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☃️ December 2024 ❄️

Happy December first-gen Trailblazers! This is our last newsletter of the 2024 year 🎉 We hope everyone enjoys their winter break. Please make sure to stay warm, stay hydrated, and receive a lot of rest.

Study in our Study Lounge at 200 Barnes Hall

We know finals are here, so come to our office to prep for finals in our Study Lounge! It's a quiet space with tables~ Find us at 200 Barnes Hall right on Central Campus across from Willard Straight, open from Mondays through Fridays from 9 AM - 5 PM.

Study at The Centers at 626 Thurston Ave

Black Student Empowerment, Latinx Student Empowerment, Asian & Asian American Center, and LGBT Resource Center are extending their hours until MIDNIGHT for you to study for finals! They are extending hours on Tuesday 12/10 and Wednesday 12/11 from 9 AM - 12 AM. (Normal operating hours are from M - F, 9 AM - 8 PM)

Graduating in December 2024?

We Want To Showcase You At Our Annual First-Gen Graduation Reception

Hey First-Generation Graduates! We want to showcase you on our slideshow at our annual first-gen graduation reception that occurs in May 2025 on Ithaca campus! We want to celebrate you so don't miss out. Stay connected to us by following our Instagram.

Send Us Your Pics Here

Trailblazers Conference

What an amazing time we had at The Trailblazers Conference back in November! The conference was an opportunity for first-generation Cornellians. We featured the amazing Dr. Anthony Jack, as our keynote speaker who enlightened and inspired us! 🙌 We cannot wait for next year's conference so make sure to stay in the loop to be empowered, inspired, and celebrated 🌟

Download Conference Pictures Here

Download Your Portraits Here

FGLI Gratitude Dinner

Thanks for joining us at Cornell's 37th annual Gratitude Dinner over Thanksgiving! We so greatly enjoyed this and were able to enjoy many conversations with you all. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Insider Tip from Our Peer Navigators: Attend Office Hours & Discussions

Definitely try to hit up discussion sessions, even if they’re optional! They’re an awesome way to get to know your professors and TAs better. And same goes for office hours—you never know how these connections could open doors or lead to a solid referral down the line.

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EVENT

FGSU x LAL x CUDAA x CAPSU Winter Gala

Sunday, December 8
7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Join us for FGSU's annual Winter Gala Celebration.

Enjoy catered food from Taste of Thai and New Delhi Diamonds while enjoying live music from a live band! Take photos with friends at our photo booth to commemorate the semester.

It will be held Sunday, December 8th from 7 - 9 PM at the WSH Memorial Room!
Dress your best in formal attire and dance the night away :D

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Apply To Be a Mentee!

The President’s Council of Cornell Women (PCCW) Mentoring Committing is now accepting applications for PCCW 2024-2025 Mentoring Matching Program.

The President's Council of Cornell Women is a distinguished council of successful alumni across industries and around the world who seek to give back to students and fellow Cornellians. Supporting current students is an integral part of their mission: To champion students, faculty, staff, and alumni as they lead within their fields at Cornell University and across the world.  

As part of this mission, the PCCW Mentoring Committee is committed to helping first-generation and low-income students take advantage of available opportunities and resources during their time at Cornell. The mentor-mentee matching program is open to all female and gender-expansive undergraduate, graduate, and professional first-generation and low-income students and PCCW invites you to be part of this program.

As a participant, the committee will pair you with a PCCW mentor who can offer guidance, support, and a positive, non-evaluative presence to help YOU succeed both personally and professionally.

To pair with a mentor, complete this application form by December 14.

To learn more about The President’s Council of Cornell Women visit: https://alumni.cornell.edu/volunteer/leadership/pccw/.

First-Generation & Low-Income Student Support