Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) resources and updates

As a member of our Cornell family, we appreciate the trust you place in your alma mater. All of Cornell’s campuses are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and have implemented changes to normal operations. See Alumni Affairs and Development's specific program updates and for more information on Cornell’s coronavirus response, please visit the university coronavirus resource page. Cornell alumni events on campus will not take place this year-- including Homecoming and TCAM. Details about special virtual programming will soon be available.

McGraw Tower, Uris Library and Ho Plaza in fall, shot from Barnes Hall.

Serve as an Ambassador

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As a Cornell University Council member, you serve as an ambassador for the University. Council ambassadors are informed and enthusiastic advocates who share information about Cornell with others including alumni groups, prospective students, parents, local leaders, friends and family.

Your role as an ambassador can take many different forms:

Formal talks at Cornell events
Informal discussions at gatherings of alumni and other Cornell friends
CAAAN contact reports
Social Media activities
Email / Text / Conference calls

Learn more about the fundamentals of being an ambassador by completing this brief training module.

View Ambassador Training

*Please note: This presentation will automatically download and includes audio and video.

Opportunities

Actively Seek out Opportunities to be an Ambassador

The possibilities are many and include Reunion, Homecoming, CALC, regional club events, affinity group meetings, accepted student receptions, and any time or any place where Cornellians gather.

Stay Informed

Stay current with University news and initiatives

• Attend the Trustee-Council Annual Meeting (TCAM) every fall
• Participate in Council Interest Group (CIG) Webinars throughout the year
• Read the Council email newsletter each month
• Review the Cornell Alumni Magazine, Cornell Chronicle, Cornell Daily Sun, Ezra Magazine, and other University publications
• Watch previous Council Interest Group and informational webinars

Ambassador Updates

Submit an Ambassador Update

The minimum expectation for council members is at least one ambassador update a year. Recording your updates helps staff and volunteer leaders stay informed about ambassador activity and measures its impact for strategic planning. Updates also provide a convenient way for you to relay any questions or concerns that you may encounter to the appropriate university offices.

Ambassador Name tags

Order a Council Name tag

Set yourself apart at events and let people know you’re a Council Member by wearing an Ambassador name tag.