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In conversations at Friday's Board of Trustees meeting, Senior Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Barbara Knuth affirmed the
recent guidance from the Departments of Labor, Treasury, and Health and Human Services that enables Cornell to continue offering our platinum level health plan, the Student Health Plan (SHP), to graduate and professional students. In addition, Cornell has enhanced the benefit for students traveling outside the Ithaca area.
Starting in 2017-2018, Cornell SHP will reduce the cost for care received outside the Ithaca area for graduate and professional students who see Aetna participating providers. The cost will be reduced from 20% to 10%. This enhancement is a direct response to concerns about how to improve access to care for students who are studying or performing research away from campus.
The platinum level Student Health Plan was designed with substantial input from undergraduate and graduate students who serve on the Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee and offers the highest level of coverage available through the Affordable Care Act, which continues to be federal law after an alternative health care bill was removed on Friday from further consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Highlights of Cornell's SHP:
- Provides coverage 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world
- Covers pre-existing health conditions
- Meets or exceeds all F-1 and J-1 visa requirements
- Includes world-wide travel assistance and emergency air transportation services
- Guards against catastrophic expenses
- Offers optional dental and vision plans
- Continues coverage when students take a leave of absence
- Exceeds the requirements of the U.S. Affordable Care Act
- Meets or exceeds all Federal, State, and American College Health Association standards for health insurance [view SHP vs NY Exchange price and coverage comparison (pdf)]
- For students in Ithaca, provides coordination of services by Cornell Health and a preferred provider network that includes the local hospital
- Provides convenient assistance with enrollment and claims submission through the Office of Student Health Benefits
Students who are interested in providing future input are encouraged to contact the Student Health Benefits Advisory Committee (SHBAC), which is charged with reviewing and advising on the Student Health Plan and Student Health Fee, and facilitating communication between the University and students served by Cornell's health plan and health fee. The SHBAC conducts an annual review of the Plan and evaluates the options, coverage, and costs.
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Graduate School Endorses Council of Graduate Schools Statement on the Proposed Elimination of the NEH and NEA
Last week, the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) issued a statement regarding the proposed elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). 
Cornell's Graduate School is a member of the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS), and Senior Vice Provost and Dean Barbara Knuth is a past chair of the board of directors of CGS.
The Graduate School endorses this statement and appreciates the work CGS is doing on behalf of graduate students and graduate faculty in the arts and humanities. |
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World's Thinnest Origami Could Build Microscopic Machines
Inside Science News Service,
3/24/2017
Graduate student Baris Bircan
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PhD candidate in Musicology, Sergio Ospina-Romero, just published his first book: Dolor que canta. La vida y la música de Luis A. Calvo en la sociedad colombiana de comienzos del siglo XX.
Published by the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History, Dolor que canta is a biography of Colombian composer Luis Antonio Calvo (1882-1945). The book goes beyond the chronicle of his personal circumstances and analysis of his musical artwork, it uses his life as a window to appreciate broader issues in the social and cultural history of Colombia during the first half of the twentieth century.
Next Thursday, March 30th, at 4:30pm in 124 Lincoln Hall, Sergio will present his book during the Musicology Colloquium. Live music! Everyone is welcome!
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Congratulations to
Prof. Chris Hernandez's group for winning 3rd place in the Orthopedic Research Society Video Outreach Competition!
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Due to timing of the union representation election, we will not be posting union-related questions in this week's Announcements. View the complete Ask a Dean archive with most recent questions on top.
Question: Do you have any idea how to effectively reach employees for a research study?
Hello,
I'm a doctoral candidate in life sciences and I'm working on a weight gain prevention study for Cornell employees. People gain about 1 lb per year and we are trying to see if daily self weighing can prevent this unwanted weight gain. We are looking for Cornell employees who will be in the area for the next 2 years. They would receive $20 for the first height and weight measurement and be randomly assigned to the treatment group (we give them a scale to weigh themselves daily) or the control group, which does nothing. At the end of 2 years they would receive $50 for the height and weight measurement.
We are having trouble recruiting participants. Any Cornell employee may be eligible (building care, administrative staff, deans, etc.) Do you have any ideas of how to effectively reach employees?
Best,
Weight-researching Graduate Student
Question: Is it normal and/or allowed to have cameras in my lab?
Hi, Deans,
I am wondering what level of surveillance Cornell currently has and what the "upper limit" is for office and lab spaces. There is a research group in the engineering school that is installing cameras in the lab space, and the students who use that lab will be required to sign a consent form in order to maintain access. As a graduate student who needs lab access to make progress towards a Masters or PhD, the choice of being constantly monitored while you work or not being able to complete your degree seems extreme. Is this normal? And more importantly, is this allowed?
