Excellence Awards Recognition Event

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Welcome, everyone. Thank you so much for joining us today. I'm Christine Lovely, vice president and chief human resources officer, and I'm honored to be your emcee today. I would like to start our program with our land grant acknowledgment video. This video was produced as part of our help promoting campus program, which you learn more about today. So thank you very much.

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Cornell University is located on the traditional homelands of the Guy O'Connor. The Guy O'Connell, our members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, an alliance of six sovereign nations with a historic and contemporary presence on this land.

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The Confederacy precedes the establishment of Cornell University, New.

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York State and the United States of America.

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We acknowledge the painful history of dicono dispossession and honor the ongoing connection of Guy O'Connell.

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People past and present to these lands and waters.

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All right. We have a few housekeeping details which I'll share with you. For those of you that are in person. First, please take note of the exits around the room in case of an emergency with. We ask that you proceed quickly and calmly to the nearest exit. We're going to try and get to the program in an hour, but please feel free to stand up and stretch if you need to.

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And that can include heading back to the food and drink table. There's a lot back there still, so help yourself. Restrooms are available to your left behind the cement wall. Okay, so let's get started. Today we celebrate and recognize those who were nominated for a President's Award for Employee Excellence. We are joined by both in-person guests as well as colleagues and friends online.

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At its core, the Employee Excellence Award program is an opportunity for us to celebrate our fantastic Cornell employees, including their commitment to the mission of our college's divisions and university as a whole, highlighting the caliber of work our staff produces, both as individuals and as teams, and acknowledging the tremendous impact that each nominee has had on our campus community.

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What's so special about these awards is their alignment with the university values and priorities, recognizing the crucial part the staff play and making the great achievements of our institution possible. Over the past decade, the Excellence Awards have grown dramatically. More employees are involved in the evaluation committee. The number of award categories has expanded and most notably, the number of nominations continues to rise.

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This year, we received a record breaking 150 unique nominations. Let's give a hand for that.

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The growth and impact of this program is a testament to the amazing work of the evaluation committee. And if you're a part of that committee, would you either stand or wave your hand?

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Thank you so much for your efforts. I would also like to welcome Ezra Cornell, who once again will be representing the Board of Trustees and presenting the Trustee Award. This is the fifth year that Ezra has partnered with us to select trustee awardees, and those folks will be announced live later in this program. Like that's the suspenseful part of the program.

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We'd like to extend our thanks to you, Ezra and the board. We are so grateful for your involvement in the Excellence Awards Program and your commitment to help build a culture of appreciation in at Cornell.

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Without further ado, I will invite Interim President Cort Lakoff to share a few words before we kick off the program.

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Thanks very much, Christine, and welcome, everybody. Thank you all so much for being here. I want to welcome the guests in person and those of you who are online attending the this annual Celebration of Excellence Awards at Cornell. I want to thank the nominators for their time and thoughtful, thoughtfully written nominations that recognize their peers for their dedication at creating.

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A sustainable campus and mission.

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For their flexibility and for their resilience in overcoming challenges. Also, I want to thank all of the awardees for their commitment to equality and creating a culture of belonging within our community at Cornell. So I want to acknowledge the nominees.

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Whose actions have inspired.

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Their peers to do better, be better, and push Cornell for change. Every year, this.

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Program's nominations.

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Bring to light just how diverse our community and staff and faculty are. The breadth of projects that they undertake to put Cornell on the map. Our community, faculty, staff and students is a.

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Powerhouse.

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Of ingenuity, creativity and innovation driven by our shared values and missions. And our community is the most precious thing and the thing that really distinguishes Cornell. The relationships that we have and our work together to make Cornell better. As Frank Rhodes put it.

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Cornell is an engine.

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That drives humanity forward. All of you.

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Are part of that.

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And thank you so much for what you do.

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On behalf of all Cornell University senior leadership, we are so proud of all of you. Congratulations on all the remarkable accomplishments we're about to recognize. So let's get started. I'd like to invite Eve DeRosa, dean of faculty, to present our first award in the category of Culture of Belonging.

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Thank you. Christine. And hello, everyone. I'm delighted to present the award for Culture of Belonging. Joining me on stage to present certificates are Kavita Bala, dean of Cornell Bonuses and professor of computer science. Jose Martinez, senior associate dean for diversity and academic affairs, College of Engineering. And Ben Maddox, chief information officer. This award recognizes employees who create and support an open, inclusive, welcoming and equitable workplace for all members of the Cornell community.

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We received 21 exemplary nominations in this category for individuals working in a variety of roles across many colleges and units. For some nominees, creating an environment of belonging. This plays a major role in their position, but for others, it's something they strive for, outside of their job responsibilities. And for many, this lifelong passion. They are committed to sharing, educating, and learning for years to come.

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Here are a few examples from our nominations. Nancy Altman was nominated for Embodying the true spirit of belonging through unwavering dedication, empathy, and advocacy for underrepresented communities. Her nominator even states, I remember the exact moment I met Nancy because it was when I truly felt inspired to become an entrepreneur and experienced a sense of support that was new to me.

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See, Lucas was recognized for their outstanding advocacy and guidance in promoting community wellness by embodying inclusivity and demonstrating that everyone is welcome. She has played a pivotal role in helping others feel comfortable in Cornell's recreation spaces. A handful of nominees were highlighted for Going Above and Beyond to help faculty, staff, and students feel welcome at Cornell. Among these nominees were Carolyn Chow, Cheri Sigman, and Erica Lucio.

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For sister, one final example and a period, anda has been recognized for fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere at the Cornell Reese Tennis Center. Her nominator states anda exemplifies forgiveness and patience, regardless of individuals abilities, and demonstrates an exceptional and tentative ness to culturing and cultivating a culture of respect. These examples are only the tip of the iceberg.

