Henry Crans, a mainstay in facilities at Cornell for 50 years, retires on June 30. The College of Arts and Sciences will hold a drop-in retirement reception for Crans June 25, 1-4:30 p.m. in Klarman Atrium.
More than 100 Cornell staff members engaged in workshops and facilitated sessions addressing diversity and inclusion at the Inclusive Excellence Summit June 11.
More than 200 staff attended the 64th annual service recognition dinner, celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40 or more years of service, with two staff members celebrating 50 years.
Nominations are being accepted for the new Faculty Award for Excellence in Research, Teaching and Service through Diversity recognizing leadership by tenured and tenure-track faculty members.
Thirty-three university staff members were recognized for earning academic degrees at the 23rd annual Staff Graduate Reception, May 20 in the Hall of Fame Room in Friends Hall.
As director of the Office of University Commencement Events since 1989, Connie Mabry has orchestrated the graduation ceremonies over the tenure of six university presidents.
Another successful semester of Cornell staff members pairing with student mentors to learn new skills was showcased and celebrated May 10 at a luncheon for participants in the Community Learning and Service Partnership program.
Resources abound – on Cornell’s Gorge Safety website, on signs along the Botanic Gardens’ trails and through the work of the gorge stewards – to help visitors safely explore and enjoy Cornell Botanic Gardens’ Natural Areas.