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Cornell Veterans

Committed to supporting student veterans, active duty service members, reservists and other military-connected students!

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Email: sva@cornell.edu

Phone: 607-255-0308

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Cornell Student Veteran Graduation Ceremony

Some student veterans were able to graduate from Cornell University December of 2023. In order to celebrate the hardwork and adversity that these students have overcomed, there was a graduation ceremony recgonizing their efforts!

Graduate and Undergraduate Student Veterans Make Cornell a Welcoming Place

2024 Cornell Military Appreciation Events Calendar

Paint 'n Sip

Student veterans come together to participate in a Paint ‘n Sip!

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Your Veterans Support Team

Not sure who to reach out to? Meet the members of your Veterans Support Team

Mary Fisk, 1st Sgt, USMC (Ret.) 

Undergraduate Student Veteran Program Director

Mary is an alumna of the Pennsylvania State University, where she earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees in French & Francophone Studies and German Studies and a Master’s of Education in Counselor Education with an emphasis in Career Counseling. She is a retired Marine First Sergeant and has held several positions supporting student veterans and military connected students since 2014.

Address:

222A Computing & Communications Center (on the “Ag Quad”)

Garden Ave. Ext.

Ithaca, NY 14853-6601

Email: For general inquiries, please email: sva@cornell.edu

Phone: 607-255-0308

Hours of Availability: Monday-Friday; 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Accessibility: The accessible entrance is on the basement level of the West-facing side of the building (the side that faces Bailey Hall). There are handicapped parking spaces near the building. After 4:30 p.m. the building can be accessed via the loading dock doors facing Garden Ave. Ext.

Amy Godert

ama36@cornell.edu

Director of the Learning Strategies Center

Executive Director of Academic Student Success Programs

Dr. Amy Godert is an alumna of Cornell University, where she earned her Ph.D. and M.S. in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. She holds undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science from Canisius College. She has been involved in supporting undergraduate student veterans since 2018 and has benefitted tremendously from working with this amazing group of talented and engaged students.

Financial Aid

Becky Maxson                                                                                       
bz25@cornell.edu

Associate Director, Compliance & Regulations; Manager, Financial Aid

Ginger Guidi                                                                                       
gpe1@cornell.edu

Student Services Assistant, Financial Aid

Admissions

Kyle Downey                                                                          

Senior Associate Director of Admissions

Kyle Downey is the Senior Associate Director in the Undergraduate Admissions Office  and the Admissions Veteran Lead, and is responsible for undergraduate veteran recruitment. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and truly enjoys assisting those who’ve also served in their pursuit of a world-class education at Cornell. Prospective student-veterans are encouraged to contact Kyle at veteranadmission@cornell.edu with any questions about Cornell or undergraduate admission.

 

Individual College Veteran's Resource Team Members

Aubrey Holbrook                                                                                       
arw93@cornell.edu

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Aubrey is the Assistant Registrar and primary contact for undergraduate Student Veterans in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She is available to meet with students across the college to discuss academics and advising as well as provide resources as needed.

Jenn Michael                                                                                     
jlm497@cornell.edu          

College of Arts, Architecture and Planning

Jayla Greene                                                                                      
jng65@cornell.edu

College of Arts and Sciences

Jayla Greene is an academic advising dean in the College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as the primary contact person for veterans in the college.

Ben Martin                                                                                       
bem86@cornell.edu

College of Engineering

Ben is a point of contact for Student Veteran undergrads within the College of Engineering. Ben typically advises unaffiliated students with last names beginning with K through Q, however he meets with any Engineering student to discuss academic planning and support.

Shaun Gendrue                                                                                       
smg367@cornell.edu

College of Human Ecology

Shaun works as a point of contact for Student Veteran undergrads within the College of Human Ecology. While he works heavily with pre-health students, he meets with students from all majors within the College and is open to discuss academics, career advising, and everything in between.

Kevin Harris                                                                                       
kfh4@cornell.edu

College of Industrial & Labor Relations

Jennifer Wright                                                                                       
jrd292@cornell.edu

Brooks School of Public Policy

School Certifying Official

Justin Chandler                                                                                   
Assistant University Registrar & School Certifying Official

Amber Lonski                                                                                 
Compliance and Business Analyst & School Certifying Official

vaedben@cornell.edu

Cornell Veterans Calendar

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Military Appreciation Wrestling Match vs. Buffalo

When: Saturday, November 23, 2024 @ 12 pm

Where: Neman Arena at Bartels Hall

Who: Only military members in the Cornell & Ithaca communities may participate.

Please register for free tickets at: https://forms.gle/BZhcr5bENwhyTKZF9 

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Looking for the Veteran's Lounge?

Where: 221 CCC

Stop by any time to grab a cup pf coffee, tea, fruit, cereal, snacks, cup’o noodles, etc.!

 

Recent News

Cornell is Ranked #1 for Veterans Two Years in a Row!

Read more about Cornell and what the university has to offer!

David Almeida '27: A Cornell Story

David Almeida ’27 brings his Navy and Sea Cadet experiences in teamwork, resilience, and service to Cornell Engineering. With the support of Cornell’s veterans network, he’s found camaraderie among peers with shared values. Learn more about Almeida’s Cornell story here!

Veterans Law Clinic Saves Dog on Death Row

Cornell Law’s Veterans Law Practicum stepped in to save Rodgers, a Great Dane belonging to disabled Army veteran Ana Chan, from a court-ordered euthanasia. Through dedicated legal representation, the team helped secure clemency for Rodgers, exemplifying their commitment to veterans and their families. Learn more about their impactful work here!

Student Veterans' Program House Offers a Home Base

Read about the program house that is offered to student veterans, and how such a space creates a safe haven and community! 

Seamus Murphy ’17 becomes a Tillman Scholar

Read about Murphy’s journey from serving in the Army to Cornell University…and beyond!

Student Veterans Find Community, Support at Cornell

Read about community and support for student veterans at Cornell written by Kaitlin Provost of Alumni Affairs & Development!

Student Veterans Do Good Work

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CONTACT

Office Hours:
Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Email:
sva@cornell.edu
Phone:
607-255-0308

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