With flu kits and meals delivered to their rooms and daily check-ins via e-mail and phone, Cornell students ill with the flu are getting support from staff and fellow students. (Sept. 12, 2009)
On Sept. 4, President David Skorton and Provost Kent Fuchs hosted the first of five forums to discuss with faculty, staff and students the creation of Cornell's strategic plan.
Employees and retirees enrolled in Cornell's now-extinct Nonexempt Endowed Retirement Plan were recently notified that they can expect a 12.5 percent increase in the value of their plans. (Aug. 21, 2008)
Within the next week, all staff and faculty who are eligible for Cornell benefits will receive a booklet at their home address announcing a special benefits open enrollment period for long-term care insurance and life insurance. (April 4, 2008)
One man and a plate of cookies led to Cornell's inaugural Bartels Award to recognize the outstanding customer service performed by the custodial staff on campus. (Feb. 1, 2008)
You don't need to start with large sums of money to invest for retirement, and you don't have to be a pro. Resources abound on the Web sites of each of Cornell's vendors.
In a Cornell Perspectives piece, Vice President for Human Resources Mary George Opperman talks about how the university's staff contributes to Cornell's 'bold ideas and big aspirations.'
Cornell's Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality offers assistance for employees caring for relatives who are elderly, sick, disabled or have special needs. (Jan. 30, 2009)
Starting in the spring, Cornell will move student e-mail service to outside vendors and convert faculty and staff e-mail to the Microsoft Exchange system. (Dec. 10, 2008)
From hepatitis prevention to virtual lab animals on a chip, five scientific advances with the potential to change society will be examined at a symposium on Monday, Oct. 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Cornell.