ORGANIZATIONS
Learn more about the organizations in our collaborative!
AguaClara is an engineering project team at Cornell that develops sustainable water and wastewater treatment technologies. AguaClara Cornell pioneers research in community-scale water treatment technologies and has partnered with AguaClara Reach and other local organizations to build fourteen AguaClara plants that provide safe water on tap to over 65,000 people.
Contact: aguaclara@cornell.edu
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Cornell Chapter
The student chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects at Cornell University.
Contact: m.me/ASLA.CornellUniversity
Amnesty International at Cornell University
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people acting on the conviction that governments must not deny individuals their basic human rights. The Cornell chapter established in 2015 aims to continue this mission through grassroots actions on our campus and in the local community.
Contact: amnestyinternationalcornell@gmail.com
Anabel's Grocery is a student-led initiative to operate a grocery store on Cornell's campus that addresses food insecurity by providing students access to healthy and affordable food. Anabel's Grocery also works to increase food literacy at Cornell through their partner organization, Anabel's Programming. After two years of careful prep and planning, including a construction process executed entirely by students, Anabel's Grocery officially opened its doors in May 2017 and is proud to have served over 2,000 unique customers.
Find out how to get involved here.
Contact: anabelgrocery@gmail.com
Cornell Beekeeping Club is a group that is dedicated to teaching the art of beekeeping and learning about bees. Beekeeping Club has about eight hives located at Dilmun Hill Student Farm, and is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members. Past events have included hive inspections, soap making, frame-building, candle-making, honey extraction, and visiting local apiaries and workshops.
Meeting Time: Mondays 7:30pm-8:30pm in Plant Science Building 404
Contact: beeclubcornell@gmail.com
Cornell Big Red Bikes provides a service through which students are able to rent bikes. The infrastructure of the service is provided through Zagster, and prices for renting the bikes are listed on their website. Bikes can be dropped off at any of five locations on campus after you are done using them. Those who are members of the clubs may join in on trips to the Botanical Gardens and screenings of various biking-related films.
Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise
From their website, “Through our innovative curriculum and extracurricular programming we cultivate business leaders who seek competitive advantage through sustainable global strategies. The award winning SGE Immersion program emphasizes rigor and applied learning, and is designed to cater to the breadth of student interest in the business + sustainability domain. Through real-world, hands-on company sponsored projects SGE students develop a deep theoretical and practical understanding of a complex set of interrelated economic, social, and environmental issues. The Johnson SGE experience allows students to cultivate the leadership and strategic skills necessary to successfully lead organizations in the 21st century.”
Contact: sa872@cornell.edu
From the website, “Our student-run campaigns work to promote a sustainable, just future and advance policy on climate change on the university, local and national levels. We see Cornell as a leverage point for advancing wider regional level change. Our campaign-based organizing structure develops our members as leading social movement organizers to address the challenges of our generation.”
Meeting Time: Thursdays 6-7 pm in Goldwin Smith 236
Contact: cjc.cornell@gmail.com
With around 150 student members, the Cornell Birding Club gives students a chance to meet other students interested in birds, connect with local birding opportunities, and go on occasional club birding trips.
Contact: birding-club-at-cornell-l@cornell.edu
Compost Managers (CMs) is a program for students who want to reduce food waste on campus by educating their peers and managing compost buckets in residential communities. By serving as a CM, you are ensuring that you and your neighbors have the ability to compost food scraps and napkins where you live. Buildings with multiple Compost Managers will have more kitchen compost locations spread throughout the community, as each CM oversees one kitchen compost bucket. Responsibilities include: emptying and rinsing out compost buckets weekly, ensuring zero contamination, and communicating with residential staff and the Campus Sustainability Office when needed.
Contact: sustainability@cornell.edu
Cornell Computer Reuse Association (CCRA)
From their website, “The Cornell Computer Reuse Association (CCRA) is a Cornell student group whose mission is to donate computers and other computer-related technology to humanitarian organizations in the developing world, the local Ithaca community, and elsewhere. We collect and refurbish computers, and then donate them to community centers, orphanages, schools, and other organizations. Since 2006, we have donated over 1,900 computers at no cost to outstanding organizations all over the world.”
