Nomination deadline for excellence awards extended

Nominations have been extended to Sept. 14 for the President’s Awards for Employee Excellence (formerly named the Employee Excellence Awards).

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New high-yield strawberry, raspberry varieties released

Cornell’s berry breeding program is releasing two new varieties, which will be available for planting in spring 2019: a strawberry, Dickens, and a raspberry, Crimson Treasure.

Cornell, Medstrada announce partnership

CALS and venture capital firm Medstrada have partnered to establish an entrepreneurial community in New York state to take on challenges in agriculture, nutrition and food production.

Satellite startup Ursa raises $5.7M, promotes female leaders

Geospatial intelligence startup Ursa Space Systems, a Rev: Ithaca Startup Works member, raised $5.7 million in new venture funding and boasts gender parity among its leadership team.

EnoCert program spurs winery operation expertise

EnoCert, a new certification program offered through the Cornell Enology Extension Lab at Cornell AgriTech, helps winery employees and aspiring wine professionals grasp the nuances of this art from vine to glass.

Sept. 28 is deadline for employees to apply for child care grants

The deadline for faculty and staff members eligible to participate in Cornell’s Flexible Spending Dependent Care Account to apply for tax-free child care grants is Sept. 28.

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President Pollack touts agricultural innovation at Cornell AgriTech

President Martha E. Pollack toured Cornell AgriTech in Geneva, New York, Aug. 13.

Dorothy Cotton’s lifetime of service leaves lasting legacy

The celebration of the life and legacy of Dorothy Foreman Cotton Aug. 11 in Bailey Hall provided highlights of her life as a civil rights pioneer, educator and community organizer and called on participants to keep her legacy alive.

NY’s master gardeners take master class at Cornell

More than 100 volunteers and educators in the Master Gardener Program visited Cornell AgriTech to learn about the latest in gardening practices and research.