Five staff members recognized with excellence awards

Saundra Anderson received the President's Award May 19 at the High Five Employee Recognition Awards luncheon. Also recognized were Jason Allen, Michelle Artibee, Marianne Marsh and Nancy Weislogel.

Portion of Tower Road to close for summer

Tower Road will be closed from Garden Avenue to the Plant Science Building, June 8-Aug. 19, for a utilities and safety improvements project. Parking impacts will be minimal.

12 staff graduates recognized at May 19 reception

On May 19, Cornell hosted its annual reception for Cornell staff members who obtained higher education degrees this year. Twelve staff members were honored for obtaining degrees at either Cornell or another institution.

Behind the scenes, Commencement takes massive effort

About 200 Cornell staff members work from Wednesday through Sunday to prepare campus for graduation weekend ceremonies.

Film about sexual assault on campuses prompts dialogue

A panel discussion following a screening of the film "The Hunting Ground," May 4 focused on the reporting of incidences of sexual assault at Cornell, the university's responses to these incidents and its efforts to change campus culture.

Men of Color network reflects on power and purpose

Sean Eversley Bradwell, Ph.D. ’09, assistant professor at Ithaca College, gave the keynote address, "The Ability to Achieve Purpose," at a recent Men of Color Colleague Network Group luncheon.

Leadership 'gets things done,' Cornell staff members learn

This year's Leading Cornell class wrapped up its year of honing leadership skills with three presentations on projects aimed at furthering Cornell's missions of learning, discovery and engagement.

Faculty symposium looks at sexual assault in higher ed

Faculty from several colleges and universities participated in a recent symposium at Cornell, "Sexual Assault in Higher Education: The Role of Faculty as Researchers, Teachers, Policymakers and Advocates."

ILR helps local small businesses with ADA best practices

LaWanda Cook, extension associate and training specialist for the Northeast ADA Center within Cornell's Employment and Disability Institute, discussed affordable ways to make local small businesses' goods and services accessible to the public.