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Child care grant application period open

The application period for the 2015 Child Care Grant Program, covering a wide range of child care options for children of faculty and staff, runs through Sept. 30.

Plan for religious observances

Cornell United Religious Work has posted a list of religious holidays for the 2014-15 academic year and reminds faculty and staff to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel.

Chris Halladay named higher ed leader of change

Chris Halladay, associate vice president for organizational effectiveness, has been recognized nationally for enhancing and broadening Cornell's leadership training programs.

Kiwanis award honors Cornell police investigators

The Cornell University police investigative unit was recognized with the Frank Hammer Kiwanis Officer of the Month Award June 16 for identifying and seeking out an unknown person who had left behind a despondent note Commencement Weekend.

Student United Way again garners national recognition

The Cornell Student United Way received national recognition at the United Way Worldwide Community Leaders Conference, May 15 in National Harbor, Maryland.

Staff graduates applauded for completing degrees

Thirteen staff members gathered with family and friends at the 18th annual Staff Graduate Reception, May 20, hosted by the Employee Assembly and the Division of Human Resources and Safety Services.

Five staff members honored with excellence awards

Five employees – Sarah Miller, Joseph Abel, Lindsay Jones Hansen, William Gilligan and Dorothy Vanderbilt – were recognized with awards of excellence May 19 at the second annual Employee Recognition Luncheon.

Wellness Program's McKinney receives Opperman Award

Brigitt Schaffner, chair of the EA, recognized Beth McKinney, director of the Cornell University Wellness Program and a former employee-elected trustee, with the Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy.

Colleague Network Groups share commonalities, explore differences

Spokespersons from a new video, 'Making Connections with Colleague Network Groups,' discuss how affinity groups help those from traditionally underrepresented minorities – and their allies – establish professional support systems and explore their differences.

Cornell and county United Way campaigns top goals

Thanks to thousands of generous donations from staff and faculty members, Cornell’s 2014 United Way Campaign raised a total of $815,152, exceeding its goal of $815,000.

Special enrollment period focuses on long-term care

A special benefits enrollment period, April 21-May 2, allows Cornell employees to enroll in long-term care insurance without needing to answer medical questions. Long-term care insurance covers specific long-term care costs either at home or in a facility.

Nominees sought for Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy

The Employee Assembly is calling for nominees for the Opperman Award for Staff Advocacy. The nomination deadline is May 2.