Contact: ccrc-l@list.cornell.edu
From their website, “Cornell Dining takes pride in providing our customers with a rich dining experience, and not just a meal. There's always something new and different to choose from at our 29 campus eateries, which include All You Care To Eat dining rooms, cafes, coffee houses, and food courts, and convenience stores.”
Contact: (607) 255-8581 or dining@cornell.edu
From their website, “CEC was founded to increase the relevance and impact of Ecotourism and to create a community to lead the development of the industry worldwide. The club will provide a platform for travelers and members of the Cornell community to learn about the principles of the industry, expand their network and connect with potential employers and industry professionals.”
Contact: ecotourism@cornell.edu
From their website, “Our purpose is to foster communication and collaboration among Cornell faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the energy field. To foster discussion surrounding relevant modern and future issues related to energy. Develop a student-faculty-alumni network within the greater energy community on and off-campus, especially with commercial entities that have not been traditionally represented at previous Cornell recruitment events.”
From their Facebook page, “Our club seeks to conserve and enrich the environment through beautification of the community. In doing so, we aim to improve and defend the livelihood of animals through service acts within the Ithaca area. We wish to establish a society of nature enthusiasts comprised of a diversity of majors and interests throughout Cornell University, thus creating a window of opportunity for the general student body to participate in our service activities. We wish to promote awareness, to take action on these principles and to share the importance of sustaining nature with those who cherish the earth.”
Contact: naturesociety@cornell.edu
Cornell Organization for Labor Action (COLA)
The Cornell Organization for Labor Action is a non-hierarchial labor organization assisting in the labor movement on campus, within Ithaca and even abroad.
Contact: colalrt@gmail.com
From their website, “We are a student run group focused on organizing outdoor trips for the Cornell community. We believe that the outdoors should be accessible to everyone so we provide trips, lessons, and gear rental for no cost to members. Our outings include hiking, biking, rock and ice climbing, paddling, snow sports, and other adventures. Explore our website and consider becoming part of the coolest club on campus!”
Contact: coc-exec-l@cornell.edu
Cornell Sustainability Consultants
From their website, “The Cornell Sustainability Consultants (CSC) serve as catalysts for sustainability. We provide local organizations and industry experts with free consultations that meaningfully address modern environmental and social challenges.”
From their website, “Our goal is to reduce campus-wide waste through redistribution of reusable personal items, inspired by the concept of “free-piles” seen in university co‐operative housing, along with the annual Dump-and-Run sale. We want to see reusable clothes, homeware, electronics, and small furniture going into homes and not trashcans – all year round.”
Contact: cornellthrift@gmail.com
Cornell University Sustainable Design
From their website, “Founded in 2009, Cornell University Sustainable Design (CUSD) is a student run, interdisciplinary project team with a bias towards impact. We bring together students from across all seven colleges to work alongside renowned faculty and knowledgeable professionals in our mission to create a network of proactively sustainable communities.”
Contact: cusd@cornell.edu
From their Facebook page, “The Cornell Vegan Society strives to bring the connection between diet and ethics, health, and the environment into public consciousness. We welcome all members regardless of diet or lifestyle, and hold social, advocacy, and educational events throughout the year. Through community outreach and volunteer work, CVS strives to implement positive and sustainable change at Cornell and beyond.”
Contact: cornellvegansociety@gmail.com
From their website, “We are a student-run farm that has been practicing sustainable agriculture on Cornell University's campus for more than a decade. Our mission is to provide students with opportunities for experiential learning, group collaboration and research. Throughout the year we host work parties where volunteers work in the fields and experience the latest in sustainable ag practices.”
Contact: dilmunhill@cornell.edu
From their website, “Eco House exists to further sustainability, animal welfare, plant cultivation and appreciation, ingenuity, environmental education, inclusivity, and community. We commit to having an enthusiastic atmosphere, educational programming, committees, and sustainable lifestyles. We will expand our impact through outreach, collaboration, and participation in the wider Cornell community as Eco representatives. In doing so, we will act as an environmental hub for campus.”
