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A new grant from the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly is enabling discounts for graduate and professional students on rock climbing classes and memberships throughout the academic year.

Graduate and professional students interested in using the discount can use the promo codes in the GPSA Communique email to purchase memberships or book classes online or inquire with desk staff at Lindseth Climbing Center during open hours. Students climb on the bouldering wall at Cornell's Lindseth Climbing Center

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Kritika Dahal, diversity and international students committee

Kritika Dahal is a second-year master of public administration student with a concentration in data science who studies data science, public policy, and infrastructure and is also completing certification in infrastructure policy management and finance.

“As an international student from Nepal, I understand how important it is to have a supportive community and strong student representation. I joined the GPSA leadership board because I wanted to help create a more inclusive and engaging experience for graduate and professional students, advocate for their needs, and organize initiatives that bring people together. It has also been a great opportunity to develop my leadership skills while giving back to the Cornell community.” Kritika Dahal

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Andi Garcia-Ortiz, faculty advising, teaching, and mentorship award committee chairperson

Andi Garcia-Ortiz is a doctoral student in biomedical engineering who studies the impact of sclerostin monoclonal antibody treatment on in vivo osteocyte mechanosensitivity—how bone-building drugs used to treat female osteoporosis impact the ability of certain bone cells to respond to mechanical loading.

“During my time with GPSA, I have seen the Faculty Advising, Teaching, and Mentoring Award Committee transform from a committee that went largely unrepresented to a crowning jewel and staple of GPSA. As a Ph.D. candidate, I have had the pleasure of serving as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate and graduate courses and know the long-lasting impact quality mentorship can have on students.” Andi Garcia-Ortiz

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Izzet Kosar, graduate and professional student programming board chairperson

Izzet Kosar is a second-year master of health administration student who studies healthcare operations and strategy.

“I joined the GPSA leadership board because I want to create more opportunities for graduate and professional students to connect and build a strong sense of community.” Izzet Kosar

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Claire King, finance commission chairperson

Claire King is a third-year doctoral student in plant breeding who studies flax and hemp breeding, genetics, and genomics.

“I decided to join the GPSA leadership board to give my time and effort back to Cornell graduate students to ensure that we can continue to nourish the wonderful community those before me have established.” Claire King

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Cecily Cox, student advocacy commission chairperson

Cecily Cox is a second-year master of business administration student studying leadership, strategy, and the sports, entertainment, and media industries. Throughout her program, she has enjoyed exploring how these industries bring people together, shape culture, and create opportunities for business innovation.

“Throughout my time at Cornell, some of the most rewarding experiences have come from getting involved outside the classroom and working with people from different backgrounds. Joining the GPSA leadership board was a chance to give back to the graduate student community and help make a positive impact beyond my own college. I’m excited to work with students from across the university, advocate for issues that matter to graduate students, and help strengthen the sense of community across Cornell.” Cecily Cox

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Zander Lynch, vice president for operations

Zander Lynch is a fourth-year doctoral student in linguistics whose research focuses on the crosslinguistic grammaticalization pathways of conjunctions.

“I decided to join the GPSA executive board again because I have really enjoyed my time working with this organization, and I have seen the great things that it can do. I also wanted to continue to provide leadership representation for the social sciences and humanities because the fields within these divisions are often small and vulnerable to being overlooked.” Zander Lynch stands outside with tall buildings looming behind him

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Jordan Deskins, M.P.H. '26, vice president for communications

Jordan Deskins, M.P.H. ’26, is a first-year doctoral student in nutrition whose past research focused on climate adaptation in smallholder farming systems and its impact on household nutrition outcomes.

