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It recognizes students, staff, and faculty who are making a difference within Cornell Engineering. Generous corporate and foundation sponsors provide funding for scholarships and awards, which students may apply for during the spring semester and receive during the banquet. </p></div></article></div><div class="columns small-10 medium-5 large-4"><article class="photobox-teaser photobox-teaser--child-pages" aria-labelledby="cfp-1050"><div class="photobox-teaser__image"><img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/width_576/public/departments/diversity/ewise%20pic.jpg?itok=LLoBpTaF" width="576" height="320" alt="Women at EWISE conference" /></div><div class="photobox-teaser__text"><h3 class="photobox-teaser__text__title" id="cfp-1050"><a href="/engdiversity/dpe-programs-events/conferences-symposia" hreflang="en">Conferences & Symposia</a></h3><p> By attending various conferences and symposia hosted by DPE, you are presented with opportunities to connect with a community of scholars, share your research, learn about industry trends, and connect with proven leaders, strategist, professionals, and peers. </p></div></article></div></div></section><section class="section--global-spacing section--bg-gray section--body--second"><div class="padded-row"><div class="grid-max-9"><h3>Office of Inclusive Excellence Welcome & Open House</h3><p>Each fall semester, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, along with affiliated student organizations, welcomes incoming undergraduate and graduate students, along with staff and faculty and returning members of the Cornell Engineering community, to become familiar with our programs through a community fair. 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