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The Cornell Aikido Club promotes the study of the Japanese martial art, Aikido. We offer classes, resources on learning more about Aikido, and information on upcoming seminars.

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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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The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The organization works closely with the American Red Cross to help fulfill its humanitarian missions and uphold its values.

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The purpose of Beat for Good shall be to increase awareness of and support initiatives relating to cardiovascular disease in various communities, including Ithaca, and on Cornell’s campus.

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Bhakti is a spiritual thought movement that paves the way for a unique journey of self-discovery. Bhakti Club at Cornell aims to create a space for everyone whether you’re seeking answers to life’s questions, or searching for a close-knit community. Our goal is to distill the timeless wisdom of spiritual giants and present it in a way that's relevant to today's students. Drawing inspiration from ancient Eastern texts, we use them as a guide to explore a wide range of topics — from science and self-identity to leadership, life management, relationships, and reconnecting with the divine.

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Our mission is to support students passionate about dentistry by fostering an inclusive community and educating members on valuable dentistry/oral health skills, specifically focusing on manual dexterity.

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Big Red THON is an independently registered, non-profit organization and Cornell's branch of the Children Miracle Network Hospitals Dance Marathon. We brought the Dance Marathon movement to the Ivy League in 2015, and have raised over $115,000 for Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. Our yearly Dance Marathon, typically held in Barton Hall, is a celebration of the fundraising campaigns we've held leading up to the main event. BRT works with many on and off campus organizations, our sponsors, and those who help us get one step closer to ending childhood illness. Join Big Red THON today, and join our generation fighting for the next!

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The mission of Big Red Vision shall be to create a space for pre-optometry students and those interested in pursuing optometry to connect and to feel supported in their endeavors.

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The purpose of Big Red Yoga is to create a community for students to practice, learn about, and advocate the 8 limbs of yoga. This will be done by offering the following; hatha yoga lead by certified yoga instructors, yoga book club with discussions on yoga philosophy, specialized workshops, meditative walks in nature, guest lecturers, and member outings to local studios.

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Opportunity to purchase club apparel, attend specialized workshops, participate in member outings, and be eligible to run for office for the following year.

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The BMCB Graduate Student Association (BMCB GSA) serves to connect graduate students in the Graduate Field of Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cell Biology and to facilitate discussion of research, outreach opportunities, professional development, and our graduate field.

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The Cornell Boxing Club aims to provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for any interested student to learn the sport of boxing.

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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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Challah for Hunger: Cornell Chapter aims to bring together students of all backgrounds to bake challah bread in order to serve our community and fight hunger insecurity in Ithaca and the greater Tompkins County.

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To improve chronic disease outcomes in Tompkins County by delivering accessible, evidence-informed screening and prevention services. We build community capacity through partnerships that connect residents to care and practical risk-reduction education.

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Explore the fingerlakes region through sound, connecting people to the nature around us acoustically. We want to reach out between disciplines to make the acoustical world as accessible as possible and connect people of all pursuits: artists, engineers, scientists, and the local community to explore, celebrate, and share the nature that surrounds us.

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To provide and educational environment for a highly international and diverse population of graduate international students and a diverse group of co-op members.

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Cornell Outdoor Education develops teamwork, leadership, and growth through outdoor experience.

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Teaching outdoor skills and judgment for lifelong recreation and fitness.
Promoting environmental responsibility through personal connection to the natural world.
Empowering individuals and groups to move beyond self-imposed limitations.
Igniting a passion for experiential learning.
Enhancing initiative, self-reliance, and compassion for others.

Cornell Outdoor Education serves the broad membership of the Cornell community: students and student instructors, faculty and staff, alumni and friends, local community and outside groups. We enhance academic performance and success in the workplace by developing leadership, teamwork and personal achievement through experience-based education in the outdoor environment at Cornell University and around the world.

Cornell Outdoor Education programs place participants into hands-on learning situations that promote honest and constructive assessment of individual and group performance, provide natural and immediate consequences to actions, and promote personal growth. Our programs encourage participants to gain a sense of perspective in their own lives, and build support networks that develop meaningful lifelong friendships. Finally, we include fun with learning. By integrating these experiences into the rich academic curriculum and physical setting of our University, Cornell Outdoor Education plays a unique and vitally important role in developing the Leaders of the 21st Century.