“I decided to join GPSA because I am passionate about improving the graduate student experience at Cornell as we have so many amazing resources and people to lean on! As an M.P.H. student, GPSA funded one of our organizations that would have otherwise been unfunded due to budget cuts. GPSA really strives to ensure that student groups and organizations are able to succeed year to year, and I am so excited to be part of that.” Jordan Deskins stands outside the Ithaca Farmers' Market holding a basket of fresh produce

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Ezra Snell II, executive vice president

Ezra Snell is a second-year master of public administration student whose concentration is in public and nonprofit management. He has interests in public policy, social impact strategy, and community development with an emphasis on building effective leadership and civic collaboration as avenues for social change.

“I joined the GPSA executive committee because I wanted to help ensure graduate and professional students have a strong voice in university decision-making while creating more opportunities for connection across Cornell’s many schools and programs. I’m excited to work with students and campus leaders to make the graduate experience stronger for everyone.” Ezra Snell

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Get to know the members of your 2026-2027 Graduate and Professional Student Assembly board: Nicholas J. Brennan, president

Nicholas Brennan is a fourth-year doctoral candidate in physics who studies light-induced spin torque in a magnetic semiconductor and how optical systems can be used to control magnets for performing computation using ultrafast spectroscopy techniques.

As a GPSA member, Brennan has helped to expand the assembly as a forum for graduate student discussion and debate and a mechanism for maximizing resource access for graduate and professional students. Some of the accomplishments he has contributed to so far include lowering the student activity fee, reviewing and funding community-proposed initiatives, and leading contributions to university policymaking. Brennan looks forward to expanding access to collaborative event funding, expanding the GPSA’s reach across campus, and building new partnerships to better serve graduate student life.

“I joined the GPSA with the goal of finding a community of students who loved Cornell as much as I did. I succeeded in that and made a lot of friends along the way.” Nicholas Brennan stands outside with a tree displaying fall foliage behind him

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This one feels incredibly special. I’m truly honored to receive the Global Citizen Award from @global_cornell. This award recognizes a graduating student for their advocacy on behalf of international students and their positive impact on the international community. I’m deeply humbled and grateful to be awarded this year.

Being an international student came with many challenges, but what made my journey meaningful was the opportunity to serve through @cornellgpsa , especially as Chair of the Diversity and International Students Committee. Some of the initiatives I had the privilege of leading include:

1. Collaborated with Health Promoting Campus and the Skorton Center to ensure international student voices were represented in graduate student wellness discussions and advisory board recommendations.

2. Created and distributed a tax guidance resource to help international students navigate U.S. tax requirements.

3. Organized a cross-campus webinar connecting students with resources on careers, visas, and global opportunities during a period of uncertainty.

4. Founded and organized the first Global Cultural and Diversity Festival, bringing together 200+ participants to celebrate culture and foster community.

5. Hosted a Thanksgiving “Grateful Gathering” to support students away from home and elevate international student feedback to GPSA leadership.

I’m forever grateful for the community, friendships, and sense of purpose I found through GPSA. It has been one of the most meaningful parts of my Cornell experience and is something I will deeply miss as I close this chapter.

Thank you to everyone who supported, collaborated, and believed in these efforts. This recognition belongs to our community as much as it does to me. ❤️

PS: I have added bits of my speech during the award ceremony at the end!

#cornell #grateful #blessings

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: The African Global Summit at Cornell is ringing the bell for scholars, students, and researchers to submit abstracts for poster presentations/research showcase. Please send us your abstract using the link in bio!

This summit promises a platform to contribute to research, engage a multidisciplinary audience, and build scholarly connections. We are looking forward to a diverse participation across disciplines and perspectives and welcome submissions from a wide range of fields, including (but not limited to) culture, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, policy, and development. We encourage students and scholars at all stages, from Bachelor's candidates to doctoral candidates and established researchers, to share works that engage seriously with Africa's role in a shifting global landscape.

We have a deadline of April 20th 2026, and you can reach out to us at afrigacornell@gmail.com if there are any concerns.

#AfricanGlobalSummit2026 #globalconversations #africanscholarship #africansindiaspora #callforabstracts

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