Cornell University Diversity Admissions Ambassadors

Part Two!! The CUDAA is thrilled to welcome even more of our amazing new members for the spring semester! We are so excited to have them join the team! ????

The CUDAA is thrilled to welcome our amazing new members for the spring semester! We are so excited to have them join the team! ????

Earlier this month, CUDAA successfully welcomed 30 students from Stuyvesant High School! ?????? Pictured are our Student Leadership Coordinators who help facilitate on-campus visits, and other CUDAA members who volunteered as panelists to share their unique journeys and connect with these prospective applicants ???? Shoutout to Nathan Smith, a member from our Communications team for taking these awesome pics! ?? Thank you to everyone who represented Cornell and contributed to this inspiring and authentic space for students! ?? #CornellLife #StudentVoices #CUDAA #CornellCommunity

???Senior Spotlight??? Navily Zhen Navily’s hometown is Philadelphia, PA. She is an Environment & Sustainability Major. Her interests include sustainable fashion and beauty, journaling, and café hopping. She aspires to become involved in Environmental Consulting/Corporate Sustainability and incorporating environmental justice into her work. Navily is a Lead Communications Coordinator and got involved in CUDAA after hearing about it from a friend and her participation in UAO panels. She wanted to join CUDAA to make an impact on prospective students by sharing her Cornell experience, especially with those who are BIPOC or the first in their family to attend higher education. Her favorite CUDAA memory is the End of Semester Celebration from the past Spring. She enjoyed meeting past CUDAA leadership, sending off graduating seniors, and celebrating all of the team’s hard work with food and music. She encourages students to join CUDAA because she believes that it is a great way to interact with prospective students and potentially be the reason why they ultimately choose Cornell. In her opinion, no matter what committee a student joins, they will learn how to be a leader in their community and get to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, which has been very fulfilling for herself. Congratulations Navily!

???Senior Spotlight??? Vianny Lara Vianny’s hometown is Bronx, NY. She is an Applied Economics and Management Major, concentrating in Strategy, with a Minor in Law and Society. Her interests include diversity, the beauty industry, fashion, and traveling. She aspires to be a brand strategist or marketing associate for a consumer goods company. Vianny is the Co-President of CUDAA. She got involved in CUDAA because she remembered that our advisor, Richard, organized some events with a non-profit organization that she was a part of before attending Cornell. She wanted to help students like herself continue their education and hopefully be admitted to Cornell. Her favorite CUDAA memory is last spring’s end of year celebration. She encourages students to join CUDAA if they want to make a significant impact on Cornell’s future. Congratulations Vianny!

?? Happy November! Here is an overview of this month’s CUDAA announcements, events, and more. If you are interested, please consider applying for a position on our Executive Board as well as joining our Winter Ambassadors Program. ???E-Board Recruitment – Looking for a leadership role in CUDAA? Apply now to be part of our E-Board starting in the spring semester! https://lnkd.in/grBg7r6N Applications open: November 8 Applications due: November 15 Interviews start: November 18 Complete interviews by: November 25 ?? Winter Break Ambassadors Program?– Over winter break, help inspire prospective students by presenting to local high schools. Great opportunity to share you personal stories and experiences. Fill out the interest form! https://lnkd.in/gAZ_Mk7p ?? Upcoming Virtual Event: Let's Talk About It: Financial Aid at Cornell University (NYS residents - HEOP/EOP programs) – November 20, 8-9pm More details will be released as the event nears, so make sure that you pay attention to your email, Slack, and all of our social media platforms to get involved. ?? This month, the Communications Team also launched our new monthly newsletter! Each issue includes important updates, highlights, upcoming events, and our?Membership Points Leaderboard, where top contributors can see their standings. Continue attending committee and G-body meetings, as well as working on your assigned tasks and projects! We’re excited to stay connected and keep the momentum going this month and beyond! #CUDAAEvents #DiversityAmbassadors #CornellCommunity #StudentLife