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We want to thank all of our nominees for your efforts, regardless of whether diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work as part of your role or personal mission you feel to fulfill. Will all of our nominees for the Culture of Belonging Award. Please stand or wave and let's give them a round of applause.

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Thank you. I will now recognize the three awardees chosen for this category. Awardees, please join us on stage when your name is called. Carl Cornell.

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Carl is the assistant director of undergraduate advising for Cornell Boces. Tony Roach.

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Tony Roach is the director of administration for biomedical engineering, and Allison McCauley.

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Web developer for CIO City Enterprise Services.

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So, Carl is an assistant director of undergraduate advising for Cornell Balances, and has made a remarkable impact on both Cornell's student body and the broader community. He takes the initiative to ensure that every student and colleague feel seen, heard and valued by going beyond the traditional scope of his duties, states the nominator. Carl does not shy away from addressing areas of need within the community, and always strives to create an environment where everyone feels they belong, not because it's in his duties, but because he believes it is the right thing to do.

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Carl is an inaugural founder of the College of Engineering. Embarrasses annual pride event. Yes. And serves as a co-leader each year. His vision is both broad and inclusive. He consistently welcomes new ideas, perspectives, and experiences into advising practices and the broader campus culture. Carl's leadership, integrity and commitment to inclusion makes him a beloved colleague, as you can tell, and a cherished member of the community.

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And please, let's celebrate Carl.

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Our next awardee is Tony Roach. Tony served in the US Navy for 28 years before arriving at Cornell. His last hurrah was as the professor of Naval Science and commanding officer of the big Red and Navy ROTC unit, and Barton Hall, now as the director of the of administration for the Meaning School of Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, Tony has helped foster a sense of community and belonging among veterans at Cornell.

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Tony consistently has dinners with the residents in the veterans House and helps recruit new fellows. He coordinates events for veterans across Cornell and brings together the different silos of veteran and military related groups on campus. And Tony's efforts have fostered a supportive community that advocates for enhancing the quality of higher education for veterans. We find Tony quietly working to keep the ship together, no pun intended, said the nominator.

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His steadfast commitment to the veterans community and the incredible impact of his efforts is admirable. Please, let's not. Tony.

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Our final awardee in this category is Allison McCauley. As a web developer, Allison is known for bringing a joyful intensity to everything that she does. She is recognized for being profoundly empathetic and quick to provide support and reassurance to her colleagues. She's always had something kind to say, and her way of making anyone in her orbit feel appreciated and being is for being exactly who they are.

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In her nine years at Cornell. Allison has contributed to the community by providing training on Drupal through her work in custom development, as well as providing technical sessions at previous Cornell troops camps. Sounds like a fun camp with fairness and equal opportunity among her core values. She has been a mentor to countless women, launching careers as developers. Here are some quotes that others have shared in Alison's nomination.

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One of the things I admire most about Allison is her ability to lead with integrity while fostering inclusion. Allison listened intently to my team's needs and used her good humor, excellent judgment, and expertise to translate our expectations into something that functions beautifully and adaptively. Please. That's what Allison.

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These awardees exemplify what it looks like to fully embrace the university's core values of creating a culture of belonging. And on behalf of everyone here today and those joining us virtually, I applaud your passion and effort towards creating a welcoming and inclusive culture for everyone you and culture encounter. Excuse me? So let's give a round of applause for our awardees in this belonging.

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So please join me in welcoming Kavita Bala, Dean of N a s Bowers College of Computing and Information Sciences, to present the next category.

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Thank you. Thank you Eve. I am pleased to recognize the nominees and awards for the category of Game Changer. Joining me on stage today is Christine Lovely, Corey Morrow, the senior associate dean, and cals, and Elaine Westbrooks, the garlic Rock University librarian. This award recognizes employees who bring fresh ideas to their work, inspire the spirit of innovation, and are willing to take calculated risks.

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We received 13 nominations in this category, highlighting an astonishing array of achievements. And here are a few examples demonstrated by our nominees. Sam Benson was nominated for being a source of unwavering support for students and ensuring everyone's voices are heard and needs are met. Nominees Rachel Barna, Molly Bagwell and Katherine Kenyon were acknowledged for their contributions in implementing a new tool system and process for their teams.

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Other nominees were responsible for creating trainings, designing websites, and implementing strategies to uphold the mission of the university. Sarah Edelman was nominated for her commitment to empowering doctoral students to complete their education with minimal financial disruptions, while also leading essential organizational changes. Through innovative and creative solutions, Liz Walton was nominated for an exceptional work in developing and implementing recruitment strategies, coordinating the screening and selection process, and managing hiring and communications for 200 students in the Engineering Learning Initiatives program.

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Before we announce the awardees, all nominees, would you please stand or wave? Let's give them a round of applause.

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Thank you. Now, for our bodies. Would all three individuals please join me on the stage, as I call your name, to accept your certificates? Cassandra Pierre Joseph, the director of workforce engagement for HR, analytics and life.

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Alan Jaffrey, director of administration for Cal's Department of Animal Science.

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And Jenny Leon, Hartford, outreach spaces and exhibits coordinator for Man Library.

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So here are some of the highlights that were shared with us about these awardees. Cassandra is recognized for her drive, willingness, and passion to create programs and resources that have proven to positively impact employee onboarding, engagement, and retention at Cornell. From creating Cornell's college Network groups and initiating various programs such as the big Red Welcome Program, Diverse Living in Ithaca, Guide, coworker, Coffee, and Work Workforce affinity groups Cassie has shown tremendous skill and passion for increasing engagement, retention, and belonging at the university.

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According to those around her. Her impact is felt both on and off campus as she consistently helps employees build meaningful connections within the local community. One colleague said Cassie is a total powerhouse rock star who thoughtfully creates innovative tools to bring our community together. Simply put, she has changed the game for Cornell and each employee, Cassie.

