of engaging communities in an ethical manner

• Explore stakeholder-mapping exercises and develop asset-based models for community engagement 

• Evaluate risk as an important dimension to serving the public good

• Nurture cultures of trust and reciprocity in partnership

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

In this session, we will explore ways for you, as a student leader, to explore what it means to be a collective change agent. Learn how to spark meaningful impact by collaborating with communities and driving transformative change.  Through this workshop, you will:

• Describe how community-engaged leadership models are different from approaches to conventional leadership 

• Identify at least two qualities of how community-engaged leaders cultivate leadership among their peers

• Develop a vision for engaged leadership that reflects how you would like to contribute to the world

Monday, September 23 | 5:15-6:15 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Thursday, November 14 | 5:15-6:15 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Over 6,000 Cornell students identify as disabled, yet accessibility and inclusion in campus activities are often treated as secondary considerations rather than foundational elements. This oversight can lead to unintentional exclusion, leaving many students feeling unwelcome or unable to fully participate in campus life. Join Student Disability Services (SDS) for an enlightening session on Universal Design, where we'll explore how to build a more inclusive campus community. Learn how to organize events that prioritize accessibility, equitable participation, and disability inclusion from the outset. Let’s work together to ensure that everyone can engage fully in the vibrant student life of our university. 

Facilitator: Sarah Janusz, M.Ed, (she/her) Assistant Director Student Disability Services and Disability Access Consultant

Tuesday, September 24 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Monday, October 28 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop we will discuss neurodiversity as a concept as well as the type of neurotypes and other disabilities that your organization members may identify with. We will also talk about neurodivergent people needs and how to create a welcoming environment in your organization and any events you organize.

Facilitator: Florencia (Flor) Ardon is an ADHDer and dyscalculic lecturer at the Learning Strategies Center (LSC). She manages the neurodivergent student supports offered by the LSC, and co-leads Neurodiversity @ Cornell, a grassroots, university-wide organization supporting all neurodivergent members of the Cornell community.

Wednesday, October 2 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

A 60-minute in-person workshop provides an opportunity for students to view the video with others and engage in a facilitated conversation to reflect upon the attitudes and behaviors that influence the process of intervening as an individual or with assistance. Participants also discuss additional related scenarios not included in the film and resources available to support them and their peers. (Please click here to learn more about Intervene).

Facilitators: Antonia Pellegrini  As someone passionate about mental health and well-being, Antonia feels incredibly grateful to contribute to the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives’ efforts of promoting a healthy campus environment for students at Cornell University. She is dedicated to making a broad, community-based impact through an array of educational initiatives, and she flourishes working collaboratively with others. She also enjoys building connections with diverse groups of people and building community for herself and others. It is this sense of community that drives the work she does.

Adaeze Okorie

Adaeze believes that doing good public health work requires prioritizing the people most affected. Her goal as a public health practitioner is to move away from harmful extractive practices, amplify the voices of those most affected, and practice cultural humility as she serves. At Cornell, Adaeze is excited to build relationships across campus, partner with students, and center community-driven solutions to create a health promoting campus.

Monday October 7 | 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.

Tuesday, October 22 | 5:15-6:15 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

The presentation will consist of an overview of OIETIX's Policies and Procedures, along with resources available on campus. Through a case study review, we will cover definitions of prohibited misconduct and explore the use of trauma-informed practice.

Facilitators: Samantha Freeburn, Equity & Title IX Investigator, Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX. Samantha is a member of Cornell’s Office of Institutional Equity & Title IX (OIETIX), which promotes and ensures equal opportunity and access to enable all members of the Cornell community to succeed and thrive. OIETIX addresses bias incidents, sexual and related misconduct, discrimination, and protected-status harassment through data collection and analysis, incident response and resolution, and training and education. Samantha earned her J.D. from the College of William & Mary and joined OIETIX at Cornell in 2023 after serving in similar roles at Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, and Boston University.

Online Class and Exam (link)

Interested in holding an event on Cornell’s campus? Start here! This class will explore the many resources, tools, policies and procedures for requesting space on campus, and registering your event. Learn about the University Events Team (UET), and their role in reviewing and approving events. Want to have a food truck on campus, or need to rent tables/chairs for your program? Look no further! This video will provide answers to many of your questions, and link to great campus resources that can provide even more information.

