Whereas, Les Femmes De Substance is an organization on campus that seeks to uplift and empower Black women on campus.

Whereas, Les Femmes De Substance is requesting $5000 to pay for a professional development retreat in Syracuse, New York, dedicated to helping Black women navigate the professional world.

Whereas, Part B: Special Projects Funding, Section 1 of the Student Assembly Standing Rules explains the purpose of Special Projects Funding as follows: 

Whereas, the Cornell Caribbean Students Association is a registered student organization on campus that seeks to expose Cornell students to Caribbean culture.

Whereas, Appendix B, Section 4: Organizing Specific Guidelines, Subsection A: Departments, Article i, of the Charter of the Student Assembly, reads as follows,

i. Alternative Breaks

a. The Alternative Breaks allocation shall be managed and overseen by the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement.

b. The Alternative Breaks allocation shall provide individual students with finance support for Alternative Breaks opportunities.

Whereas, Cornell University has established itself as a hub for entrepreneurship education through programs like eLab, entrepreneurship certificates, and numerous courses across colleges, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation and business development among students.