The Gift of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (Brene Brown): Back by popular demand, join us to discuss Dr. Brene Brown's book and how to practice courage, compassion, and connection in our daily lives - this action is what cultivates worthiness. Dr. Brown is a…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
This program could be for you if you want to: Connect more effectively with students, faculty, and colleagues. Prepare yourself to engage in diversity & inclusion processes in your future career as a scholar/professional. Explore your own social identities and learn how they relate to larger structures. Feel confident addressing power dynamics in your field.…
The Gift of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are (Brene Brown): Back by popular demand, join us to discuss Dr. Brene Brown's book and how to practice courage, compassion, and connection in our daily lives - this action is what cultivates worthiness. Dr. Brown is a…
Through activities and discussion, we will explore essential elements of a teaching statement for a job application. You'll leave prepared to start your first draft Teaching Statement or to revise an existing one to make sure it accurately reflects your beliefs and experience. Bring your lunch, and we'll provide drinks and dessert. Guest presenter: Dr.…
Mama Ph.D.: Women write About Motherhood and Academic Life (Elrena Evans and Caroline Grant): Candid, provocative, and sometimes with a wry sense of humor, the 35 essays in this anthology speak to and offer support for any woman attempting to combine work and family, as well as anyone who is interested in improving the university's ability to…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
This program could be for you if you want to: Connect more effectively with students, faculty, and colleagues. Prepare yourself to engage in diversity & inclusion processes in your future career as a scholar/professional. Explore your own social identities and learn how they relate to larger structures. Feel confident addressing power dynamics in your field.…
Join us for a slightly calmer, laid back Happy Hour over the summer. Sit on the lawn in the Urn Garden or by the BBQ and enjoy a time out from your research, writing and lab! Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00, wine…
July Write-Ins and Summer Writers Studio Join us for two day- and evening-long Summer Write-In events in July. Can we collectively write 100,000 words each day?! Write with a supportive writing community. Free tea, coffee, and snacks. Monday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Big Red Barn. No pre-registration needed. Wednesday, July 24, 9:00…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (John Ratey and Eric Hagerman): Back by popular demand, join us to discuss Dr. John Ratey's book about how exercise physically remodels our brain for peak performance. How to supercharge your mental circuits to beat stress, sharpen your thinking, lift your mood, and boost your memory will…
This session - featuring Dr. Marvin Pritts - will help academic job seekers interested in research-intensive universities to develop a focused and compelling research plan that they can describe in interviews and application materials such as the research statement. This is a brown bag event - bring your lunch, and we'll provide drinks and dessert.…
Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (John Ratey and Eric Hagerman): Back by popular demand, join us to discuss Dr. John Ratey's book about how exercise physically remodels our brain for peak performance. How to supercharge your mental circuits to beat stress, sharpen your thinking, lift your mood, and boost your memory will…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Join us for a slightly calmer, laid back Happy Hour over the summer. Sit on the lawn in the Urn Garden or by the BBQ and enjoy a time out from your research, writing and lab! Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00, wine…
Exercise can improve the ability to learn and remember, along with being a method to decrease stress levels. Explore the Cornell campus, get outside and meet other graduate and professional students. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. Explore campus. Enjoy lunch. Experience seasonal beauty. Join Assistant Dean Janna Lamey for a 30 minute…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
July Write-Ins and Summer Writers Studio Join us for two day- and evening-long Summer Write-In events in July. Can we collectively write 100,000 words each day?! Write with a supportive writing community. Free tea, coffee, and snacks. Monday, July 15, 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Big Red Barn. No pre-registration needed. Wednesday, July 24, 9:00…
Through activities and discussion, presenter Jeffrey Werner (Associate Professor of Chemistry at SUNY Cortland) will help job-seekers interested in four-year colleges and universities outline a research statement that highlights plans to mentor undergraduate students in research. This is a brown bag event - bring your lunch, and we'll provide drinks and dessert. Co-sponsored by the…
Join us for discussion of issues and your questions about writing for publication.
