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Join us for the a la Ramén Challenge at the Discovery Kitchen! Teams will face off in a fun and interactive cooking competition where you’ll learn essential cutting and fortifying techniques. Then, put your skills to the test as you create delicious ramen bowls to share and taste. Come for the cooking, stay for the friendly competition!

Total spots are capped at 24 so don't miss out!

Located in Discovery Kitchen on the ground floor of Toni Morrison Dining.

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FGLI Workshops: Introduction to Library Resources

Tuesday, October 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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It can be overwhelming to get started with research or become familiar with the many sources available to Cornell students at the library—this workshop will introduce you to Cornell University Library services and resources that can support your success as a student! We will cover how to use library study spaces and technology rentals, workshops, borrowing services, databases, and more!

Click here to learn more about Cornell Libraries' resources and services.

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FGLI Workshops: Exploring Careers Through Real-World Challenges

Tuesday, November 5
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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In collaboration with FGLI Cornell Career Services will present various resources to support a student's career exploration and preparation journey. Our workshop will also introduces the to Sparkpath’s unique approach by helping students find where they can make a real impact.

Here’s What We’ll Do:
- See the Big Picture: Learn to focus on solving important issues, not just picking a job title.
- Use the Challenge Cards: Explore what excites you and matches your skills with Sparkpath’s interactive cards.
- Prepare for Tomorrow: Understand why knowing the challenges of today prepares you for the jobs of tomorrow.
- Personalize Your Path: Leave with a clear idea of how to grow your skills and where you can make a difference.

To learn more about Cornell Career Services, please visit their site and their many resources here.

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REALTALK: Thriving Through Community Panel with Meet & Greet

Thursday, October 24
7:30pm - 8:30pm

REALTALK 2024’s theme of “Thriving Through Community” explores the tremendous benefits gained when people actively engage with their communities during college and beyond. The panel discussion features two inspirational, first-generation Cornell alumnae as our guest speakers: Danya Contreras (ENG ‘13) and Michelladonna (Dyson ‘20), both of whom have found strength in and are committed to uplifting the historically marginalized communities of which they are a part.

Danya Contreras (ENG ‘13) is currently in her fourth year at SUNY Upstate Medical University, after which she aspires to practice family medicine to serve underrepresented Latinx communities. During medical school, she has been volunteering with the Eastern Farm Workers Association coordinating health screenings for the farmers of Central NY. As a first-generation student at Cornell, Danya found community in several student organizations including La Asociacion Latina, Quisqueya: The Dominican Students Association, Society of Hispanic Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers. Danya migrated with her family to the Bronx from the Dominican Republic at the age of six.

Michelladonna (Dyson ‘20) is an actor, writer, comedian, producer and community organizer who creates and hosts fantastically imaginative podcasts, workshops and free pop-up events featuring up & coming Queer and BIPOC performers in New York City, including the “I’m Finna Talk” (@imfinnatalknyc) open mic series and the “Bodega Chat” podcast (@bodegachat). As a first-generation student at Cornell (then known as Michelle Reiss), Michelladonna found her communities within the Business Students of Color Coalition (which she founded), the Dyson Scholars, Les Femmes Des Substance, Cornell Thrift, Pants Improv Comedy, and the LGBT Resource Center.

Both speakers will generously share their personal stories and offer compelling insights about the important lessons they learned & valuable experiences they had at Cornell and how their continued involvement in key communities has helped them achieve remarkable things on their inspirational journeys to fulfill personal and professional goals.

REALTALK is an annual speaker series presented by the Cornell Gender Equity Resource Center (GenEq) and sponsored by the sisters of Delta Gamma (DG). REALTALK’s mission is “to present Relatable, Empowering, Authentic Leaders who share candid, personal stories to engage and inspire the diverse community of women and gender-expansive students at Cornell.” Danya Contreras ‘13

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The Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging Family Weekend Open House

Saturday, October 26
2:00pm - 5:00pm

The Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging (The Centers) welcomes all students and families to our Open House full of fun fall activities! Come learn more about how our offices support students on campus while enjoying some fall-themed festivities.

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Immigration, Justice, and AI: A Conversation with Adrian Palma '13

Thursday, October 31
5:00pm - 6:30pm

Date: October 31, 2024
Time: 5-6:30 pm
Location: Goldwin Smith Hall, Room G64, Kauffman Auditorium
Contact: Victor Cuicahua (vc356@cornell.edu)

This in-person and live-streamed event will provide members of the Cornell community insight into the intersections between the undocumented student experience, access to justice, and AI through a moderated discussion with Adrian Palma '13.

Palma is a passionate advocate for immigrant rights and a proud DACA recipient. He is Microsoft’s Global Pro Bono Manager & Digital Strategist, where he leverages AI and Microsoft technology to create digital tools that increase access to justice and drive greater impact for pro bono clients. Driven by his lived experience as a DACA recipient, he has designed and implemented virtual clinic solutions that enabled hundreds of undocumented youth to apply for DACA with the help of pro bono volunteers and smartphones in 2020. Palma continues to use his experience working at the intersection of technology and pro bono to build digital tools that address America’s justice crisis.

Palma will reflect on his experiences as an undocumented student at Cornell during a pivotal moment in the history of the immigrant rights movement, outline his personal and professional trajectory and its relevance to understanding and supporting undocumented students, as well as provide insight into the ways in which AI can be used as a tool for social change.

The livestream link can be provided by request.