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The purpose of Cornell Pharmaceutical Outreach Club shall be to bring
pharmaceutical industry leaders to campus through our outreach efforts and educate students on the drug development process, financial obligations of pharmaceutical companies, and opportunities that may exist within the industry for students across a wide variety of studies.

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Cornell Recreational Services offers a wide variety of fitness, wellness, sports and open recreation activities for Cornell students, staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses/partners. Through our broad-based programs, we try to promote a healthy and holistic lifestyle throughout the campus community.

Recreational Services encompasses the Cornell Fitness Centers, Helen Newman Bowling Center, Helen Newman Hall Recreation Center, Intramural Sports, Noyes Community Recreation Center, and the Cornell University Wellness Program. Visit our Hours & Facilities page for more specific information on what we offer inside each facility and when we're open.

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The Cornell Pickleball Club is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community where students, faculty, and staff of all skill levels can come together to enjoy the sport of pickleball. We aim to create a welcoming environment that encourages sportsmanship, personal growth, and a lifelong love for the game.

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Our mission is to empower students by providing resources, mentorship, and collaborative opportunities that build the skills and knowledge necessary to apply data-driven solutions to biomedical challenges. Through fostering an inclusive and interdisciplinary community, CU BMI equips students to translate their interests into real-world impact.

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Cornell University Healthy Futures: Graduate Chapter (CUHFG) is the graduate division of the first academic institute (Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures) in the country to combine hospitality, environmental design, and health policy and management into a broad-based platform to improve service in healthcare, wellness, and senior living.

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"Our mission – which drives each of us, every day – is to empower young adults with diabetes by providing access to the peer support, connections, and expert resources they need to thrive." We want to bring this community to Cornell!

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Cornell DEBUT is an engineering project team working to develop innovative solutions for current biomedical needs. After two years of in-depth research and development, our biomedical device prototype is submitted to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and VentureWell's Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) competition, where it is judged on innovation, marketability, and patentability.

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Founded in 1972, EARS (Empathy, Assistance & Referral Service) is a student-led organization that promotes mental health and well-being for everyone in the Cornell community, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty.

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Cornell University Emergency Medical Service (CUEMS) strives to provide professional,
efficient, and effective first-response basic life support care to the Ithaca campus and
surrounding areas. Serving Cornell students, faculty, staff, visitors, and their families,
CUEMS responds to all 911 calls for medical assistance twenty-four hours a day, seven
days per week during the academic year. CUEMS provides extensive, weekly training to
all squad members consisting of New York State certified emergency medical
technicians. Moreover, CUEMS offers training to the entire Cornell community in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillation, first aid, and activation
of emergency medical services. Working together with other emergency services from
Cornell University and Tompkins County, CUEMS provides a valuable resource to the
Ithaca campus and much of the surrounding Tompkins County community.

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We believe it is the fundamental right of every student, regardless of their background or economic status, to have costless access to harm reduction and health products. Such is aligned with the mission of Cornell Health, who emphatically strives “To foster lifelong learning and well-being through innovative services...”
This club aims to provide the Cornell community with harm reduction tools, training, and awareness to ensure protection against overdose at social functions and other places on campus, at no charge. We aim to have a trained individual in all parts of campus, from Greek Life to on-campus housing. Through preventative measures, and an appropriately equipped campus community, we believe we can end overdose on campus.

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The mission of the Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) is to foster a more vibrant campus community by supporting the full and active participation of women and gender expansive students in both their personal and educational pursuits at Cornell. The Center champions endeavors that support women's education, empowerment, and advancement at Cornell and beyond.

GenEq strives to be a welcoming space for people of all genders and identities. We especially encourage women of color, Black feminists/womanists, queer and trans folks, and people with disabilities to drop by, attend our programming, apply for co-sponsorships, and speak with us about your concerns.

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Global Impact at Cornell (GIC) is a student-led organization dedicated to advancing health equity through direct service, education, and global partnerships. GIC connects Cornell students with meaningful, hands-on opportunities to support underserved communities both locally and internationally, focusing on sustainable solutions in public health, clean water access, and renewable energy. By collaborating with established nonprofit partners and engaging students in service-based learning, GIC fosters cultural humility, social responsibility, and leadership rooted in compassion and action.

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Global Medical Missions Alliance (GMMA) is a Christian organization that mobilizes and networks mission-minded healthcare professionals to serve as mentors to the next generation of healthcare professionals on medical mission trips.

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