Cornell has again been recognized as a best place to work by Working Mother magazine and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, and received 'promising' marks by the Families and Work Institute. (Sept. 19, 2012)
At the Sept. 12 Faculty Senate meeting, Provost Kent Fuchs updated faculty on various university topics, including his acceptance of the revised academic calendar the senate had ratified in May.
Because contract college health plan changes need to be made using a paper form, employees only have until Dec. 24 to hand-deliver the form to Benefit Services or until Dec. 31 to postmark them. (Dec. 17, 2009)
JoAnn Shepherd '91, winner of the 2011 George Peter Award for Dedicated Service, was recognized for her work with the Office Professionals Program. (July 29, 2011)
The NYS Option Transfer Period for contract college employees is Dec. 2-31: New health plan rates are posted at Cornell's benefits open enrollment web site; Select Benefits deadline is also Dec. 31.
The East Hill Shuttle service will be replaced with TCAT Route 82 as of Jan. 17. The schedule will be changed to better accommodate Cornell staff members who need to attend meetings on campus. (Dec. 8, 2010)
Phil '71 and Susan Bartels announced the endowment of the annual Bartels Award, as well as an annual scholarship for two custodial staff members and two children of the Building Care family. (Dec. 1, 2009)