New federal legislation deems breast pumps and other lactation supplies as medical care expenses, making them eligible for reimbursement through Select Benefits medical care accounts. (Feb. 23, 2011)
Cornell's 10-year-old Bias Response Program is being reviewed by three campus organizations; four March forums will be held to gather general Cornell community feedback on the program. (Feb. 17, 2011)
Election materials are now available for staff members interested in running for the Employee Assembly. The EA is increasing its membership size from 13 to 19 representatives. Voting runs April 11-22. (Feb. 17, 2011)
Cornell will soon adopt the Kuali Financial System, created 'by higher education, for higher education.' Cornell talent has contributed to this 'community source' software from its very beginning. (Feb. 15, 2011)
A record 2,007 tickets were sold for Employee Celebration Day. Many of the ticket holders turned out for the women's ice hockey game against Yale before going to the community dinner. (Feb. 15, 2011)
Associate professor and poet Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon and Emilie Stark-Menneg '06 presented a multimedia performance of film, poetry and music Feb. 3 that explored race and American identity. (Feb. 7, 2011)
In search of an affordable and environmentally friendly way to get to work, eight Cornell staff, commuting from Schuyler County, have formed the first vanpool in the area. (Jan. 20, 2011)
Terri Natoli, administrative assistant in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, received the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service, Cornell's highest service award. (Jan. 19, 2011)
When Cornell launches the Kuali Financial System July 1, it can expect a system tailored to fits a research university's needs at a small price, said speakers at Kuali Day Jan. 13. (Jan. 14, 2011)
Six custodial staff were recognized with the Bartels Award for Custodial Service Excellence, others with scholarship awards. The awards are endowed by gifts from Phil Bartels '71 and his family. (Jan. 13, 2011)
Davina Desnoes has been named budget director and John Adams is now assistant vice president for planning and budget, both in the Division of Planning and Budget. (Dec. 16, 2010)
