Employee Wellbeing Update

These updates from Cornell Work/Life, Cornell Wellness, and the Faculty and Staff Assistance Program are full of useful tips and resources for self-care, remote work, caregiving, financial wellbeing, and more.  Contact wellbeing@cornell.edu with questions or suggestions.

Current Issue:

November 27, 2023

• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Cornell Outdoor Education Gear Sale
• Winter Safety Tips
• Sustainable Holidays

November 6, 2023

• Veteran's Day Events and Resources
• Endowed Open Enrollment
• New Group Counseling
• Discounts on Veterinary Care

October 23, 2023

• Meditations for Inner and Global Peace
• LGBT History Month
• Nominations Open for George Peter Award for Dedicated Service
• Prepare to "Fall Back"

October 10, 2023

• Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Understanding Hearing Loss as We Age
• Professional Clothing Giveaway
• Haunted History Tours

September 25, 2023

• Cornell Child Care Grant for Faculty and Staff
• Sip and Relax with Cornell Wellness
• Workforce Affinity Groups 
• Domestic Violence at the Workplace: A Training for Managers & HR Professionals

September 12, 2023

• National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
• Child Car Seat Safety Check
• Insectapalooza
• Fall Employee Celebration

August 28, 2023

• National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
• Narcan Training and Distribution for the Community
• Overcoming Burnout
• How Much Water Should You Drink in a Day

August 8, 2023

• Preparing for Baby Series
• Retirement and Beyond Seminars
• Cornell Coworker Coffee
• Food Scrap Recycling

July 18, 2023

• Finding Connection at Cornell
• Hot Weather Pet Tips
• Diverse Living in Ithaca Guide
• U-Pick Blueberry Farms

June 29, 2023

• Summer Wellbeing Adventure
• The Connection Between Digestive Health and Mental Health
• Free Concerts on the Arts Quad
• Workload Prioritization Process Tool

June 12, 2023

• Diversity and Inclusion Celebrations
• Why Stress Causes People to Overeat
• Prevent Lyme and Other Illnesses
• How to Balance Debt, Saving, and Investing

May 31, 2023

• Special Six-Month Child Care Grant
• Medication Drop Box
• Preventing Identity Theft
• Let the Grass Grow

May 16, 2023

• COVID Public Health Emergency Update
• How to Boost Your Self Confidence
• Saving for Your Child's Education
• Celebrate Asian Pacific American and Jewish American Heritage Month

May 1, 2023

• Understanding & Overcoming Perfectionism
• Build Your Own Terrarium
• Organize, Plan, and Own Your Future
• Volunteer at Commencement

April 17, 2023

• Stress Management
• Local Birdwatching Opportunities
• Spring Plant Sale
• Pet Loss Grief

April 3, 2023

• Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
• Sustainability Month at Cornell
• Stress & Anxiety in Pets
• Understanding Your Education Benefits,

March 20, 2023

• Out of the Darkness Campus Walk supported by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
• Improving Your Mental Health at Work
• Planning Time Off and Other Restorative Practices
• Understanding and Responding to Workplace Violence

March 6, 2023

• Cornell Children's Tuition Scholarship Workshop
• Neurodiversity Celebration Week
• Recycle Your Home & Office Electronics
• 2023 Inclusive Excellence Summit Registration

February 20, 2023

• Winter Wellness Breaks
• Retirement & Beyond Seminars
• Stretch With Wellness
• Internal Career Fair

February 6, 2023

• Black History Month Events
• Resources for Heart Health
• Tax Tips
• Day Trip to Philadelphia

January 25, 2023

• Cornellians Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Community Healing Space
• Bike Mechanic Workshops
• Meatless Recipes to Help Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

January 10, 2023

• Preparing for Baby Series
• Wills & Estates - Protect Your Assets
• Leading Effectively in a Virtual Workplace
• Cornell Inspired Crossword Puzzle