From: MBA Student Council
Date: October 18, 2020
Subject: Student Council - 10/18/2020 Weekly Newsletter



 
 
STUDENT COUNCIL
Week of October 18, 2020
   

 
 

HEALTH & WELLNESS WEEK KICK-OFF 
Health & Wellness Week will officially kick-off on Friday! Join members of the Administration, student body, and rest of the Johnson community as we come together to reset mentally and physically now that finals are over! Several clubs will be hosting events and panel discussions centered around mental health and wellness and there will be limited in-person events as well! Click here to register on Campus Groups.

DON'T FORGET YOUR FLU SHOT!
The deadline to receive your flu shot is fast approaching (Saturday, October 24). They've added slots on Thursday, October 29 and Friday, October 30; students who book appointments for those dates will be considered in compliance with the Cornell Behavioral Compact. You can also get your shot at Wegmans, CVS or Target CVS Pharmacy.

ADD YOUR PHONE. STOP THE SPREAD. 
As cases in some nearby counties increase, you can contribute to the state's effort against COVID-19 by downloading a new mobile contact tracing app, COVID Alert NY. The app gives New York residents the opportunity to receive exposure alert notifications without compromising privacy or personal information. Click here to learn more! 

FUTURE OF MOBILITY CONFERENCE 
The Auto and Mobility Club at Ross School of Business is proud to announce their fifth Future of Mobility Conference. This year, the virtual conference is focused on addressing socioeconomic equity through a $6000 cash-prize case competition exploring COVID-19 and the impact on public transportation. There will also be an expert panel discussing bias and gender equity in mobility. Finally, the keynote speaker will address race and systemic issues in mobility systems. Click here to apply for the competition (due by Friday, October 23) and click the links below to register for the events: 
Live Case Competition: Impact of COVID-19 on public transit 
Gender Equity and the Future of Mobility 
The Historical Impact of Race and the Future of Mobility 

 

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Building Allyship: The Dangers of Performative Allyship - Understanding Intent vs. Impact  
Tuesday, October 20 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. (EST) 
The first sessions of the 2020-21 Building Allyship Series, this discussion will focus on developing an understanding of performative allyship and its dangerous impact. Click here to register. 

Leaders in SGE: Ryan Kelly (MBA '09), Managing Director at Beyond Good   
Monday, October 19 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. EST 
Join Prof. Mark Milstein for his weekly lecture series: Leaders in Sustainable Global Enterprise (SGE). All graduates interested in Sustainability are welcome to join by emailing Prof. Milstein at mm462@cornell.edu to receive the link to connect. Click here for more information on this speaker. 

Our Racial Moment of Truth
Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. EST 
Join this discussion with Isabel Wilkerson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns and Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents. In this timely lecture, Wilkerson will address the persistence of racial injustice as a national challenge and what history can teach us as we work to resolve it. Click here to register.

Google Johnson Alumni Panel
Thursday, October 22 at 5 p.m. EST 
Learn about the paths of various Johnson alumni to join Google across different product areas and functions! Please be sure to submit this form (http://goo.gle/2020Johnson) before you attend a Google event (only one submission is required). Register on JTS. 

Big Red Microenterprise Information Session
Thursday, October 22 from 7 to 8 p.m. EST 
Interested in advising a local entrepreneur?  Attend the Big Red Microenterprise info session to learn more about the program, the application process and hear from past program participants. Register on Campus Groups

Virtual Sage Social: Pumpkin Carving 
Friday, October 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EST
Supplies you'll need: Pumpkin, large spoon/scoop, newspaper, knife or other carving tool, marker, small candle or battery tea-light. BRING YOUR KIDS!! Click here to register on Campus Groups. (Meeting ID: 951 6043 2417 /
Passcode: CornellMBA)

Cultural Kickback: Dussehra Info Session 
Friday, October 23 from 5 to 5:45 p.m. EST 
Come learn about how Dussehra, one of the biggest festivals in South Asia, is celebrated in different parts of the region. This event is part of a series of Cultural Kickbacks to discover more about international cultures and build bridges with your international classmates. Attendance counts towards fulfillment of the Allyship pledge. Click here to register on Campus Groups

Switch the Pitch
Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25
Applications are now closed. If you signed up, please remember that the event begins on Friday at 6 p.m. EST and runs through Sunday at 6 p.m. EST. Please reach out to Woody Peek (wdp8@cornell.edu) if you have questions.   

Faculty Dine Around 
Saturday, October 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. EST 
Sunday, October 25 from 8 to 12 p.m. EST 

Join fellow students and their families for a virtual dinner hosted by Johnson School faculty and staff members. Students will be placed with members of their cohort and will be reimbursed for food items that they purchase (up to $15 per student). There are two dates for the Dine Around, please register for only one date. There are 4 time slots available, when registering select your preferences. Cohort points will be awarded to everyone who participates. Click here to register on Campus Groups for Saturday and Sunday

Leaders in SGE: Ryan Kelly (MBA '09), Managing Director at Beyond Good   
Monday, October 26 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. EST 
Max Ibañez (MBA ’10), the CEO at Explora, will be guest-speaking in next week’s Leaders in SGE session. If you’re interested in attending, please email Prof. Milstein at mm462@cornell.edu. Click here for more information on this speaker.  


2020 Families in Business Conference  
Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30 
The 2020 Families in Business Conference will bring together students, owners from a diverse range of businesses, and the collective wisdom of leading academics and practitioners. Each day will feature a keynote conversation followed by networking, mentoring and peer group discussions. Register on Campus Groups

Virtual Sage Social: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!  
Friday, October 30 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. EST 
Costume Contest. Faculty Judges. Games. Music. CHILDREN & PETS ENCOURAGED!! COSTUMES should be family-friendly and considerate of cultural heritage/traditions. There will be prizes in various categories. BE CREATIVE! Register on Campus Groups. (Meeting ID: 960 9815 4553 / Passcode: CornellMBA)

Emerging Markets Institute Annual Conference & 10th Anniversary
Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7
EMI was born in 2010 in the aftermath of the Global Financial crisis. A decade later, emerging markets are faced with yet another global crisis and this is an opportune moment for the EMI Annual Conference to explore how emerging markets will not just cope with the Covid-19 crisis but also emerge stronger to shape the global future. Register on CampusGroups for the conference as well as Saturday's pitch competition "Emerge Your Startup" and case competition

Cannabusiness Club: Speaker Series 
Mondays at 7 p.m. (EST) from Sept. 28 to Dec. 7 
The Johnson Cannabusiness Club has partnered with the Michigan State University Cannabis Industry Association (MSUCIA) to put on an exceptional list of speakers for the fall semester. We'll be hosting both emerging and accomplished cannabis leaders for student-led Q&A sessions. Register here. You can also view the events calendar and join the club

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