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The purpose of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection 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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Alzheimer's Buddies at Cornell is a student-led organization aimed at overcoming the social disengagement experienced by those affected by intermediate-to-late-stages of Alzheimer's Disease. The purpose of this organization is to pair students to volunteer 1-on-1 with dementia residents, build social skills as well as raise awareness through participating in fundraisers and hosting talks on current advancements in Alzheimer's Disease research.

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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 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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Our club aims to empower and educate disenfranchised youth in the promotion of health and wellness through outreach, education, and advocacy. Due to disparities that exist in access to healthcare and education, we aspire to build healthy communities by educating the public on preventative health measures, advocating for policies and programs that support health and wellness and reaching out to underserved and marginalized populations to provide access to health resources. Focusing on children enables the development of beneficial habits that ensure good health for lifetimes and generations.

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The purpose of Big Red Hearts shall be to advance the understanding and appreciation of cardiology through an undergraduate-led platform. Our goal is to bridge the gap between clinical and real-world experience in heart health and cardiac care. Inspired by personal experiences and challenges in accessing cardiology mentorship, we aim to create an inclusive and unique environment where students can explore cardiology, engage with clinical professionals, and contribute to community heart health awareness.

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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, yoga 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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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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- Brain Exercise Initiative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on preventing memory loss through brain exercise.
- Pioneered by neuroscientist Dr. Ryuta Kawashima, it has been found that doing simple math and reading aloud for just 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week, caused marked improvements for those with Alzheimer's. Most showed improvements in cognitive function as tested by Mini Mental State Examinations (MMSE) and Frontal Assessment Batteries (FAB). Many began to feel happier and improvements in communication and cognition were recorded. Near miraculous case studies were also observed. For example, an individual who was previously bedridden began to walk again after completing these exercises for six months. Some patients showed improvements in bowel movement. The gentle mental activities Dr. Kawashima used activated the prefrontal cortex, the control center for memory, cognition and planning. These activities are currently being done in over 1400 care centers with over 15,000 patients in Japan. For more information regarding this groundbreaking research done in Japan, please reference these two articles: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/research/research_highlights/research_highlight_22.html and https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/60/3/380/630607.

Drawing from the research conducted in Japan, we are inspired to create an intergenerational nonprofit in which university students would hold brain exercise programs at retirement homes. We creates daily packets which include simple math, writing and "read-alouds" that are completed by each individual with the guidance of university students. Several retirement homes have integrated the program into their center and chapters are currently being founded at different universities.

Not only does the Brain Exercise Initiative hope to improve the memory of those suffering from Alzheimer's but we also create an invaluable, all-too-rare avenue for intergenerational service, discussion, and collaboration.

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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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Cayuga Healthcare Consulting's mission is to shape the next leaders of the healthcare industry and provide pro-bono consulting to companies in the healthcare and life sciences sector.

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CHAARG's mission is to help students on Cornell's campus learn that living a healthy + happy lifestyle is something that is attainable + fun through the resources provided at Cornell University + the surrounding Ithaca area. CHAARG was founded on the belief that we are stronger as a community + strives to give college students the ability to be a part of something larger than themselves that will motivate + inspire them to become the best version of themselves through helping one another reach their health + fitness goals.

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Cornell Health International (CHI) is a student-run organization that works to enhance knowledge and raise awareness of current global health issues as well as local issues in the Ithaca community. These goals are accomplished through initiatives that seek to promote free exchange of ideas within frameworks of weekly presentations, round table discussions, on-campus activism, and active engagement with the Ithaca community.

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

We do so by:

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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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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"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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The mission of the Cornell University Dietetic Association is to (1) create and maintain a network and sense of community among Cornell dietetics students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as facilitate a strong relationship with student, state, and national dietetic associations; (2) explore/raise awareness of dietetics education and internships.

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Dilmun Hill is a student-run farm at Cornell University that fosters community and empowers students through active engagement in ecological agriculture, research and outreach and provides opportunities for experiential learning.

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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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GlobeMed is a student-run nonprofit that creates long-term partnerships between university chapters and grassroots health organizations in developing countries to strengthen the movement for global health and social justice.

Founded in the fall of 2010, GlobeMed at Cornell University is a sustainable global health organization that partners with a AMMID, Asociacion Maya-Mam de Investigacion y Desarrollo, in Comitancillo, San Marcos, Guatemala. Our projects take a holistic health approach, including environmental and nutritional implications and influence on locals' health.

Our chapter has about 30 active staff members and is managed by an executive board. We, the chapter members, work together with AMMID to implement long-term initiatives to better the health community members in Comitancillo.

Throughout the year GlobeMed at Cornell hosts educational events on campus, raises funds for our projects with AMMID, works on-site in Guatemala through organized internships during winter or summer breaks, learns to think critically about global health, and trains passionate leaders committed to realizing a world with equity in health.

Mission: GlobeMed aims to strengthen the movement for global health equity by empowering students and communities to work together to improve the health of people living in poverty around the world.

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Our mission is to help Cornell students build careers in the public health and healthcare industries. We aim to facilitate networking opportunities with prospective employers, professional development programs, community service involvement, and both formal and informal social activities, with the vision of connecting Cornell MPH students with great resources, like minded individuals, and planting the seeds for a strong alumni network.

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Our mission at Guiding Eyes at Cornell is to bridge Cornell students with Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and to increase awareness of raising guide dogs amongst the greater Cornell and Ithaca community.

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-To provide students, particularly those afflicted with seasonal affected disorder (SAD), with light therapy services
-Giving students access to Happy Lights for up to 30 minutes (students will know their 30 minutes are complete because they will be provided with a timer) during daylight hours, prior to which they will read over a liability waiver created by Cornell RM
-After students use the Happy Light and are returning them, have students fill out a short survey so as to collect data for future projects regarding Cornell's student mental health
-Test the success of this program, with the goal of potentially expanding the project to the establishment of an Inner Resource Room for students to promote mental health well-being

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Haven: The LGBTQ Student Union seeks to enrich Cornell University by supporting its diverse array of sexual and gender identities and expressions. Through education, outreach, and service, we promote understanding and the development of inclusive communities. Haven serves as an administrative umbrella for most of the undergraduate (though generally open to graduate and professional students as well) student organizations involved in the support and outreach to LGBTQ students at Cornell. Haven provides a vehicle for these groups to secure funding and on-going training, and consultation with professional staff. Haven collaborates with other Cornell groups to address the social support needs of students.

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The purpose of HEAL shall be to provide a free and accessible mental and emotional support structure for Asian international students at Cornell.

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