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Join us for a slightly calmer, laid back Happy Hour over the summer. Sit on the lawn in the Urn Garden or by the BBQ and enjoy a time out from your research, writing and lab! Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00, wine…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
This workshop, presented by Kim Holloway of the Office of Sponsored Programs, will help postdocs and advanced graduate students learn how to submit grant proposals at Cornell and how to apply for NIH Career Development Awards (K Awards). This is a brown bag event - bring your lunch and join us. We'll provide drinks and…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Join us for a slightly calmer, laid back Happy Hour over the summer. Sit on the lawn in the Urn Garden or by the BBQ and enjoy a time out from your research, writing and lab! Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00, wine…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
In Ithaca this summer and need to write?! The Graduate School Office of Inclusion & Student Engagement (OISE) is sponsoring a Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Writing Group this summer that will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. This is a peer facilitated writing group with a focus on providing a…
Nourish yourself this summer with weekly yoga led by Brenda D’Angelo, Kripalu Yoga Teacher and Director of Student Services. Calm your mind Relax your body Open your heart This free six week yoga program runs from June 27- August 8 (no class on July 4) held Tuesday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and Thursdays from…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Join us for a slightly calmer, laid back Happy Hour over the summer. Sit on the lawn in the Urn Garden or by the BBQ and enjoy a time out from your research, writing and lab! Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00, wine…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
The Summer Success Symposium is a one day event for new and continuing MS/PhD and PhD students from across all graduate fields who identify as belonging to groups historically underrepresented in graduate education. The symposium has a particular focus on bringing together recipients of graduate fellowships in support of diversity as well as all other…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
How much do you know? Come and find out! Get a team of friends together and come to the Big Red Barn!
Come join other students who also have writing goals and deadlines. Be a part of a writing community so that you are able to become more productive and accountable with your time and your writing. The Big Red Barn is a designated quiet space. There will be FREE coffee and/or tea for any student that…
Join us for a slightly calmer, laid back Happy Hour over the summer. Sit on the lawn in the Urn Garden or by the BBQ and enjoy a time out from your research, writing and lab! Free snacks & soda! Saranac Pale Ale & Shock Top for $1.00, Hard Cider (gluten free) for $2.00, wine…
Date: August 19, 2019 Time: 10am-3pm Location: 401 Warren Hall Registration: http://tiny.cc/HolisticAdmissions Overview: Holistic review is an evidence-based practice for identifying talent and increasing diversity. In this workshop, led by nationally recognized experts Drs. Julie Posselt and Casey Miller, participants will learn the research basis for holistic review and practical applications to graduate admissions. Participants…
Join us for discussion of issues and your questions about writing for publication.
Date: August 19, 2019 Time: 4-6:00pm Location: 401 Warren Hall Registration: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1NUfyp4DdRqXx9X Overview: Holistic review is an evidence-based practice for identifying talent and increasing diversity. In this mini-workshop, led by nationally recognized experts Drs. Julie Posselt and Casey Miller, participants will learn the research basis for holistic review and practical applications to graduate admissions.…
Cornell Military History Tour Networking/lunch location following the tour. Time frame: August 21st from 11:30-12:30 Venue: Big Red Barn
You are invited to join OISE and Diversity Programs in Engineering for a space-limited "Fireside Chat" and dinner with representatives from Google. This dinner will provide us with an opportunity to explore career pathways available at Google for PhDs from both technical and non-technical disciplines. Additionally, we will also discuss Google initiatives to advance a…
Congratulations on your acceptance to Cornell…and welcome! We are excited that you will be joining us in beautiful Ithaca this August. You have a special invitation to the Graduate School’s Orientation for new students on Monday, August 26 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm in Barton Hall. We encourage early arrival. From 8:00 – 8:30 am,…
Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected... so what is a first-year student to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary…
Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenter: Colleen McLinn, Director, Center for the…
Did you know that imposter feelings are normal and that most high-achieving graduate students experience these feelings at some point? Join us to better understand the Imposter Syndrome; learn where it comes from and how it can manifest. More importantly, understand how it can be a barrier to graduate student success and what you can…
What is Title IX? What is prohibited student conduct? Learn about Title IX as it relates to sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual and gender-based harassment. This presentation will include data from the Cornell Campus Survey on Sexual Assault and Related Misconduct, along with providing an introduction to being an effective bystander. …
Almost exactly one month into your program, are you asking yourself, “How can I accomplish all of these goals with limited hours in the day?” Fortunately, time management is a skill that can be learned! Join us for an interactive discussion on the top six tips to successfully manage your time. You will learn methods…
At Cornell, almost all PhD students receive funding that pays tuition and provides a living stipend through a combination of fellowships, assistantships, and external scholarships. This presentation will explain how stipends are paid, what your responsibilities are, and provide insights on how to be an active participant in your own funding plan. Presenter: Jason Kahabka,…
As part of Fall Orientation for new graduate and professional students, the Graduate School hosts an ice cream social where incoming students have the opportunity to connect with peers from across disciplines and graduate fields. Open to all first-year students. No RSVP required.
