Dear community,
As we return from a much needed break for many of us, we recognize the heaviness that lingers. At this time, a lot of us are experiencing a tremendous amount of pain, grief, anger, confusion, sadness, and maybe even numbness, while we continue to observe many tragic and horrific world events. Please know you are not alone in your pain, and we hope that you seek the support you need.
In community,
The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives at Cornell Health
part of Student and Campus Life at Cornell University
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Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Gayogo_hó:no' (the Cayuga Nation). The Gayogo_hó:no' are members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land. The confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New York state and the United States of America. We acknowledge the painful history of Gayogo_hó:no' dispossession, and honor the ongoing connection of Gayogo_hó:no' people, past and present, to these lands and waters.
Plants of Latin America: A Bilingual Tour
- When: Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
- What: Join us for a unique bilingual tour experience focusing on plants in the Botanic Gardens' collection native to South America, southern North America (including Central America and the southwest US) and the Caribbean, such as culantro, naranjilla, and yerba mate. The tour will be delivered primarily in English, with additional conversation and commentary in Spanish. English and Spanish speakers of all proficiency levels are welcome! Walk will be held rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
- Where: Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center - 124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Fee: Free; donations welcome
- When: Friday, October 20, 2023 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- What: Join Cornell Botanic Gardens staff to observe the beauty and drama of nature unfolding on monthly nature walks. While exploring various paths and gardens each month, we will practice mindfulness by dedicating our attention to the present moment and fully observing and appreciating the amazing plant transformations that take place throughout the year. Walks will be held rain or shine.
- Where: Cornell Botanic Gardens 124 Comstock Knoll Drive
- Fee: Free; donations welcome
Toy Story (movie)
- When: Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 2:30pm to 4:26pm
- What: Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.
- Where: Willard Straight Hall Theatre
- Fee: $0 w/pass, $6-$10 w/o pass
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
- When: Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:30pm to 7:30pm
- What: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am offers an artful and intimate meditation on the life and works of the legendary storyteller and Nobel prize-winner. From her childhood in the steel town of Lorain, Ohio to ‘70s-era book tours with Muhammad Ali, from the front lines with Angela Davis to her own riverfront writing room, Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature.
- Where: Willard Straight Hall Theatre
- Fee: Free
30th Annual Latinx Unity Dinner
- When: Friday, October 13, 2023 from 5:45pm to 10:00pm
- What: us as we celebrate Latino Heritage Month with poetry readings, student/student organization performances, alumni presentations, music, dinner and KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Karla Vergara '11, J.D Boston College '17. Doors open 5:45 pm • Dinner 6:30 pm followed by program. Tickets are limited and available through campus groups !
- Where: Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room
- When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 6:30pm to 8:00pm
What: This year the Korean Language Program at Cornell will host a community event "Korean Game Night" on 10/19 (Thursday) 6:30-8:00pm in PSB Atrium (245 Feeney Way) on Cornell campus. Open to the public and kids friendly! There will be 5 stations of Korean games (hardboard battle from Squid Game, playing jackstones, hacky sack, paper-folding, and writing your name in Korean) and those who got all 5 stamps from each station by completing the activity can redeem a treat from Paris Baguette (French style Korean bakery).
Where: PSB, Atrium (near Goldie's) 243 Feeney Way
Refresh: Cornell's Sleep Program
Are you tired? Having trouble getting enough sleep? Nearly 25% of Cornell students report that lack of sleep impedes their academic performance. Refresh: Cornell's Sleep Program is here to help! Refresh is an 8-week, evidence-based self-help program proven to help improve college students' sleep. From learning about the physiology of sleep to practicing relaxation strategies, this program delivers valuable skills and strategies in just 10-20 minutes of content per week. The Fall 2023 Refresh program has begun, and students can register at any point this semester.
When you join the Refresh program, you will receive a weekly message for eight weeks containing information and materials on the following topics:
- The physiology of sleep
- Good "sleep hygiene"
- A conducive sleep environment
- Relaxation strategies
- Mindfulness strategies
- Cognitive strategies
- Keeping track of your sleep to improve your sleep
Fall 2023 Nutrition Workshops
Our nutrition workshops are FREE and open to all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Meal Planning Made Easy!
Facilitated by Cornell Health Nutritionists Christina Figueroa, MS, RDN, CDN, Lauren Nickerson, MS, RDN, and Cindy Milner, MSEd, RDN, CSSD
Join Cornell Health Dietitians for this in-person workshop! Come learn simple strategies for generating meal ideas that are balanced and tailored to your unique preferences and living situation. As we work collaboratively during this workshop, you will learn how to plan for meals whether you live in the dorm, are new to cooking, or are a gourmet cook! You will leave the workshop with meal and snack ideas, a grocery list, and new tips and tricks. Please register in advance; registration is capped.
Held in person on the following dates:
- Wednesday, October 25, 3:00-4:00 pm at Cornell Health, Room 502 (Registration capped at 12; register here)
- Wednesday, November 15, 3:00-4:00 pm at Cornell Health, 1st-floor Tang Conference Room 127 C (Registration capped at 15; register here)
Fall 2023 Flu Vaccine Clinic
Each fall, Cornell Health partners with Wegmans Pharmacy to provide our annual on-campus flu vaccination clinics. Clinics are ...
- Open to all – students, staff, faculty, retirees, student spouses/partners, and other community and family members (age 3+)
- FREE for all students, staff, faculty, & retirees (other community members: the cost will depend on your insurance; most plans cover flu vaccination)
- Offering 3 vaccine types: Regular dose, senior dose (for age 65+), and thimerosal-free flu shots (learn more about flu vaccine types)
PLEASE NOTE: The last day of this clinic is Wednesday, November 15. Sign-ups for each site become available starting 30 days before the clinic date.
Click here for the Fall 2023 flu clinic schedule, and more information on how to register.
Let's Meditate
Let’s Meditate is a free, guided, mindfulness meditation series sponsored by Cornell Health, in collaboration with numerous campus partners.
- Everyone is welcome! Let’s Meditate is open to all members of the Cornell community, including students, faculty, and staff of all ages, genders, sizes, shapes, and abilities.
- Participation is FREE. You are welcome to come to as many sessions as you wish.
- Sessions are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Graduate Students - Inequality Discussion Group with Ian Lundberg
When: Monday, October 16, 2023 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm
What: CSI’s Inequality Discussion Groups bring together Cornell faculty and graduate students from around campus to discuss and improve their in-progress research.
Ian Lundberg (Information Science, Cornell University)
Title: Undefined outcomes in research on inequality: A causal approach
Abstract: Undefined outcomes are widespread in the study of inequality. We study wage disparities, but people who are not employed have no wage. We study how one's education affects one's child's life chances, but some people have no children. We study whether people marry a high- versus low-status partner, but some people have no partner. Undefined outcomes are concerning because the causal processes that affect the values of defined outcomes (e.g., wage) also affect whether those outcomes exist at all (e.g., employment). Scholars who face this hurdle often feel they have no choice; they have to drop those with undefined outcomes. We show how this common practice can lead researchers astray, and we show that there is a better way. We adapt methods developed for randomized trials with censoring by death, and we illustrate with a series of examples about the causes of unequal outcomes. This project is joint work with Soonhong Cho (UCLA Political Science).
Where: Uris Hall, G08
Graduate Students - Swing Dance at the Barn
When: Monday, October 16, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm
What: Get back into the swing of the semester with weekly swing dancing at the barn! All skill levels welcome! Individuals who would like to request accessibility accommodations should contact cugradswing@gmail.com
Where: Big Red Barn
