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Retiree Representative Needed for
Employee Assembly
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A Cornell retiree is needed to represent the retiree community on the
Employee Assembly
(EA) beginning June 2020. The EA advocates for staff interests and identifies matters of concern that impact daily life on campus and works with the university administration/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 one retiree seat/vote 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 Hurf Sheldon, whom we thank for his dedication and willingness to serve in this important role, alongside fellow retiree, Susan Barry. Susan notes, "
For any retiree wondering if their voice would be heard or if the Employee Assembly makes a difference, please know that the answer is yes to both. And that the Employee Assembly is enriched by the perspective of retirees as well as all of the different constituency groups represented."
What’s involved?
- Attend noontime bi-weekly EA 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.
Please contact Amy Layton, Work/Life Program Coordinator, to learn more at
worklife@cornell.edu
or 607-255-0388.
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Save the date for the Cornell Retirees Spring gathering on
Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Country Club of Ithaca. Enjoy a free breakfast (retirees plus one guest) and free parking! Doors will open at 9:00 am.
We will welcome guest Lecturer Jonathan I. Lunine, Director, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, David C. Duncan Professor in the Physical Sciences, to our breakfast. He will discuss the role Cornell has played in past explorations of the solar system and what the future holds.
Registration will open mid-March.
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Soup & Hope Continues
Over the past 12 years, more than 60 speakers—encompassing a wide range of Cornell staff, faculty, students, alumni and community members—have touched, inspired and motivated Cornell and local community members who gather to listen to them, reflect on their life stories and be nourished by hot soup and rolls provided free of charge by Cornell Dining.
Mark your calendars; bring a soup bowl and a friend for these upcoming
Soup and Hope
lectures:
- February 27: James Timothy (JT) Baker ’21,School of Hotel Administration
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The 5th Big Red One-Day Online Auction for the United Way
Friday, February 28, 12:00 am to 11:59 pm
Join us for our fifth online auction to benefit the United Way!
This year’s auction includes over 70 items and bidding is sure to be lively. Place your bids on exciting items such as a
two-hour bowling party
for 10 at Helen Newman;
golf
at Cornell’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Course
; a
fencing lesson
; or a
C2C bus trip and one-night stay
at the Cornell Club. And who wouldn’t want a chance at a
catered reception for 30 people
by Cornell Catering; a
VIP historical tour of campus
led by Corey Earle or a
singing telegram from Peaches & Rick
(aka Cornell United Way campaign co-chairs Pat Wynn and Rick Burgess) delivered and sung in person.
Proceeds go to the Cornell United Way Campaign, which means they go directly to help people in need.
Preview items
and start bidding at midnight (12:00 am) on Friday, February 28th.
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Open Forum Scheduled - Campus Pools
There is a pool information session with Q&A on
February 28th at 11:30 am
in the Teagle Hall Pool area. This forum is open to the entire Cornell community.
Jen Gudaz, Andy Noel, and Lisa Anderson will give updates of everything known about the pools so far and then open up the session up for questions. Attendees will be given updates on all three pools (Teagle large pool, Teagle small pool, and Helen Newman large pool).
This open forum will help the swimming community to understand what is currently known regarding closings/maintenance and what can be expected moving forward.
Please contact the Aquatics Director,
Brigitta Putnam at 607-
255-7738 with any questions.
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Welcome to Birdwatching Field Workshop Series
Join the Cornell Lab of Ornithology this spring for our brand-new in-person workshop series,
Welcome to Birdwatching
. Together with Lab walk leaders, we’ll explore bird identification strategies, behaviors, habitat choices, spring migration, courtship and nesting. These five hour walks will take place every Saturday at select birding hot spots in the Ithaca, New York area from April 4th to May 9th.
Take all six sessions for the full experience, or join us for one or two to learn enough skills to get started. Even a single walk should leave beginner bird enthusiasts feeling more equipped to understand which birds to look for where, how to identify them and how to interpret their behavior.
When you register for any walk, you’ll also receive free enrollment in the Lab’s upcoming course
Joy of Birdwatching
, a $39.99 value. This online, self-paced course will enhance and reinforce skills showcased during the field workshop.
Space is limited, so sign up soon! Take advantage of our early bird special for 20% off ticket prices before
March 1st.
To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit the
website
.
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Cornell Recreation Services Annual Virtual Try-A-Tri
March 2 - March 22, 2020
The Big Red Rec Virtual Try-A-Triathlon takes place over a 3 week period. Just choose your distance to swim, bike, run, and log your miles with the website provided after registration.
We welcome all abilities: weekend warriors, competitive athletes, exercise newcomers or triathlon enthusiasts. You get to choose your challenge, choose your locations and choose your pace.