Contact: EcologyHouse@cornell.edu
Engineers for a Sustainable World
From their website, “Members of ESW participate in projects belonging to one of three subteams: Solar Powered Solutions, Renewable Energy Design, and Biofuels. Each subteam is comprised of multiple projects, which allows every member to get real design and building experience.”
Contact: eswcornell@gmail.com
The Environmental Law Society (ELS) is an independent student organization at Cornell Law School. ELS promotes interest in and awareness of environmental law at Cornell University.
The Environmental Law Society works to increase environmental law curriculum and scholarship. ELS provides a forum for scholarly discussion of environmental issues, connects students to environmental law practitioners and coordinates sustainability and community service programs.
Contact: m.me/CornellELS
From their website, “The purpose of Epsilon Eta is to create a networking environment that enables members to utilize the fraternity’s resources as they pursue their postgraduate plans in fields involving sustainability. We seek to bridge the gap between environmentalism and professional or business fields. In this process we strive to foster a conscious awareness of the intrinsic relationship between people and their environment through professional development, the community, and service.”
Contact: epsilonetacornell@gmail.com
Farmers Market at Cornell (FM@C)
From their website, “Our mission is to organize and plan a weekly Farmers' market on Cornell's campus that allows for students, faculty, staff and the local community to come together to purchase and enjoy local goods and products. The Farmers' Market at Cornell is working to bridge the Ithaca community and Cornell, while building a greater appreciation for food that is fresh and locally sourced.”
Contact: cufarmersmarket@gmail.com
From their website, “The Food Recovery Network promotes social welfare and attentive food-use by redirecting extra foodstuffs from Cornell's dining facilities to local food pantries. The focus of our group is to ensure that lower income areas have a dependable supply of nutritious meals. Our organization bridges Cornell and Ithaca providing an opportunity for students and locals to work together in shared commitment to fight hunger and reduce waste.”
Contact: cornellfrn@gmail.com
From their Facebook, “Friends of the Gorge is a Cornell University student organization that works to promote recreation, environmental stewardship and safety around Cornell's pristine gorge areas. Students in the organization actively work to develop and implement recommendations and solutions to address a wide range of interrelated issues around the gorges which include trail safety, maintenance, repairs and restoration; litter and illegal trash dumping; invasive plant species removal; access to and appropriate use of these important recreational resources for the Cornell and Ithaca communities.”
Contact: friendsofthegorge@cornell.edu
From their website, “Greeks Go Green is a student-based initiative dedicated to making the Greek system at Cornell more sustainable and is a collaborative effort between the Interfraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Greek Letter Council (MGLC), Panhellenic Association, and the Sustainability Hub.”
Green Club is a service that helps you reduce your carbon footprint by supporting projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. By being a member, you can receive perks from partnership businesses like free bus rides and coupons (all partners are listed on their website).
Contact: info@joingreenclub.com
From their website, “We are a student-run organization of puppy raisers, puppy sitters, and supporters of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. We hold several events on campus to raise money for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and to socialize our puppies, including Pet a Puppy, a popular stress reliever where students can meet and interact with our dogs.”
Contact: guidingeyes@cornell.edu
For the hammock enthusiasts of Cornell University.
Contact: cornellhammocks@gmail.com
From their Facebook page, “A Cornell society of student, faculty, and local herpetologists interested in reptile and amphibian research and education. Everyone is welcome.”
Contact: cuherpsociety@gmail.com
From their website, “We grow a wide variety of houseplants on campus in the Kenneth Post Lab greenhouses. We hold weekly plant sales to maintain greenhouse costs, fund educational horticulture trips, service projects, and community social events. Past trips have been to Costa Rica, Longwood garden, Puerto Rico, Holland, and Florida. We also hold a variety of social events during the year with other interests groups.”
Contact: hortusforum@gmail.com
From their Facebook page: “Cornell Hydroponics aims to bring together students with a passion for advancing agricultural technology through the use of hydroponics.”
Contact: hydroponics-club@cornell.edu
From their website, “Mayor Potencial goes the distance to serve destitute rural Honduran communities and develop lasting partnerships for lasting impact. We inspire volunteers to disseminate social change and empower youth in Honduras through education. At the heart of our mission is the voice of those we serve.”
