Hello SCL Colleagues,

In looking back at my almost 18 years in Student and Campus Life, the moments that stand out the most for me are those where I was given opportunities to work with others and build skills that were essential to my success.

Working together with colleagues has always further connected me to my peers throughout the university and strengthened my skills. Because SCL is such a large division serving a wide range of student and staff needs, collaboration is essential to our success. Whether it is an event with the scope of Family Weekend or move in, or the daily work of feeding, mentoring, and supporting students, our strength comes from working together. 

I encourage all SCL staff to consider how you can encourage your teams to collaborate and innovate across the division. We are stronger, and our community is stronger, when we combine our vision and talents in true collaboration. 

Sincerely,
Brandon Fortenberry
Sr. Training & Development Manager, Cornell Dining - Campus Life Enterprise Services

Congratulations and welcome to our new or newly promoted team members in Student and Campus Life. Have you recently welcomed a new team member and want to give them a shout-out? Let us know. 

Congratulations to our Student and Campus Life team members who were awarded President's Awards for Excellence this year! The winners are listed below, and you can see the full list of nominees here.

Thoughtful Leader
Dan Sweeney, Assistant Vice President - Finance and Operations

Culture of Belonging
Garry Gale, Food Service Worker in Risley Dining

Mission-Possible
Anton Ochoa, Student Disability Service Testing Coordinator

Game-Changer
Julie Edwards, Director of Campus Health Initiatives

One Cornell
Cornell Academic Materials Program (CAMP) Advisory Committee
Amy Gaulke, Amy Godert, Becky Maxson, Benjamin Stein, Brian Kay, Brian Young, Casey Washburn, Dan Sweeney, Ed Dormady, Elizabeth Hayes, Emily Nester, Eric Lavin, Eve DeRosa, James Best, Jane McClellan, Joshua Smith, Karen Brown, Lisa Clark, Marla Love, Martyn Beeny, Matthew Bell, Michael Ramsey, Shannon Austic, Wendy Wilcox

After two decades of exceptional service to her country, Dr. Jada Hamilton embarked on a new journey – one that took her from the high seas to the heart of academia. Today, she finds herself at Cornell Health, where her mission has shifted from caring for men and women in uniform to nurturing the health and wellbeing of college students.

Hamilton is the director of medical services and interim chief of clinical operations and services at Cornell Health.

Read the entire story here.

Check out this video slideshow from Family Weekend 2023. 

Show your support and #YellCornell as Cornell's student athletes compete throughout the semester. View the full schedule here. Remember, wear your Cornell red every Friday to show your Big Red spirit. Snap a photo and send it to SCLGoodNews@cornell.edu to be featured on our SCL Staff Instagram.

Big Red Threads is a weekly message sent to the Big Red's loyal, alumni, friends, fans, and now staff! You can read the Big Red Threads' origin story here and check back every week for the latest updates from athletics. 

We want to share your accomplishments, good news, and personal stories of success, SCL! Keep an eye out for more on Instragram (@SCL_us), more on the SCL website, and more in this newsletter. Don't miss the chance to shout out your great news - send your info to SCLgoodnews@cornell.edu.

Please take a moment to read the newly revised and updated resources from the Belonging at Cornell team. Updates include resources to address Antisemitism and Islamophobia. 

Now is time to look over the comprehensive overview of Endowed Open Enrollment, which started on Monday, Oct. 30. Enrollment is open through Friday, Nov. 17. The overview is provided by our HR Services & Transitions Center. You can also attend online Benefairs on Nov. 8 or 9 or the in-person Benefair on Nov. 14 to learn more. 

The Employee Emergency CARE Fund supports employees who experience sudden financial hardship. Donations can be made through Payroll Deductions and One-Time Donations through Cornell Appreciation Portal Points. To donate, log into the Appreciation Portal, select “Spend Points,” and select “Emergency CARE Fund.”

Join world-renowned author and meditation teacher, David Gandelman, for a series of virtual 30-minute talks, reflections, and guided meditations for Cornellians on Thursdays, Nov. 9-Dec. 7 (except Nov. 23), and Dec. 15, 12-12:30 p.m.

Below are resources and opportunities for students to explore this spring and to help keep them engaged with the campus community. Please share with the students you interact with and with colleagues. 

Students should be familiar with important campus safety resources. They can bookmark the webpages below and put the following numbers in their cell phones so assistance is always at their fingertips.

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