| Operation Christmas Child |
Our chapter will be participating in an international service initiative called Operation Christmas Child. This service initiative involves gift-wrapping shoe boxes and packing them with gifts and useful daily items for young children living in third world countries. Our chapter has budgeted money to purchase supplies and gifts for two shoe boxes (one for a girl and one for a boy). On Friday November 13th, we will be driving to the mall to purchase gifts/supplies and then packaging/decorating the shoe boxes and writing letters to the two children the gifts will be shipped to. This service event is open to the first 8 to 9 members who reply back ( you will receive a confirmation shortly after). If you are interested, please email Caleb at cjc263@cornell.edu by 12PM on Thursday. Please also indicate if you have a car and are willing to help in driving for an extra point. This event will take place from 3:15 to 5:45PM. You will be awarded a total of *5 Points* for participating. |
| New Member Information Sessions |
Come meet the Executive Board and learn what Golden Key is all about! All new and prospective members are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. We will be holding information sessions on: Tuesday, October 27th from 5PM to 6PM in Rock 132 AND Thursday, November 5th from 5PM to 6PM in Rock 122. |
| Fall 2009 Honorary Members Dinner |
Hello GK members, you are all cordially invited to our Fall 2009 Honorary Members Dinner! The dinner is held for Cornell faculty members and professors who have been inducted as "honorary members" into Golden Key because of their outstanding commitment to their students and the university. The dinner will be held on Thursday October 29th, at the Nines in Collegetown, from 5:30PM - 7:00 PM. So drop in for a free delicious dinner, meet other undergraduate members, and network with professors and faculty members. The Nines is located at: 311 College Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850-4623. NOTE: You must RSVP with Michelle by Tuesday night at mjs285@cornell.edu |
| Honor Cord Office Hours |
The GK executive board will be holding office hours this week
for seniors to purchase and pick up their honor cords, medallions, etc. We
will ONLY be collecting cash and have limited change, so please try your
best to bring the exact amount. An honor cord costs $10 if you have 10-19
points and $5 if you have 20+ points.
The office hours are as follows,
LOCATION: Stimson Biology Lounge. Walk one floor down, and walk towards
the front of the building. The biology lounge is across from the CIT
computer lab.
Sun May 3rd: 1 - 5PM
Mon May 4th: 12 - 4PM
Tues May 5th: 10AM - 2PM
Wed May 6th: 12 - 2PM |
| Grad School Seminars |
Are you interested in graduate school? Would you like guidance in
preparing for the GREs, MCATs, LSATs, or GMATs? If so, please save the
date for MONDAY, MAY 4TH. Golden Key will be hosting FREE strategy
seminars on how to tackle each of the exams. We have invited expert Kaplan
instructors to teach invaluable strategies and methods. This event is a
Golden Key event that is open to ALL members of the Cornell community, so
be sure to invite all of your friends. See the attached flier for more
details.
MCAT: 11AM at Warren Hall 345
LSAT: 1PM at Rockefeller Hall 122
GMAT: 1PM at McGraw Hall 165
GRE: 1PM at Rockefeller Hall 115
Golden Key members will receive *1 POINT* for attending a seminar of their
choice.
In addition if you are interested in taking GRE prep classes, sign up on
or before Thursday, April 30th in order to save $200. See below for more
details. |
| Social Dinner |
We will be having a social dinner at The Nines this coming Tuesday, April
28, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. The Nines is located at 311 College Avenue,
right next to the fire station. We will be having food coming out
throughout the entire dinner, so feel free to drop by anytime. You will
receive *ONE POINT* for attending. And, of course, like all social events,
the dinner is FREE for all GK members! Now aren't you glad you joined? |
| Repair the World |
Cornell Hillel (http://www.cornellhillel.org) will be hosting a week-long
event next week called "Repair the World." Golden Key will be forming a
team for the event taking place on Wednesday, April 22, from 2:00 to 4:00
PM at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. You will receive *2 POINTS*
per hour for participating in this event. Please refer to the attached
document for the dates and times of the other events taking place
throughout the week. You will receive *1 POINT* per hour for participating
in any other event. Please send an e-mail to cornelltzdk09@gmail.com NO
LATER THAN SUNDAY, APRIL 19, to sign up for an event. *Please don't forget
to mention that you are with Golden Key so that we can award you the
appropriate number of points.* If you have any questions, please contact
Bryan at bkm38@cornell.edu. We hope to see you there! |
| GK Picnic with Syracuse Chapter |
Want to take a break from studies, and escape Cornell for a day? Are you interested in picnics in parks, warm weather, games and food? Then come join us for some fun.
