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April 2025 🌱

Welcome back from Spring Break, First-Gen Trailblazers!

The sun is finally back, and the long winter days are melting! As we step into spring, we are almost done with the semester. We still have plenty of workshops and events until the end of school, so stay in the loop!

More job opportunities are opening up on campus so check some out below. You can also search on Workday here for more opening student positions.

As always, our the FGLI Study Lounge is open M-F, 9-5pm at 200 Barnes Hall. Feel free to stop by and lock-in. Light refreshments provided ☕

Are You a First-Gen Student Graduating This May?

We have some exciting events for you 🎉 You might have seen some announcements already on our Instagram! We'll be sending out a separate email later to announce these celebratory events.

Are You a First-Gen Graduate/Professional Student?

We're interested in building events catered to first-gen graduate/professional students, but we need your feedback! Please click below to complete this 3-min survey so we can assess the types of programs and events that suit your needs.

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We Raised $23,000+ on Giving Day 2025!

This Giving Day, we were able to raise a total of $23,180 for the Access Fund! Thank you for your help in fundraising and donating; the Access Fund is only made possible because of these generous donations. As always, 100% of these donated funds go directly to you and your fellow low-income peers. Although the Access Fund 2024-2025 is now closed due to depleted funds, these donations will be reserved for the next academic year and continue to support you and your peers directly. The next Access Fund application will open next semester.

EVENT

FGLI Workshop - Income Tax Overview for Students

Friday, April 11
12:30pm - 1:30pm

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This presentation will outline the tax filing requirements, tax return issues, and tax credits common among students. We will discuss issues like dependency, education tax credits, and out-of-state income, and we’ll have ample time for Q&A at the end!

This is a collaboration between FGLI Student Support and Professor Godwin and his students from SC Johnson.

Thomas Godwin is a professor of practice in the accounting area of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management within the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University. Godwin came to Cornell from Purdue University, where he was an assistant professor of accounting. He earned his PhD in accounting from Purdue and a master's and bachelor's degree in accounting from Clemson University. He is a licensed CPA in New York and South Carolina and holds a CGMA designation through the AICPA.

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EVENT

FGLI Workshop - Search Smarter, Not Harder: Writing a Search Strategy for Your Literature Review

Wednesday, April 16
12:00pm - 1:00pm

200 Barnes Hall, 129 Ho Plaza, Ithaca, NY 14853, United States
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This is workshop is a collaboration with Cornell Librarian Natasha Bishop, Research & Evidence Synthesis Librarian at Mann Library.

This workshop will focus on developing advanced search strategies for academic databases when conducting a literature review. Attendees will learn time-saving techniques for conducting comprehensive database searches that maximize the precision and quality of their results. We will primarily focus on searching in PubMed and Web of Science, with additional guidance on using Google Scholar. By the end of the workshop, attendees will be able to navigate databases more effectively, ensuring their research is thorough, well-targeted, and yields better outcomes.

All are welcome!

Lunch Provided 🍣

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EVENT

FGLI Workshop - Credit & Credit Cards

Friday, April 25
5:00pm - 6:00pm

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This workshop will overview the basics of credit and how to responsibly manage credit cards. Join us to learn more about how to build a secure and financially stable future!

This workshop is hosted by Omarr Evans, Finance and Business Manager at New York Theological Seminary. Evans has a B.S. in Finance from Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University and a Master's in Urban and Regional Planning.

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Latina/o Studies Emergency Fund

If you face an emergency and need financial assistance, you can apply to the Latina/o Studies program for grants of up to $500. This support is available to eligible students for necessary emergency expenses incurred during the fall or spring semesters that cannot be covered by other means. For more information, visit latino.cornell.edu.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Interfaith Ambassador Application

DUE Sun, April 13

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The Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making (OSMM) is hiring!

The Interfaith Ambassador job is mainly oriented around creating and hosting interfaith, religious, spiritual, and secular events and programming. Each Ambassador will serve on the committee for at least one signature event, design and lead their own passion project, engage with religious and spiritual groups and practices, and hold office hours for ongoing OSMM projects.

Pay is $15.50 hourly wage for training and work in alignment with NYS minimum wage. OSMM will accept applications through Sunday, April 13th and will make hiring decisions after that deadline.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

LGBT Resource Center is Hiring for Multiple Positions!

DUE Sun, April 27
11:59PM

All positions start at $15.50/hr for undergraduates and $16.50/hr for graduate students.

LGBTQ+ Digital Engagement Coordinator
The LGBTRC’s Digital Outreach Coordinator is responsible for advertising and promoting LGBTRC events and services, increasing comprehension of on-campus resources, and the overall visibility of the Resource Center. The Digital Engagement Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the social media presence of the LGBTRC. Working in collaboration with the Programming Coordinators, the Digital Engagement Coordinator is responsible for making posts, sharing posts and reels to IG stories, responding to comments and DMs on IG, and helping to manage the posting/content schedule.

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LGBTQ+ Programming and Community Coordinators
The Cornell LGBTRC LGBTQ+ Programming and Community Coordinators plan and implement programs that focus on community engagement for all LGBTQ+ identities. Programming and Community Coordinators will collaborate with the Assistant Director, the Digital Engagement Coordinator, and each other to help organize and lead identity-based programs. This position’s primary responsibility is the advertising, execution, and assessment of student-facing programs, including the development and execution of the LGBTRC’s annual signature events. Responsibilities of this role include aiding in marketing efforts, event planning and logistics, staffing events, and fostering student engagement. In addition, the LGBTRC Programming and Community Coordinators team seeks out at least one student dedicated to the continued support and fostering of QTBIPOC communities through LGBTRC programs.

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LGBTQ+ Resource & Education Coordinators
The Cornell LGBTRC LGBTQ+ Resource and Education Coordinators are responsible for maintaining the longitudinal programs, resources, and educational initiatives of the LGBTRC. LGBTQ+ Resource and Education Coordinators oversee three primary focus areas: Growthshops, QSWARE, and the Life Transitions Closet.

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