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Our next awardee, Alan Joffrey, was nominated for his dedication to sharing knowledge that fosters individual growth while also enhancing the collective ability of the college to innovate and succeed as a unified entity. Alan brings a refreshing dynamism by challenging the status quo in a uniquely light hearted manner, and gently nudges his team to reconsider and trenched norms and explore new perspectives.

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Alan creates a comfortable atmosphere where team members feel encouraged to voice unconventional thoughts and experiment with innovative solutions. According to his nominator. Alan has served as a valuable catalyst for positive change within Cals and an indispensable force behind numerous innovative software solutions. Alan.

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Our final awardee. Jenny. Leaf on leaf on her foot. Sorry. Does that approximately right. Approximately right. She's going to come in. Corrected later. Was nominated for her creativity, innovation and initiative in designing the From Nabokov's Nest, an exhibit at Mann Library, which exhibit which highlights Nabokov's contributions to butterfly science. Jenny was the driving creative force behind this exhibit, transforming her vision into a captivating reality.

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Not only did she craft a compelling concept for the exhibit, but she took bold risks in presenting Nabokov's work in an engaging and accessible way. Her nominators praised her exceptional communication skills, noting her ability to clearly outline expectations and timelines for her team. Jenny's artistic I made the exhibit visually stunning, while her creativity brought the content to life through the use of multimedia and 3D imagery.

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Beyond her artistic contributions, Jenny demonstrated remarkable growth as a leader, encouraging her team to exceed expectations and treating setbacks as valuable learning opportunities. Congratulations, Jenny.

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Congratulations again to all the game changer nominees and awardees. Let's give our awardees altogether a round of applause.

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It has been my pleasure to present this award. Everyone on stage may now return to your seats. And Christine Van Vliet, vice president for research and innovation, will now present the next award category for Culture of sustainability.

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Thank you very much, Kavita. Now, I'm pleased to recognize the nominees and the awardees for the category of the Culture of Sustainability. Joining me on the stage today are my colleagues, Corey Moreau, senior associate dean for College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life. And Jose Martinez, again on the stage as senior associate dean for diversity and academic affairs in the College of Engineering.

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Now, this particular category, Culture of sustainability. It's a collaborative effort between the Cornell Sustainability Office and the Division of Human Resource SES. And the intention here is to spotlight and elevate our sustainability work at the university. On the campus this year in that category, we received eight inspiring nominations for this award. And each of those showcased a really unique and deep commitment to sustainable practices and innovation.

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These nominees embody the incredible work being done to integrate sustainability into our campus culture. Every day, and to reflect our shared dedication to a more sustainable future at Cornell, and the ability to demonstrate that practice more broadly. While all of our nominees for the Culture of Sustainability Award, please stand or wave.

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Truly inspiring examples, and I encourage you to to reach out and hear more about each of those projects. And people. Now for our awardees. Would all three individuals please join me on stage to accept your certificates? Ross Hansen, director of facilities and planning for Cal's Shoals Marine Laboratory.

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And Ben Shlomo, sustainability coordinator for Cornell Dining.

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And Allison Hutchinson, senior lecturer in the engineering communications program at Cornell Engineering.

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This is a great group of folks and projects. I'd like to tell you a little bit more about each awardee. Our first awardee is Ross Hansen, who's the director of facilities and planning for Cal's Shoals Marine Laboratory. Ross has been a valuable member of the Shoals Marine Lab Facilities team for 25 years. There's been so much change over that time, and Ross has really helped lead the way there.

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He's mentored sustainable engineering teams, and he's spearheaded numerous improvements to the lab, sustainable infrastructure. Ross has contributed to significantly decreasing the lab's dependance on fossil fuel, demonstrating respect for the natural environment in which the laboratory operates. And because of his efforts, the lab now uses less than 10% of the diesel fuel that it did 20 years ago. Even though the level of activity, the number of people learning and at the Shoals has actually increased significantly over those same 20 years.

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In 2007, Ross collaborated with the state of Maine to install the lab's first wind turbine that was a renewable energy project that powered year round air quality monitoring at that site without disturbing the nesting seabirds that the team was there to study. And then he also oversaw the installation of solar panels on dorm rooms, led energy efficient upgrades for dishwashing and water heating at that laboratory, and improved several lab functions, all to maximize efficiency and energy.

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Thank you, Russ.

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And now our second awardee is Anna Ben Shlomo, sustainable coordinator for Cornell Dining, and is recognized for implementing a lot of things you may have experienced in Cornell dining. Electronic compost reporting with farm services to better communicate any contamination issues and other programs, and has been a very strong advocate for diverting food waste from compost whenever possible. And she's partnered with the Friendship Donations Network to recover food from the dining halls and events, and then redistribute those resources to the local community, and also led the research and implementation of Fill It Forward.

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I love this program. It's Cornell Dining Reusable To-Go container program. If you want to take it with you, you can and you can reuse that to go container. One of her nominator said the Anna has such respect for the natural environment. She seeks to reduce our impact in many ways, ranging from replacing plastic in our operations to educating herself and our organization.

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And his dedication, leadership and passion for sustainability is outstanding. Thank you. Anna.

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And our final awardee today in this category is Allison Hutchinson, senior lecturer in the Engineering Communications Program for Cornell Engineering. Since joining the Cornell community in 2019, Doctor Hutchison has demonstrated remarkable initiative by reaching out to the Campus Sustainability Office to explore how her students could contribute to advancing sustainability efforts at the University. Doctor Hutchinson has authentically co-created both experiential learning opportunities and living laboratory projects on the campus to both advanced Cornell's sustainability efforts as a shared goal, while also providing our students with real life experiences by demonstrating a deep belief in sustainability and a desire to create meaningful change.