The Syracuse Golden Key Chapter has cordially invited the Cornell Chapter to their annual Transition Picnic. This year's Picnic will take place on April 25th at Shove Park in Camillus, New York. The festivities will commence at 1 P.M. It will be an enjoyable time for us to relax and meet GK members from other chapters, and we've been told that there will be lots of FOOD and GAMES!!
You will receive *3 points* for attending the Picnic.
Transportation will arranged.
Please sign up through this form ASAP so that we can provide them with a headcount and arrange transportation: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cEdTWnAyXzZDeTFQMEVNRFFkNk1KYkE6MA
If you have any questions, please contact Caleb: cjc263@cornell.edu |
| Expand Your Horizons |
On April 25th, there will be an Expand Your Horizons Conference held on
Cornell's campus. The conference is for middle-school girls to learn more
about science and potential careers in this field. It's a great program
for girls living in the state and really fun to help out with!
There are two ways you can get involved with this to earn service points:
1) General Volunteer:
You can sign up for a three-hour shift during the day, which runs from
8:30 am to 5:00 pm. To sign up, you'll need to email Ellen Keene
ek237@cornell.edu and set up a time with her ASAP. Please let Ellen know
that you're from Golden Key, and please CC Michelle (mjs285) on the
e-mail.
General volunteers do miscellaneous type jobs to help the conference run
smoothly such as giving directions, helping out with registration, running
science demos, helping out with meals (which you'll get to partake in).
You will get *2 POINTS* for every hour you help out (up to 6 points).
2) Being a Buddy:
This is ONLY open to women. Basically, you spend the day escorting a
young girl to the workshops she will participate in (and you get to
participate with her)! Some girls come with their parents, but buddies
are there for the girls whose parents can't come. The different workshops
include everything from making ice cream at the dairy bar to sticking your
hand into the stomach of the "holy" cow! You will get *8 POINTS* for the
whole day (8am-5pm).
Please email Katie Sullivan (kjs237@cornell.edu) ASAP if you want to be a
buddy. Please let Katie know that you're from Golden Key, and please CC
Michelle (mjs285) on the email. |
| GOLDEN KEY Team for CHI 5K Run! |
Cornell Health International (CHI), a global health organization on
campus, is sponsoring a 5K run on Saturday, April 18. All proceeds will
benefit Mira's Movement (http://www.mirasmovement.org), an organization
that advocates for pediatric cancer. Registration will begin at 9:30 AM on
the day of the run and the run will begin at 10:00 AM at the Cornell
Plantations. If you are interested in joining the Golden Key team, please
e-mail Sunna at sj258@cornell.edu as soon as possible as spaces are
limited. Registration will close on Friday, 4/17. You will receive *3
POINTS* for participating in this event. If you have any questions, please
e-mail Sunna at sj258@cornell.edu. |
| Books Through Bars |
Books Through Bars was established to address the paucity of educational resources and programming made available to prisoners hoping to use the time of their imprisonment to effect positive change in their lives. Golden Key members will read through prisoners' letters and help package books to be shipped to prisoners.
Where:
115 the Commons, 2nd Floor
Ithaca, NY 14850
When: Sat, April 11th
Time: 2 shifts 1-2:30PM & 2:30-4PM
How to get there:
TCAT Bus #30 to State & Cayuga. Front entrance to autumn leaves is a few doors down the commons on the right
or Walk to the Commons and continue walking until you find #115
Sign up here: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cEdTWnAyXzZDeTFPWkVuNFVIQ1hOSmc6MA..
