Cornell among top 100 adoption-friendly workplaces

For the ninth year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption has placed Cornell on its list of the 100 most adoption-friendly workplaces in the United States.

Special Employee Assembly election to be held Oct. 21

A special Employee Assembly election will be held to fill three vacant seats. Anyone interested in running for one of those seats needs to apply by Oct. 15.

Coalition seeks to enhance lives of working families

Cornell University became part of a coalition to help enhance the quality of life for working parents and their newborns at the Clinton Global Initiative meeting Sept. 29.

AAU sexual assault survey reinforces seriousness of issue

A recent survey of 27 universities shows that sexual assault continues to be a national problem, with Cornell’s results largely consistent with the overall data from participating universities.

Child care funding for students with children more than doubles

The deadline for students with children to apply for child care grant funding is Oct. 16. The funding available for 2015-16 is more than double what it was last year.

County United Way announces campaign goal at Day of Caring

The United Way of Tompkins County announced its 2015-16 Community Campaign goal of $2,012,638 at the Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring, Sept. 16.

Cornell recognized for inclusion, diversity efforts

Cornell has been recognized for its campuswide diversity and inclusion efforts with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award. This is the second year Cornell has received this award.

Cornell adds new measures to sexual harassment policy

Cornell has incorporated new state legislation measures into existing efforts to address all forms of sexual harassment, violence and assault, and gender discrimination.

Child care grant application period begins Sept. 1

The application period for the 2016 Child Care Grant begins Sept. 1 and ends Sept. 30. Cornell’s Child Care Grant Program helps faculty and staff pay for child care expenses by granting tax-free rewards.