Contact: mayorpotencial@cornell.edu
From their website, “Nature Rx @Cornell is a dynamic and growing movement, represented by numerous individuals and units at the university, who have come together with a shared passion for the ways in which the natural beauty of our campus can positively impact every person's well-being.”
Contact: m.me/naturerxatcornell
From their website, “Nourish International equips students with the skills and experiences needed to become agents of social change. The experience of running businesses, selecting projects, partnering with communities, and assessing outcomes allows students to make a difference and grow into seasoned leaders in the process. In addition to having a local and global impact, Nourish students develop genuine friendships with peers who inspire and support them as they pursue social change for the rest of their lives.”
Contact: info@nourish.org
From the Facebook page, “Outdoor Odyssey is a completely student run organization designed to help incoming Cornell freshmen and transfer students adjust to a new college experience. The program offers a variety of outdoor preorientation programs, led by specially trained upperclassmen guides, each August. Odyssey strives to maintain inclusivity and welcomes participants of all levels of outdoor experience.'“
Contact: coe.odyssey@gmail.com
From their Facebook page, “Project Greenhouse endeavors to construct and nurture a shared community greenhouse in order to explore the environmental, ethical, and functional practices of organic agriculture.”
Contact: projectgreenhousecu@gmail.com
The Roosevelt Institute is a student-run think tank at Cornell University that promotes progressive thought and engages students to generate policy ideas. Members write policy proposals for publication and complete policy advocacy and educational projects.
Contact: cornellrooseveltinstitute@gmail.com
Snodgrass and Wigglesworth, Cornell Undergraduate Entomology Club
Cornell University's Undergraduate Entomology Club. Promotes the study and appreciation of invertebrate organisms throughout Cornell and the Ithaca area.
Contact: SnodWiggs@gmail.com
Social Enterprise Group at Cornell (SEGC)
From their website, “Social Enterprise Group at Cornell (SEGC) is an undergraduate student organization at Cornell University dedicated to market-driven solutions to social issues. We realize this mission through student education and hands-on consulting experience with socially responsible organizations and businesses.”
Contact: socialenterprisegroup@cornell.edu
Society for Natural Resources Conservation (SNRC)
From their Facebook page, “The Society for Natural Resources Conservation is dedicated to protecting and preserving the natural world all around us from a wide variety of threats. We recognize that our environment faces perils on almost every front but particularly concentrate our efforts on issues of human consumption of natural resources.”
Contact: m.me/CornellSNRC
Student Assembly Environmental Committee
As per their website, the SAEC “creates new legislation and enforces past environmental legislation; provides environmental education and outreach in order to better inform students and the campus community about the environment and relevant issues.”
From their website, “The Sustainable Cornell Council (SCC) is Cornell University’s sustainability governance committee for the Ithaca campus, responsible for directing and coordinating Cornell’s role as an international leader in addressing climate change and sustainability, advancing meaningful progress in our operations, and advancing active engagement from the campus community.”
Contact: sustainability@cornell.edu
Sustainable Enterprise Association (SEA)
From their website, “We want to educate, make change on campus, and provide members with opportunities to learn from businesses that have a mindset for social and environmental responsibility. SEA brings together undergraduate Cornell students interested in understanding how innovation and entrepreneurship form the core of a sustainable global enterprise.”
Contact: cornell.ug@netimpact.org
From their website, “Take Back the Tap is committed to raising awareness about the environmental implications of the bottled water industry, and to reducing the reliance on bottled water caused by misconceptions about the safety of municipal water supplies. We support the increased availability of tap water on campus, and aim to improve the existing infrastructure so that everyone at Cornell can enjoy this resource. As a part of the university's commitment to sustainability and climate justice, we continue to work with administration to find ways to reduce, and ultimately ban, the sale of bottled water at Cornell.”
Contact: tbttcornell@gmail.com
From their Facebook page, “A completely student-initiated and driven project to redesign Cornell University's campus waste system. Waste Not aims to reduce post-consumer waste contamination, prevent diversion to landfill, and ultimately achieve a zero-waste campus.”
Contact: wastenotdesign@gmail.com