The Backpack Program for area needy children is accepting donations. Participants are asked buy backpacks and school supplies for children kindergarten-sixth grade and deliver them to 130 Day Hall. (July 17, 2012)
Miyoko Chu, senior director of communications at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, received the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service June 21, lauded for her work with colleagues, faculty and others.
David Honan, Cornell's deputy chief of police, graduated from the 10-week intense training of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., June 8 - the second Cornell officer to complete the training.
Through simplicity, Nery Trigueros-Gonzalez, Cornell Catering executive chef, earned first place in a regional competition held by a national culinary organization. He competes nationally in July.
Steve McKay, farm manager at Cornell's Homer C. Thompson Vegetable Research Farm in Freeville, N.Y., was recently recognized as the 178th recipient of the George Peter Award for Dedicated Service. (June 14, 2012)
New federal regulations require the annual mailing of a large package of retirement information to those in retirement plans. Sign up to receive electronic delivery instead.
A team from Facilities Services won the eight-week 'No Excuses' weight-loss contest. Overall, the 767 Cornell staff and faculty who participated in the contest lost a total of 5,110 pounds. (May 31, 2012)
