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Events and Recognition

Family Events

  • Bring a Child to Work Day—This event is an opportunity for children, ages 8-16, to visit the Cornell University campus, explore interests and careers through participation in activities, consider and discuss work-life balance issues, and see what parents, relatives and/or friends do at their jobs at Cornell.
  • College of Veterinary Medicine Open House, held every spring—www.vet.cornell.edu
  • Employee Celebration Day—One Saturday each semester features Cornell football or basketball, various activities, and dinner. These family-oriented events are open to Cornell faculty, staff, retirees, and their families—www.ohr.cornell.edu/commitment/staffEvents/ECD.html
  • Judy's Day—Judy’s Day is a hands-on program, held in September, that explores a unique plant theme. It takes place both at the Plantations and in local schools—www.plantations.cornell.edu/education/judysday.cfm.

Staff Events

  • Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.)—S.E.E.D. provides Cornell staff with the opportunity to explore all the different avenues in which they can develop, both personally and professionally, from educational programs to volunteer programs. Representatives from both community and Cornell organizations are present.
  • President's Annual Address to Staff—At this annual fall event, President David J. Skorton gives an address to members of the university staff on the state of the university.

Specific Networking Events

  • Employee Connections, including the Cornell Recreation Connection—Trips, barbeques, and other events. See http://www.crc.cornell.edu/eccalendar.html.
  • Expanding Social Opportunities—Designed to increase networking and community among the faculty. For details contact crm54@cornell.edu.
  • International Students and Scholars Office—The ISSO sponsors the International Coffee Hour for faculty and staff members and students, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Big Red Barn. Call 255-5243 for more information.
  • Multicultural Professionals Network—Networking and social opportunities for people of color from throughout the local community. Contact the Office of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality at 255-3976.
  • Sharing Our World—Breakfast and lunch networking for the following groups of Cornell staff: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community; staff of color; veterans; women. See http://cornell.veplan.net/Education/catalog.aspx?c=974.

Awards and Recognition

  • Cook Awards—Constance E. Cook and Alice H. Cook Awards (for commitment to women’s issues and improvement of the climate for women at Cornell)
  • Cornell University Service Recognition—As part of the service recognition program, staff members with 5, 10, and 15 years of credited service at Cornell are honored by their departments with certificates of recognition. Awardees celebrating 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service are honored with certificates of recognition and also receive anniversary gifts. In early June, the Office of the President hosts the annual Service Recognition Dinner, honoring those staff members who have been employed by Cornell for 25, 30, 35, and 40 or more years.
  • George Peter Award for Dedicated Service—George Peter Award for Dedicated Service (peer-nominated, university-wide award of merit for staff)—www.assembly.cornell.edu/EA
  • Jennie T. Farley Office Professionals Celebration—This event recognizes all office professionals for their daily contributions to the university. The popular symposium features a lively program, a complimentary lunch, entertainment and door prizes.