This workshop is sponsored by the Berry Career Institute and the Rise Up program for first-generation students, and it is designed for Seniors. What are your positive attributes and accomplishments and how can you present them? What else can you do senior year to be a strong applicant and how can you create a good application, whether it be for an immediate job or post-graduate study? Though this event is organized by Rise Up, any senior is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

This workshop is sponsored by Rise Up, the program for first-generation students, and is designed for First-years. Most students go into debt to complete college – is this a good investment? The answer depends on both the cost and the payoff for completing a college degree. At this session an economist will evaluate the value of a college degree. We will also begin a discussion of the many scholarships available to individuals on the basis of their backgrounds, involvements, and experiences. Later guided scholarship search sessions will allow more individualized research. In addition, we will talk about different Federal financial assistance programs available to undergraduate students. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any first-year student is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley, sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

This workshop is sponsored by the Rise Up program for first-generation students, and it is designed for juniors. Have you been thinking about whether post-graduate education is right for you after you graduate from Cornell? Are you thinking about getting a Master’s degree, Ph.D., M.D., or MBA or about going to law school? What kinds of factors should you consider in making this decision? A panel of individuals with advanced degrees will talk about their education and how it relates to their current profession, and about challenges and triumphs along the way. This session offers information about what is required for post-graduate study in a number of different areas how to pay for it. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any junior is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

The Office of Intercultural Life invites you to join us the second week of each block over the lunch hour for a drop-in, student and Cornell community driven dialogue about various topics of culture, diversity, and inclusion. During our second discussion, we would like you to share your ideas, definitions, and experiences regarding freedom of speech and civil discourse.

Tweaking your study strategies is a common event for new students as they adjust to college on the block plan. This workshop will help participants think about ways they can make their studying a more active process, leading to academic success!

This workshop is sponsored by the Berry Career Institute and Rise Up, the program for first-generation students, and is designed for sophomores. What are you passionate about? What have you done over the last several years and what does that tell you about your interests and talents? This workshop is a time for reflection on these questions, and to think about how they relate to careers that might be right for you. Bring a laptop computer so that you can complete exercises during the workshop. We will also talk about establishing a professional social media presence. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any student is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

Reading on the block plan moves fast. Come to this workshop to brainstorm ideas for how to enhance your reading speed and efficiency, while incorporating active study strategies into your daily routine!

This workshop is sponsored by Rise Up, the program for first-generation students, and is designed for first-years. Cornell can offer a network of support and mentoring that will last a lifetime, and developing this network can begin in the first year. We will offer ideas about how to connect with faculty and other professionals at Cornell. Connections at home can sometimes be challenging, especially for first-generation students. Sometimes friends or family members don’t understand the demands at Cornell. Students far from home can regret that they are missing out on social activities of friends who are attending college closer to home and family gatherings. This session will provide an opportunity to share experiences and communication strategies. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any first-year student is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

The Office of Intercultural Life invites you to join us the second week of each block over the lunch hour for a drop-in, student and Cornell community driven dialogue about various topics of culture, diversity, and inclusion. During our third discussion, we will discuss victim and creator language and growth mindset and would like you to share your ideas and experiences regarding these topics.

This workshop is sponsored by the Berry Career Institute and the Rise Up program for first-generation students and it is designed for juniors. Getting a job is a matter of having the skills and attributes that employers are seeking. Do you know what those are and how to develop them at Cornell? This workshop will cover self-presentation, networking, and internships, and resources available at the Berry Career Institute. Though this event is organized by Rise Up, any junior is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

This workshop is sponsored by the Berry Career Institute, the Writing Studio, and the Rise Up program for first-generation students and it is designed for sophomores. (But it can also be helpful for juniors and seniors!) There is a path to obtaining every valuable career-related opportunity, and often those require a resume, a cover letter, a personal statement, and/or letters of recommendation. This hands-on workshop will help students learn how to create (or update) their credentials, and how to ask for letters of recommendation. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any sophomore is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

D.A. Powell will read and discuss his work. Powell earned an MA at Sonoma State University and an MFA at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. His first three collections of poetry, "Tea" (1998), "Lunch" (2000), and "Cocktails" (2004), are considered by some to be a trilogy on the AIDS epidemic. "Lunch" was a finalist for the National Poetry Series, and "Cocktails" was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award for poetry. His next two books were "Chronic" (2009), which won the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award and was a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award; and "Useless Landscape, or A Guide for Boys" (2012), which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for poetry.

This workshop is sponsored by the Berry Career Institute and the Rise Up program for first-generation students, and it is designed for seniors. The middle of senior year is a time of both preparation and decisions. How should you prepare for interviews and respond to job offers and offers of admission to graduate and professional programs? What is a reasonable salary for a recent college graduate in your field? At this workshop we will provide some guidance and support for the important decisions seniors need to make at mid-year. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any senior is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

The Office of Intercultural Life invites you to join us the second week of each block over the lunch hour for a drop-in, student and Cornell community driven dialogue about various topics of culture, diversity, and inclusion. During this discussion, we would like you to share your ideas and experiences regarding a given student-driven topic.

This workshop is sponsored by Rise Up, the program for first-generation students, and is designed for first-years and sophomores. Here is your chance to hear first-hand what it is like to be a first-generation college graduate and accomplished professional. Panel members who are first-generation college graduates will talk about their path to where they are today. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any first-year student or sophomore is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

This workshop is sponsored by the Rise Up program for first-generation students, and it is designed for seniors. How does the repayment process work for college loans? Is it important to have a good credit rating for life after college, and how can you establish one? Establishing social connections after college can be challenging. How can you make connections? These topics will be addressed at this workshop. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any senior is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

The Office of Intercultural Life invites you to join us the second week of each block over the lunch hour for a drop-in, student and Cornell community driven dialogue about various topics of culture, diversity, and inclusion. During our fifth session, we will discuss various forms of prejudice identified by an "ism" and would like you to share your ideas and experiences regarding these topics.

This workshop is sponsored by the Rise Up program for first-generation students, and it is designed for juniors. The summer before senior year is an important time. It is a time for decisions, for example – get a job right after college or complete post-graduate education first? In general, summer is an important time for preparation for life after graduation. Important deadlines come early in senior year, so students need to be prepared to take advantage of opportunities. In this Workshop we will talk about resources available and strategies students might use for making important decisions. Though this event is sponsored by Rise Up, any Junior is welcome to attend. For further information, contact Faculty Director Sue Astley at sastley@cornellcollege.edu or ext. 4450.

The Office of Intercultural Life invites you to join us the second week of each block over the lunch hour for a drop-in, student and Cornell community driven dialogue about various topics of culture, diversity, and inclusion. During this discussion, we would like you to share your ideas and experiences regarding a given student-driven topic.