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Celebrate Spring with Us!
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Join us for the Spring Celebration of Cornell Retirees on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Enjoy a free breakfast (retirees plus one guest) with prizes/giveaways!
We will welcome special guest lecturer, Dr. Thomas Seeley, as he discusses
The Lives of Bees. The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild.
Event begins at 9:00 am. Come join the fun!
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Retiree Representative Needed for Employee Assembly!
Cornell staff member is needed to represent the retiree community on the
Employee Assembly
(EA) beginning June 2019. The EA advocates for staff interests and identifies concerns, working with the university administration and other key stakeholders to seek solutions. This is an excellent way to be involved in decisions that make Cornell a great place to work and retire from.
The retiree seat is shared by two volunteers to reduce the overall time commitment. A term is two years and is staggered for continuity purposes. Rotating off is retiree Peggy Andersen, whom we thank for her dedication and willingness to serve in this new role (alongside fellow retiree, Hurf Sheldon).
What’s involved?
- Attend noontime bi-weekly meetings with committees meeting on off weeks. You will work collaboratively with your fellow volunteer to determine participation and coverage for these various meetings. Virtual participation options are often available.
- Attend the Cornell HR Retiree Engagement Advisory Committee (HR REAC) meetings three times per year. This committee is charged with advancing Cornell as a retiree/retirement-friendly employer.
- Liaise with Work/Life in Human Resources to communicate with retirees, inform on specific issues/concerns, etc.
- Connect with the retiree community through events sponsored by Work/Life, the Retiree Newsletter, or other opportunities.
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Spring Into Wellbeing with Cornell Wellness
Save the Date! April 8- April 25, 2019
Participate in Cornell Wellness' Spring Into Wellbeing Challenge 2019!
This 3-week challenge focuses on the 7 dimensions of Wellbeing: Physical, Cultural, Environmental, Occupational, Financial, Mental, and Relationships.
The challenge is open to anyone in the Cornell Community - students, staff, faculty, retirees, and their respective spouses/partners.
Week 1
is an introduction to the Spring Into Wellbeing Challenge 2019 and what Wellbeing means. Check out these events:
- Come meet the Cornell Wellness staff at our tabling events on Wednesday, April 10th, (Helen Newman Hall 7:00am-8:00am, Teagle Hall 12:00pm-1:00pm) where there will be wellbeing wheel information and handouts, challenge information, and a chance at winning prizes.
- On Friday, April 12, wrapping up week one, join Keri Johnson for a lecture on "Creating A Culture of Wellbeing." Time and location of this lecture coming soon.
Weeks 2 & 3 are about exploring new wellbeing behaviors, especially within the wellbeing dimensions where you are wanting to grow. Your challenge is to try at least two new wellbeing behaviors during Week 2 and two new wellbeing behaviors during Week 3 – that’s it!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Keri Johnson at
kaj84@cornell.edu
or by calling (607) 255-3886.
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World Picture: Travel Imagery Before and After Photography
Hirshland Exhibition Gallery
Carl A. Kroch Library, Level 2B
Drawing from Cornell’s Rare and Manuscript Collections and the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, this exhibition examines how published travel imagery created and transmitted geographical knowledge during the nineteenth century, a period of rapid and extraordinary change in how people travelled, represented, and understood the world. After photography’s 1839 debut, the new medium was seen as uniquely suited to the task of presenting accurate geographical description. At the same time, traditional illustration methods such as wood engravings, etchings, and lithographs offered varied and often romanticized interpretations of their subjects in an exploding number of publications dedicated to travel and exploration. What does this reveal about the roles of authenticity and aesthetics in the success of the Western project to teach audiences about faraway places?
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Events at Cornell Botanic Gardens
Evening Wildflower Walks
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
to
7:00pm
Tour the woodland pathways and plant habitats of the Mundy Wildflower Garden, an 8-acre natural area and naturalistic garden. Early spring is the ideal season for spotting & learning about the natural history and identification of wildflowers, such as trillium, bloodroot, and Solomon’s seal.
There is a suggested donation of $5 - 10. The walk is lead by Krissy Boys, horticulturist and native plants specialist. Meet at the
Mundy Wildflower Garden
entrance on Caldwell Drive.
Ikebana: Friendship through Flowers
Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 10:00 am
to
12:00 pm
124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca
Ikeana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Known to build community, ikebana also incorporates concepts that can help with our work/life balance. In this two-hour session, you will learn the basics of ikebana and also create your own arrangement that you will be able to take with you or give as a gift. All materials included. Presented in partnership with
Yogibana
.