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Cornell Cinema presents The Golem
Cornell Cinema is thrilled to present a new digital restoration of Paul Wegener's 1920 German expressionist classic
,
The Golem
,
with original score performed live by guitarist Gary Lucas, on
Wednesday, March 4 at 7:15 pm
in Willard Straight Theatre.
Based on the legend of the Golem, a creature made from clay by Rabbi Loew in 16th century Prague to defend the Jews in the ghetto against pogroms, this particular version was made with the vast resources of Germany’s Ufa studio. Tickets for the event are $14 general ($3 off for All-Access Pass holders) and can be
purchased in advance
.
The event is cosponsored with the Jewish Studies Program, the Cornell Council for the Arts, the Dept of German Studies, the Institute for German Cultural Studies & the Wharton Studio Museum.
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Chats in the Stacks
The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honey Bee in the Wild
Thursday, March 5, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
160 Mann Library
Why do colonies of honey bees living in the wild thrive while those of beekeepers often suffer high mortality? Wild colonies of honey bees hold the key to improving the health of managed colonies, according to Thomas D. Seeley, the Horace White Professor in Biology at Cornell. In this
book talk
, Seeley, a world authority on honey bees, will present his research
and
discuss a new approach to beekeeping—“Darwinian Beekeeping”— to improve the health of managed colonies.
Domesticating Empire: Egyptian Landscapes in Pompeian Gardens
Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
107 Olin Library
Many private gardens in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii were designed to evoke far-away Egypt, which was part of the Roman empire at the time, transforming household spaces into a microcosm of empire. Caitlín Eilís Barrett, Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at Cornell, will
discuss
case studies featured in her illustrated book,
Domesticating Empire.
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When Machines Rock: A Celebration of Robert Moog and Electronic Music
Thursday, March 5 to Saturday, March 7, 2020
Various campus locations
Enjoy a three-day celebration of Robert Moog PhD ’65 and his pioneering invention of the Moog synthesizer, which electrified music and sparked a revolution in sound. Featuring panels and performances by a wide array of electronic musical artists, plus an exhibition reception for
Electrifying Music: The Life and Legacy of Robert Moog. For more information, please visit the
events page.
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Adaptive Rock Climbing at Lindseth
The Lindseth Climbing Center is proud to announce they will be hosting regular Adaptive Rock Climbing events in 2020! They will be held on the first Saturday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at the Lindseth Climbing Center in Bartels Hall.
This event is open to anyone with a disability, as well as their friends and caregivers and is FREE!
Climbing offers both mental and physical challenges for beginners and experts alike. Through staff support, instruction, and special gear systems, we can work with the abilities that each person brings to help them achieve their climbing goals. Climbing is for anyone! At the event we will have adaptive systems available to explore, as well as dedicated staff for belaying and coaching.
For more details and contact information, visit the
events page
.
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Caregiver Support & Education Network
Caregivers come together to share the challenges, joys and resources of caregiving as well as listen to occasional speakers presenting on topics of interest. Facilitators share strategies, tools, and resources for coping with stress, caregiver guilt, and burnout as well as information on local/national resources that may assist you.
Regular group support meetings are held monthly on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. The next meeting will be
Thursday, February 27th in 221 Weill Hall. You can view the schedule on the
Elder and Adult Caregiver's Page.
For questions or more information, contact
Diane Bradac at 607-255-1917.
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Cancer Support Group
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.
Meetings will take place on the second Wednesday of each month in 321 Weill Hall from 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
The group will be facilitated by Monica Vakiner, Director of Client Services at the Cancer Resource Center. Bob Riter, Patient Advocate for the Cornell Physical Sciences Oncology Center, is assisting with the coordination of this group.
Please note this group is
not
for caregivers of those with cancer. 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.). Cornell Work/Life also offers a
Caregiver Support & 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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Four Season Food Production
Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY
Extend your gardening season far beyond the traditional Memorial Day to Labor Day! Learn which vegetables are cold hardy and even prefer to be grown in spring and fall, and when to sow late plantings of tender veggies like green beans and zucchini for harvest in Sept/Oct. We'll also cover season extension techniques like row covers and low tunnels, and show you how to grow microgreens indoors for winter harvesting. Participants will have an opportunity to sow a pot of microgreens seeds to grow at home.
Instructor Chrys Gardener is the former Community Horticulture Educator at CCE Tompkins. She is passionate about teaching people to garden, with particular interests in growing edibles and seed saving. Chrys worked as a landscape gardener in the Ithaca area and has extensive experience with practical garden design. She has been growing small fruits organically for over 20 years.
Fee
$10-$30/person self-determined sliding scale. For more information, please visit the
event page.
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Community Seed Swap
Saturday, March 7, 2020, 1:30 PM - 4:30 pm
CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY
Calling all seed savers, gardeners, and curious creatives! It’s time for beloved annual CCE Tompkins Community Seed Swap. Master Gardener Volunteers will be on hand to answer all your seedy questions. Go home with lots of locally adapted seeds from other local gardeners. Bring your own seed collection and set up a table to share your abundance. Children are welcome! No pre-registration required.
