Staff graduates celebrate academic achievements

The Division of Human Resources and the Employee Assembly hosted the 26th annual Staff Graduate Reception on June 14 in Stocking Hall, honoring staff who earned collegiate degrees this year, either at Cornell or another institution.

Employee Profile: Cooper Sirwatka

Cooper Sirwatka began running ultramarathons five or six years ago, building up endurance to go well over the standard 26.2 miles. Long distances, rough terrain and unpredictable environments are elements that Sirwatka thrives in best—whether on race day or in the workplace. 

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Winners of 2023 Excellence in Professional Staff Undergraduate Academic Advising Awards announced

The second annual Excellence in Professional Staff Academic Advising Awards were announced at a ceremony on campus on Friday, May 19, 2023.

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The ethics of leadership and design

The Cornell Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) and the College of Human Ecology co-sponsored a “lunch and learn” discussion on May 26, 2023, that focused on the ethics of leadership and design.

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Staff honored at annual Service Recognition Event

The 67th Annual Service Recognition Event on May 31 honored 270 staff members celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 and 50 years of service at Cornell. 

Faculty, staff win SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Nineteen faculty and professional staff members in Cornell’s four state contract colleges have been selected for the 2022-23 State University of New York Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. 

A degree of extra dedication: Staff graduate earns MPH while working at Cornell full-time

For some students, Cornell is more than where they study – it’s also where they work. Denise LaLonde-Paul is a licensed veterinary technician at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, who is graduating with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree which she earned with support from the Employee Degree Program.

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Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Season Five finale with VPCHRO Christine Lovely

The fifth season of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast wraps up with a very special guest. Coming up on her one-year anniversary at the university, Cornell’s vice president and chief human resources officer, Christine Lovely, joins Erin and Toral for a conversation about the unexpected opportunities that emerged throughout her career.

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CALS program assistant builds community here and abroad

In recognition of her support of the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement, Monifa Morgan-Bell earned the Award for Staff Integrity and Inclusion, given twice a year by the Employee Assembly and presented at an award ceremony.