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Celebrate a World of Flavors for National Nutrition Month with Cornell Wellness
You’re invited to celebrate National Nutrition Month at Cornell throughout the entire month of March. Check out these activities and resources:
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Walking Cornell’s beautiful campus? Discover a world of flavors brought to you throughout campus by Cornell Dining. Read where you can find Thai Lemongrass Shrimp Soup, Singapore Mai Fun Noodles, Green Curry Broth, Japanese Miso Stew, Chicken Pot Stickers and so much more!
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Get Creative With Carbohydrates - haven’t tried quinoa, barley, or farro? Become familiar with them by watching this 10-minute Ancient Grains video featuring Jeremy Stewart and Kerry Howell, Wellness staff, as they share with you where you can purchase them, how to prepare them at home, and what unique benefits they have on your health.
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Vary Your Proteins - Check out Wellness’ video Beans, Beans, and More Beans video! with Kerry and Jeremy to see which bean Jeremy has a bad past with, but has a new positive experience with during the taste test.
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Want more? Sign up here to receive Celebrate A World Of Flavors for National Nutrition Month messaging sent directly to your inbox through the end of March.
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Cornell Botanic Gardens Verdant Views: Bittersweet Chocolate – Problems in the Cacao Sector
Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 3:00 PM
The truth about your chocolate bar may be more bitter than sweet. Join the student Garden Ambassadors from the Cornell Botanic Gardens as they take over this episode of Verdant Views to discuss the ethics of global chocolate production. Learn more about the major problems that impact the cacao industry including environmental degradation and human rights concerns, and explore some different efforts to reach sustainability. Suggested donation: $10-12.
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Soup and Hope: Alan Mathios
Thursday, March 24, 2022, 12:00 PM
Chicago native, Zebadiah, came to Cornell with his wife Leslie in 2019. As the Director of Student Disability Services (SDS) at Cornell Health, Zebadiah and his staff employ a Civil Rights for Social Justice approach to their work, an effort centered on students’ lived experience and self-awareness. An advocate for the principles of universal design and inclusivity on campus, Zebadiah says these efforts “allow people to change the world with their ability while educating the world about their disability.”
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Special Silent Film/Live Music Event at Cornell Cinema
This month at Cornell Cinema, The City Without Jews (1924) is being shown in a recent restoration by Filmarchiv Austria on March 24th at 7:00 PM. The original score will be performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin.
This darkly comedic satire about a Viennese-type city that expels its Jews to solve its financial problems, only to experience rapid economic and cultural decline, turned out to be sadly prescient.
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Cornell Global Club Mixer (Digital Happy Hour)
Saturday, April 2, 2022, 6:00 PM
Bring your beverage of choice and make friends with Cornellians from around the world! When you participate in this mixer, you’ll join Cornellians across the generations: from recent graduates to those who are now grandparents to Cornellians.
Mingle in small discussion groups centered around Cornell-related themes. Share your favorite spots in Collegetown, reminisce on the festivities of Spring/Slope Day, and learn how Cornell has changed over the decades.
The mixer will use Zoom video chat and split into small breakout rooms, so everyone has a chance to talk and share. Groups will rotate so you can meet many Cornellians throughout the mixer. The video chat will begin a few hours prior to the start of the mixer, to offer technical assistance to attendees who may need help. Join for a few minutes or a few hours!
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Cornell retirees (from 29 years retired to 1 year) and friends from the Corson-Mudd, Biotech area recently gathered for lunch. It’s their second luncheon and they are all enjoying getting together to get updated and hearing about everyone’s travels and plans. Fun times!
Do you have a group that periodically gathers? Send pics and share! Email Stacey at psc1@cornell.edu).
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Book Discussion: It’s OK That You’re Not OK
Wednesday, April 27, 2022, 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
Laura Ward will facilitate a virtual, interactive discussion of the book, It’s Ok that You’re Not Ok by Megan Devine. In this powerful book, Devine normalizes and validates the pain of grief while challenging a culture that often fails to understand. Her writing serves as a compassionate guide through deep grief, helping us to heal and support ourselves and each other.
You can purchase your book at Buffalo Street Books and receive a 10% discount. Just call or stop by and tell them you are a member of the Hospicare Book Club. If cost is a barrier, please contact Laura Ward. Registration is required by April 22nd.
