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Thanksgiving Celebration Dinner
Thursday, November 23, 2023
The Office of Global Learning and Cornell Dining are teaming up to welcome Cornell's international community, all Cornellians, and friends in the local community for the 36th Annual Celebration of Gratitude Dinner on Thanksgiving Day at Morrison Dining.
There are two seatings, so please pick the time you'd like to attend. All tickets must be purchased in advance; none will be available at the door!
All international students, scholars, and families pay a special pre-tax price of $20 for adults and $10 for children 7–12 years old. Reservations are required by noon on Tuesday, November 21.Sign up to volunteer and eat for free.
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The Extraordinary Diversity of Solitary Bees
Tuesday, November 28, 2023, 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins
615 Willow Ave., Ithaca
Register
Solitary bees and their brood parasites comprise more than 90% of bee species. Though many are familiar with the lives of social bees (such as honey bees and bumblebees), the biology of solitary bees is poorly known. Bryan Danforth will cover aspects of solitary bees’ nesting biology, mating behavior, host-plant preferences, as well as the life history and biology of the brood parasitic bees in his talk, “The Extraordinary Diversity of Solitary Bees.”
Bryan Danforth received his BS in Zoology from Duke University and his MS and PhD degrees in Entomology from the University of Kansas. After post-docs at the Smithsonian Institution and Cornell University, he landed as a professor in the Department of Entomology at Cornell. His work focuses on the phylogeny, evolution and biology of bees and he’s published more than 130 papers and two books on bees, most recently is “The Solitary Bees: Biology, Evolution, Conservation”, available from Princeton University Press.
This is a hybrid event, a Zoom link will be sent to all registrants.
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Julián Castro: The State of the American Dream
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Physical Sciences Building, Room 401
Join Julián Castro, Cornell Brooks School Distinguished Policy Fellow and
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, for a discussion on the State of the American Dream.
Faculty Panelists include:
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Shannon Gleeson Professor, Brooks School; Edmund Ezra Day Professor and Chair, Department of Labor Relations, Law, & History
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Jamila Michener Associate Professor, Senior Associate Dean of Public Engagement, Brooks School; Professor, Department of Government; Co-Director of the Cornell Center for Health Equity
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Seth Sanders Professor, Brooks School; Ronald G. Ehrenberg Professor and Donald C. Opatrny ‘74 Chair of the Department of Economics
For more information, please visit the event web page.
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Wreaths and Winter Greens
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Brian C. Nevin Welcome Center
124 Comstock Knoll Road, Ithaca
Join the Cornell Botanic Gardens for a tour of the Mullestein Winter Garden and make an evergreen wreath to take home in this special holiday program. Students in their Learning by Leading program will introduce you to the Winter Garden, which features a wide variety of evergreens and plants with winter beauty, and guide you through making your own wreath using cut greens and other decorations.
Learn about the cultural lore surrounding evergreen plants and the historical significance of wreaths, and savor some festive holiday treats. Refreshments and all materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own decorative embellishments to make your wreath uniquely yours!
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2023 Festival of Medieval Readings
Tuesday, December 5, 2023, 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Big Red Barn
The Festival is an annual celebration of the diversity of medieval languages. Students and faculty alike recite medieval texts in their original languages. A program with English translation will be provided at the event.
This event is sponsored by the Medieval Studies Program and the Department of Literatures in English.
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Activity Generates Warmth This Season
Moving your body is a great way to feel good and stay warm this season! Are you looking to engage in physical activity this winter? Try one of Cornell Wellness' short duration (4-8 wk) group exercise classes.
Whether you'd like to take part from the comfort of your own home, tune in while traveling, or gather in person at the new, beautiful East Hill Plaza Wellbeing Room or the Dance Studio in Helen Newman Hall, there are options that will fit your needs. Offerings include Ballet Boxing, Pilates, Yoga, Zumba, Strength Training, Barre, and more!
Check out the full list of classes on the Wellness web page. Please note that all classes require a Wellness Recreation Membership, but sign-up is easy, and you'll get access to all the classes for the same price.
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Life Altering Conditions Group
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) will be offering a group for Faculty and Staff who are dealing with chronic medical conditions that have created various challenges and stressors in their daily lives. This time-limited group will offer a space for Cornellians to share their experiences, provide mutual support and validation, and learn new coping strategies. Both those currently dealing with a medical condition and those in remission are invited.
The FSAP welcomes you to join and encourages you to reach out to Jason Stark at jms54@cornell.edu if you have an interest or have additional questions. This group will meet virtually via Zoom.
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Care.com Care Talks
With Care Talks, you’ll access exclusive events from expert speakers offering advice and guidance to help you better care for yourself and your family.
