Need investment-planning advice for retirement? Cornell vendors can now offer it

Those who prefer a more active approach to their investments, or who have both LifeCycle and other funds, will appreciate the detailed guidance Cornell vendors are now able to give. (Feb. 29, 2008)

Child-care center info sessions slated for March, April

To help answer questions about the new Cornell child-care center set to open fall 2008, numerous information sessions are slated for March and April.

Provost Biddy Martin to give Academic State of the University Address, March 5

Provost Biddy Martin will present the second annual Academic State of the University Address, March 5, at 4:30 p.m. in the Call Alumni Auditorium, Kennedy Hall.

Library offers free workshops on using the Web

Cornell librarians will offer workshops on 20 topics ranging from basic Web design to navigating advanced geographical imaging systems. Workshops are open to all staff members free of charge. (Feb. 14, 2008)

Mary-Lynn Cummings assumes newly created post of director of space planning at Cornell

Mary-Lynn Cummings, assistant dean for facilities and operational services in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, has been named to the newly created post of director of space planning for Cornell. (Feb. 6, 2008)

One man and a plate of cookies led to inaugural Bartels Award to recognize Cornell custodians

One man and a plate of cookies led to Cornell's inaugural Bartels Award to recognize the outstanding customer service performed by the custodial staff on campus. (Feb. 1, 2008)

Give yourself a crash-course in investing

You don't need to start with large sums of money to invest for retirement, and you don't have to be a pro. Resources abound on the Web sites of each of Cornell's vendors.

Grapes of gnash: Pomace, the residue of red winemaking, may help prevent tooth decay

New research shows that both red wine grapes and winemaking residue contain substances that may help prevent cavities by interfering with the ability of bacteria to contribute to cavities.

'When we find our line of sight, then work becomes more than a job'

In a Cornell Perspectives piece, Vice President for Human Resources Mary George Opperman talks about how the university's staff contributes to Cornell's 'bold ideas and big aspirations.'