Thank you,
Camera-concerned Graduate Student
Read response
Email us your question, and a dean will answer within three business days. Some responses will be made anonymous and published.
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| Registration for the Summer 2017 term is required if you are
- receiving financial aid during the summer (fellowships, summer loans, assistantships, travel grants, or tuition awards);
- wish to use campus facilities; or
- are off campus but need to be registered for summer study.
To register, simply enroll in the Graduate School's Graduate Summer Research course GRAD 9016 (class numbers 1564, 1565, 1566, and 1567) through Student Center. There is no charge for summer registration.
We encourage students to enroll now. Students who are not registered for the summer term by May 26, 2017 will be subject to FICA tax (OASDI and Medicare) withholding from Assistantship Payroll Appointments. |
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Due to the snowstorm on March 14, the Three Minute Thesis Finals were rescheduled to Wednesday, March 29 at 4:30 pm. Join us and watch as Cornell's top 10 Three Minute Thesis finalists complete in the final round competition. Vote for the People's Choice Award. Stay for the fancy reception and announcement of the winners. At this final round event, we will recognize first place ($1500), second place ($1000), and a People's Choice Award ($500). Cornell's 2015 winning presentation, by Fosheng Hsu, PhD student in BMCB, is featured, along with other winners world-wide, here: http://threeminutethesis.org/3mt-showcase.
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| Tuesday, March 28 | 6:00 - 8:00 | Cornell Child Care Center This is a meeting designed for student parents to build community and to share information and strategies for success, during which dinner and childcare are provided. For Parents: Enjoy dinner with fellow parents and spouses/partners followed by a facilitated discussion on a topic of importance to your role as a parent. For Child(ren): Dinner, childcare, and age-appropriate activities will be provided by the Cornell Child Care Center. Please RSVP |
| (What the Secrets of the Brain Reveal about Getting it Right When You Have To)  How can you perform well "when everything is on the line?!" Join a summer book club group for lunch and discussion of the book Choke. Sponsored by the Graduate School, we will discuss
- Strategies for succeeding brilliantly when it matters most
- Managing counterintuitive realities like why the highest performing people are most susceptible to choking
- Why some performance prep strategies can backfire
- Managing the emotions that make us both smarter and dumber
To indicate your interest (and get a free copy of the book), email [email protected]. The book's author, Sian Beilock, University of Chicago professor of psychology (and also author of How the Body Knows its Mind: The Surprising Power of the Physical Environment to Influence How You Think and Feel) will be on campus October 26-27, 2017 to meet with groups of graduate students over lunch and dinner to talk about writing and publishing your research for popular audiences. She will also give a public lecture on her research about successful performance in high pressure situations, e.g., conference presentations, job talks, interviews, exams, dissertation defense, etc.) |
| Join us at our first session UNDERSTANDING FEDERAL INCOME TAXES Wednesday, March 29 | 12:30 - 1:30 | lunch at 12:15 | 102 Mann Library | Register Here 
This session will provide an overview of the basic IRS filing requirements, and the resources available to help you complete your tax returns. Professor MacAusland will cover aspects of both tax preparation and tax planning to help you better understand the U.S. internal revenue code, how to reduce your tax liability, and how to find answers to specific questions you may have.
Presenter: Mary MacAusland, CPA, PhD, Sr. Lecturer, School of Hotel Administration Complete listing of Financial Literacy Month sessions |
- Do you remember what it was like when you moved to Ithaca and wanted to live off-campus as you started your graduate program? OR
- Have you lived on-campus first, but later decided to move off-campus?
- Are you satisfied with your current housing experience off-campus?
- Do you like your neighborhood?
- Are you interested in giving back; help the incoming first-year students make informed off-campus living experience decisions?
If you answered "yes" to the questions above, you may want to consider participating in an innovative information session!
Through a partnership with the Off-Campus Living Office and our graduate and professional students, we will host a 10 minute session of best practices information and then have a facilitated conversation among graduate/professional students who represent a diverse range of living experiences. Your Time Commitment / Timeline:
- Take 5 minutes to sign up here by March 31, 2017
- We will confirm your participation by April 7, 2017
- Participate in the one-hour interactive and facilitated webinar on Friday, April 28 from 8:00 - 9:00 AM ET
- Participants should be comfortable using video conferencing software such as Google Hangouts
- Participate in a one-hour preparation session scheduled based on group's availability
A small token of our gratitude will be given to you in exchange for your time. Please contact Janna Lamey at [email protected] with any questions or concerns. |
Open to all graduate and professional students!