Check out these upcoming events:
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Emotional Wellness: Warm Up Your Winter - Thursday, December 5, 2023, 1:00 PM. This seminar follows the art of forgiveness, showing us the lasting effects of harboring grudges, and the power that returns to us when we allow ourselves to “let go” and move on.
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Financial Wellness: Investment Basics – Monday, December 11, 2023, 1:00 PM. Understanding investment basics helps ensure your money will be there when you need it. The training will differentiate between saving and investing, identify the principles of investing, and explain how to assess your financial health.
For additional Care.com webinars, please visit their web page.
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Caregiver Support & Education Network Meeting: Taking a Moment
Thursday, December 14, 2023, 12:00 PM
Are you providing care for an adult family member, spouse, or friend, either locally or long distance? Perhaps the one you care for is living in a facility, independently in their own home, or in your home. If so, you are invited to attend meetings of the Caregiver Support & Education Network (CSEN).
In the December meeting, let's reflect on what was and take a moment to look ahead. Once the Thanksgiving Holiday happens, time seems to speed up and whirl its way toward the end of the year. And in that frenzy, we can also get swept up and taken away. Let's spend some time together to reflect on the year we have had through prompted questions. We will connect through our experiences, and in a way, make room for the new year at hand. We welcome all to this conversation, whether currently caregiving or not caregiving.
Email worklife@cornell.edu with any questions and to receive the Zoom link.
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The Underground Railroad Research Project Hub
The Underground Railroad Research Project, a three-year collaboration between Cornell University researchers and community partners in Ithaca, New York, has launched a virtual hub for its local and regional Underground Railroad projects.
Designed by Ithaca web design firms, Iron Design and Ancient Wisdom Productions, the Hub’s user-friendly landing page currently features eight research projects representing the collective enthusiasm and work of researchers, community partners, and interested citizens to learn about and imagine this important part of American history.
The Hub’s landing page hosts a variety of projects, including a 3D model and a virtual tour of Ithaca’s main Underground Railroad “station,” the St. James AME Zion Church. Another link delves into the results of a community archaeological excavation at St. James. Other projects focused on freedom seekers include an interactive map of an escape route from Virginia to the Ithaca area, a mobile guided tour of Ithaca’s Underground Railroad-related sites, and a website featuring brief narratives of historical fiction that deepen understanding of this pivotal period of American history.
Additionally, the Virtual Hub includes links to a resource that documents the presence and livelihoods of Ithaca’s Black residents from 1820-1870 and a page that provides an overview of rural humanities projects in the central New York region.
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Volunteer and Employment Opportunities | |
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Part-time Temporary Position
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering has an immediate opening for part-time, in-person support through the end of the year. They need someone to sit in the Director’s Assistant chair outside the office of our Academic Director for 3+ days/week and potentially to assist with calendaring.
Someone who is familiar with this type of role would be best suited as reception for a busy academic director can be nuanced. Most of the actual work done by the departing staff member has been reassigned – they are looking for a knowledgeable professional to keep the lights on and the door open! Days on site would be at least Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; hours and salary are negotiable.
For more information please contact Megan Whitman, mlw57@cornell.edu
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Proctors Needed for Finals
Cornell Law School is seeking retirees to serve as Exam Proctors for Fall 2023 semester final exams, taking place December 5 – 8 and 11 - 15. Proctors will monitor Law students taking exams in classrooms. They will guide students through the exam start-up and help address any questions/issues that arise during the exam. Training (paid) will take place prior to the exam period.
Interested applicants should be able to work with a variety of people and have good communication and organizational skills.
Exam are administered between 8:30-4:00 starting at 9:00 AM. Proctors begin at 8:30 AM. End time of exams varies by exam. Proctors will provide their availability and schedules will be determined in advance of the exam period and are paid $15.50/hour.
If interested in proctoring, please contact lawhr@cornell.edu.
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Donate to Cops, Kids, and Toys
One way that Cornell Police give back to the community is through the Cops, Kids and Toys program, which provides toys for families in need during the holiday season.
If you wish to help, donations are being accepted through the end of November. Drop new, unwrapped toys in bins at Barton Hall and other off-campus locations, or consider making a monetary donation.
If you’re experiencing hardship and would like to apply for your children to receive gifts, the application deadline is November 20.
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Share the Warmth Accepting Donations
Cold weather is coming! Help keep kids and adults warm by donating new or lightly used winter outerwear to Share the Warmth.
Clothing will be accepted at each location for a five-week collection period, ending on November 22. The donations will be picked up by Finger Lakes ReUse, sorted by Rotary volunteers, and readied for distribution through the Samaritan Center of Catholic Charities.
All winter clothing in good repair is accepted. There is a special need for children’s and men’s outerwear, including coats, snow pants, boots, hats, scarves, and gloves/mittens, as well as blankets.
Contact campuslife@cornell.edu for drop box locations on campus.
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