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Allison has consistently considered how to create purposeful experiences with every action and integrate sustainability into all aspects of her decision making. Thank you Allison.

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So as you can see, these awardees have not only fulfilled the description of this award, but have clearly excelled at creating a more sustainable community and culture for us and with us. Let's give them all a round of applause for their efforts and their leadership.

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Thank you all. I'd like to now invite doctor Lauren Warnick Austin who? Dean in the College of Veterinary Medicine, to the podium to present our next category, the Thoughtful Leader Award.

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Thank you. Kristin. Joining me today to recognize our awardees in the Thoughtful Leader category are my colleagues. Christine lovely, Kristen VanVleet, and Andrew Karoly, the Charles Field Knight dean of the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. Whether they are people, leaders or our peers, those nominated for the Thoughtful Leader Award are individuals who bring out the best in their colleagues and teams, creating an environment that enables others to excel.

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This category received 61 nominations, and that's the most that have ever been received for this award. Before we recognize our awardees, let's take a moment to highlight some of the other nominees. Gina Bowling, Amber Hanson, Kyle Barnhart, and Jared Snowden have been recognized by their nominators for cultivating an environment that encourages colleagues to express their voices, share feedback, and offer opinions and suggestions.

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This approach has helped to dismantle barriers, foster collaboration, and create a safe space where everyone feels heard. Tracy Chapman, Megan Whitman, and Adam was Like and Kurt Brosnan exemplify the art of creating welcoming environments. Their talent for fostering genuine connections and providing unwavering support empowers their colleagues to thrive and reach their full potential. Megan Whitman, Reeve Hamilton, Linda Kroll Howell and Jessie Buell are regarded as intuitive leaders or adept at identifying both the strengths and areas of for improvement for their colleagues.

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This skill not only brings out the best in their teams, but also enhances the overall experience for students, faculty, and staff alike. Josh Giblin has brought staff together as a community by providing ways for them to progress to new heights. And a good leader gives credit where credit is due, expresses gratitude often, and shines a spotlight of recognition on their colleagues efforts.

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This personifies nominees such as Lauren O'Neill and Richard Stack. These are only a few of the many outstanding nominations we received for this category, with all the nominees for Thoughtful Leader. Please stand or wave for a round of applause.

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Thank you and congratulations to each of you. I would now like to highlight the awardees of this category. These awardees were highly ranked by our reviewers for their impressive achievements and dedication as leaders with the following individuals, please join us on stage to receive your certificates and remain on stage as I read the highlights from your nomination. First, Katherine Berggren, Associate Vice President of organizational Development and effectiveness for the Office of Human Resources.

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Next, bill Loftis, director of administration for the Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology.

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And Andrew Heist, assistant front office manager for the Statler Hotel. Andrew.

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Our first awardee has been described as a connector, a strategist for action and always ready to execute. Kathy has made an impact on the Cornell community in many ways. She launched and developed Cornell's executive coaching program that has trained more than 70 executive coaches and has saved the university over $6 million in the process. She helped develop six courses for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Cornell to train employees on on creating inclusive work environments.

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Her nominator states, Kathy is unparalleled in promoting inclusion, inclusion, and supporting work life integration. She holds her team to high standards while encouraging them to actively engage in their personal lives and disconnect from work when needed. Kathy is recognized for her leadership too, which is a testament to thoughtful strategic action promoting inclusion, growth, community engagement, and lasting benefits.

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Congratulations.

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Our next awardee is Bill Loftus. According to his nominator, Bill is the best boss ever. Hard to beat that. He is kind and generous with his time, gives advice freely from his multiple areas of expertise, and shared his vast knowledge of the Cornell ecosystem. Bill was praised for the following key attributes. He inspired his team with his unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of service, and consistently encourages them to seek out opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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Bill serves as a steward and backbone for the While Institute community by embodying its mission and values and thoughtfully connecting people, ideas, and resources. Most importantly, Bill's nominator notes that his office door is always open and he listens to everyone who seeks him out with genuine curiosity and empathy. Congratulations.

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Andrew. Our final awardee was nominated for being more than just a leader. He is recognized as a catalyst for fostering a positive community. According to his nominator, Andrew's unwavering dedication to his team is palpable and helps foster and environment where every individual feels valued. Andrew leads with compassion and empowers his team by valuing all perspectives and encouraging them to make independent decisions.

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Promoting growth that extends beyond their current roles. His motivation to help employees grow their careers and better themselves is a testament to the power of human connection and personal growth. His nominator states Andrew embodies the essence of a thoughtful leader. His dedication to Cornell is unwavering and his impact on his team and community is immeasurable. Congratulations, Andrew.

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These three awardees exemplify the outstanding leadership qualities we cherish at Cornell. Please join me in recognizing Kathy, Bill, and Andrew with another round of applause for their award.

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So those on the stage can return to their seats. And I'll now turn the podium over to Elaine Westbrook's Carly Croak, university librarian, and she'll announce the next category mission possible. Thank you.

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Thank you. Lauren. I'm pleased to be here today and honored to recognize the nominees and recipients of the Mission Possible Award. Joining me to present certificates to awardees are Sarah Edelman, associate dean for administration of the College of Agriculture, architecture, Art and planning. Also joining me are Lauren Warnock and Kristin Van Vliet. This award recognizes employees whose work demonstrates excellence and supporting the university's core mission.

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Areas of learning, discovery and engagement. These individuals recognized by this award consistently demonstrate a positive and influential impact on their work environment and foster cooperation and collaboration in their work group while carrying out their responsibilities. This year's Mission Possible category received an astounding 68 nominations. Nominees in this category represent Cornell Veterinary Medicine, hospitals for animals, HR, analytics, and Work Life.