Thursday, September 5 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Thursday, October 3 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

In this workshop, student leaders will be guided on how to go about writing an effective constitution that efficiently governs their on-campus organization while also satisfying all constitutional requirements as designated by the Campus Activities Office.

Facilitator:  Jennifer Matute is a senior at Cornell University studying Industrial and Labor Relations.  Currently, she works at Campus Activities as an administrative assistant, a resident advisor in West Campus, and serves as a peer mentor for freshman students ind ILR. 

Tuesday, September 10 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Tuesday, November 19 | 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, programming, 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

Thursday, October 3 | 5:30-7 pm (In Person) Click here to register.
Wednesday, November 6 | 5:30-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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. In addition, 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, Assistant Director, Campus Activities. 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.

Wednesday, October 9 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Wednesday, October 23 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

The advisor-advisee relationship is one of the most crucial aspects of a college experience, yet it is often underutilized. This workshop will empower students with the tools and strategies needed to build a strong, effective, and mutually beneficial relationship with their advisors. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to communicate effectively, set expectations, learn about resources, navigate challenges and plan for success. 

Facilitator: Join Jobe Zulu (Assistant Director of Campus Activities), on a journey to maximize your advisor-advisee relationship. Jobe has decades of experience supporting and mentoring people of all ages in academic support, crisis management, event planning and athletics. He has coached different sports such as basketball and soccer and uses his advisee-first approach, to help all reach their full potential.

Wednesday, October 9 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Monday, November 4 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Cornell University serves thousands of youth each year in myriad ways, in an environment that was not built with children in mind. Cornell's leadership is committed to ensuring that youth who engage with the university have a high-quality and safe experience that is free from the threat of physical injuries, emotional harm, abuse, sexual abuse, maltreatment, and neglect. Participants will leave with an understanding of 

• Policy 8.8: The Protection of Minors and Abuse Reporting
• The role of the Children and Youth Safety Office at Cornell
• Their role in helping keep youth safe
• How to protect themselves from false allegations of abuse
• Boundaries and appropriate/inappropriate behavior when working with youth
• How peer-on-peer abuse and misconduct happens and their role in helping prevent it
• What must be reported, how to report it, and what the outcomes of that report might be
• How to respond to disclosures of abuse

*Please be aware that some of the material covered in this training may be triggering or upsetting, especially to individuals who have a history of abuse and maltreatment.

Facilitators: Alyson Murphy, Youth Protection Manager. Alyson holds a Master's Degree in School Counseling and has worked with youth for over twenty years, including at-risk youth, abused and neglected youth, and youth with disabilities. Alyson has also has experience running recreational youth programming. 

Paula Griffin, Youth Program Administrator. Paula has worked at Cornell University for over thirty years, mostly in Risk Management, and holds a wealth of knowledge in minimizing risk to both the university and the Cornell community.

Thursday, October 24 | 5:30-6:30 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

As a student leader, you are likely thinking about the experience your group members are having. It is just as important to prioritize feelings of belonging and connection among members of your group, as it is to achieve your goals. In fact, a lack of connection is a contributing factor to poor outcomes among group. In this session, you will learn tangible skills in creating a strong group dynamic that fosters belonging and connection.  

Facilitator: Taylor Bouraad (she/her) is the Assistant Director, Community Engagement at the Skorton Center for Health Initiatives. 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, November 21 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This workshop serves as your blueprint for creating positive change as a student leader. In this workshop, you will learn how to put positive values at the core of how you lead, in order to foster a culture of well-being within your organization. We emphasize that, as leaders, your mental/physical health is priority, and you also play a key role in supporting the mental/physical health of other students on campus. This workshop will also empower you to lead through bystander intervention, in the event someone needs assistance.

Facilitator: Adaeze Okorie (Health Initiatives Coordinator; Cornell Health) believes that doing good public health work requires prioritizing the people most affected. Her goal as a public health practitioner is to move away from harmful extractive practices, amplify the voices of those most affected, and practice cultural humility as she serves. At Cornell, Adaeze is excited to build relationships across campus, partner with students, and center community-driven solutions to create a health promoting campus.

Wednesday, October 2 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.

A 60-minute in-person workshop provides an opportunity for students to view the video with others and engage in a facilitated conversation to reflect upon the attitudes and behaviors that influence the process of intervening as an individual or with assistance. Participants also discuss additional related scenarios not included in the film and resources available to support them and their peers. (Please click here to learn more about Intervene).

