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Things to Do on Campus
Cornell Events
Many activities and events are held on campus each year. Most of the following events are open to Cornell staff and faculty, unless otherwise noted. Information about these events, including dates and times, can be found in Pawprint. See also Staff Events.
Cornell Employee Celebrations (Fall and Winter)
(October/February)
Cornell Campus Hockey Tournament
(January/February)
Festival of Black Gospel (February)
National Health Awareness Week—Cornell Fitness Centers
(January/February)
Dragon Day (mid March)—student activity
Health Fair—CU Wellness (end of March)
Bring a Child to Work Day (April)
Office Professionals Symposium (April)
Volunteer Week (April)
Vet School Open House (April)
International Festival—International Students’ Programming Board (April); 255-3815
National Employee Health and Fitness Day (May)
Slope Day (early May)—student activity (faculty/staff volunteers)
Used Gear Sale—Cornell Outdoor Education Club (May and December); 255-6415
Clothing Recovery Drive (end of spring and fall semesters)
The Cornell Store Customer Appreciation Sale (end of academic semesters)
Service Recognition Awards—for longtime staff who have reached an anniversary year of employment (early June, by invitation only)
Cornell Business Services Product Show (mid-June)
Summer Concert/Lecture Series (late June–July)
S.E.E.D.—Staff Educational Exploration Day (July)
Homecoming (September)
Halloween Happening (October)
BeneFair—a benefits fair (November)
Fall Gathering for Veterans—for veterans and other staff and faculty interested in veteran’s issues (November, by invitation)
Lindseth Climbing Wall Open House (November)
Sage Chapel Holiday Concert (December)
Holiday Unity Celebration (December)
DISCLAIMER: The policies contained in this handbook are not conditions of employment, and are not intended to create a contract between the university and its employees. The university reserves the right to amend or revoke the policies in this handbook at any time without notice. The university reserves the right to change the content of this handbook at any time. Nothing contained in this handbook constitutes a promise or guarantee of continuing employment or benefits.