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The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Corning Dining Cornell Dining, and many more areas. Accolades for nominees include finding innovative and creative solutions, as demonstrated by Romano Mayo, which Marissa can solve. Little Max Maximo token, Wong and Dennis Nardi demonstrating integrity, initiative and judgment, and supportive roles that require agility, flexibility, and good communication skills. Our nominees recognize for these skill sets include Amy Yanoski, Megan Reiser, Sue Shipman, and Kristin Hopkins.

00:42:27:51 - 00:43:03:12
Speaker 1
We had nominees such as Michelle are to be Susan Daniel, Rachel Barna, Jackie Barnett, who provided guidance, expertise and resources on projects, programs and events. Nominees like Ray Carlyle, Joseph Jacoby, and Hugh Edwards exemplified their leadership abilities and drive to accomplish this, University's mission. Lastly, I'd like to call out Rhonda Kitsch, who was nominated numerous times in this category for her unwavering dedication to serving the university registrar staff.

00:43:03:17 - 00:43:13:13
Speaker 1
You've certainly got a fan base, Rhonda.

00:43:13:17 - 00:43:46:23
Speaker 1
The list of nominees, their accomplishments and dedication to their role goes on and on. The Mission Possible Award is a broad and dynamic category that demonstrates the vast spectrum of work our university does every day, with all our mission possible. Nominees. Please stand or wave, and let's give them a round of applause.

00:43:46:28 - 00:44:11:37
Speaker 1
It is my privilege to recognize our three awardees for this category. Awardees, please join me on stage when your name is called. Like those? Before we ask that you remain on stage while I share a bit more about your accomplishments. First is Megan Riser, admissions operation and visit specialist for Cornell Admissions.

00:44:11:42 - 00:44:28:24
Speaker 1
All right. Second is Angela Downing. Finance specialist and team lead for Cornell Veterinary Medicine. Public and ecosystem health.

00:44:28:29 - 00:44:53:04
Speaker 1
And next we have Linda Savelkoul, interim associate director, department manager for Cornell's Center of Astrophysics and Planetary Science.

00:44:53:09 - 00:45:20:30
Speaker 1
All right. Well, here are a few words about each awardee from their nominators. Megan's nomination opens with the following statement. Quote. The past year was a challenging one for the AP admissions team, but Meg's willingness to jump in and take on new tasks, learn new systems, step out of her comfort zone, and network with the university has made all the difference.

00:45:20:34 - 00:45:49:03
Speaker 1
Megan has challenged herself to take on new responsibilities, from reviewing applications and leading information sessions, to assisting with graduate support and more. She consistently seeks opportunities to step in and support others while expanding her own skillset. Megan challenges her team to think creatively and strategically and isn't afraid to ask tough questions. Her nominator states, she just doesn't settle for the bare minimum.

00:45:49:08 - 00:45:57:34
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She cares deeply about all things she takes on and wants to do nothing but her absolute best.

00:45:57:39 - 00:46:34:33
Speaker 1
Angela Downing She's recognized for her strong work ethic, exceptional talent for connecting with others, ability to simplify complex financial tasks and her thoughtfulness and dedication on multiple occasions. Angela has provided support to allocate funding, hire support persons and request funding extensions for her team. She has also dedicated time to addressing non grant related challenges, offering feedback on team management, guiding difficult conversations with colleagues, and helping to strategize priorities.

00:46:34:38 - 00:47:01:51
Speaker 1
As a connector, Angela has linked her team with other faculty at Cbmm to leverage effective teaching approaches and foster cross campus collaboration. One of her nominator said, Angela goes above and beyond to support her team and make sure that they're able to work effectively. She's dedicated and hardworking and is in and is a driving force in helping navigate the post award financial system.

00:47:01:56 - 00:47:16:25
Speaker 1
Finally, Angela is recognized for her warm, cheerful and ready to help attitude. According to our team, she is the epitome of patience, professionalism and persistence.

00:47:16:30 - 00:47:23:56
Speaker 1
All right.

00:47:24:01 - 00:47:52:41
Speaker 1
All right. Over the past several years, Linda took on both her existing role as principal finance Manager and interim department manager. Associate director. From the outside, it appeared to be an impossible mission to manage all of the work. However, Linda embraced the challenge and took the initiative to grow into the roles of manager and associate director. In addition to her tremendous work ethic, Linda also cultivated a culture of belonging.

00:47:52:46 - 00:48:27:03
Speaker 1
She proactively set encouraging emails to the department, organize flower and cart campaigns, and led initiatives to celebrate colleagues service milestones by implementing electronic screens to display service and anniversaries and birthdays. Her nominator states Without Linda's initiative, integrity and dedication to the department, our mission of astronomical research and teaching would have faltered. Linda truly transformed what seemed like an impossible situation into a successful outcome.

00:48:27:08 - 00:48:49:51
Speaker 1
All three awardees strive for creative solutions, build strong partnership to achieve university goals, inspire others to do better and and persevere for the greater good. No matter how impossible the task seems. Let's give a round of applause for our Mission Impossible awardees.

00:48:49:55 - 00:48:55:08
Speaker 1
Right.

00:48:55:13 - 00:49:06:44
Speaker 1
So thank you and continue. And congratulations again to all of you. Everyone on stage may return to your seats.

00:49:06:49 - 00:49:25:14
Speaker 1
Now. It is my pleasure to turn the podium over to Ryan Lombardi, vice president for Student and Campus Life, to present the category of one Cornell Ryan.

00:49:25:19 - 00:49:48:15
Speaker 2
Thank you Elaine. Good afternoon everybody. It is my privilege to be able to present the awards in the category for one. Cornell. My colleagues on stage with me to present the certificates are Alex Colvin, dean of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Fan club there, Alex. And two people you've met several times, Jose Martinez and Corey Morrow.

