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Cornell tells faculty and staff to start bringing their own meals to campus amid UAW strike
ITHACA, N.Y. — As custodians, cooks and food service workers represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue a strike that began on Sunday night, Cornell University has asked its faculty and staff to start bringing their own food and drinks to work, or dine off campus, when classes begin on Monday.
More fiscal changes come to light ahead of first day for Ithaca public schools
ITHACA, N.Y. — Administrators from the Ithaca City School District (ICSD) presented a list of pending and implemented budget cuts to Board of Education members during a special voting meeting Tuesday night. The fiscal impact of that smaller budget — and how district leaders choose to allocate it —...
Ithaca ranked 8th best college town in U.S.
ITHACA, NY (CortacaToday) – Ithaca has been named one of the best college towns in the country. TheCampusAdvisor.com ranks Ithaca #8 on its 30 Best College Towns in the United States 2024 list. The overall score is generated from the following 8 categories: academic excellence, student friendliness, cost of...
UAW and Cornell Resume Negotiations as University Looks to Hire Scabs
Negotiations between Cornell University and UAW Local 2300 resumed on Thursday after a three-day pause, following a breakdown in talks on Sunday night. The resumption of discussions comes as the university faces growing pressure to maintain campus operations amid a strike that has paralyzed critical services during student move-in week.
Road and parking lot closures this weekend for Cornell’s New Student Convocation
Cornell University says the Crescent Lot at Schoellkopf Field will be closed from 3pm Saturday to 9pm Sunday, and Campus Road between Garden Avenue and Wing Drive will be closed midday Sunday, due to the New Student Convocation scheduled for Schoellkopf Field. Vehicles remaining in the Crescent Lot after 3pm...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Cornell Looks To Keep Momentum in UAW Negotiations
Editor’s Note: A version of this letter was sent to the president of UAW 2300 on Aug. 23 by Laurie Johnston, Senior Director of Staff and Labor Relations, Cornell Department of Human Resources, to work towards a successful negotiation of the UAW’s contract. Dear Christine,. When we met...
WILSON | On Strike for a REAL Offer
“In my opinion, Cornell’s bargaining team has thought since the beginning that because they have fancy degrees and lofty titles that we don’t, our workers can’t read or do math. This strike is a direct result of University management not valuing its employees and treating working class people like they are an expendable afterthought… Today we take it to the streets. UAW members will wait for the university to come to the table with a REAL offer that reflects the truly essential nature of our workforce…” — UAW Region 9 Director Daniel Vicente in a statement on Aug. 20.
Workers Continue to Strike as the University Attempts to Recruit Retirees
On the third full day of Cornell workers’ historic strike, negotiation efforts between the UAW and the University continued. Starting Sunday night, more than 1,000 Cornell custodians, food service workers, mechanics and other University employees announced a strike after failed negotiation efforts over a new contract. Over 1,200 University...
Hit the Trails: Scenic Walks Steps Away From Campus
While everyone knows Ithaca is “gorges,” not all students realize how close gorges and other natural areas are to campus. An expansive network of trails connects colleges to Ithaca’s natural wonders, just a brief hike away from class. With fall foliage on the way and the sun still blazing, now is the perfect time to explore scenic recreation ways, preserves, and uncharted paths.
GUEST ROOM | An Open Letter to Ezra Cornell: UAW Staff Calls for Real Leadership and Fair Wages
As the founders of Cornell University, you aspired to create an institution where “any person can find instruction in any study.” This noble vision shaped a university that has long stood as a beacon of higher education, innovation and public service. Yet, today, we write to you with a heavy heart, for the University you founded has strayed from its guiding principles.
Society for the Humanities at Cornell invites applications for 2025-26 fellowships
The Society for the Humanities at Cornell University invites applications for its 2024-25 fellowship program. Up to six fellowship grants of $62,000 will be awarded for research projects focused on any aspect of the theme of scale. Applications are invited from scholars and artists who are interested in participating in...
The United Way of the Southern Tier announces back to-school toiletries drive
CORNING, N.Y. (WENY)-- It's that time of the calendar when kids are getting ready for the upcoming academic year. With some estimates that families will spend nearly $900 on back-to-school supplies, the United Way of the Southern Tier is getting kids ready by sponsoring back-to-school toiletries. ''We realized that kids...
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