Throughout the summer, the Division of Human Resources will continue to work with University Communications to provide human-resource and staff-related news and information through Chronicle Online and other electronic avenues.

In looking ahead to the next few weeks, keep in mind the following events and deadlines:

May 29: Last day to submit an application for the Hardship Fund. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/caringCommunity/hardshipFund.

June 5: Veterans Reunion, appetizers provided, noon-2 p.m., Barton Hall. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/workLife/recreationSocial/SOW.pdf.

June 8: Thank You! Celebration, Arts Quad, noon-1 p.m. to recognize staff and faculty who have left or are leaving Cornell during the 2008-09 academic year. Open to all members of the Cornell community. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/thankYouJune8.html.

June 9: Connecting with CU Community of Color End of the Year Lunch, noon-1 p.m., 229 ILR Conference Center. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/workLife/recreationSocial/SOW.pdf.

June 11: Connecting with CU LGBT End of the Year Lunch, noon-1 p.m., 229 ILR Conference Center. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/workLife/recreationSocial/SOW.pdf.

June 11: Cornell Retirees Association Annual Business Meeting Luncheon, Ramada Inn, 2310 N. Triphammer Road, Ithaca, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. T. Colin Campbell, professor emeritus, presents "Why Is Nutrition So Confusing?" See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/CRA.html.

June 17: noon-1 p.m.: G01 Biotech Building, special feature lecture: "Tell Me What I'm Supposed to Eat -- An Answer for Diabetics." See http://wellness.cornell.edu for other wellness offerings.

June 30: Last day to contribute to the Hardship Fund. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/caringCommunity/hardshipFund.

June 30: Last day of work for many Staff Retirement Incentive program recipients. See http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/newRetirement/incentiveRetire.html.

July 15: Staff Education Exploration Day, G10 Biotech, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.