Limit to 10 people per shift. Contact Caleb for questions at cjc263@cornell.edu
2 Points per hour |
| Refreshments on the Arts Quad! |
This Thursday is supposed to be nice and warm, and what better way to
celebrate the weather than spending time outside? Come join us for cold
drinks and desserts on the Arts Quad this THURSDAY, APRIL 2 from 4:30 to
5:30 PM. We'll probably set up in front of Goldwin Smith Hall, but just
look for our banner and table. You will receive *ONE POINT* for attending
this event. We hope to see you there! |
| Relay for life (posted 3/25/09) |
Relay for Life Event Details:
Date: March 28 (Saturday) - March 29 (Sunday)
Time: 5 PM (March 28) - 5 AM (March 29)
Where: Barton Hall |
GENERAL BODY MEETING! (posted 3/25/09) |
Hello, Golden Key members! Just another reminder that we will be having a
general body meeting TOMORROW (3/25) at 5:00 PM in ROCKEFELLER HALL 122. You will receive *ONE POINT* for attending this meeting. |
Ice cream social (posted 3/3/09) |
Thursday, March 5th in Goldwin Smith Hall 156 from 430 to 530. *1 point*
Also, surveys will be distributed to ask YOU what events you would like to see GK host. So come if you have ideas! |
Honorary Members Reception
(posted 2/5/09) |
Where: Big Red Barn
When: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 4PM - 6PM
Description: There will be an Honorary Members Reception in the Big Red Barn on Tuesday, Feburary 24th from 4pm - 6pm. All members are welcome to attend. Dress is casual and light refreshments will be served.
|
Honorary Members Event (posted 3/1/09)
|
Where: Big Red Barn
When: Tuesday, February 24 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
What: Informal gathering of Golden Key student members and honorary members (1 pt) |
Service Event
(posted 2/5/09) |
We will be having an upcoming service event on Saturday, February 14th. Stay tuned for details.
|
General Body Meeting
(posted 2/5/09) |
Where: TBA
When: Wednesday, February 11
Time: 5:00PM
Description: Come to this meeting to find out information on all Golden Key Events
You will receive ONE POINT for attending this event
|
BECOME AN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
(posted 1/19/09) |
The CORNELL CHAPTER of GOLDEN KEY
INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY invites YOU to become an EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
Are you looking for a way to become more involved with community service,
gain leadership experience, make new friends, and have fun ALL at the same time?
Become an Executive Board Member! Now is YOUR chance to shine!
If you would like to help guide the Cornell Chapter of Golden Key to an
even brighter tomorrow, please refer to the email sent out by Tina a few weeks ago. Becoming a Golden Key officer is an
extremely rewarding experience that you will NOT regret. Do yourself a
favor and apply today!
|
GK Blood Drive
(posted 1/21/09) |
Where: West Campus
When: Tuesday, January 27th
Time: 11:30AM - 4:30PM
Description: The blood drive will be running from 11:30AM - 4:30PM, however we are asking volunteers to start showing up at 10AM. This event is co-sponsored by the West Campus Housing System.
|
Study Break
(posted 12/14/08) |
Where: Mann Atrium
When: Sunday, December 14
Time: 8:00 - 8:30 PM
|
New Member Information Session
(posted 11/12/08) |
Where: TBA
When: Wednesday, November 12
Time: TBA
|
GK/Kaplan practice test
(posted 10/25/08) |
Where: TBA
When: Saturday, October 25
|
Induction Ceremony
(posted 10/20/08) |
Where: Call Auditorium (Kennedy Hall)
When: Saturday, November 22
Time: 5PM (Inductees should plan to arrive between 4:30 and 4:45pm), Ceremony will end around 6:00pm
Description: The ceremony will include a reception with light refreshments. The light refreshments -- veggies with dip, fruit, and cookies -- should not interfere with your dinner plans. Parents, family members and friends are welcome and encouraged to share this ceremony with the chapter and new inductees. There is no need to RSVP.
|
Better World Books
(posted 10/20/08) |
This new literacy project, will involve Golden Key members collecting books. |
Blood Drive
(posted 11/9/08) |
Where: Annabel Taylor
When: Monday, November 17
Time: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
|
Information Session
(posted 10/28/08) |
Where: Rockefeller 122
When: Wednesday, November 12
Time: 5PM
Description: Prospective members can meet the Executive Board and learn
what Golden Key is all about! All prospective members are encouraged to
attend, and refreshments will be served
|
Sandwich Drive Success!
