Two new leadership appointments in the Graduate School have been filled by external candidates who bring strengths in inclusion, mentoring, grant-writing and graduate student professional development. (July 19, 2011)
The 13th annual Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.) will be held July 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in G10 Biotech, featuring the educational opportunities that are available to Cornell staff members.
Cornell University Police placed second in a national competition of university law enforcement agencies for its work in campus traffic safety. (July 18, 2011)
As part of the new campus parking plan, new parking permits are being mailed through campus mail to permit holders who pay via payroll deduction. Those receiving new permits must discard old ones. (July 7, 2011)
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP, formerly the Employee Assistance Program, or EAP) is moving to Collegetown, at 409 College Ave., Suite 201, beginning July 1. (June 22, 2011)
More than 200 people from area colleges, organizations and government services attended the Diversity Community Roundtable at Ithaca College, discussing ways to create inclusive workplace cultures. (June 17, 2011)
As participants in the Leading Cornell program, 17 staff members identified as 'high-potential' review Reimagining Cornell and the strategic plan and give recommendations to President Skorton. (June 13, 2011)
Charles Walcott, former dean of the university faculty and professor emeritus of neurobiology and behavior, has been named university ombudsman, President David Skorton announced June 13. (June 13, 2011)
Mary George Opperman and Lynette Chappell-Williams received a national work-life award June 13 for their 'extraordinary contributions as work-life practitioners, leaders and innovators.' (June 13, 2011)
Two staff members, one from the College of Veterinary Medicine and one from Gannett Health Services, were recognized recently for their excellence with a George Peter Award for Dedicated Service. (June 2, 2011)
Pat Wynn, former vice president for Borders sales promotion, was named director of The Cornell Store, reporting to Thomas Romantic, senior director of supply channel management and business services. (May 26, 2011)
Thirty-three Cornell staff members were recognized by President Skorton for attaining degrees in higher education, May 24 at Friends Hall at the 15th annual staff graduate reception. (May 26, 2011)
