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Meet Ayham Boucher, who leads AI innovation efforts across the university with Cornell Information Technologies (CIT), and Information Technologies & Services (ITS) at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Access workday for payroll, benefits enrollment, time off and much more.

2025 faculty & staff 6 month child care grant, bright greens and blues and yellows, cute baby

Six-Month Childcare Grant

Cornell's Child Care Grant provides financial assistance to faculty and staff for childcare expenses that allow you and your spouse or partner to work or seek work.

Application & Details
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Volunteers Needed for Commencement

Help make graduation weekend special for our students, families, and visitors! Volunteers receive great benefits, including paid time off, Awardco points, and being part of our biggest celebration of the year.

Details & Sign Up
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New Giving Tiers for the Employee Emergency CARE Fund

The Cornell Employee Emergency CARE Fund offers financial help to faculty and staff members facing unexpected challenges. And now, making a gift comes with perks! Giving is so easy: donate Appreciation Portal points, use PayPal or Venmo, or conveniently set up a recurring donation via payroll deduction.

Support the CARE Fund
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    Connect with Colleagues

    Learn about ways to network and build community at Cornell.

    New To Ithaca

    New to Ithaca? Here are resources to help you settle into your new home, including guides, maps, family-friendly resources, and more.

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Employee Wellbeing at Cornell: May 12, 2025

In this issue: 2025 Special Six-Month Child Care Grant; Spring Wildflower Walk; Top Things To Do Before You Retire; Biking at Cornell; and more!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This annual nationwide event is a reminder to focus on the importance of mental health and its impact on wellbeing. Mental health conditions can affect anyone, and mental wellbeing is a part of each person’s overall health.