As of Dec. 16, calls placed from Cornell phones to off-campus numbers will display the Cornell phone number in caller ID. This change supports the university’s new 911 system, launching Jan. 8, 2018, to provide location information in emergencies.
All Cornell staff, faculty, students, alumni and retirees can submit up through four photos electronically to the 2018 Photography Contest through Sept. 30.
Using campuswide postering and social media, the ADA Coordinator Team is launching a new campaign to build awareness around disability issues and help Cornell develop an inclusive and accessible environment for individuals with disability.
In mid-December, as the fall semester drew to a close, the Center for Teaching Innovation hosted the inaugural Cornell “Thank a Professor” event in Mann Library, Duffield Hall and Willard Straight Hall.
As of Nov. 28, the Cornell United Way campaign has raised $473,260, or 63 percent of its goal of $750,000. This total includes more than $73,000 raised in the past two weeks.
Greenstar and Cornell Cooperative Extension are hosting a gathering and meal to encourage networking among local food providers and others interested in supporting food justice and food security, Jan. 31.
Tickets are now on sale through Sept. 28 for Cornell’s Fall Employee Celebration for staff, faculty, retirees and their families, to be held Oct. 7, when Cornell Big Red football will square off against Harvard University at 1:30 p.m. The $5 per person ticket covers both football game and Cornell Community Dinner.
The Employee Excellence Awards committee has streamlined the nominations procedure and clarified criteria, and is accepting nominations through Dec. 8.