The Cornell Tradition Fellowship

09/24/2026

National Marrow Donor Program Tabling
Friday, Sept. 25 | 11 am - 3 pm | Willard Straight Hall
Join us for a tabling and swabbing event in support of the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)! We’ll be talking with students about the donor registry and helping those who are interested complete a quick cheek swab to join. By joining the registry, they could potentially become a lifesaving match for someone in need of a blood stem cell or marrow transplant.
Come help us spread awareness, talk with students, and support the registration process throughout the event. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/k91MyQPcudUiTfN17 . We’d love to have you there! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Logan ([email protected]).

09/23/2026

Fall Alumni Speaker Series: Karl Lam: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2c0ZkTnVxVfkYAe
Friday, October 16th | 11:00a-11:45a| 202 Kennedy
We’re excited to host our first alumni chat this semester! Join the conversation with other students and connect with a featured alum who will be meeting us via Zoom. Space is limited, so make sure you register to attend. Contact Jacinta Stark at [email protected] if you have questions about the event.
Karl is a graduate of the Hotel School and is currently an Associate Consultant at Bain & Company. Prior to consulting, he worked in Capital Markets at Hyatt, focusing on corporate finance and investor relations in the hospitality industry.
On campus, Karl was a Cornell Tradition Fellow and a Senior Recognition award recipient and served as an Engaged Ambassador with the Einhorn Center. He remains connected to Cornell today as a board member of the Cornell Club of Chicago, and serves on the Associate Board of Chicago Angels, a nonprofit supporting foster youth and families.

09/19/2026

Congratulations to Team Lynx (pictured below) for winning 1st place at the Team bonding experience for all new CT fellows, sponsored by the Herskowitz Family!
Some highlights from the fellows adventures included photos of studying hard, a pyramid with with Ezra on top, the tough climb up the slope and several fantastic group songs!
Congrats to 5th place- team bear, 4th place team viper, 3rd place team mule and 2nd place with 200 more points than 3rd place- team gecko!

09/17/2026

CHFD is recruiting volunteer firefighters for our Fall 2026 recruit class. No experience necessary. We provide fire and EMS coverage to part of Cornell’s North Campus and the surrounding areas.
To learn more, visit our website, email us at [email protected], and come to our recruit dinner at the station.
Applications for the Fall 2026 recruit class will be available at the recruitment info dinner on 9/17, 18:00 – 20:00 at:
194 Pleasant Grove Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
To RSVP for the dinner email us at [email protected] .

09/17/2026

The staff at Catholic Charities could use some volunteers for their Catholic Charities’ Pasta Dinner
Friday, October 2nd, 5-7 P.M.
St. Catherine’s Church, Ithaca
Volunteers will be serving food and beverages, and dinner will be provided. For more details about the event, or to sign up, contact Seph Murtagh, [email protected].

09/17/2026

Project Management & Team Effectiveness: Turning Ideas into Progress
• Monday, September 21 | 5:00–6:00 PM | 300 Kennedy Hall
• In collaboration with Lisa Ge**er, Dyson Grand Challenges
This interactive session will explore practical tools for breaking complex projects into manageable steps, building and motivating effective teams, navigating common team challenges, and keeping projects moving forward.
The event is especially relevant for students involved in student organizations, clubs, project teams, or other collaborative groups, particularly those planning events or working on larger projects this year.
If possible, we would greatly appreciate it if you could share the event with your students
Students can register through CampusGroups: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcglink.me%2F2ee%2Fr2312768&data=05%7C02%7Cjj87%40cornell.edu%7C0d0185da5deb4d83715c08df14b338cd%7C5d7e43661b9b45cf8e79b14b27df46e1%7C0%7C0%7C639252432283686718%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6esk1uIugq2tLhCR7FgfKmtx3J5fxIQ7MWYor0GlT0A%3D&reserved=0

09/17/2026

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is seeking energetic and friendly volunteers to help with various activities for the Apple Harvest Festival, taking place on Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27.
We have flexible shifts to fit your schedule in various roles like setup/breakdown, children's activities, vendor assistance, crossing guard and more. Connect with the community, complete volunteer hours, see live performances, and learn how a festival works. Come be part of this iconic event and help us create an unforgettable experience for everyone!
For more information and to sign up to volunteer, click here: 2026 Apple Harvest Festival Volunteer Sign-Up: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScHTJud9qGOdq1P95K2MVIv3vhaq-Cf0WMW3117u3Lyp7BsSw%2Fviewform&data=05%7C02%7Cjj87%40cornell.edu%7C6d783ee03c9f4fb94cac08df14c10a2c%7C5d7e43661b9b45cf8e79b14b27df46e1%7C0%7C0%7C639252491678466481%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qOen7Cq6T9WhhMPRZx1RGkYRLFJm0g6sJ3EdZMm58HE%3D&reserved=0
Please direct any questions or issues to [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the Festival!

Volunteers Needed! The Downtown Ithaca Alliance is gearing up for the 44th Annual Apple Harvest Festival, and we need your help! Mark your calendars for Friday, September 25th - Sunday, September 27th, as we transform the Ithaca Commons and surrounding streets into a bustling celebration of all thin...

09/09/2026

The Cancer Resource Center’s annual Walkathon is coming up on Saturday, October 3rd, and we’re looking for community volunteers to help make this special event a success!

The Walkathon brings our community together to support local people affected by cancer. Volunteers are an important part of making the day run smoothly, and there are a variety of ways to lend a hand.

If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up here:

https://www.centralushealthvolunteers.org/need/?s=1&need_init_id=16562

Whether you can give a few hours or help throughout the event, your time and support are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping the Cancer Resource Center continue to support individuals and families in our community!

09/01/2026

This Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 4-6pm on Ho Plaza, the Cornell Career Network will host the Cornell Career Network Block Party! The goal of this event is to familiarize students with the newly formed Cornell Career Network and generate some excitement for career development.
Stop by Ho Plaza to celebrate the launch of the Cornell Career Network! Meet career staff, learn about career resources and opportunities, and connect with fellow students. Enjoy games, ice cream, popcorn, giveaways, and plenty of fun while discovering how the Cornell Career Network can support your career journey.

09/01/2026

From Houston to NYC: Huck Friedman ’28 is advancing cancer research
This summer, Cornell student Huck Friedman ’28 continued his cancer research at the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center in New York City, investigating a rare and difficult-to-treat form of cancer.

Huck’s research focuses on understanding how mutant proteins drive the growth of this cancer—with the ultimate goal of identifying ways to repurpose existing drugs or develop new treatments to help patients.

This work builds on a research project Huck began last summer at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Thanks to the flexibility and support of the Janet McKinley ’74 Family Grant, he was able to continue the project at Mount Sinai while collaborating with researchers at institutions across New York City, including Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Huck also spent the summer co-authoring a review paper on what is currently known about this disease alongside leaders in medical oncology and lung cancer at Mount Sinai and MD Anderson. The goal? To help other researchers better understand this rare disease and advance future research.

For more information about the Janet McKinley ‘74 Family Grant, visit: https://scl.cornell.edu/growth-opportunities/awards-funding/janet-mckinley-74-family-grant