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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)

Roadway safety enforcement period held until Sept. 30

Cornell Police will conduct specialized traffic enforcement focusing on roadway violations committed by pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders until Sept. 30. (Sept. 17, 2012)

Provost approves revisions to academic calendar

At the Sept. 12 Faculty Senate meeting, Provost Kent Fuchs updated faculty on various university topics, including his acceptance of the revised academic calendar the senate had ratified in May.

Plan for religious observances

Faculty and staff members are reminded to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Work on findings of employee survey under way

Universitywide and college/unit committees have been working over the summer to address key areas of concern surfaced by the Cornell Employee Survey. (Sept. 5, 2012)

Tickets on sale for Employee Celebration, Oct. 13

Tickets for Employee Celebration, slated for Oct. 13, are on sale for staff, faculty, retirees and their families, including athletic events, dinner and children's activities. (Sept. 5, 2012)