Pie with the Deans sessions are open to any graduate or professional student to chat with the deans at the Graduate School. Stop by for pie and an informal visit with the Graduate School deans. Come and go as needed. Please RSVP below so we can have enough pie!
- Tuesday, March 28 from 4-5 pm in 341 Caldwell Hall RSVP
- Friday, April 21 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in 341 Caldwell Hall RSVP
- Friday, May 5 from noon to 1:00 pm in 341 Caldwell Hall RSVP
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| Cornell Career Fair | Tuesday, April 25 | 4:00 - 5:00 pm (reception afterwards) Big Red Barn Graduate and Professional Student Center Student spouses and partners will be matched with representatives from units across campus based on their interests and skills. Participants will have the opportunity to network directly with Human Resource professionals representing various units across the University.
Please RSVP by Monday, April 10, so we can match you with the appropriate human resources representative. |
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Fellowships, Postdocs, and Awards:
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Applications are due May 16, 2017. SCGSR prepares graduate students for STEM careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission, by providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students' overall doctoral thesis, while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories. For more information and/or to apply: https://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/ |
| The KCC Japan Education Exchange Graduate Fellowships Program was established in 1996 to support qualified graduate students for research or study in Japan. The purpose of the fellowship is to support future American educators who will teach more effectively about Japan. One fellowship of $30,000 will be awarded. Applicants may affiliate with Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin) for award year, if selected. Completed applications and all supporting materials must be submitted to the KCC Japan Education Exchange email address: no later than April 15th, 2017. |
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Application Deadline: 3 April 2017Award Announcement: by mid-May 2017
The Richard Bradfield Research Award is made annually to support research intended to
improve the food security of smallholder farmers (i.e., resource poor farmers) and their families in the developing world. All geographic areas of the developing world and all disciplines in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are eligible,
as long as the proposed research is expected to provide economic or food security benefits for small farmers.
Ph.D. degree candidates are given priority. Awards of $1,000 to $5,000 will be considered.
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| The Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) program is accepting applications. Applications are due May 16, 2017. SCGSR prepares graduate students for STEM careers critically important to the DOE Office of Science mission, by providing graduate thesis research opportunities at DOE laboratories. The SCGSR program provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to pursue part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE laboratory in areas that address scientific challenges central to the Office of Science mission. The research opportunity is expected to advance the graduate students' overall doctoral thesis, while providing access to the expertise, resources, and capabilities available at the DOE laboratories. For more information and/or to apply: https://science.energy.gov/wdts/scgsr/ |
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This new program, launched by the Embassy of France in the United States and the FACE Foundation with the support of the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research.
Applications are accepted in the three following fields:
- Humanities and Social Sciences (SSH)
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
- Science for Society (interdisciplinary STEM-SSH projects)
The most innovative projects involving transatlantic mobility, collaborative research activities, the organization of joint workshops or conferences, the publication of joint articles, and the participation of younger researchers (PhDs) will receive the highest priority.
- Flyer in English
- Flyer in French
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| Come to one of these info sessions for free pizza and refreshments, and learn more about the Commercialization Fellowship for Engineering PhDs: a fully-funded six-month fellowship, with additional budget for travel and research, that teaches Engineering students in any field an entrepreneurial mindset. Click here to learn more.
- 03/27/17, 12-1pm in 201 Thurston
- 04/06/17, 12-1pm in 340 Duffield
RSVP today or drop in! Not sure about the Fellowship? Come for the pizza! |
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The Fellowship is a major initiative to foster a diverse academic environment by supporting promising scholars studying urban disparities to launch their academic careers at our institution.
We seek recent or upcoming Ph.D. graduates as postdoctoral fellows for three-year appointments beginning Sept. 1, 2017 (students who successfully defend their dissertation by Sept. 1 are eligible to apply). The goal is to build a pool of early-career, urban-disparity scholars who will contribute to diversity and bolster academic excellence in keeping with Wayne State's mission and strategic plan. Successful candidates will receive stipends 20 percent above National Research Service Award levels, plus excellent benefits. They will work with faculty mentors, participate in learning communities and receive funding for national conferences. Fellows who obtain external grants during their postdocs will be considered for Wayne State tenure-track appointments. Applications for the fellowships begin immediately and end 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15.
Below is a link which includes program information, FAQs, and an on-line application for prospective fellows.
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Upcoming Opportun
ities for:
(Certificate: Enhancing Teaching with Technology)
Tuesday, March 28, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (143 Plant Science)
Want to make the most of available technology? This workshop explores a variety of tools currently available to enhance your teaching.
