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Access Johnson is the club for accessibility, accommodations, and advocacy at Johnson.

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ACE is a student-run social support group for individuals of the Cornell community who identify as ace or ace-questioning. ACE provides its members with a support network and a safe space to meet and discuss ace related issues and experiences. ACE is also dedicated to developing the ace community at Cornell and improving visibility and availability of information surrounding the ace community.

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The Adam Smith Society is a nationwide, chapter-based association of MBA students and business leaders who work to promote on-campus debate and discussion about the moral, social, and economic benefits of capitalism.

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The mission of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) 520th Cadet Wing is to recruit, educate, and develop cadets in a high-quality training environment and commission the strongest leaders for the United States Air Force and Space Force.

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Our organization runs various events throughout the year to spread cancer awareness and raise money for the American Cancer Society. Our biggest event is Relay for Life, an all-night fundraiser that the entire Cornell community is encouraged to attend. We fundraise before and during the event, which includes speakers, performances, food, and activities.

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Our mission is to empower future legal professionals to become champions of civil rights by providing educational resources, fostering collaboration on advocacy projects, and creating opportunities for direct community engagement. Our goals include enhancing students' understanding of civil rights issues, equipping them with practical skills for effective advocacy, and building a strong network of committed activists and legal experts within the law school community.

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The ACLU is committed to educating students about their legal rights and freedoms, while providing support for social justice advocacy efforts on campus.

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The purpose of the AIF Cornell Chapter shall be to provide an avenue for high-achieving undergraduate and graduate students with a passion for international development and social change to help create a more equitable India through ambassadorship and fundraising efforts supporting AIF’s initiatives in education, livelihood, and public health–improving the lives of India’s underprivileged.

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ALCSIC aims to promote awareness for lung cancer screening for individuals at high-risk of developing lung cancer at Cornell University and the larger Ithaca community through educational efforts, community outreach, and health literacy engagement. Activities may include advocating for Congress members to support lung cancer bills, presenting to various stakeholders to build awareness, and working with local health departments to educate and bring actionable change to the community.

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The purpose of Animal Rights Alliance at Cornell shall be to provide a space for individuals of all backgrounds who have an interest in ending suffering and exploitation of all animals, through advocacy, education, outreach, campaigning, and a plant-based lifestyle. CARA seeks to increase the accessibility of a plant-based diet and help individuals explore the world of plant-based eating.

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The purpose of Anthropology Graduate Student Association shall be to represent the interests of graduate students in Anthropology and the CIAMS MA in relation to the Department, keep records of graduate student activities and concerns for future cohorts, and help foster a community among students by giving them an organization where they can voice their concerns and meet with their peers.

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The mission and purpose of Architects, Artists, and Planners of Color shall be to amplify the BIPOC voices in AAP. AAPOC does this by creating a safe and welcoming space that fosters inclusion and a sense of unity throughout AAP. AAPOC works to create a network that supports BIPOC students.

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Founded in 2009, the Asian & Asian American Center (A3C) brings together the rich diversity of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American experiences (to include East, South, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, bi/multi-racial/ethnic, etc.) to foster an inclusive Cornell campus community. Our programs focus on advocacy, education, identity and community building.

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APAA (established in 1972) is a group of passionate students dedicated to advocating for the AAPI community at Cornell. APAA builds on its past work in promoting the fundamental importance of political education and history through advocacy and discussion. AAPA is committed to furthering AAPI awareness on campus and to politically empowering and advocating for the needs of Asian-Pacific American students. Furthermore, APAA builds coalitions with other students of color and social justice groups to facilitate a more unified community of color. In the past two years, APAA held discussions on revolutionaries and thinkers like Grace Lee Boggs as well as relevant issues in the AAPI community such as affirmative action, rising gun violence in the AAPI community, and Asian-American history. We are also engaging with the greater Cornell community through fundraisers, panels, and other events to raise awareness about AAPI issues. APAA also publishes a literary magazine called Parallax, an Asian American social and political journal that highlights historical and contemporary AAPI topics of interest.

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ASL @ Cornell aims to promote heightened awareness of and appreciation for American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf culture in collaboration with Cornell’s ASL/Deaf Studies program. In doing so, we hope to cultivate an inclusive environment on campus and in the city of Ithaca that welcomes Deaf and hard of hearing individuals while allowing all students to develop a greater understanding of ASL and encouraging them to apply their classroom knowledge to the community.

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The AWM's mission is to promote equal opportunity and the equal treatment of women and people of minoritized genders in the mathematical sciences, supporting individuals and institutions as we all work to make a more just and equitable community.

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The purpose of this club is to educate students who are interested in beef cattle through seminars and networking activities.