(posted 10/20/08) |
The Sandwich Drive last Sunday was a great success! Thanks to all the volunteers who came out to help. The dedication of Golden Key resulted in a much appreciated donation to the American Red Cross. |
Honorary Members
(posted 10/20/08) |
We are now accepting applications for honorary faculty members to induct into Golden Key. Nominations should include the faculty member's name, department, and a quick paragraph about why they should become an honorary member. 3-5 honorary members will be chosen. The deadline for nominations is October 31st, at 5PM. All nominations should be sent to Tina at tch27@cornell.edu. You can submit as many nominations as you want, but will only receive 1 point in total for all nominations. |
Into the Streets
(posted 10/20/08) |
The service event is this Saturday, October 25. If you signed up, you will get an e-mail later this week with more details. |
General Body Meeting
(posted 10/20/08) |
Where: TBA
When: Monday, November 17
Time: 5:00PM
Description: Come to this meeting to find out information on all Golden Key Events
You will receive ONE POINT for attending this event
|
ProWorld
(posted 9/21/08) |
Where: Goldwin Smith Lewis Auditorium (G76)
When: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 4:45PM
Description: A full information session presented by Placement Advisor Kate McConnell, on the ProWorld organization including information on alternative internships and study abroad programs. Refreshments will be served.
|
Graduate Management Admissions Council
(posted 9/21/08) |
Where: Goldwin Smith Kaufman Auditorium (G64)
When: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 4:45PM
Description: A full informationa session about the GMAT exam including insider tips from our speaker, Eric Chambers, who has served on the admission council for the Wharton School. Refreshments will be served.
|
General Body Meeting
(posted 9/4/08) |
Where: Warren Hall 231
When: Monday, September 8
Time: 5PM
Description: Come to this meeting to find out information on all Golden Key Events for the months of September and October. Refreshments will be served. We will also be giving away FREE Golden Key t-shirts (sizes limited, so arrive early).
You will receive ONE POINT for attending this event
Click here to download the minutes from last General Body Meeting. |
Trip to Ithaca's Apple Festival
(posted 9/4/08) |
Where: Leave from Schwarz Center for Performing Arts and go to the Commons via bus (The TCAT bus is free for Cornell Students on weekends with your Cornell ID)
When: Saturday, September 27
Time: 12PM
Description: If you have never been to the Apple Harvest Festival, now is the time to go! Come celebrate the 26th annual event with some friends from Golden Key. There is music, food, entertainment, a ferris wheel, farmers market, wine tasting and more!
You will receive ONE point for attending this event |
Golden Key Hosts GMAC
(posted 9/4/08) |
Where: TBD
When: Tuesday, September 23
Time: 4:45PM
Description: Golden Key is hosting Eric Chambers, the Director of Undergraduate Initiatives for the Graduate Management Admissions Council. Prior to this position, Mr. Chambers served as an admissions officer at the Wharton School and has an incredible amount of knowledge and experience in his field. We welcome both Golden Key and non-Golden Key members to attend this event and learn more about the GMAT exam. Refresments will be served. |
Free Rice Competition
(posted 4/15/08) |
Where: Online!
When: Saturday, April 19, 2008 through Friday, April 25, 2008
Description: TBA
|
Social at the Nines
(posted 4/15/08) |
Where: The Nines
When: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Time: 6-8PM
Description: Come for GOOD FOOD (LOTS of pizza and soda) and GOOD COMPANY! Get to know your fellow Golden Key members!
You will receive ONE POINT for attending this social event!
We hope to see you there! |
PALS Fair
(posted 4/15/08) |
Where: Lansing High School
When: Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time: 11:30AM - 2PM (Shift 1) OR 2 - 4:30PM (Shift 2)
Description: PALS is an organization that is currently run by one of our Honorary Members, Cindy van Es. PALS (Partnership between African and Lansing Schools) is hoping to raise about $6,500 for a water tank system for Mbaka Oromo Primary School in western Kenya. Right now, there is one water spigot that brings water from a nearby stream. It doesn't work during the dry months, so for most of the year, there's no fresh water to drink during the day. The water tank system collects rain water run-off from the roofs of classrooms and stores it in a sealed tank, where they can use it when needed. It would be a huge improvement in the quality of life for the kids and teachers! Both Honorary and Undergraduate members are invited to attend. The event will be a large Carnival with games for kids as well as a barbecue. Golden Key will be running its own table during the event.
