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Things to Do, May 29

Things to Do include an Al Gore video conference, Reunion Weekend and an Abrahamic Dialogue on faith, shared heritage and common values. (May 28, 2009)

Staff, faculty asked to participate in well-being survey

Cornell has developed an online survey to gauge the interest of staff and faculty members about topics related to well-being, including mental and physical health and work/life balance. (May 28, 2009)

New beginnings: Eric and Elaine Adams

Eric and Elaine Adams made the most of the opportunities at Cornell. Now the longtime staffers are taking advantage of the Staff Retirement Incentive program and will relocate near their family. (May 28, 2009)

Looking ahead to summer events

The Division of Human Resources offers a list of deadlines, events and workshops in the weeks ahead. (May 28, 2009)

Ratan Tata '59 to speak on cars and corporate responsibility during Reunion

Industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata will discuss corporate social responsibility and his company's revolutionary new car, the Tata Nano, at events during 2009 Reunion Weekend, June 4-7. (May 27, 2009)

Katz reappointed ILR dean for five-year term

Harry Katz, the Kenneth F. Kahn Dean and the Jack Sheinkman Professor of Collective Bargaining, was reappointed dean of the ILR School by the Cornell Board of Trustees. His second term begins in 2010. (May 27, 2009)

CU/Lehman Brothers alumni help launch <br />Cornell Wall Street program

Times may be rough on Wall Street, but Cornell alumni in the financial industry have a new resource for networking, professional development and for staying connected with their alma mater. (May 27, 2009)

Recruitment of diverse faculty is up, but competition is fierce, says report

Cornell has made good progress in recruiting a diverse faculty of academics early in their careers but must focus on retaining them as they climb to the upper ranks, Vice Provost Elizabeth Mannix reports. (May 27, 2009)

In tough job market, Johnson School finds 'meaningful,' short-term work for students

The MBA Project Initiative offers students short-term work over the summer, paid and unpaid, at both large corporations and small nonprofits across the country. (May 26, 2009)

Sustainability grants to explore burning powdered wood, developing cheaper solar cells and more

The Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future will fund five projects this year to stimulate original and cross-disciplinary work in sustainability science.

Emergency notification system will be tested May 27

Cornell will test its emergency notification system beginning at 12:15 p.m., May 27; these systems include the sirens/public address system and a staff-only test of voice and text messaging. (May 26, 2009)

Michael Farrell receives volunteerism award

From working with school groups and garden clubs to actively participating in his church and the local Chamber of Commerce, Michael Farrell spends much of his time in community service. (May 26, 2009)