00:49:48:20 - 00:50:34:34
Speaker 2
This category recognizes teams, departments or groups of employees who implement a project or solve a problem that positively impacts the university and the greater community. Nine one Cornell nominations were submitted representing the work of 100 individuals. Groups that were nominated include the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. The Cornell Bowers CIS Dei team, the chairs of the six colleague network groups, the Cornell Childcare Center relocation and Hvac Project Team, the University Events Team, the and the Apps On Demand team with all of the nominees in the one Cornell groups mentioned just now.

00:50:34:34 - 00:50:48:44
Speaker 2
Please rise as we applaud your continued success.

00:50:48:48 - 00:51:04:49
Speaker 2
I will now share the three awardee groups for this category. The first awardee group is the Worker Institute Administrative Team and accepting the award on their behalf is Sherry Morales.

00:51:04:54 - 00:51:24:16
Speaker 2
Our second awardee group. Our second awardee group is the Unit Coordination Team in Cornell Engineering's Office of Marketing and Communications and accepting the award on their behalf as Chris Dawson.

00:51:24:21 - 00:51:44:48
Speaker 2
Our third awardee group is the Certified Desktop and End Point Data Dashboards Project team, and accepting the award on their behalf is Pete Cafaro. Pete joined us on stage also.

00:51:44:53 - 00:52:18:29
Speaker 2
Now I'll say a little bit about each one of these outstanding teams. The Worker Institute administrative team is the backbone of operations and plays a crucial role in ensuring everything runs smoothly while embodying the spirit of one Cornell. From managing budgets to coordinating events. They handle all tasks with honesty, diplomacy, and uphold transparency and accountability. They collaborate effectively across departments and bring together diverse perspectives, while always looking for innovative solutions to challenges.

00:52:18:34 - 00:52:51:54
Speaker 2
In a recent We Rise Report launch event and 2020 for June Care convening, they coordinated with various stakeholders and worked closely with faculty, external labor organizations and community leaders to ensure the event's success. This proactive approach and their dedicated efforts keep the Workers Institute on the cutting edge of public engagement. I'll recognize the entire team in a moment, but that's the Workers Institute administrative team.

00:52:51:59 - 00:53:25:50
Speaker 2
The Unit Coordination Team and Cornell Engineering's Office of Marketing and Communications engages in transformative work that unifies and elevates Cornell engineering communications. Formed less than two years ago. This team has swiftly and effectively tackled the challenge of uniting previously decentralized communications roles and functions into a cohesive, strategic operation. I didn't know we were decentralized at Cornell. This team's latest achievement has been their pivotal role in developing a new Cornell engineering website.

00:53:25:54 - 00:53:58:14
Speaker 2
This project not only enhances the college's digital presence, but also serves as a testament to their ability to collaborate across departments and leverage diverse expertise. They have also successfully shared knowledge, best practices, and resources, enhancing the college's ability to communicate its groundbreaking research and educational initiatives to the world. Their efforts have cultivated a stronger community and have fostered shared purpose within the college.

00:53:58:18 - 00:54:27:33
Speaker 2
The Certified Desktop and End Point Data Dashboards project aim to address the complexities and inefficiencies in managing end point data and reporting at Cornell. This was a significant undertaking that required innovative solutions and a high level of technical proficiency. The teams collective contributions have not only advanced to the project, but also aligned perfectly with Cornell's mission to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge through collaborative efforts throughout the project.

00:54:27:35 - 00:54:51:33
Speaker 2
The team exhibited a positive, honest and diplomatic approach which is essential for working across teams, departments and cultures. Their commitment to integrity was evident in their meticulous attention to detail and dedication to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of data. Dashboards. Throughout the project, the team showed respect and openness, ensuring that all team members and stakeholders felt valued and included.

00:54:51:37 - 00:55:05:47
Speaker 2
This collaborative spirit extended beyond their immediate team and created a positive, productive and inclusive work environment that was critical to the success of the project. Thank you.

00:55:05:51 - 00:55:31:06
Speaker 2
All right, so now I get to name off all the members within these groups, and we ask that for those that are with us today to either stand if able or to wave from their seats and to our audience, I will ask you to hold your applause until I've had a chance to introduce everyone. First off, with the Worker Institute administrative team who I mentioned want to mention travel to Ithaca last night, I understand from New York City to be here in person, to accept their award.

00:55:31:06 - 00:55:47:26
Speaker 2
So thank you for that. Sherry Morales, who we already met. Ledge, Dina Yuga, Anna Rivera and Marcela. Afnan.

00:55:47:31 - 00:56:04:49
Speaker 2
The unit coordination team and the Cornell Engineering's office of Marketing and Communications. Chris Dawson, Katherine Hennigan, Diane to Leah Himes and Ashley Bowen.

00:56:04:54 - 00:56:19:05
Speaker 2
And finally, to the certified desktop and end point data dashboards. Project team Pete, for you. Are you okay? And Jessie was song.

00:56:19:10 - 00:56:29:27
Speaker 2
Please give our all of our awardees from the one Cornell category a big round of applause.

00:56:29:32 - 00:56:54:25
Speaker 2
Thank you. And congratulations to all of you. It is wonderful to be able to recognize the extraordinary teamwork that takes place across the university. Awardees and colleagues, you may return to your seats as we welcome Christine Lovely back to the stage for the Health Promoting Campus Award. Thank you.

00:56:54:30 - 00:57:33:08
Speaker 1
Thank you. Brian. It's my privilege to be able to present three awards in a brand new category this year for health promoting campus. My colleague on stage with me to present certificates is Michelle Rigby, the Director of Workforce Wellbeing. This brand new category recognizes individuals or teams that embody our Charter's tagline people, Places and planet. We evaluated nominations using the Okanagan Charter framework, and I am honored to share the three individual awardees in this category.