We are looking for 15 people to work either Shift 1 and/or Shift 2. If you are interested, please e-mail Brett Goldstein (BG83) by Sunday (4/20) with your full name and mobile telephone number. Also include whether you will be able to drive to the event.
You will receive TWO POINTS per hour for attending this service event!
Drivers will receive an additional ONE POINT!
|
GK Cornell/Syracuse Chapter Lunch
(posted 4/15/08) |
This weekend on Sunday, April 20, 2008 around 1PM, the Syracuse Chapter of Golden Key has offered us the chance to enjoy a day in the park and participate in their Transition Lunch. This would be an excellent opportunity for our Chapter to begin collaborating with Syracuse. According to Google Maps, the Drive is about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Due to the distance, anyone willing to make the trip will be reimbursed for gas up to $30 and will be awarded an extra POINT for offering to drive! In addition, you will earn TWO POINTS per hour (the same as a service event) for attending.
If you are interested, please email Alex Turok (AMT63) by Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 10PM. We need to let the President of the Syracuse Chapter know how many people will be attending. When you email Alex, please include your full name, mobile telephone number and let him know if you have a car. |
Trip to Ithaca's Farmer's Market
(posted 4/15/08) |
Where: Ithaca's Farmer's Market
When: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 11AM - 1PM (Meet in the Johnson School parking lot at 11AM)
Description: The Ithaca Farmer's Market is a cooperative with 165 vendors who live within 30 miles of Ithaca, New York. Agricultural vendors grow and offer high quality fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, poultry and dairy products. Food vendors bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jellies, honey, and sauces as well as delicious meals to eat at the market. Many talented artists and craftspeople sell their exceptional, locally made items. For more information regarding the Ithaca Farmer's Market, click Ithaca Farmer's Market.
If you would like to attend email Lisa Zhang (LFZ3) by Friday night. In the email, please include the following: (1) Full Name, (2) Mobile telephone number and (3) if you would be able to drive.
You will receive ONE POINT for attending this social event!
Drivers will receive an additional ONE POINT! |
Mitzvah Day
(posted 3/25/08) |
Where: Ithaca Cancer Resource Center
When: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm
|
Relay For Life
(posted 3/25/08) |
Where: Barton Hall
When: March 29, 2008
Time: 7pm - 7am |
Golden Key Induction Ceremony
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: Kennedy Auditorium
When: Saturday, November 17, 2007
Time: 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Purpose: to welcome and congratulate our new student members and honorary members. |
Annual Sandwich Drive
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: Rockefeller 182
When: Monday, November 12, 2007
Time: 4:30pm to 5:15pm
Purpose: to make lunch to donate to the local food shelter. Lunch will consist of peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, an apple, a juice box, and a cookie. Come help us give back to the community! |
Information Session
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: Goldwin Smith Room 142
When: Thursday, November 8, 2007
Time: 4:30pm to 5:10pm |
Golden Key Annual Blood Drive
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: RPCC 101-103
When: Friday, November 2, 2007
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Thank you to all the members who donated their time and/or blood to help make the Blood Drive a huge success! |
Into the Streets
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: Friends of the Library
When: Saturday, October 27, 2007
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Thank to the members who came and spent the day with us to help the Friends of the Library out. More information about Into the Streets can be found at: http://www.psc.cornell.edu/students/service-groups/into-the-streets/default.html |
Before You Leave Cornell... Go Hiking!
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: Buttermilk Falls
When: Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Come out and join Golden Key student members and honorary members on this beautiful day. Matthew Escovar, our Academic Recognition Chair and an employee of Cornell Outdoor Education, will lead this amazing tour through scenic routes of Buttermilk Falls. |
General Body Meeting
(posted 11/8/07) |
Where: Rockefeller Hall Room 115
When: Monday, September 24, 2007
Time: 4:30pm to 5:00pm
The semester is well under way. Come find out what Golden Key is doing this semester and have some free pizza on us! |
