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Union activist and mechanic Harry Evans dies at 60

Harry W. Evans, a maintenance mechanic and material handler at Cornell for 30 years who was president of the local union (UAW Local 2300), died Aug. 14 in Interlaken, N.Y. He was 60 years old. (Aug. 17, 2010)

New York state health insurance premium rates to change

Contract college employees in the New York State Health Insurance Program will have an in-year premium rate increase, Oct. 1. A special option transfer period is being held through Aug. 31. (Aug. 12, 2010)

Employees should plan with religious observances in mind

Cornell's commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to religious observances; a partial list of upcoming observances is provided here, with links to relevant Cornell websites. (July 30, 2010)

Staff Education Exploration Day provides career growth strategies

The 12th annual Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.) was held on July 21 in the Biotechnology Building. More than 200 staff attended the event to learn strategies for developing their careers. (July 23, 2010)

New early retirement incentives for employees in New York state or SUNY retirement programs

New York state recently announced an Early Retirement Incentive program for certain participants in the New York State Employees' Retirement System or the State University of New York Optional Retirement Plan. (July 14, 2010)

Institute on higher ed technology policy set for July 19-22

Cornell will welcome webmasters, computer security officers and university attorneys to the fifteenth annual Cornell University/EDUCAUSE Institute for Computer Policy and Law at the Statler Hotel. (July 12, 2010)

Staff Education Exploration Day slated for July 21

Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.), July 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., G10 Biotech, features new workshops designed to help Cornell employees advance in their careers as well as many exhibits.

60 boxes of surplus office supplies go to local nonprofits

Alumni Affairs and Development has recycled and redistributed office supplies gathered from recent office moves, saving $72,000 in office supply purchases and distributing the surplus to area not-for-profits. (July 7, 2010)

Learning, not lazy days, define on-campus summer activities

Cornell is abuzz all summer with some 4,000 students taking classes or doing research, 400 adults in Cornell Adult University and scores of visitors taking part in one of 60 conferences on campus. (June 25, 2010)

CU Police accreditation is a first for a New York university

Representatives of the CUPD will formally receive accreditation by the highly recognized International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators June 19. (June 10, 2010)

Ergonomics Resource Center features model office furniture

The new Cornell Ergonomics Resource Center showcases ergonomic furniture and equipment for improved health and productivity, allowing managers and employees to make sound procurement decisions. (June 7, 2010)

East Hill Shuttle service changes schedule

Effective June 1, the East Hill Shuttle service will undergo a slight time adjustment to accommodate community members traveling between campus locations for business purposes. (May 28, 2010)