?? Happy October! This new month is filled with more exciting events which means new opportunities for CUDAA to engage, connect, and get involved. Here’s what’s coming up: 1?? Ice Cream Social (Friday, October 4, 5-6 pm) What’s better than chatting with CUDAA? Chatting with CUDAA over ice cream! Our first fun and informal social gathering with all the new members. 2?? College Application Workshop for Indigenous Students (Monday, October 7, 7-8 pm) Admissions counselors from Cornell will guide prospective students through the holistic review process, sharing tips on how to approach the application and offering insights into academics, financial aid, and student resources. Hosted by Wayva Waterman Lyons (Onondaga) from the Undergraduate Admissions Office and coordinator of Indigenous outreach, and Ginger Jung from Cornell Engineering Admissions. 3?? Common App 101 (Wednesday, October 9, 8-8:45 pm) Join us for a virtual session where we’ll go over the nuts and bolts of completing the Common Application. This session will cover essential tips and provide a comprehensive review to help you finalize your application with confidence. 4?? Connect with Cornellians: Student Office Hours (October 7, 21 & 28 from 8-8:45 pm) Answer any questions that prospective students may have and chat with current students to learn more about life at Cornell. 5?? Biweekly Meetings (October 1, 15 & 29, 4:30-5:30 pm at Ives Hall 111) Our G-Body meetings will continue! Stay connected, learn more about our initiatives, and contribute your voice to our growing community. 6?? Let’s Talk About It: Financial Aid (Tuesdays, October 22 & 29, 8-9 pm) Jennifer Wickham, Senior Assistant Director for Admissions and Financial Aid will host an engaging virtual session for students and families. Discover valuable insights into the financial aid application process at Cornell, and take advantage of a live Q&A to get your questions answered by current students. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for these amazing events in October! ?? #CUDAAEvents #DiversityAmbassadors #CampusLife #CornellCommunity

September Recap: What an incredible start to the fall semester! After a successful recruitment process during Clubfest, tabling events, and info sessions, we are thrilled to welcome 44 new members to the CUDAA team! ?? Here’s what we’ve been up to this month: ?? First G-Body: Gave a warm welcome to all our new members with energy and excitement at our first meeting as we set the tone for an impactful semester! ?? Virtual Panels: Volunteered as panelists for?Connect?with?Cornellians: Why I Chose?Cornell?and What Motivates Me to Stay? and provided valuable insights to prospective students. ?? Bus Tours: Guided prospective applicants around campus, sharing personal stories, and showcasing the student experience at Cornell. ?? Committees: Organized into three teams to maximize our impact: Strategic Partnership & Outreach to collaborate with clubs and student organizations across campus. Student Leadership Coordinators to help host virtual panels or bus tours to share about the student experience. Communications to boost our social media exposure and keep everyone updated. At the heart of CUDAA, every member is encouraged to actively engage with prospective students, embodying our mission to make Cornell a welcoming place for all ???? Looking forward to a great rest of the semester as we continue to connect, engage, and inspire! #GoBigRed #CUDAA #AdmissionsAmbassadors #ProspectiveStudents #StudentLeadership

?? September is packed with events at Cornell University! Cornell Diversity Admission Ambassadors have lined up exciting opportunities for YOU to get involved, make connections, and learn more about our vibrant campus community. Here’s what’s happening: 1?? The Latino Living Center's Bienvenidos Event Kick off the semester with a warm welcome and meet fellow students! CUDAA will be tabling; come meet us and learn all about our student organization. 2?? CUDAA @ ClubFest Discover your new favorite club or organization. There’s something for everyone! Stop by CUDAA's table for some goodies and to learn more about us. 3?? Information Session Learn all about CUDAA, the subcommittees, and how you can get involved with us. 4?? First General Body Meeting (G-Body) Let’s come together to build our community. Learn more about the subcommittees and speak to the leads. 5?? Tabling at Ho Plaza? Find us at Ho Plaza on September 18th 3-5 pm to ask questions, grab some freebies, and say hello! Make sure to mark your calendars ?? and join us for these exciting events. Let’s make September unforgettable! Have any questions? Drop them below! ?? #CUDAAEvents #DiversityAmbassadors #CampusLife #CornellCommunity #Welcome