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Quilt Making Workshop for Hospicare
Tompkins County Public Library is offering a two-week quilt-making workshop for Hospicare on Tuesday, March 22, and Tuesday, March 29, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM in the Makerspace.
Patrons with some basic sewing machine knowledge are invited to take part in this project to make a small (3’ x 4’) quilt top using improvisational quilting techniques. The quilt tops will be finished by area quilters into wheelchair-appropriate lap quilts to be donated to Hospicare & Palliative Care Services. Materials will be provided, and local quilt artist Steffi will be on hand to inspire and assist.
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Pearls of Wisdom Support for People 55 Years and Older
The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County is offering a virtual, open group opportunity to folks who are aging and are experiencing/experienced mental health challenges. This group is open and there is no commitment necessary.
Please contact either Larry Albro or Micaela Corazón for more information. You can also call 607-273-9250 with questions or to sign-up to join this dynamic group on Wednesday mornings from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Individual phone support from the Peer Support Line is also available at
607-277-PEER (7337), Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
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Advance Care Planning with Hospicare: Establish Your Goals. Overcome Your Fears
Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 10:00-11:00 AM
End-of-life planning conversations are hard, and now is the time to have them. Join Lifelong for a one-hour webinar with Edna Brown, LCSW, and the Hospicare interdisciplinary team. Death is a part of life, and planning for it can make all the difference to the emotional health of those you leave behind.
Topics covered include:
- The importance of advance care planning
- Guidance in filling out Health Care Proxy, MOLST, and other important forms
- How to start the conversation with your families and loved ones
Workshop will include a presentation and a live Q&A session. Registrants will receive an email with a printable handout and links to the documents before the webinar. Registration is required - call 607-273-1511 or email for registration information.
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Webinar: Know Your Numbers
Thursday, March 31st, 12:00-1:00 PM
This interactive webinar, presented by Merlin Marrain-Jackson, Chronic Disease Program Coordinator at Cayuga Community Health Network, will look at the various numbers associated with health. Join this discussion-based session to learn how to "know your numbers!" How does an individual know if they’re in good health? Their primary care doctor might tell them that their blood pressure is "good" but what does good mean? Blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate, BMI, and waist circumference are all examples of health indicators.
After this session participants will be able to do the following:
- Advocate for themselves and keep track of their numbers.
- Be able to explain why these numbers matter and their associated diseases
- Know what their numbers mean and how to make changes to improve health outcomes.
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Cornell Dining Employment Opportunities
Cornell retirees – Cornell Dining wants you!
As valued and experienced members of our Cornell Community, we couldn’t ask for better candidates! We have openings with flexible, part-time schedules. Come back to Cornell and share your skills with us! For more information come to 337 Pine Tree Road, East Hill Plaza every Wednesday in March from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or contact Shawn Ruebel at sr894@cornell.edu or 607-255-0762.
The health and well-being of our workforce and our community are of the utmost importance to us at Cornell. Therefore, job candidates visiting campus will be asked to present proof of vaccination for COVID-19 or results of a recent negative COVID-19 test.
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Used Adult Bikes Needed
Bike Walk Tompkins is collecting donated youth and adult bikes in ready-to-ride or easy-to-fix condition for their Spring 2022 Community Bike Sale. They are aiming to sell 100 refurbished bikes or more. All proceeds from the selling of BWT bikes will fund our initiatives like pop-up bike repair events, equipping local schools with bike fleets, resourcing the next bike sale, and supporting their equipment lending library. More info about the sale date and location will be provided closer to May 2022.
People wishing to donate are asked to contact Mason Wilson with a photo of the bike along with its make & model in order to arrange a pickup/drop off.
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Volunteers Needed: Mentor-Student Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H
Make a REAL difference in a child's life! Join a team committed to change! The Mentor-Student Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H seeks volunteer mentors to work one-on-one with middle school students who benefit from having a positive role model in their lives.
This opportunity involves attending a 12-hour training, receiving ongoing support, and meeting with your student from 3:25-4:35 PM two times per week. This is a win/win experience for both student and mentor as you learn and grow with each other.
Please contact Susie Kossack, Coordinator, at 607-275-6250 for more information.
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