00:57:33:13 - 00:57:46:32
Speaker 1
Addison to fit a strong research associate in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, planet.

00:57:46:37 - 00:57:57:03
Speaker 1
C Lucas, Wellness community outreach specialist and school places.

00:57:57:08 - 00:58:11:01
Speaker 1
And Jen Grenier, director of the Biotech Resource Center Genomics facility. People.

00:58:11:06 - 00:58:27:59
Speaker 1
Do we have anybody here that's won an award? And if so, please join us up here. Come up. All right. Awesome.

00:58:28:04 - 00:58:32:47
Speaker 1
All right.

00:58:32:52 - 00:59:03:10
Speaker 1
Over the last ten years, Allison has been a driving force behind two impactful programs at Cornell. The Cornell Climate Stewards program and the Climate Smart Farming Program. Through these initiatives, she has not only developed but led efforts that are making a real difference in tackling climate change. Her dedication to teaching about the environment and sustainability has earned her widespread recognition.

00:59:03:15 - 00:59:41:36
Speaker 1
Alison's commitment extends beyond the classroom as she actively engages with students on the challenges of climate change, while also collaborating with extension educators, communities, state agencies, and farmers. According to her nominator, Alison's vision is clear she is working to advance climate action, promote environmental awareness and encourage sustainability. These efforts have benefited not only her students and Cornell, but also the larger community and our world as a whole.

00:59:41:40 - 01:00:18:52
Speaker 1
On a systemic level, she has been a leader and champion of accessibility and inclusion, particularly when it comes to fitness centers, restrooms and locker rooms across campus. Thanks to their efforts, substantial improvements have been made, benefiting countless user users. On a personal level, she goes beyond the idea of any person, any study, and embraces the philosophy of any body, any ability in their role as an advocate and guide for community wellness at Cornell.

01:00:18:57 - 01:00:55:21
Speaker 1
They ensure that everyone feels supported and included, the nominator states. Before we even met, she took the initiative to make me feel more comfortable navigating Cornell's recreation spaces. She sent me written directions with photos of landmarks to help me find my way. On the day of my wellness consultation, she went above and beyond, pointing out both gendered and all gender restrooms and locker rooms, asking about my accessible needs, and even help helping me find a gym space that felt right for me.

01:00:55:26 - 01:01:35:32
Speaker 1
She showed me firsthand that everyone is welcome at the Cornell Fitness Centers. Jen Grenier demonstrates exceptional leadership through her deep understanding of each staff members strengths and needs, fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. She champions diversity within her 13 person team, ensuring flexibility and support for family care, health needs and remote participation. Jen's commitment to inclusive language and practices creates a culture where all employees feel valued, regardless of their background.

01:01:35:37 - 01:02:13:41
Speaker 1
She empowers her team by nurturing leadership qualities and consistently communicates that every staff members contribution is essential to Cornell's core mission of purposeful discovery. Her leadership results in an open and inclusive atmosphere that encourages free inquiry and expression. Please give all of our awardees from the health promoting campus category a big round of applause.

01:02:13:46 - 01:02:32:05
Speaker 1
Awardees and colleague. She may return to your seats as we welcome Ezra Cornell to the stage for our final award, the Cornell Trustee Award.

01:02:32:10 - 01:03:02:18
Speaker 3
Thank you. Christine. President Cutler cough. And the recognition team for once again creating an opportunity for the board of trustees to take a part in this recognition event on behalf of the Board of Trustees, I want to extend our gratitude for the hard work and perseverance of our Cornell community. We are thankful this award program takes time to celebrate our very valuable employees.

01:03:02:23 - 01:03:29:05
Speaker 3
Joining me to present the awards will be Christine The Trustee Award has special meaning. Speaking for our chairman, Craig Kaiser, and the other 62 members of our board of trustees, the congratulations to all who received awards today and who all who, all who will were nominated for the award this year. Thank you to those who wrote.

01:03:29:19 - 01:03:50:12
Speaker 3
Very thoughtful nominations and know the trustees sincerely appreciate all the employees of this university. Yes, I read every single nomination, at and it was a pleasure to read those nominations.

01:03:50:16 - 01:04:17:33
Speaker 3
All of you here, all of you online, all of you at this university, wherever you are. You're extraordinary. And this is this is a wonderful event. We're just not awarding enough awards right now. The three selected for the trustee awards are totally extraordinary. They're incredibly hardworking. They care about making a difference in the lives of our students and the future of the university.

01:04:17:38 - 01:04:39:33
Speaker 3
As a reminder, this award is kept secret, which I find amazing that we can keep any secrets at Cornell University until this very moment. The secrets have been supposedly kept. So here we go. Our first authority is Tracy Chapman.

01:04:39:38 - 01:04:47:50
Speaker 3
The assistant director for Finance and Budget in Cals. Tracy, would you please come up to the podium?

01:04:47:54 - 01:04:57:07
Speaker 3
There she is.

01:04:57:12 - 01:05:32:18
Speaker 3
Tracy has demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedication while overseeing the finances of the School of Integrative Plant Science. She is recognized for consistently going above and beyond her financial duties, such as working with Cals to ensure the safety of operations and allowing vital research to continue uninterrupted. Tracy fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment well embracing new ideas and tools.

01:05:32:23 - 01:06:08:29
Speaker 3
Her leadership builds trust and inspires confidence within her team, Tracy's nominator states. Having a supervisor be vigilant and caring has made me feel incredibly supportive and has demonstrated how an employee invested. A workplace like Cornell University can be. Tracy, congratulations.

01:06:08:33 - 01:06:24:25
Speaker 3
Excuse me. Our next, recipient is the incredible Connie Mayberry.