Facilitator: Adaeze Okorie; Antonia Pellegrini

Tuesday, October 22 | 5-6 pm (In Person) Click here to register.
Monday, November 18 | 6-7 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Wondering how you can market your skills from a student club or volunteering to a future employer? No need to have completed an internship in the exact same field – your experiences on-campus can help set you up for success in your professional career! Join us for this session to learn about "transferable skills" and practice explaining your valuable experiences. Regardless of your intended career path, all are welcome to attend.

Facilitator: Mia Ferraina, Public Service Careers Coach (Non-profit, Government, Education, Sustainability, & Gap Year), Career Services. Mia loves helping students throughout their college journey, especially when they’re grappling with the infamous question..."What should I do with my life?!”. After completing her Bachelors in psychology, Mia took a gap year to work before heading to Ohio State for a Masters in Higher Education & Student Affairs. As an activist for social and racial justice, Mia brings her dedication to equity into her job as well. She loves helping students consider how their passion for social change can translate into a fulfilling career.

Wednesday, September 18 | 5-6 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

You worked hard, you know your academic area, you applied it at your internship, and you have had progressive leadership experiences, but when you are ready for that next step, did you know that your emotional intelligence skills can be just as imperative? According to a research study by CareerBuilder, “71% of employers say they value emotional intelligence over IQ.” Emotional intelligence or emotional quotient (EQ) is the ability to be aware, manage, and express your emotions. You approach relationships and work-related interactions in an empathetic manner by being sensitive to others and their experiences. It can help you solve problems in a compassionate manner. And no, this does not mean you are an employee’s or co-worker’s therapist. Instead, you practice self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. In this workshop, we will look at the work of researchers John Mayer and Peter Salovey who coined emotional intelligence, along with psychologist Daniel Goleman, who applied its principles to the work environment. We will also examine what emotional intelligence skills you need to succeed in any environment.

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.

Tuesday, September 17 | 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.

Facilitator: Johnathan Hart, Finance Manager for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center

Friday, September 20 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

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

Facilitator: Johnathan Hart, Finance Manager for Student & Campus Life Business Service Center

Thursday, September 26 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.
Tuesday, October 22 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

Advisors play an essential role in student organizations. Expectations for advisors are not always clear. Some advisors choose to take a very active role within the student organization by attending weekly meetings of both the executive board and general body, meeting with executive board members one-on-one, and attending events regularly. Others attend meetings periodically or when needed and may not attend any events. The hope is for advisors to play an active role in their group in a way that is mutually beneficial. This workshop will share ways to develop an understanding of what advisor involvement and support could look like and provide resources on how to navigate the relationship-building process. 

Facilitator: Karli Buday, Director, Campus Activities. In her free time, she is the Tompkins and Cortland Area Coordinator for the local Special Olympics program and works closely with the Tompkins and Cornell United Way efforts.

Monday, October 7 | 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. Please bring any concerns or situations you’ve experienced and you want to discuss.

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.

Monday, November 18 | 12-1 pm (Virtual) Click here to register.

This prevention training discusses hazing, a form of interpersonal violence. This training explores what constitutes hazing and what you can do if someone you know, or a student in the group you advise, is hazed. This training will walk through various forms hazing behavior takes, the emotional and physical impact of hazing on individuals and communities, how to recognize signs of hazing, and ways to support someone who has been hazed, including an overview of campus resources available to help.

Facilitators: Adaeze Okorie believes that doing good public health work requires prioritizing the people most affected. Her goal as a public health practitioner is to move away from harmful extractive practices, amplify the voices of those most affected, and practice cultural humility as she serves. At Cornell, Adaeze is excited to build relationships across campus, partner with students, and center community-driven solutions to create a health promoting campus.

Laura Santacrose is a public health practitioner, scholar, and leader who is passionate about protecting and improving the health and well-being for diverse and underserved populations through evidence-based and innovative programs, policies, and initiatives. Laura enjoys applying a public health lens to challenging problems, building coalitions, and developing, implementing, and evaluating programs, policies, and strategies associated with campus health initiatives. As a public health generalist, Laura has experience applying a public health approach to many topics including the promotion of mental health and well-being and anti-racism resources, as well as the prevention of sexual violence, suicide, alcohol and other drug misuse, bias, climate anxiety, and hazing.