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We've pulled together this simple guide to choosing the best—and easiest-to-care-for indoor office plants - as well as a few simple instructions to prevent your new green friend from heading to an early grave.

East Avenue road re-painted in August 2018

The summer renovation project on East Avenue officially opened on August 25, 2018.

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Major recycling restrictions went into effect on July 1, 2018, across the country. We need your help to ensure we continue to capture and reuse our recyclable materials properly. Most communities in the US are not equipped to recycle the same variety as the US shipped overseas, and many US plants need materials to be cleaner than before.

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Make your home more energy efficient at little or no cost to you.

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To help with these types of challenging situations, Cornell has added Care.com’s platform Care@Work to the benefits program for faculty, staff, retirees and graduate and professional students.

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The university launched two new initiatives to create a more inclusive workplace experience July 1.

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At the 63rd annual Service Recognition Dinner June 5, Cornell President Martha E. Pollack and Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Mary Opperman paid tribute to 250 staff members who began working at Cornell 25, 30, 35, 40 or more years ago.

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Cornell Chronicle | Nancy Doolittle, May 21, 2018

The Facilities and Campus Services (FCS) 10th Annual Employee Celebration was a huge success on June 12, 2018.

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Cornell Chronicle | Danica Fisher, May 3,  2018

Siteimprove is a simple yet powerful tool available to all Cornell faculty and staff in Ithaca, and at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell Tech in New York city. 

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Cornell Chronicle | Nancy Doolittle on January 18, 2018

“We know Cornellians struggle, too,” said Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life. “We take this seriously, and are committed to supporting our students’ mental health and well-being at Cornell. While we have made great strides and many improvements over the past decade, we can and will do more.”