More than 150 staff members learned about avenues for furthering their personal and professional growth, July 18 in the Biotechnology Building. (July 23, 2012)
As Akwe:kon residence hall director, Ansley Jemison helps motivate Cornell students. He is also assistant coach for the Iroquois Nationals U19 lacrosse team, which is at the world championships in Finland.
The Backpack Program for area needy children is accepting donations. Participants are asked buy backpacks and school supplies for children kindergarten-sixth grade and deliver them to 130 Day Hall. (July 17, 2012)
Miyoko Chu, senior director of communications at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, received the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service June 21, lauded for her work with colleagues, faculty and others.
David Honan, Cornell's deputy chief of police, graduated from the 10-week intense training of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., June 8 - the second Cornell officer to complete the training.
Through simplicity, Nery Trigueros-Gonzalez, Cornell Catering executive chef, earned first place in a regional competition held by a national culinary organization. He competes nationally in July.
Steve McKay, farm manager at Cornell's Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, N.Y., was recently recognized as the 178th recipient of the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service. (June 14, 2012)
New federal regulations require the annual mailing of a large package of retirement information to those in retirement plans. Sign up to receive electronic delivery instead.
A team from Facilities Services won the eight-week 'No Excuses' weight-loss contest. Overall, the 767 Cornell staff and faculty who participated in the contest lost a total of 5,110 pounds. (May 31, 2012)
Stephen and Erica Anderson are two of a record number of staff members helped by the CARE Fund this past year. The fund, which helps faculty and staff in emergencies, needs replenishment.