There is a fee of $33 per person ($30 for members). Class instructed by
Mona Anita K. Olsen, Ph.D., certified Ikebana instructor.
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Should We All Be Vegan? with Earthling Ed
April 8, 2019, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Kennedy Hall, Call Auditorium
Ed Winters is a vegan educator, public speaker and content creator based in London, England. Winters is the co-founder and co-director of Surge, an animal rights organisation determined to create a world where compassion towards all non-human animals is the norm. In 2016 Surge founded The Official Animal Rights March which succeeded in a growth from 2,500 participants in London in 2016 to 28,000 participants across the world in 2018. In 2017 Winters produced the documentary Land of Hope and Glory and launched the on-going moving activism project The Big Vegan Activism Van. He has spoken at over 1/3 of UK universities and has given speeches across the world.
Admission for the lecture is $5 and FREE for students!
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Mondays: 2:55 - 4:10 pm
This university-wide seminar provides important views on the critical issue of climate change, drawing from many perspectives and disciplines. Experts from Cornell University and other universities will present an overview of the science of climate change and climate change models, the implications for agriculture, ecosystems, and food systems, and provide important economic, ethical, and policy insights on the issue.
All events are free and open to the public. Most sessions available via Zoom.
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Badminton, Anyone?
A new badminton group has formed in Helen Newman Hall - it is supported by Cornell Wellness, but run by participants and there is no instructor. It is mostly beginners, so anyone new to badminton is welcome! Play is non-competitive and mostly rules free.
Things to note:
- Anyone with a Wellness membership can check out a badminton racket at the Issue Desk as they enter the gym.
- There is a Google Group email list that folks can join. They can email Helene hrs6@cornell.edu to be added to the list or they can search for the Google group named “BADMITTENS” (note the “cute” spelling) and request to join.
- Tuesday play starts at 9:00 am and usually runs until about 10:45. Players arrive anytime and stay as long as they like. This is our usual time.
- Friday play starts at 9:00 am. The gym is shared by basketball players on Friday and they may encroach on badminton areas. Best to email the BADMITTENS to confirm Friday play.
- Badminton regulars set up the poles and nets. We train newcomers on setup as needed.
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Knit2Gether on Campus
Knit2Gether is welcoming new and seasoned Knitters! Come enjoy the calming effects of knitting during these lunchtime gatherings. Everyone is welcome; bring your knitting. Questions? Contact
Tracy Davenport
.
Next meeting dates - all from 12:00-1:00 PM:
- March 28 – 401 Physical Sciences Building
- April 11 – 403 Physical Sciences Building
- April 25 – 403 Physical Sciences Building
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Megathon for CitSciDay 2019:
You Can Help Alzheimer's Research!
On April 13, 2019, from 9:30 - 11:30 am,
Stall Catchers
, by EyesOnALZ, is organizing a “mega catching marathon” in their citizen science game for CitSciDay 2019
. Public libraries, schools, retirement communities and other citizens will work together for one hour analyzing real research data to answer a research question about Alzheimer's disease that would normally take researchers an entire year to complete.
If you missed our presentation on Alzheimer's Research on campus and the work that Stall Catchers does, you can view the video of the session
here
.
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Cancer Support Group at Cornell
Work/Life and the Cancer Resource Center of the Finger Lakes began a monthly support group for members of the Cornell community who have or have had cancer. Meetings are on the second Wednesday of every month, from Noon – 1:00 in Weill Hall, Room 321.
Faculty, staff, students, and retirees who have been diagnosed with cancer are welcome. It’s an opportunity to meet one another, create a community of support, and learn about the resources available on campus and in Ithaca.
The group is facilitated by Monica Vakiner, the Cancer Resource Center’s Director of Client Services (
monica@crcfl.net
). Bob Riter, Patient Advocate for the Physical Sciences Oncology Center, is helping with logistics. (
rnr45@cornell.edu
).
Note that this group is not for cancer caregivers. The Cancer Resource Center offers a
caregiver group
on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at its office (612 West State St.). Work/Life also offers a
Caregiver Support and Education Network
that meets monthly on campus.
Additional cancer support groups are available at the Cancer Resource Center and are
listed
here
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Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Tree Selection & Plant Care - Citizen Pruner
Monday, April 15, 2019, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Each spring, CCE-Tompkins offers a 3-part training series for individuals who wish to become Citizen Pruner Volunteers AND for members of the general public who just want to know more about trees and how to care for them. Classes cover pruning of trees and shrubs in a 3 part series- take one or all! Anyone who is interested in becoming a Citizen Pruner Volunteer for the City is encouraged to take these classes in preparation for volunteering in the summer.
