Dear community,
From looking out the window, it seems fair to say that winter has officially arrived, in Ithaca at least! Whether you have already traveled home, are planning on going home before the official break, or are staying in Ithaca for the long haul through the winter, we wish you good health and moments of joy in the days ahead. Check out this installment of the Quaranzine where you will find resources ranging from help with sleep to in-depth discussions about social justice. We hope you find something that interests you and that will support you as you navigate these final weeks of the semester!
Wishing you wellness,
The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives at Cornell Health
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Supporting the Well-Being and Mental Health of Men of Color
Wednesday, December 9 at 2:00pm
Click here to register for event.
CAPS runs workshops on a weekly basis about a number of pressing topics related to wellness and resilience. This week, we invite you to attend their Wednesday workshop that will explore how to best support men of color. According to the Urban Institute, men of color are "twice as likely to grow up in poverty as non-Hispanic white males and much more likely to live in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty." Although it will take major system reforms and social paradigm shifts to target such injustice, this workshop will hopefully show how even individual members of the community can make a difference.
Beyond the Bechdel* Miss Juneteenth: Thursday, December 10 at 7pm EST
The Women’s Resource Center will host a screening and discussion of Miss Juneteenth, a 2020 American film written and directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples. It tells the story of a former beauty queen who prepares her reluctant teen daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant in this heartwarming story of human resilience.
*The Bechdel Test asks whether a film features
1) at least two women
2)who talk to each other
3) about something other than a man.But more than anything, it's an indicator of all the justice work -- gender and otherwise -- that still needs to be done in the film industry.
Friday December 11 from 7:30pm-10:45pm
Click here to register for event.
Haven the LGBTQ+ Student Union is hosting its semi-annual Queer Formal.
Come join your friends and meet new ones.
From 7:30pm-9pm, the following rooms will be running. Feel free to hop in and out of rooms you would like!
- Among Us
- Dance Party
- Fashion Show
- Fishbowl Game
- Jackboxx
- Tiktok Dance Instructor (Dance instructor provided)
- Truth or Dare
From 10:00 PM- 10:45 PM EST, Project Overflow
ONEcomposer: "Hold Fast to Dreams": Florence Price's Life in Song
Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 7:30pm
Virtual Event: The Cornell University voice faculty and their studios offer a semester-ending recital featuring the song repertory of Florence Price.
What began more than a year ago as an effort to celebrate a somewhat unknown female Black composer has grown into a collaboration between Cornell’s choral faculty, a major orchestra and musicians and faculty from across the country, who are participating in a host of initiatives to honor the works of Florence Price.
Register: https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcu6opzkuHdyOSM8TPX_bW_zCUwM90
Cornell Latino Alumni Association Town Hall
Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 pm
Click here to register for event.
Interested in getting together with Cornell's community of Latino alumni? Interested to see what the Cornell Latino Alumni Association (CLAA) has planned for next semester, or just interested in general about how to help in cultivating a sense of community for these groups on campus?
Come and share ideas on how the CLAA can be more impactful and relevant to the Latino community!
"Help us understand the current environment and challenges."
Upcoming Big Red Barn Events for Graduate and Professional Students
- Virtual Games -- Among Us Cornell Edition
- Thursday, December 10, 6:30 p.m.
- Join us, find the imposter, survive!
- Big Red Barn Virtual Trivia -- Wellness Edition
- Tuesday, December 15, 8:00 p.m. -- Sign up by 8:00 p.m. on Monday 12/14.
- A wellness themed Zoom trivia! Join the Big Red Barn staff in a trivia session for both your health and brain! We accept teams, or if you don't have a team, just sign in and we will find you one!
Race and Racism Across Borders
Graduate students joined an ongoing campus conversation on the global experience of race through submissions of prose, poetry, and artwork reflecting on their personal experience of race, crossing borders, and finding their own place in the world. Check out their writing and visual art
Seeking Winter Fun? Rent Some Gear!
