Day trip to NYC doubles as Hurricane Sandy relief effort

This past weekend, Cornell community members loaded a bus with blankets, towels, coats, jackets, toiletries, bottled water, snacks and winter gear for those who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. (Nov. 14, 2012)

Cornell ramps up efforts to employ military veterans

With the war ending in Afghanistan and the university's renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion, Cornell is ramping up its recruitment efforts to attract veterans as staff and faculty members. (Nov. 12, 2012)

Online CARE Fund auction is open for bids

More than 175 items are up for bid for the online CARE Fund auction, which will run Nov. 1-16. The fund assists staff and faculty members faced with unexpected financial hardships. (Nov. 1, 2012)

Diversity conference to feature Cornell, business experts

The 14th annual Diversity Update Conference, Nov. 12, will feature Cornell's diversity officers and both on- and off-campus experts in diversity concerns. (Nov. 1, 2012)

United Way of Tompkins County needs you

Pledge cards for the 2012-13 United Way of Tompkins County campaign have been distributed, and various events lined up to help reach this year's Cornell campaign goal of $815,000.

Skorton: Progress ongoing for strategic plan initiatives

President Skorton outlined the progress made on strategic plan initiatives and the work that yet remains, while looking toward the sesquicentennial, in his State of the University Address, Oct. 26. (Oct. 26, 2012)

Leading Cornell: beyond reimagining to 'getting things done'

Twenty-four participants learned skills of execution, or leadership as the art of 'getting things done,' during the first two days of Cornell's capstone leadership program, Leading Cornell. (Oct. 25, 2012)

Study: Occupant comfort is critical to green building design

Green design does not necessarily mean comfortable design, reports a study by Cornell and Ithaca College ergonomists. (Oct. 22, 2012)

Open enrollment brings changes to endowed health plans

Paul Bursic, senior director of benefit services, explained the differences between endowed health plans, as those who were in HealthNow will need to choose one of three Aetna plans for 2013. (Oct. 18, 2012)