Learn how to set boundaries and beat FOMO with peer coaches
The Center of Student Success will be holding a workshop on setting boundaries and FOMO during the noon hour April 18 in the Cayuga Lake Room. Peer success coaches will be hosting the discussion-based event and will be helping attendees prioritize daily tasks effectively and achieve a healthy work-life balance. The event will be offering lunch for participants.
Students have the chance to meet employers at Career Fair
Ithaca College’s Health and Wellness Career Fair will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 18 in the Center of Health Sciences Atrium. The event will serve as an opportunity for attendees to meet representatives from health and wellness organizations. Participants will be able to network, learn about career options and have the opportunity to learn about full-time jobs or shadowing opportunities. Employers who will be attending the event will come from areas like Allied Health, Exercise Science, Public Health and Physicians Assistants. If students have any questions, contact jfracchia@ithaca.edu.
2024 Lavender graduation will be celebrating LGBTQ+ graduates
The Lavender Graduation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 18 in Emerson Suites. The event will celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQ+ graduating class of 2024. Graduates will be receiving rainbow chords and honor significant supporters. Family, friends and allies are encouraged to attend. There will also be a reception with light refreshments after the ceremony. Graduates who are graduating in Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter of 2024 are invited to attend and register for the event.
Paint tote bags and get a root beer float with Lower Quads RAs
The Lower Quads residential assistants will be hosting a “Floats N’ Totes” event from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 on the Lower Quads lawn. The outdoor event will be offering participants root beer floats on the lawn between Eastman and Bogart residential halls. The RAs will also be celebrating the end of the academic year by offering tote bags to paint and crafts while hanging out with friends. Student participants are encouraged to RSVP before attending the event.
Celebrate AAPI heritage month with Focus Asia Month Banquet
The Focus Asia Month Banquet will be from 6 to 9 p.m. April 19 in Emerson Suites. Focus Asia Month is celebrated annually by the Ithaca College community and will be in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. FAM is a celebration of AAPI heritage and is a place for Asian-American students, as well as all students interested in Asian and Asian-American culture to be seen and showcase Asian excellence. FAM will hold a showcase with various performers from Ithaca College, Cornell University and the greater Ithaca Community. Reserve a seat before attending.
Earth Day hike to Buttermilk Falls will be hosted by Nature Rx
Nature Rx will be hosting an Earth Day hike from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20. Hikers should meet the club at the Visitor Parking Lot at Campus Entrance to learn how to get from Ithaca College’s campus to Buttermilk Falls through the natural lands. The physical benefits of hiking include improved sleep and fitness, improved concentration and improved life satisfaction and decision-making. Students should contact the Ithaca College Nature Rx at www.icnaturerx.org for more information.
Fulbright Chapter to hold Earth Day clean-up in Ithaca parks
The Central New York Fulbright Chapter is holding an Earth Day park clean-up April 20 in parks around Ithaca, Oneonta and Syracuse to begin National Volunteer Week. In Ithaca volunteers will meet at a downtown location and work together to clean various parks. Gloves and trash bags will be provided. After 60 to 90 minutes of volunteer work, volunteers will join at a restaurant for coffee, snacks, fun and community. The first fourteen people to sign up and attend the events will receive a free Fulbright Association T-shirt and all attendees will be treated to food and beverages at a local establishment after the volunteer event. Volunteers can sign up using the volunteer google form.
Explore post-graduate service options through speaking panel
The Community Service Committee at Ithaca College will be hosting “Exploring Post-Grad Service Opportunities Panel and Organization Fair.” Students will have an opportunity to hear from current IC faculty and staff members who worked with long-term service organizations after graduating and will be able to chat with recruiters from various volunteer organizations. The event will be held from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. April 22 and will take place in the Clark and Klingenstein Lounges in Campus Center. Hors’ d’oeuvres will be served. Organizations in the panel include AmeriCorps, Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Francis Corps, City Year and Peace Corps. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Sam Elebiary at selebiary@ithaca.edu or 607-274-3310. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible.
Deadline for 2024 Block 1 Fall Funding Requests due April 21
The final meeting for the Appropriations Committee for the Student Governance Council will be held April 24 and budgets for funding requests for Block 1 Fall 2024 for student organizations need to be in by April 21. The requests can be for travel or programming for Block 1 Fall 2024. The Appropriations Committee will be taking budget requests for operational budgets for the Fall 2024 semester. Only student organizations that have completed their Spring 2024 semester Leading @IC requirements are eligible to request Fall 2024 funding during this semester. If there are any questions, students can email sgcbusiness@ithaca.edu.
Join the Alzheimer’s Mini Walk at Longview Residential Facility .
The Longview Adult Residential Facility and the Ithaca College community will come together in the fight against Alzheimer’s on a mini walk from 1 to 3 p.m. April 19. Opening remarks will start at Longview’s Patio Home Circle at 1:15 p.m. Participants can join for the entire walk or a portion of it. The Longview shuttle will be available for the Ithaca College community. The event is free and open to the public. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Bree Nash at bnash@longviewithaca.org.
