Student Assembly passes resolution to support CornellNYC Tech Campus

On Sept. 8, the Student Assembly unanimously approved a resolution that will create an ad-hoc committee to 'unite students in support of the NYC tech campus." (Sept. 9, 2011)

Employees can promote inclusion during times of religious observances

Faculty and staff are encouraged to take religious observances into account when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel. (Sept. 9, 2011)

Stephanie Owens to lead Cornell Council for the Arts

Stephanie Owens, an artist, writer, curator and a visiting assistant professor of art in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP), has been named director of the Cornell Council for the Arts (CCA).

New team handles sexual harassment, sexual assault and other Title IX concerns

A team of Cornell administrators has been established to oversee the university's efforts to address faculty, staff and student concerns related to the university's obligations under Title IX. (Sept. 8, 2011)

CU United Way contributions had immediate local impact

Giving to the United Way of Tompkins County had immediate effects on residents in the county and surrounding areas in 2010-11. (Sept. 8, 2011)

New dean, Dr. Laurie Glimcher, will lead Weill Cornell expansion of medical research

Dr. Laurie Glimcher, a leading physician-scientist and researcher, has been named Cornell's provost for medical affairs and the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean at Weill Cornell Medical College effective Jan. 1, 2012. (Sept. 7, 2011)

Veterans Colleague Network Group to meet Sept. 19

The first fall meeting of the Veterans Colleague Network Group will be Sept. 19, noon-1:30 p.m., Barton Hall Blockhouse. (Sept. 7, 2011)

Onboarding gives new hires a different first-day experience

The Cornell Onboarding Center provides a 'one-stop' service for new hires so they can activate their NetIDs, receive their photo IDs and otherwise complete the business of becoming a Cornell employee. (Sept. 7, 2011)

Assemblies Update, Week of Sept. 5

An update from the Office of the Assemblies, including brief reports from the Student Assembly, Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, Employee Assembly and University Assembly. (Sept. 7, 2011)