GET SET Workshop: Using Your Research Experience to Improve Your Teaching (Certificate: Teaching Research Skills)
Wednesday, March 29, 4:45-6:00 p.m. (143 Plant Science) Interested in applying your research skills to your teaching methods? This hands-on workshop investigates the complex interplay between teaching and research and how to establish a complementary relationship between them.
CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship
The
Center for Teaching Excellence
(CTE) is excited to offer the CTE Graduate Teaching Fellowship Program to all eligible graduate students at Cornell. This competitive one-year fellowship is an opportunity to:
- Enhance teaching, leadership and mentoring skills
- Explore the art of teaching through coursework and mentorship
- Build your CV and skills for the job market
- Develop and implement programs and resources that foster teaching excellence at Cornell University
- Click here to access the short application and eligibility requirements
- Applications due: April 10, 2017
2017-2018 Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowship (GRTF) Program
- Develop and use research strategies to understand, inform and enhance teaching
- Click here to access the short application and eligibility requirements
- Applications due: April 10, 2017
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Careers, Internships, and Jobs:
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| Summer research internship program for continuing grad students who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents:
- Participate in a week long workshop on integrative land management research methods;
- Conduct research (international or domestic) with a partner organization on a project related to land management;
- Write a research report and present results for your host organization; and
- In Fall 2017, attend a 1-credit seminar and present results to the Cornell community.
Questions may be addressed to Nina Chaopricha at [email protected]. For more details and to apply for the workshop or internship program by Wed 4/5/17, please visit: http://care-cornell.weebly.com/collaboration-opportunities.html |
| Jeremy Fredricks, Cornell Materials Science and Engineering 2016, is pursuing an internship at the Corporate Research and Development Center of Sekisui Chemical Co. in Tsukuba, Japan. At Sekisui, Jeremy is working on development of metal catalysts for industrially relevant chemical production. Cornell students are invited to apply by the Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) and by William Clark, Senior Advisor to the President of Sekisui Chemical Co. William serves as a CCMR Industrial Advisory Board member. Any new applications need to be received by September 2017 for the Intern Program of 2018. The Sekisui internships are for the entire period of January to August for graduate level students. Post-doc positions are also for one year periods with possibilities of being extended. The areas of interest for graduate students and Post-docs are alternative energy; advanced materials; catalysis and/or fermentation for the production of value-added biochemicals; new battery storage devices; and film materials. To apply and learn more: email Dr. Michèle van de Walle, Director of the CCMR Industrial Partnerships Program, [email protected] http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/industry/ |
| Luce Scholarship Information Session Wednesday, March 30 4:30 PM 103 Barnes Hall *RSVP to [email protected]
- The Luce Scholarship welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia.
Internship opportunity: Digital Marketing Internship for Summer 2017 (Unpaid)
- Bayer Strategic Consulting (BSC) is an agile, forward thinking government relations and strategic communications firm seeking a creative, detail-oriented digital marketing intern to develop and implement a digital marketing strategy and plan for the company.
- http://best.cornell.edu/index.cfm/page/-ships/Internships/BayerIntern.htm
A list of all events may be found at the following link to the Career Services calendar: http://www.career.cornell.edu/events/calendar.cfm |
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The Office of the Ombudsman is a safe place for students, faculty and staff to turn for help. You can meet confidentially and off the record with an ombudsman to discuss options for any concerns or issues.
What an ombudsman does:
- actively listens to you
- provides information about Cornell policies, protocols and resources
- provides guidance on how to have a difficult conversation
- helps you identify responsible options for moving forward
- lets you control the process
- respects your privacy and maintains confidentiality as per our Guidelines and Standards of Practice
To make an appointment to speak privately with an ombudsman, please email or call us at 607-255-4321. This is a free service for students, faculty and staff. If you are away from the main campus, an ombudsman is also available to meet by phone or Skype. For more information, please visit our website: ombudsman.cornell.edu
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Let's Talk is a program that provides easy access to informal confidential consultations with counselors from Gannett Health Services. Counselors hold walk-in hours at sites around campus Monday through Friday. Speaking with a counselor can help provide insight, solutions, and information about other resources. Sessions are free, confidential and no appointment is necessary. Click here for the full schedule!
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- Free YOGA!!!! Mondays and Thursdays - 5-6:15 PM Willard Straight Garden Room (go down the stairs across from the International Lounge) Open To All Cornell students for Free. All skill levels welcome. Increase your physical and mental well-being. We will have some yoga mats, but if you have one, please bring it.
