The Cornell Tradition Fellowship

10/28/2025

Splash! at Cornell is looking for volunteers! We are an education organization that allows undergraduates to teach grades 7-12 once a semester here on campus in Warren and Mann Hall. Free food and a t-shirt are included in this opportunity!

The volunteer’s responsibilities differ based on where they are needed. Overall, they help the admin team execute the tiny details like program setup, registration, hallway patrol, lunch setup, serving lunch, lunch clean-up, program breakdown, etc. The event is on November 22th, 2025 from 7:00AM- 6:00PM

Volunteers can sign up for as many hours as they desire (up to 11) during the event through the following link: https://cornell.learningu.org/volunteer.html. Your support would be greatly appreciated!

10/27/2025

Nominations for the Debra S. Newman ’02 Cornell Tradition Community Recognition Award are now being accepted. This award recognizes and honors a community member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to service and/or leadership in a community service setting.
The award will be presented as part of the Cornell Tradition New Fellow Welcome Back Dinner on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Biotechnology Building.
The recipient will be:
-Honored at the dinner,
-Commemorated on a permanent plaque located in Kennedy Hall outside of the Engaged Cornell Hub, and
-Presented with $1,000 to be designated as a charitable contribution to the nonprofit organization of the recipient’s choice.
Nomination Form: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6Gy2fN4MtMa5oPk
Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, by 4:30 p.m.
Please address all questions and concerns to Jacinta Stark, Assistant Director of The Cornell Commitment Office, via email at jj87@cornell.edu or by calling 607-255-8595.

10/27/2025

10/24/2025

Did you know one of our Tradition Fellows once drove the Zamboni at Lynah Rink?
Now you can meet her! Sign up to chat with Danielle Vitalo ’12 about her path from a student in CALS, to a physician assistant in pediatrics, and now an Assistant Professor in NYC.
Sign up here to attend: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cwGbv0e5gk8oSF0

10/24/2025

Final Call: Join Feeney Days of Service — Apps Close at 4:30!

Cornell Commitment Students – Make Winter Break Count!

Serve. Lead. Make Winter Break Count. Be a part of The Feeney-Menschel Commitment to Service: Days of Action

Will you be in Ithaca this January?

Looking to earn service or leadership hours before the spring semester?

Want to make a difference, meet new people, and connect with local organizations?

Join us for Feeney-Menschel Days of Action (Jan 13–17) — a week of meaningful community engagement, leadership development, and reflection.

You’ll take part in:

Local volunteer projects

Guest speakers

Group dinners each evening

Reflective discussions & team-building activities

Applications close TODAY October 24 at 4:30 PM

Apply now for an interview: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nUIVN4c7JquBZI

10/21/2025

Cornell Commitment Students – Serve. Lead. Make Winter Break Count. Be a part of The Feeney-Menschel Commitment to Service: Days of Action

Tuesday, January 13th - Saturday, January 17th

Will you be in Ithaca this January/want to come back early? Looking to earn service or leadership hours before the spring semester starts? Want to connect with local organizations and fellow students in meaningful ways? Join us for The Feeney-Menschel Commitment to Service: Days of Action. This weeklong program includes guest speakers, group dinners each evening, reflective discussions and teambuilding activities. If you are interested, contact Jacinta Stark (jj87@cornell.edu) to receive a full schedule of the week’s events.

Apply for an interview by filling out this form by October 24th at 4:30pm: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nUIVN4c7JquBZI

10/20/2025

Think fast! Could you pose with a Greek statue or track down Feeney Way in record time?

That’s exactly what the first-year and transfer fellows of The Cornell Tradition were challenged to do during a campus-wide scavenger hunt in mid-September!

Working in small teams, fellows raced against the clock to complete creative tasks, uncover hidden campus gems, and learn cool facts about Cornell’s history while boosting their teamwork skills.

From strategy and collaboration to campus navigation and Cornell trivia, it was the perfect mix of fun, teamwork, and discovering what makes Cornell unique!

10/15/2025

Cornell Commitment Students – Make Winter Break Count! Be a Part of Feeney Days of Service (Jan 13–17)

Will you be in Ithaca this January? Looking to earn service or leadership hours before the spring semester starts? Want to connect with local organizations and fellow students in meaningful ways?

Join us for the Feeney Days of Service: January 13–17

This weeklong program offers a unique opportunity to engage with the Ithaca community through volunteer service and leadership development. In addition to service projects, participants will enjoy:

-Guest speakers

-Group dinners each evening

-Reflective discussions and teambuilding activities

Interested?

Contact Jacinta Stark (jj87@cornell.edu) to receive a full schedule of the week’s events

Want to get involved?

Apply for an interview by filling out this form: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9nUIVN4c7JquBZI

Applications will be open until October 24th at 4:30pm.

10/14/2025

Join us for some fruitful conversation. Cornell Tradition alum Griffin Erich has helped cultivate community at Applefest and beyond!

Griffin is a second-year PhD student in Horticulture at Cornell University, studying the biology of apple fruit and leaf cuticles at the physiological, cellular, and biochemical levels.

As a Cornell Tradition Fellow, he served on the Student Advisory Committee for 2.5 years, helping organize community events like Applefest and the Chili Cook-Off. He has also worked as a research assistant in SIPS and a visitor services intern at the Johnson Museum of Art, and values the lasting connections built through his fellowship experience.

Sign up here to attend: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00c10iKhufujHee

10/08/2025

This fall, the Cornell Tradition is partnering with GlamourGals, founded by Cornell Tradition alum Rachel Doyle, to support their "My Dear Friend" campaign!
GlamourGals (glamourgals.org) connects teen and college-aged volunteers with seniors to reduce isolation in elderly communities while building leadership skills in young people.
Members of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) have set a goal to create and deliver 1,000 cards to local senior homes in the Ithaca area.
The SAC recently kicked off the first of several card-making events, and fellows had an amazing time crafting meaningful, uplifting messages that are sure to brighten someone’s day!