Study: Occupant comfort is critical to green building design

Green design does not necessarily mean comfortable design, reports a study by Cornell and Ithaca College ergonomists. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Open enrollment brings changes to endowed health plans

Paul Bursic, senior director of benefit services, explained the differences between endowed health plans, as those who were in HealthNow will need to choose one of three Aetna plans for 2013. (Oct. 18, 2012)

CARE Fund seeks donations

Donations are sought for the auction to benefit the Cornellians Aiding and Responding to Employees (CARE) Fund. The deadline for giving donations is Oct. 31. (Oct. 17, 2012)

Employees celebrate with football win, Barton dinner

More than 3,000 tickets were sold to staff, faculty, retirees and their families to enjoy a winning football game and chicken and pasta dinner, Employee Celebration Day, Oct. 13. (Oct. 15, 2012)

University commitment to diversity underscored by college/unit initiatives

A 'big picture' of diversity planning emerged from a 'diversity retreat' at which Cornell's senior leaders shared the diversity initiatives that their colleges and units will pursue this academic year. (Oct. 11, 2012)

Redesigned website tells all about Cornell, then and now

The institutional Research and Planning website offers data about Cornell in interactive, user-friendly graphic form. (Oct. 10, 2012)

Skorton recognizes achievements, addresses campus climate

Thanking staff members for their hard work, President Skorton focused his annual address to staff on steps Cornell is taking to enhance diversity and improve the organization's climate in general. (Oct. 10, 2012)

New endowed health plan rates, changes to plans announced

The 2013 rates for endowed health care plans have been finalized. Among other considerations, endowed employees currently in the HealthNow plan will need to choose between three Aetna plans for 2013.

Cornell recognized for promoting wellness and flexibility

Cornell has again been recognized as a best place to work by Working Mother magazine and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and received 'promising' marks by the Families and Work Institute. (Sept. 19, 2012)