Join a current graduate student and other incoming students for dinner in town. This is an opportunity to learn about life at Cornell University and Ithaca from someone who has navigated the transition. Bring $25 cash to cover your dinner. Meet in front of the Big Red Barn to join a group.
Graduate school may not be exactly what you expected…so what is a first-year to do? Make a strategic plan! Spend time with our Associate Dean discussing the value of strategic planning and how to take control of your academic future from the first day. This session includes practical strategies, illustrative stories, and cautionary advice on…
Explore ways that Careers Beyond Academia can help PhD students and postdocs in the humanities identify career options in non-profits, industry and government organizations. Please come with questions and share your career needs.
First Year Graduate Students are invited to the Big Red Barn’s Tell Grads Its Friday (TGIF) early to connect and mingle with other graduate students.
We'll start with a short overview presentation with pro tips on how to use LinkedIn, some exercises to identify a good tagline, and a very interactive session where participants work on their own profiles and critique others’ --so you will need to bring your own computer. We plan to send out some handy tips to…
Did you know that imposter feelings are normal and that most high-achieving graduate students experience these feelings at some point? Join us to better understand the Imposter Syndrome; learn where it comes from and how it can manifest. More importantly, understand how it can be a barrier to graduate student success and what you can…
Resume or CV? Should I attend the career fair as a graduate student or a postdoc? Come join us with a session on Resume and Career Fair Preparation! Bring your own lunch and a question with you! We look forward to seeing you there.
Join us to discuss effective ways to identify fellowship competitions, draft an application, get and use feedback, secure strong letters of recommendation, and manage your time and process to submit a successful fellowship application. We'll identify key elements that reviewers use in their decision-making, using the funders' evaluation criteria for a successful application.
Dean of Cornell’s Dyson Business School and Professor of Management and Organizations Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten will share her knowledge to help you become a more effective leader! This workshop will discuss how you can identify your strengths and incorporate your identity to brand your leadership stage. It will also help you shift from being self-focused to…
We invite you to kick off the new academic year with graduate students, postdocs, faculty, and staff at the Annual Graduate Diversity & Inclusion Welcome Reception! Casual Dress Code. Priority RSVP Date: August 28 RSVP: https://cornell.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cI23X8hFhnsqNoN All interested community members are invited to attend this event to network with new and continuing graduate and professional students,…
Discussion of what services Careers Beyond Academia/BEST offers for PhD and postdoc students and how we can help explore opportunities.
Navigating responsibilities for conducting research as a graduate student can be challenging. It is essential that graduate students understand Cornell’s regulations and expectations for science and scholarship. Discuss with our Associate Dean important issues related to ethics and integrity, obstacles and situations to avoid, what to do when faced with a challenging situation, and campus…
Mentoring is the most critical relationship for a graduate student. Mentoring begins with understanding what mentoring is and what you hope to get out of the relationship. Through interactive discussion and case studies, we will discuss how to establish a positive relationship and communicate effectively with your mentors. Presenters: Colleen McLinn, Executive Director, Center for…
Join the LGBT Resource Center in welcoming the 2019-2020 academic year! Plan to attend this event where LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff members will have the opportunity to join together in celebrating a new academic year and foster connections in building an even more vibrant and inclusive Cornell community. Share your ideas, bring…
Careers Beyond Academia will present an overview and tips on interviewing for jobs in industry, government and non-profits. This workshop is for PhD students and postdocs from all STEM fields. The workshop is being hosted by SiGMA (the Graduate Student Organization in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) and Careers Beyond Academia/BEST.
