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The Cornell Bee Club provides opportunities to learn beekeeping in a hands-on setting. Outreach and group collaboration are major goals for the growth of our club.

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- Hands-on experience working with our hives out at Dilmun Hill Student Organic Farm
- Participation in all aspects of maintaining a beekeeping operation including honey extraction, establishing new colonies, etc...
- Access to events within the Cornell and Greater New York beekeeping communities
- Exposure to new research pertaining to Honeybees, beekeeping and general pollinator health
- Free honey! :)

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The purpose of the Birding Club at Cornell is to connect students who are interested in birds with each other, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and the larger community.

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Our mission is to promote sustainable waste management practices, with a focus on compost, at Cornell University.

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The Cornell Computer Reuse Association (CCRA) is a student organization at Cornell University dedicated to "donate[ing] computers and other computer-related technology to humanitarian organizations in the developing world and in the local Ithaca community." The students, along with their adviser, collect and refurbish used computers and donate them to community centers, orphanages, schools and other organizations in the United States and developing countries. In its many years of existence, the organization has donated over 2,000 computers to places as far away as Nicaragua, Zambia, Jamaica, South Africa, Mali, Togo, Kenya, the Bahamas, Liberia, and as near as Brooklyn and Ithaca.

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The purpose of Herpetological Society at Cornell is to connect students who are interested in reptiles and amphibians with each other, herpetological research, and the larger community. Additionally, we aim to spread awareness and information about reptiles, amphibians, and conservation through outreach events with local communities.

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The primary focus of MASS (Minority Animal Science Students) is to support underrepresented minority students in the field of animal science. This organization understands the continuous struggle of minorities pursuing a future in animal studies, including lack of representation in the field. It shall be the goal of MASS to consciously support these students in the animal science division of undergraduate studies at Cornell University and encourage their success.

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Nature Rx is built on the premise that time spent in nature is therapeutic, can supplement clinical interventions, and contributes to overall mental health and well-being. We work to help students of all disciplines and levels improve their cognitive ability, lessen symptoms of anxiety, and reduce stress through interactive events in nature.

We welcome our members to delve into their personal background, love for the great outdoors, inner wellness and an interest in improving the health of their community as a part of NatureRx.

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We are a student organization for those interested in Protecting Water Resources, Water Quality, Public Health, Sustainability, Ecology, and/or the Environment. We offer student members with opportunities like:
• Meeting Potential Employers!
• Getting Reduced Membership and Meeting Registration
• Keeping Current on Technical & Regulatory Development
• Networking with Environmental Professionals
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Professional Recognition & Development
• Presenting Papers at Chapter & Statewide Meetings
• Becoming an author for the NYWEA Clearwaters magazine
• Learning and practicing leadership roles by becoming actively involved in the organization
• Making a contribution to more effective water environment activities

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The mission of the PCC shall be to disseminate knowledge related to Earth and atmospheric sciences, such as, but not limited to, the structure and history of the Earth, as well as to explore local geological phenomena that has shaped, and continues to shape, Ithaca and the greater Finger Lakes region through frequent field trips and guest lectures.

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The purpose of the Residential Sustainability Leaders shall be to create a culture of sustainability within Cornell's residential communities by engaging new and returning students in a leadership program focused on building knowledge of sustainability and environmental justice; skills in peer-to-peer education; program planning and evaluation; a sense of place; belonging in order to enact meaningful; sustainable change within the Cornell community.

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Our organization looks to procure and provide outdoor opportunities not currently offered by Cornell University or other student organizations. We wish to establish a responsible hunting society founded on the tenets of environmental stewardship and appreciation. We seek to establish a large scale organization for student collaboration and socialization while partaking in hunting, fishing, and beyond. We wish to encourage environmental responsibility and action here on campus and in the greater Ithaca area.

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Society for Natural Resources Conservation is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural world around us. We recognize that our environment faces many threats, and we particularly concentrate our efforts on issues of human consumption of natural resources.

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The purpose of the Society of Economic Geologists Student Chapter shall be:
1. To enhance the professional and social interaction between undergraduate and graduate students with interest in the fields of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences pertaining to economic geology;
2. Provide a medium to connect students, with interests in economic geology, to career professionals with the motivation of allowing students to network and explore different career options before graduation;
3. Support the advancement of the science of geology through investigation of mineral resources and mineral deposits, and the application of these investigations to mineral extraction, mining, exploration, and mineral resource appraisal.

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We are a student group providing local organizations, small companies, and industry experts with free consultations that meaningfully address modern environmental and social challenges. Our members grow into the new generation of industry leaders by engaging with real-world projects that make positive impacts.

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Foster, support, and connect students who are dedicated to improving and innovating food systems on a global scale.

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The purpose of THE ALT. PROTEIN PROJECT AT CORNELL shall be to create an inclusive space for research and interest in the alternative protein field among all Cornellians, encouraging a student-led movement towards addressing sustainability, food insecurity, and nutrition.

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To advance the knowledge of fisheries and aquatic sciences at Cornell, promote professional development of Cornell students, and facilitate collaboration of students and fisheries professionals at Cornell

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The Wardrobe is a social entrepreneurship organization that provides free professional attire to all members of the Cornell community. We believe the inability to acquire professional clothing should not be a barrier to an individual's pursuit of professional opportunities.

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Thrift at Cornell aims are to increase student welfare and reduce solid waste on campus via the redistribution of unwanted personal items. In the past year, we have set up multiple closets that facilitate free exchange of clothes, hosted social media campaigns aimed at promoting thrifting, hosted movie screenings to educate the student body and led mending workshops. We are working also in collaboration with the Dump & Run program to supplement and continue their efforts.

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Our mission is to be able to teach members about the land we are inhabiting and how indigenous practices that are often overlooked can be utilized by everyday people to lead healthier lives. We strive to teach our community how to create greener spaces in unconventional areas like their own apartments and rooftops. Ultimately, we want to also teach our community about how indigenous medicinal plants can be grown in mundane environments to benefit their lives.

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The mission of Varsity Botany Club shall be to inspire an appreciation for the value of
botany in our world, to develop knowledge of diverse botanical topics, to promote the pursuit of
excellence in botanical science, and to explore the interconnectedness of biological life on Earth

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