01:06:24:30 - 01:06:32:58
Speaker 3
There she is. What a surprise. She has a red coat on.

01:06:33:02 - 01:06:40:02
Speaker 3
I've known Connie for many years. Let's say decades. Right.

01:06:40:07 - 01:07:18:20
Speaker 3
She's often behind the scenes of Day hall, helping things run smoothly. For 35 years, Connie has been the orchestrator of Cornell's largest, most complex event, Commencement Weekend. Her dedication and skill bring together nearly every college division department across the campus, as well as countless Ithaca community partners, to ensure that these special events run smoothly. Connie Connie's commitment to evolving and improving commencement each year and its challenges like the pandemic, speak to her vision and adaptability.

01:07:18:25 - 01:07:42:49
Speaker 3
You are very adaptable. I know that many. I mean, consider the storms we've had and and there was one where you had to get Mike to adlib because of the lightning coming down. Yeah, amazing. Her expertise extends beyond commencement as she's played crucial roles in other major events, including Charter Day presidential inaugurations. And who knows what's going to happen this year.

01:07:42:54 - 01:08:01:40
Speaker 3
Connie's dedication to Cornell and her unwavering attention to detail make her a true embodiment of the one Cornell spirit, and her team is grateful for her extraordinary contributions. Connie, thank you.

01:08:01:45 - 01:08:23:53
Speaker 3
Okay. The last secret will now be revealed. The final recipient is a team, the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Excuse me. Christine Nye, can you please come up here?

01:08:23:58 - 01:08:56:15
Speaker 3
Those of you that are on that team, be prepared to stand at some point here. The Office of Student Community Standards, Conduct and Community Standards has been recognized for redefining student conduct at Cornell by replacing punitive measures with a restorative inclusion approach. Through roles like hearing and review, panel participants have actively involved the Cornell community promoting education and advocacy alongside accountability.

01:08:56:20 - 01:09:25:51
Speaker 3
Their work reaches beyond the campus as they share Cornell's model of national conferences and encourage others to adopt restorative practices. Additionally, their focus focuses on conduct resolution and healthy group dynamics. Support students in building positive relationships. This team also manages an incredibly heavy load of nearly a thousand cases a year. That's during the academic year, according to their nominator.

01:09:26:03 - 01:09:49:01
Speaker 3
This team truly embodies Cornell's values by operating with the utmost professionalism and respect and creating a lasting impact on our community. The Board of Trustees recognizes the value of your work and we sincerely thank you. Congratulations to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards Team. Would they please rise?

01:09:49:06 - 01:10:00:30
Speaker 3
Thank you.

01:10:00:35 - 01:10:25:30
Speaker 3
Thank you to those who were involved in this production that are joining us online and who were unable to join us today. To those who are here in person and involved in this event, would you stand or wave in recognition? Let's give them another round of applause.

01:10:25:35 - 01:10:33:21
Speaker 3
Thanks again for having me here today. And the trustees representing, I turn the microphone back over to Christine.

01:10:33:26 - 01:10:38:00
Speaker 1
Thank you so much.

01:10:38:05 - 01:11:04:27
Speaker 1
Thank you, Ezra, and thank you to all of our speakers, certificate holders, presenters and nominators who participated in this year's program. It gives me great pride to know that Cornell University ensures that so many employees are recognized for their demonstrated commitment to the university and its program. This is my favorite, program. Every year. I just love it.

01:11:04:27 - 01:11:34:11
Speaker 1
And I'm just moved by what I hear about and learn about our employees. It's just so wonderful. My congratulations to all of the nominees, and I'm so pleased to learn about your amazing accomplishments. Your commitment and care have not gone unnoticed. And please allow me to recognize the amazing team in my division that not only planned and executed today's wonderful program, but continues to encourage employee recognition all year long.

01:11:34:11 - 01:11:44:46
Speaker 1
Let's give it up for them.

01:11:44:51 - 01:12:15:33
Speaker 1
A special thank you to the Excellence Awards Committee for stewarding these awards. It's no small feat to create a meaningful program that can capture the breadth of our employee experience and impact. Impact. Nor is it easy to choose among these awardees. So many great stories of truly exemplary individuals. Thank you to Brian Keeney, Sound Incorporated, Cornell City for your and for and Cornell City for your production and virtual services today.

01:12:15:38 - 01:12:37:36
Speaker 1
Thank you to Cornell Catering for providing delicious food, and there's probably still some back there, so please get some on your way out. Thank you to the hype booth for allowing us to capture meaningful photos today, and they'll be here until one p pm. If you want to capture a photo back there. And finally, thank you to Ezra and our Board of Trustees for continuing to partner with us.

01:12:37:41 - 01:13:11:10
Speaker 1
A few announcements as we bring this to a close. Nominees and awardees, there are pins in your nametag. Please be sure to take them with you. Those are for yours. Yours to keep. And for our nominees or awardees joining us online today, please contact recognition@cornell.edu to receive your Pin. And that should be in the chat for you to see that email address and for everyone, please leave your lanyards on the on the tables around the chairs, so that they can be reused at a future event.

01:13:11:15 - 01:13:33:19
Speaker 1
Take the name tag with you. Of course. Nominees joining us in person today, you each have a certificate so you can pick that up as you leave at the same table where you picked up your name tags and nominees and awardees joining us virtually. Please reach out to that same email address so we can coordinate getting you your certificate.

01:13:33:24 - 01:13:44:41
Speaker 1
A recording of today's event will be posted on the Excellence Awards webpage in the next few days. So if you just want to relive this moment, you can always go there.

01:13:44:46 - 01:14:01:12
Speaker 1
And again, make sure you capture today's memory at the photo booth in the back. Help yourself to refreshments. I'll say it again and we hope that you really enjoyed yourself. I know I did today and we'll see you next year.