More Ways to Support CALS

Volunteer

Whether volunteering at an event halfway around the world or here on campus, there are many ways and in many places that you can stay connected with Cornell CALS.

• Sign up for “CU Volunteer”: CU Volunteer provides updates on alumni volunteer opportunities across Cornell. List “College of Agriculture and Life Sciences” as one of your interests and you’ll be notified about ways to volunteer with CALS.
• Apply to be on the board of the CALS Alumni Association or connect with a local CALS Alumni Association chapter to find events and volunteer opportunities in your area!
• Meet with local high school students who are applying to Cornell and CALS by joining the Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network.

Mentor

Mentorship is a critical part of the Cornell CALS experience as it creates a pipeline of uniquely prepared talent and thoughtful citizens. Discover the many ways that you can give of your time to help the next generation of Cornellians help the world.

• CUeLINKS: CUeLinks, which stands for Learning, Informing, Networking = Knowledge Sharing, is a university-wide platform promoting connections between students and alumni or friends of Cornell who are eager to share their knowledge and experiences. In addition, CUeLINKS Experiential Projects connect students and recent grads to real-world, experiential learning projects and shadowing opportunities.
• Alumni Conversations in the CALS Zone: Do you plan to be on campus during the academic year? Provide an hour of your time to talk to students by coming to our CALS Zone, our student programming area within Mann Library. Tell us what you’re willing to speak about and we’ll let students know when you’ll be there.
• The President's Council of Cornell Women (PCCW): The PCCW hosts an annual on-campus forum for students to meet members and to discuss career-related issues and life after Cornell.

Recruit

If you're looking for purpose-driven employees dedicated to pursuing intellectual exploration, fostering interdisciplinary cultures and creating meaningful impact in the world, then Cornell CALS students are the perfect match for your team.

• Recruit students: CALS students are sought-after employees in agricultural sciences, environmental and life sciences, and business-related organizations. From posting position openings to establishing a regular recruiting visit, organizations find the next generation of leaders at Cornell CALS.
• Post an internship or full-time job: CALS students are eager to gain experience and apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-world situations. Employers and alumni help foster career exploration by posting internships in Cornell Handshake and through the CALS Career Development Office. For more information on recruiting at the CALS Student Services Office, please contact calscareer [at] cornell.edu (calscareer[at]cornell[dot]edu) or call 607-255-2257.
• On-campus Recruiting and Career Fairs: Recruit students on campus and/or attend one of the university general or specialized career fairs in the fall and/or the spring semester to recruit students for full-time and/or internships.
• Employer Recruiting Guidelines, Policies and Timelines: whether recruiting on campus or at an off-campus location, please consider these policies.
• Career Outcomes Dashboard: Find information on what our undergraduate seniors are doing upon graduation.