LaWanda Cook, extension associate and training specialist for the Northeast ADA Center within Cornell's Employment and Disability Institute, discussed affordable ways to make local small businesses' goods and services accessible to the public.
Alexis Santí opened the first of six Soup and Hope talks Jan. 16, reflecting on growing up as an Ithacan and traveling the world before assuming his current position at Cornell.
Previously known as the Emergency Grant Fund, the Cornellians Aiding and Responding to Employees (CARE) Fund provides confidential financial assistance to faculty and staff for one-time emergencies. (Feb. 28, 2011)
As of March 1, the Cornell Onboarding Center will provide a 'one-stop' service for newly hired faculty and academic professionals as well as nonacademic staff members.
The university is implementing new search accountability oversight measures to ensure that every search attracts a diverse pool of candidates. The measures are part of a multilayered strategy for supporting faculty recruitment and retention.
Every year, more than 200 infants are added to Cornell’s employee health insurance plans, and the number of breastfeeding mothers in the workplace – on-campus and nationally – continues to climb, said Michelle Artibee, associate director for work/life in Human Resources.
Six custodial and housekeeping staff were recognized with the ninth annual Bartels Awards for Service Excellence Dec. 8 in Bartels Hall. Eight children of Cornell staff received Bartels scholarships.
Leaders of two gift drives for children have seen an increase in requests for gifts this year. The drives - Cops, Kids and Toys and the Elves Program - are under way. (Dec. 6, 2012)