New beginnings: Eric and Elaine Adams

Eric and Elaine Adams made the most of the opportunities at Cornell. Now the longtime staffers are taking advantage of the Staff Retirement Incentive program and will relocate near their family. (May 28, 2009)

Looking ahead to summer events

The Division of Human Resources offers a list of deadlines, events and workshops in the weeks ahead. (May 28, 2009)

Ratan Tata '59 to speak on cars and corporate responsibility during Reunion

Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata will discuss corporate social responsibility and his company's revolutionary new car, the Tata Nano, at events during 2009 Reunion Weekend, June 4-7. (May 27, 2009)

Katz reappointed ILR dean for five-year term

Harry Katz, the Kenneth F. Kahn Dean and the Jack Sheinkman Professor of Collective Bargaining, was reappointed dean of the ILR School by the Cornell Board of Trustees. His second term begins in 2010. (May 27, 2009)

Michael Farrell receives volunteerism award

From working with school groups and garden clubs to actively participating in his church and the local Chamber of Commerce, Michael Farrell spends much of his time in community service. (May 26, 2009)

New beginnings: Linda Warner

The Staff Retirement Incentive program allowed Warner, supervisor of physical therapy at Gannett Health Services, to move up her timeframe in transitioning to part-time work, taking classes and traveling.

University to honor departing employees

President David Skorton, Vice President Mary Opperman and Dean of the Faculty Bill Fry will give brief remarks in honor of Cornell's departing staff and faculty. (May 26, 2009)

Board approves moving forward on Milstein Hall

The Cornell Board of Trustees at its recent meeting unanimously supported my recommendation to proceed with the construction of Paul Milstein Hall.

Ph.D. marshal overcame family crisis while completing degree

Ph.D. marshal Haley Oliver earns her doctorate, despite overwhelming family crises this past year: her single-parent father was killed, and she had to oversee selling the family farm. (May 22, 2009)