Graduating students and at Technion-Cornell

After three years, the first class of students at the joint Technion-Cornell University program are set to graduate. Heads of the program, along with Israeli education officials and diplomats, gathered Thursday night in New York to mark the event, which will officially take place on May 29.

 

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June 10, 2016 - 4:15pm to 6:00pm
The Big Red Barn

Join Cornell alumni who have graduate degrees, graduate and professional students, and postdocs during this special TGIF event during 2016 Reunion.  Talk with alumni to get advice on life after Cornell and to share your experience as a current Cornell student or postdoc.  Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be provided.  At 4:45 pm, self-introductions will occur in facilitated networking circles.

 

View position here:  

OISE Program Assistant

 

 

 

 

If you plan to be engaged in full-time study at least 100 miles from campus during the fall semester you may apply for in absentia status. Please review the In Absentia form for general Information, requirements and checklist items.  Requests received after June 15th are subject to finance charges and additional fees.

 

 

 

The Engaged Cornell Graduate Assistant will be serving the initiative with
responsibilities that include: assisting with the creation and implementation of
campus-community collaborations related to Tompkins County's collective impact
initiatives; providing logistical, administrative, and strategic support for events and
meetings; identifying and developing resources related to community partnerships
around collective impact; using Microsoft Office and other technologies to document
and share the work; advance and support impact assessment practices; and other
projects as assigned. View more: Graduate Assistant Position Description

 

 The Office of the Ombudsman is a safe place 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
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.
 
For more information, please visit our website: www.ombudsman.cornell.edu

 

Cornell students and staff who travel internationally on Cornell-related programs or university business are required to register their travel in Cornell's Travel Registry, as noted in university policy 8.5 Risk Management for International Travel. This requirement applies to degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate and professional school students as well as Cornell staff.

On a related note, all Cornell faculty, students, and staff are covered by UHC Global Assistance (formerly FrontierMEDEX) when traveling abroad on university business. UHC Global Assistance provides emergency evacuation assistance, medical referrals worldwide and can provide travel assistance in emergency situations. You may print the card by clicking on the following link: https://www.cuabroad.cornell.edu/_customtags/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=22982 . Keep the card with you at all times during your travels.

Questions concerning the Travel Registry may be addressed to the Coordinator of Travel Safety or the Office of Risk Management and Insurance.

 

Data Carpentry Workshop 
Do you need help managing, cleaning, and restructuring your big data? Do you want to develop skills in R, SQL, and e002OpenRefine? If so, we encourage you to attend CSCU's Data Carpentry workshop, held on June 13th and 14th. Registration is required. Seats are limited. More information can be found at https://cscu.cornell.edu/workshops/data_carpentry.php.

Summer Workshop Schedule
CSCU has also released their summer workshop schedule, which will include workshops on the following topics:
·         e004Basic Data Analysis and Research Skills
·         Introductory Statistical Analysis Using R
·         Intermediate Statistical Analysis Using R
·         Interpreting Linear Models: Regression and ANOVA
·         Introductory Statistical Analysis Using a user-friendly software
·         Introduction to Multilevel Modeling
 
For more information, visit https://cscu.cornell.edu/workshops/schedule.php. 

Starting on Friday, May 27 from 8:00 pm - 12:00 am - The Cornell Astronomical Society hosts stargazing at the historic Fuertes Observatory on Cornell's North Campus every clear Friday evening starting at dusk. Free and open to the public; parking across the street. Call 607-255-3557 after 6 p.m. to see if we are open that night.