SCL Staff Engagement and Development
There are many opportunities available across campus and throughout the community for staff to engage with one another, take time for self-care, learn new personal or professional skills, or volunteer at upcoming campus or community events. Explore the resources below to help you get involved today. Do you know of a great resource? Let us know! Email Us!
Staff Wellness Events Spring 2024
SCL offers a wealth of staff events this spring focused on wellness. To register for any remaining events please contact dh485@cornell.edu.
Fitness Classes
Barre March 12 | 12:15-1 p.m. and March 19 | 12:15-1 p.m.
HIIT March 15 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. and March 23 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Yoga March 26 | 12:15-1 p.m. and April 9 | 12:15-1 p.m.
Enjoy Barre, Yoga, or HIIT alongside Cornell students with our fabulous SCL instructors! These classes are “drop-in, day-of” so please show up at least 10 minutes early to sign a waiver and receive a bracelet. Three different fitness center locations to choose from.
Soup & Hope at Sage Chapel or Zoom
March 21 | noon-1 p.m. with Adrian Durant
March 28 | noon-1 p.m. with Wahieñhawi “Hawi”
More information here (no registration required)
Legal Name Change Clinic
March 22
Register here
HR 2045 Navigating Negative Self-Talk
March 28 | 9-10:30 a.m.
Join us as we create awareness and gain skills that help us turn our negative self-talk/thoughts into strengths and confidence.
Introduction to Cornell Employee Wellbeing Programs
March 28 | noon-12:30 p.m.
Michelle Artibee, Cornell Director for Workforce Wellbeing will cover the spectrum of programs and services available to support the many dimensions of your wellbeing (mental, physical, cultural, etc.)
Bowling
April 3 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Come bowl for up to one hour at Helen Newman! You will be teamed with colleagues from outside of your department and asked to answer a few get-to-know-you questions. Shoes provided!
“Let’s CU Flourish” with Julie Edwards and Skorton Center Team (Cornell Health)
April 9 | noon-1 p.m. and April 11 | 6-7 p.m.
Explore positive psychology, building blocks of well-being, inner stability, and resources available to help you flourish!
Cornell’s Second Annual Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Awareness and Prevention
April 14 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Guest speakers and resource fair begin at 11:00 a.m. and go-at-your-own-pace 2-mile walk begins at noon.
Guided Walk of the Sustainability Landscape Trail
April 15 | noon-1:30 p.m.
April 24 | noon-1:30 p.m.
Join a guided 2.5 mile walk, starting at Bartels Hall (554 Campus Road) and traversing open spaces and natural areas around the Ag Quad, Botanic Gardens, Beebe Lake and more, in exploration of intentional design that promotes sustainability on campus. (The walk will be held in rain or snow. If there is severe weather (lightning/thunder/hail) the walk will be cancelled.)Monday, 4/15/24 from 12pm-1:30pm AND
Stadium Rappel
April 16 | 11:30 a.m.-noon, noon-12:30 p.m., 12:30-1 p.m. and 1-1:30 p.m.
Rappel out of the windows of Cornell’s Football Stadium, with a stunning 50-foot descent to the ground at a speed you control! Harnesses and helmets provided.
Scavenger Hunt for Families
April 20 | 2 p.m.
Share the beautiful springtime Cornell campus with your family in a game-like atmosphere with other SCL families. You will work in teams to problem solve, think creatively, and move as little or much as you like! Children of any age are welcome, and ages/interest may impact which scavenger hunt items your team chooses to focus on.
Slacklining
April 26 | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Come connect with SCL colleagues while testing your balance and bravery on the Arts Quad – Cornell Outdoor Education staff will be on hand for spotting safety.
To register for any remaining events please contact dh485@cornell.edu.
Personal and Professional Development
Cornell Human Resources Personal Development Workshops and Events
Cornell Human Resources Career Development Resources: Cornell offers extensive opportunities for continuing education, training, and professional development.
Einhorn Center Staff & Faculty Resources: From grants and awards to cohort programs and custom workshops, our faculty and staff opportunities are designed to enhance community-engaged learning across Cornell.
Wellness Resources
Fitness Centers: Use of five Fitness Centers on campus located inside Helen Newman Hall, Teagle Hall (Up & Down), Noyes Community Recreation Center, and Toni Morrison Hall (for access present Cornell ID card to fitness center monitor).
Volunteer Opportunities
Local Volunteer Opportunities are available on the David M. Einhorn Center for Community Engagement page.
Cornell Reunion
June 8-11, 2023
Every June, over 7,000 Cornellians and their families come back to Ithaca for their class Reunion. Reunion runs from June 8-11, 2023 and is packed full of programming from class meals, Cornell lectures, family-friendly activities, dance parties, and more.
In order to make this event a success, we rely on volunteers to help Conference and Event Services to staff our Reunion housing check-in desks. This is a fun experience where you meet great alumni and interact with staff from across campus. This year we are in need of even more help with additional sign-in requirements!
Housing check-in hours are:
- Thursday, June 8: 10:30 am – 9:00 pm and
- Friday, June 9: 7:30 am – 9:00 pm.
We are looking to find volunteers for 4-hour shifts , 8-hour shifts, or partial shifts. If you are willing and able to volunteer, please complete the Reunion Housing Volunteers survey.
Fall 2023 Move-In
August 14-20
Mark your calendars for August 14-20 and join the fun as SCL welcomes students back to campus. Please complete the Move-In survey to stay informed and get added to our contact list! Stay tuned to learn more about the roles, responsibilities, and amazing swag you will get as a thank-you for your commitment to hosting our students during the Move-In week.
We need:
- Hosts to serve as greeters, assisting with wayfinding, providing directions to campus buildings, amenities, and answering questions.
- Bin Helpers to assist students with carrying belongings upstairs in buildings without elevators.
Contact Wendy Franzese with questions.