Belonging and Connection Series
Your ability to thrive in college extends well beyond the classroom. It begins with the feeling that your belong—that you are known, valued, and connected to people and communities that value your authentic selves and help you find your footing.
Meaningful social connection is closely tied to individual wellbeing, resilience, and academic success, while loneliness and isolation can undermine each.
This Fall, Cornell is hosting several events designed to create intentional opportunities for connection.
"Big Red Table" Events
- New Student Orientation Dinners: Serves new students throughout New Student Orientation through varying dinner program series in August.
- Graduate/Professional Student Orientation Dinners: Serving graduate / professional students during the first week of classes in August.
- Monthly dinner series: Hosted each month of the academic year in different areas across campus to encourage campus exploration.
“Big Red Connect” - Peer Coffee Connection
Inspired by popular programs like “Cornell Perfect Match” and the “Coworker Coffee” initiative for Cornell employees this initiative invites students to engage in opportunities to connect with peers across the university. Participants will be “matched” via email and can choose how and when to meet, whether for coffee, conversation, or another shared activity. This low-pressure and flexible program offers a simple way to meet new people and build connections across campus each month.
For more information, email: bigredconnect@cornell.edu
