Bartels recognize Cornell's outstanding custodians

Phil '71 and Susan Bartels returned to Cornell Dec. 3 to recognize the recipients of the 2012 Bartels Award for Custodial Service Excellence and Bartels Scholarship for employees and their children. (Dec. 13, 2012)

Programs that give to children have more needs than ever

Leaders of two gift drives for children have seen an increase in requests for gifts this year. The drives - Cops, Kids and Toys and the Elves Program - are under way. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Option Transfer Period for contract colleges closes Dec. 31

The Option Transfer Period will run through Dec. 31. During this period, contract college employees can make some changes to their health plans and establish flexible spending accounts for next year. (Dec. 6, 2012)

Staff recognition efforts increase in response to survey

Responding to the Employee Survey, an Employee Recognition Team has developed new staff recognition programs ranging from new awards and ways of thanking each other to informal gatherings. (Dec. 5, 2012)

CARE Fund auction raises $8,000

The annual Cornellians Aiding and Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Fund online auction raised $8,000 in November. Gifts to the fund are accepted year-round. (Dec. 3, 2012)

Officials: Know your department's inclement weather plans

Employees should work with their managers to discuss their unit or department's plans for inclement weather, as well as review their personal emergency plans with their families, say Cornell leaders. (Nov. 28, 2012)

Steve Johnson to receive lifetime achievement award

Stephen Philip Johnson, Cornell's vice president for government and community relations, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Penn State DuBois Alumni Society Nov. 15.

Police officers graduate from academy at top of their class

Cornell Police Officers Michael Meskill and Michael Scott received multiple class recognition awards at the graduation of the New York State Basic Course for Police Officers. (Nov. 15, 2012)

University reminds employees of holiday guidelines 2012

To celebrate the winter holiday season safely and in accordance with Cornell's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, employees are reminded of university guidelines. (Nov. 14, 2012)