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Best Buddies® is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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Bicons is dedicated to creating a fun and supportive environment for bi+ individuals at Cornell. We strive to educate our members about issues concerning the bi+ community, highlight bisexuality in the media, and help foster friendships within our group.

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Biodiversify Affiliates at Cornell aims to make biology teaching more accurate and inclusive with respect to many axes of diversity, including LGBTQ+ identity, racial identity, disability status, etc. We work closely with Project Biodiversify (projectbiodiversify.org) but are not officially a part of the Project Biodiversify organization or any non-Cornell organization.

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This organization is a registered student organization of Cornell University.

BBMTA of Cornell University is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving underrepresented students interested in pursuing health-related careers. The organization provides underrepresented students with a community and resources to succeed as pre-health undergraduate students. BBMTA hosts general body meetings where students obtain academic support, professional development skills and awareness of health-related issues. Through our annual health career conference composed of panels and workshops, we expose students to a range of health professionals and give students the opportunity to engage with those already established in the medical field. BBMTA extends its mission into the Ithaca community beyond Cornell through commitment to various service projects and youth mentorship.

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The Black Graduate Business Association (BGBA) at Johnson is dedicated to the recruitment and support of students of African descent. Additionally, the organization is committed to the professional, academic, and social development of its membership. Members of the BGBA have the unique opportunity to initiate and execute key events in the Johnson community, interact with corporations on an individual basis, and coordinate with faculty,staff, alumni, and students in programs that shape our community.

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BGPSA is a network that addresses the needs and concerns of graduate and professional students of African descent at Cornell University. BGPSA involves itself in social, academic, and cultural activities deemed relevant as determined by the voting body. BGPSA works closely with underrepresented faculty and staff and is involved in issues that affect Ithaca's Black community. BGPSA will do all things necessary and appropriate to accomplish these purposes.

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The purpose of this organization is to bring together black students on campus on a monthly basis in order to provide a constructive exchange, which includes topics of education, culture, civic duty, recreational events, finance, health, and social events to promote the projects and philosophy of Black Students on campus.

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It is the purpose of The Black Women's Support Network to provide a supportive, educational, and social venue where women of African descent can discuss issues affecting and pertaining to their community. Support is consistently provided to these women by giving them ample access to all resources and tools needed to assist them in their academic, personal and social endeavors while at Cornell University. Items under this umbrella include, but are not limited to: academic workshops and development, sexual/mental/physical/emotional health assistance, and access to other supportive Black women through a variety of social events and initiatives such as the B.O.S.S. (Building Ourselves through Sisterhood and Service), a peer mentorship program for self-identified women of color. Moreover, the Black Women's Support Network aims to serve as a forum where women of color can share, reflect and gain knowledge from each other's experiences. BWSN seeks to accomplish this by providing engaging Sister Circle discussions on a regular basis throughout the year. Sister Circles are our unique form of General Body meetings which occur bi-weekly. The Black Women's Support Network also aims to reach out to other Black women within the Greater Ithaca Community through community service initiatives and interactions with young "at risk" females.

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The founding board has set a vision for BlackGen Capital to serve minorities that are underrepresented in the financial services industry and business world. The organization's purpose of most importance is to reduce the barriers that said minorities face when trying to access these fields by cultivating an environment that is not only educating but acts as a platform & network that members can professionally leverage.

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Building Ourselves through Sisterhood and Service (B.O.S.S.) aims to foster healthy and genuine relationships between upperclassmen and underclassmen womxn of color, promote positive social interactions within womxn of color communities, encourage high academic and personal standards, provide access to helpful campus resources, and inspire community involvement and commitment to service. Incoming freshmen are paired with juniors. These pairs will stay together formally for 1 year. Although the program understands the importance of the year for growth and development, matches of sophomores and seniors can be made on a case-by-case basis. For example, a sophomore transfer student may be matched with a senior. We create a variety of programs throughout the year that encourage pairs to bond as well as serve the Cornell and Ithaca community.

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Creating fun. Building community. Empowering the next generation. Kesem at Cornell creates free, life-changing summer camps and programming for children affected by a parent's cancer.

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The Campus Sustainability Office is the central coordinating unit responsible for connecting and supporting sustainability and climate change leadership goals, collaborations, and support coordination for the campus sustainability governance bodies.

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The purpose of COrGI shall be to build a more inclusive environment within the chemistry department at Cornell by:
1) Promoting diversity within chemistry
2) Advocating for departmental policies related to diversity and inclusion
3) Hosting outreach events targeted towards underrepresented groups
4) Providing workshops, info-sessions, and an open space where graduate and undergraduate students can have their voices heard and get the support they need to pursue their academic and career goals.

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