Fee:
$5 suggested donation at the door; FREE if you bring seeds to share!
For more information, contact
Jennie Cramer,
Horticulture Program Manager, at 607-272-2292 ext 146.
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Walk for Wellness at the Mall
Cayuga Health (CH) and The Shops At Ithaca Mall have teamed up to provide Walk for Wellness, a new walking program at the Ithaca Mall. To make it fun and easy, foot decals have been installed throughout the Mall to help keep walkers on track while walking their way to health. One time around the inside of the Ithaca Mall is approximately one mile. There is also a branded kiosk in the mall to assist in promoting mall walking.
Mall walking hours will be:
- Monday - Saturday: 8:00-10:00 am, Noon-2:00 pm, 5:00-9:00 pm
- Sunday: 8:00-10:00 am (Dog walking allowed from 8:00-10:00 am, must have updated shot records and be on a leash), 10:00 am - noon, 3:00-6:00 pm
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Keys for Exceptional Living; Wisdom & Compassion
12-week Course -
The Union of the Clear & Calm Mind with the Warm & Open Heart
Radiant Living at Yoga Farm
404 Conlon Road
Groton, NY
The ‘Keys for Exceptional Living; Wisdom & Compassion’ Course is designed to catalyze deep inner healing, growth, and a life of unbidden fulfillment – where you fall truthfully in love with yourself and you feel the vibrancy of being alive.
This 1 weekend & 12 weekly classroom self-discovery & transformational program, led by Daniela Hess, Jeannie O’Neill and Christopher Grant, brings to life the teachings and practices that will assist you in transforming the barriers between you and living a life that you find to be simply remarkable.
Starts Saturday, February 29th.
Questions?
Email
or text 607-280-2010.
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6th Annual One Funny Ithaca
March 21st from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
801 Taughannock Blvd.
A benefit for the
Cancer Resource Center
,
featuring local First Responders sharing the lighter side of work and life in Ithaca.
Grab a glass of wine, settle in and laugh with us as Emcee Kenneth McLaurin, local comedian, and First Responders from the broader Ithaca area share the lighter side of living and working in this unique community of ours. Inspired and created by former board member Gary Stewart, this is our 6th year of laughter and raising funds for CRC's ongoing provision of FREE services to anyone affected by cancer in Tompkins and surrounding counties.
This year's event is held in memory of Daryl Pace, a local firefighter who passed away in 2019 from cancer.
Tickets: $30, available at
hangartheatre.org
and at the door. For more information, please call 607-273-2787.
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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
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Lifelong is Seeking Enthusiastic Instructors for Their Lifelong Learning Program
Lifelong is a non-profit community center for people age 50 and above. We strive to enhance the lives of older adults in Tompkins County by providing opportunities for learning and activities to exercise one’s body, intellect and creativity.
The Lifelong Learning program offers volunteer-taught courses and presentations that focus on sharing knowledge and linking communities. Some of the areas we offer classes in are Arts/Films, Finance, Gardening & Outdoors, Humanities, Languages, Political Issues, Science & Technology, and Wellness and Health.
Lifelong’s volunteer instructors are members of our community who have an area of interest or expertise that they want to share! They come from a variety of backgrounds, from retired teachers to local business owners, artists, hobbyists and scientists. We are always looking for new and interesting classes to add to our catalog, so if you have a passion or curiosity to share, we’d love to hear about it.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer instructor please contact Mary Schiavone, Program Director, at 607-273-1511 or
mschiavone@tclifelong.org
.
For a look at our current catalog and course offerings, and to find out more about Lifelong, please visit
www.tclifelong.org
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Cancer Resource Center Volunteer Opportunities
Office Reception & Client Support:
When people call or walk into the Cancer Resource Center (CRC) office, they are warmly greeted by a friendly face. This person could be YOU! We need folks to help with general
reception work, including client assistance and projects. Must be available during regular business hours.
Contact
Sharon Kaplan
, Director of Volunteer Services, at 607-277-0960 if you are interested in this opportunity.
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Help Cornell Students Learn
The Healthy Aging Lab is looking for
male and female participants aged 60 years and over
for a research study on choice preferences. The study involves some decision tasks and some cognitive tasks on a computer and questionnaires about your personal background.
- Includes measurements of skin moisture levels.
- All of your answers will be kept completely confidential.
- Eligible participants receive $25 as compensation for approximately 60-90 minutes of their time. Participants may also be randomly selected to gain get an extra bonus (up to $25) depending on their performance.
- Participate on Cornell campus (free parking provided)!
- Email them or call 607-255-2457 for more information
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