University Recognition Ceremony for Graduate and Undergraduate Students
Virtual livestream December 19, 2020 10:00 am EST
Please join us to view the virtual/on-line ceremony as President Pollack, Provost Kotlikoff and all the college deans extend their congratulations via this website! Unfortunately, this is not an in-person event.The Ceremony will be shown here starting at 10:00 am EST for students, family and friends to watch on-line and to view after this date and time.
Meditation Sessions in Spanish
Tuesdays at 9:30am through December 15th
Click here for information to join event.
Join Mar Perez every Tuesday for this free, guided, mindfulness meditation. Part of the Let’s Meditate Initiative sponsored by Cornell Health, 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.
Get Active with Cornell Fitness Centers
Are you a student who is approved to remain on campus after November 30? Here are Cornell Recreation Services Offerings!
Free Options:
Virtual Group Fitness November 30-December 18
Click here for links to classes.
Open Lap Swimming in Helen Newman Hall Pool, Monday-Thursday from 8am-4pm, Fridays 8am-2pm.
Completed Daily Check and reservation required. For full details, please visit the Pool Hours webpage.
Fee Based Options:
Bowling at Helen Newman Hall, Thursday-Saturday 5-10pm, starting December 3rd and ending December 19th. 8 lanes will be open and 4 people max per lane. Must have completed Daily Check to bowl. Masks required at all times.
Cornell Fitness Centers will have select facilities open. Membership fee is $40.00 and is valid from November 30-December 22.
The Tatkon Center For First-Year Students
Careers in Biology
Wed, Dec 2, 12:30-1:30pm
Interested in a science career, but don’t find medicine or research appealing? Talk to Alejandro, CALS biology senior.
International Interactions
Wed, Dec 2, 3-4pm
Calling all international students! Meet others also abroad this term. Hosted by Niko, junior communications major from California.
Saving & Budgeting: College Edition
Th, Dec 3, 8:30-9:30pm
College is expensive!! Thankfully, you’re not the only one looking to save money and keep to a budget. Clara can provide spending tips, help you find a budget template or app that works for you, and be a sounding-board for your budgeting and spending questions. Come talk, and we’ll brainstorm some solutions together!
Summer Research Programs
Fri, Dec 4, 3:30-4:30pm
Thinking about getting your first research experience over the summer? Many deadlines are over winter break. Talk to Alejandro, CALS biology senior.
What to do in an Ithaca winter?
Sun, Dec 6, 7:30-8:30pm
Dreading the snow next week, next semester? Don’t! Ithaca is beautiful in the winter, and there are many activities to do outdoors and places to explore. Talk to Abby, senior history and Econ major.
Group Therapy Offered Virtually During Intersession
Cornell Health's group therapy offers a safe environment to discuss problems with others who are dealing with similar concerns. Most graduate students - although somewhat apprehensive at first - report that they find the group experience to be helpful far beyond their expectations.
Each group is private and confidential, led by one or more professional counselors, and participation is FREE for registered Cornell students. Open to undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are residing in New York State during sessions.
As you think about how to spend your time over the winter break, this may be a great resource for you. View more information and sign up.
Check out the Learning Strategies Center (LSC) Online Exam Checklist
Be prepared! What are the questions you need to ask before your next online exam?
Website: http://lsc.cornell.edu/its-exam-time-how-should-you-prepare/
Talk/Text Resources
If you find yourself struggling or in need of someone to talk to, know that you are not alone. The following resources are here to support you:
Cornell Resources
Cornell Health phone consultation (24/7): 607-255-5155
Ithaca Resources (24/7)
Ithaca Crisisline: 607-272-1616
Advocacy Center (sexual/domestic violence): 607-277-5000
National Talk-Lines (24/7)
Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
Trevor Project hotline (LGBTQ+): 866-488-7386
LGBT+ National Hotline: 888-843-4564
TransLifeline: 877-565-8860
National Text/Chat Services
National Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
Steve Fund crisis text line: Text STEVE to 741741 (connects you to a counselor of color)
Trevor Project text line (LGBTQ+): Text START to 678678
