CARE Fund needs donations for auction

The CARE Fund (Cornellians Aiding and Responding to Employees) needs to bolster its funding through donations by Cornell community members for its annual CARE Fund Online Auction, to be held Nov. 4-8. Donations are needed by Oct. 15.

Cornell among best adoption-friendly workplaces

Cornell has once again been recognized as an adoption-friendly workplace, according to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoptive Parents, placing second among educational institutions.

United Way benefits local, Cornell communities

Cornell United Way co-chairs KyuJung Whang and Anne Kenney focus on the benefits that United Way-supported programs bring to the lives of local and Cornell community members.

Take religious holidays into account when planning

In support of diversity and inclusion, faculty and staff are reminded to take religious observances into account year-round when planning events, meetings, programs, meals and travel.

Cornell faces its share of computer attacks

With universities becoming a favored target of foreign hackers, Cornell sees about 50,000 break-in attempts per day.

President Skorton lauds Supreme Court decisions on diversity

President David Skorton issued a statement June 27 on the U.S. Supreme Court decisions on college admissions policies and same-sex unions.

Procurement Gateway allows easy purchasing

A new Procurement Gateway streamlines the purchasing process, making it easier for staff and faculty to initiate the purchase of the goods and services they need and to track the progress of their orders.

University Auditor Michael Dickinson to retire

University Auditor Mike Dickinson has announced his retirement from Cornell's senior leadership after 25 years of service, effective July 16.

Endowed health plans improve for business travel abroad

Employees covered by an endowed health plan will have enhanced coverage for their international travel on university business, effective July 1, through Aetna International, at no extra cost.