- Free ZUMBA with the Amazing Abe! Wednesdays at 5 PM - Willard Straight Hall 5th floor lounge. Latin-inspired dance-fitness craze that blends red-hot Latin music and contagious steps to create a fitness party! Exercise, relax, energize! Join us if you want to try Zumba for the first time or if you are a Zumba addict.
- Creative Arts. Wednesdays 7-8:00 PM, Slope Studio, 2nd Floor Willard Straight Hall. (down the steps across from the International Lounge) No artistic skill necessary. Join others in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere to reflect, create for personal growth. We are very lucky to have Certified Art Therapist, Emily Millen, lead the session! Free and all materials provided.
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A ceremony recognizing and celebrating Cornell's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual and ally (LGBTQQIA+) graduating students as well as their families, friends, and supporters Everyone is welcome to attend! Graduating students - Please sign up today! Only graduating students (graduate and undergraduate) who intend to be recognized need to sign-up to participate. Applications Due: April 28 by 5:00 PM When and Where: Friday, May 5, 2017 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Recognition Ceremony for Graduating Students 8:30 - 10:00 pm - Reception and Celebration Klarman Hall Auditorium & Atrium Learn more... |
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April 6, 2017, McManus Lounge 166 Hollister Hall - Agenda and Registration
The workshop provides an opportunity to meet one-on-one with the technical staff who manage the facilities; tour the labs; see equipment demonstrations; and discuss your own facility questions and concerns with a staff expert.
10 Free sample analyses will be available on a first come first serve basis. Deadline for a FREE analysis request is 3/31/2016. Special guest: Michael Brazil, Vergason Technologies Senior Scientist, will give a presentation to the attendees about his experience with the CCMR facilities. |
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 10:00am
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1:00pm
Ives Hall, 2nd Floor Atrium
A two-
day educational celebration to engage the ILR community in conversation about what it means to be an
ally to various marginalized groups. During this event, the community will be able to stop by various tables to gather materials, pick up swag, enjoy a snack, take the ally pledge, and take photos at the live photo booth.
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Next Homebuyer Class starts April 26 -- Details below! - Buying a home will probably be your biggest investment and is one of the best ways to build assets. Home Buyer U can show you how to be a successful and happy homeowner. Home Buyer U will teach you: 1) how much money you need to buy a home, 2) Your credit score and how it affects you, 3) How much house you can afford, 4) What a Realtor can do for you, 5) How to get a mortgage, 6) Strategies for choosing the right home, 7) All about Home Inspections!, 8) How to protect your investment DATES: April 5, 12, 19, 26, TIMES: 6:30 - 8:30 PM, WHERE: Henry St. John building, Clinton/Geneva Sts, FEE: $75 per household, For more information or to register: CLICK: www.ithacanhs.org (click Buy a Home and then Homebuyer Education) EMAIL: [email protected] CALL: 607-277-4500 X505 This program is sponsored by Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services and Better Housing for Tompkins County. |
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Click here to apply now! Graduate students and post-doctoral researchers are invited to apply for the 2017 Communicating Science Conference on Friday, July 14th, 2017 and Saturday, July 22nd, 2017, at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. This unique professional development experience will provide attendees with a fantastic opportunity to meet leaders in science communication from across the Upstate New York community, learn from and interact with a remarkable group of invited experts, and produce an original work communicating scholarly research to a new audience. Application, registration, and attendance to the workshop are free of charge for accepted applicants, though transportation will not be provided or reimbursed. We ask that you only apply if you can attend both days of the workshop - Friday, July 14th, 2017 and Saturday, July 22nd, 2017. The application will close on March 31st, 2017. Click here to access the application. Visit our website for more information about the program. If you have additional questions or would like more information, please contact the organizing committee at [email protected]. |
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Cornell Wellness is working with Cornell Cooperative Extension to help our Cornell community eat more healthfully, our farmers to reach more people with local foods, and to benefit our community in general. In addition to on campus deliveries, there are many CSA's in our area that might have pick up locations closer to your home, too. View all CSAs. Or, check out this handy fruit & vegetable CSA brochure.
Pick Up Programs are available on campus with the above farms at the following locations:
- East Hill Office Building (EHOB). Tanya Grove is the coordinator.
- Vet Research Tower (VRT). Cindy DeCloux is the coordinator.
- Martha Van Rensselaer Hall (MVR). Lucy Pola is the coordinator.
You can choose any CSA you'd like to join or even join more than one depending on the items you want. General questions can be directed to Beth McKinney, [email protected], at Cornell Wellness. Also, Save The Date - this year's CSA Fair will be part of the county's AgStravaganza! on Saturday, April 1 on the Ithaca Commons. |
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