Classes are offered Monday evenings – April 15, 22 and 29, 7 - 8:30 pm at CCE-Tompkins.
Take one or all of the following workshops:
There is a $7 - $15 per class self-determined sliding scale fee. Sign up for all 3 for $20 total.
Following the classroom instruction, there will be a hands-on pruning workshop on Monday, May 6, 5:30 -7:00 pm (for an additional $5). For questions, contact Monika Roth
at
mr55@cornell.edu
or call 272-2292 and leave a message.
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Seed Starting 101
Wednesday, April 3, 2019, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Grow everything from artichokes to zucchini from seed at home. Save money and enjoy the miraculous process of seed germination and plant growth in your home to get you through these last weeks of winter and get your garden started early. We’ll cover techniques such as cold stratification and scarification as well as simple recipes for making your own potting and fertilizer mixes to save even more money. We’ll talk about tools such as grow lights and heat mats and soil blocks. All participants will leave with a few starts to take home.
Pre-registration is required to hold your place in the class, and also in the event that a class is postponed or cancelled and we need to contact participants.
Register and pay.
Fee
$10 - $20/person self-determined sliding scale, pay what you can afford.
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Radon Action Event
Thursday, April 18, 2019, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Though it is naturally occurring in rocks and soil it can accumulate in your home. Do you know how much Radon you have in your home and what the acceptable level is? Do you want to learn how to test your home? Come to a free presentation and learn how to perform a home radon test. Then receive a FREE home radon test kit while supplies last.
Can't attend the event but still have questions about Radon or home indoor air quality? Call the Consumer Help Line at (607) 272-2292.
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The History Center Annual Celebrating History Awards Gala
Thursday, April 11, 2019, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Tompkins Center for History and Culture
110 North Tioga Street, Ithaca
The History Center's trustees and employees view the awards as a way to honor those who are making history, engaging with local history, interpreting local history, and/or whose work resonates with our mission statement.
The gala, sponsored by Tompkins Trust Company, will be festive, educational, and celebratory, held within the new Tompkins Center for History and Culture. VOICES Multicultural Chorus will perform.
Tickets are $40 per person.
They can be purchased
here
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Senior Living Expo 2019
Working Towards an Age-Friendly Community
Saturday, April 13, 2019, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Clarion Inn (formerly the Ramada Inn)
2310 N Triphammer Rd., Ithaca
Free event with over 30 exhibitors
- Stay Steady fall risk screening
- What is the Best Exercise to Beat Dementia, Diabetes & Disease?
- Community Supports for Aging in Place
Sponsored by Ithaca College Gerontology Institute & Tompkins County Office for the Aging. For more info, call 607-274-1965 or 607-274-5450. Visit
here
for details.
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Introduction to Drawdown: Reversing Global Warming
Monday, April 22, 2019, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Road, Ithaca
“Drawdown: Reversing Global Warming”
is a series of workshops that supports you in finding your unique contribution to reversing global warming. Come to this workshop series to learn about the possibilities for reversing global warming based on the research of Project Drawdown.
The introduction workshop invites you to see how global warming can be reversed and the important role you can play in that process. Learn how you can change the conversation about global warming from “game over” to “game on!” Interested participants will be invited to follow this introduction with an in-depth, four-session series of workshops—Drawdown Solutions: Taking Action which focuses on creating community around projects and mobilizing action.
Registration is requested; space is limited. This program is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.
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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
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Part-Time/Casual Dining Workers Needed
Looking for a flexible part-time position for up to 19 hours a week? Cornell Dining is a Top 10 Nationally Ranked Dining program, which prides itself on serving safe, high quality and ethnically diverse cuisine. Cornell Dining is looking for customer focused, high energy, inspired, and ready-to-learn individuals who have a passion for food!
Apply below!
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Help Cornell Students Learn - Study Participants Needed
Julia Nolte is a Human Development Ph.D. student at Cornell University looking for help completing a study.
- Looking for male and female participants aged 60 or over for a study on healthcare choices and information preferences and how people make choices about their health.
- The study involves completing questionnaires, two cognitive tasks, and an interview. It takes approx. 60 - 90 minutes.
- Participants will receive $20.
- All of your answers will be kept completely confidential.
- Participate on Cornell campus. Free parking will be provided.
Disclaimer
Although all information gathered in the study will be confidential, online communications are not secure and emails sent to the experimenter could be read by a third-party.
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