Move in is just around the corner! This is an exciting time as we prepare to welcome  thousands of Cornellians and their families to campus. Thank you to everyone who has been working to make the start of the 2023-24 academic year seamless, fun, and memorable. The programs, events, and support you provide for our students each year is truly an impressive. 

We hope you are enjoying learning more about our SCL Priority Roadmap at your unit-level conversations happening now through the early fall. Be sure to take a look at the ways you can get involved.

In the newsletter below you will find updates and news from around the division. Check out the reminders from our HR team and also view some great resources to support students.  We look forward to seeing you and celebrating summer with you at this week's SCL All-Staff Carnival! Thank you for your continued dedication to inspiring transformation.

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. 

The Tatkon Center for New Students  is excited to welcome Kiara Walker, who will be serving as our Program Assistant on a temporary basis through the Fall semester.

The Skorton Center for Health Initiatives is excited to share departmental changes and to introduce their team. Learn about their main areas of responsibility.

The SCL Communications Team welcomes two new team members as Communications Leads. Bryan Chambala, (he/him) will serve as SCL Communications Lead for Office of the Vice President and Parent and Family Programs and Laura Gallup, (she/her) will serve as SCL Communications Lead for Office of the Dean of Students, Campus Activities, Sorority and Fraternity Life, and Cornell Commitment. They will join Stephen D'Angelo (he/him) who will take on a new exciting role as Communications Lead for Cornell Health, Cornell Recreational Services, Fitness Centers, PE, Intramurals, Cornell Wellness, and Cornell Outdoor Education. 

We're celebrating YOU, SCL! Join us for the  SCL All-Staff Appreciation Carnival on Friday, August 11  from 12:30 - 2:30pm on north campus near Morrison Dining. Enjoy delicious food, take part in carnival-style and yard games, participate in tournament style games, and connect with your colleagues, win great prizes, and much more! 

In an ongoing effort to meet the needs of gender-marginalized students, the Women’s Resource Center is becoming the Gender Equity Resource Center with a revised mission to create a campus community of belonging and support for women (trans and cis), nonbinary, agender and genderfluid students across their multiple identities. The Gender Equity Resource Center will continue to provide a physical place in Willard Straight Hall where students can connect, find support, and obtain free resources and products. Reach out to Shura Gat with any questions or to learn more about this exciting change in SCL. 

Let's #YellCornell as our student athletes compete this semester. Stop by the Women's Soccer home opener and first home game of the Cornell Athletics season on Sunday, August 27. View the complete Cornell Sports schedule and stay part of the action all season long! And remember to wear your Cornell red every Friday to show your support for our student-athletes!

Nominations are now being accepted for the President's Awards for Employee Excellence. Make sure that your colleagues at Cornell who go above and beyond are recognized and nominate a colleague or group today! Deadline is August 31st.

Shannon Sy, Asian & Asian American Center’s (A3C) Assistant Director, was recently accepted to serve as ACPA’s Asian Pacific American Network (APAN) Community Engagement Co-chair. APAN is dedicated to addressing the concerns and issues of the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) faculty, staff, and students in higher education. In her role, she will support regional social activities, establish and strengthen relationships with national and local organizations supporting the APIDA higher education community, curate APAN’s blog, and encourage the APAN community to participate in APIDA programs regionally and nationwide. Congrats, Shannon!

Have a good report, student, or staff story to share? Send your good news to the NEW sclgoodnews@cornell.edu inbox to be featured in future newsletters and social media postings. This option will serve as the best method to share news in-between staff newsletters and other special calls for content. 

Employee Wellbeing Newsletter
Be sure to check out this month's Employee Wellbeing Newsletter filled with information about campus and community resources, programs, and events. 

Emergency Preparedness Reminder
It is everyone’s responsibility to help keep our community safe and to be ready for emergencies before they occur. In this video, familiarize yourself with emergency actions and public safety terms and visit the website for additional information.

Parking and Transportation Updates
Significant traffic circulation and parking adjustments are being made to facilitate new student move-in week, Aug. 14-19. Read more about special move-in parking procedure and impacts. 

Parking on campus is restricted to permit or payment at all times unless posted otherwise. Be aware that fines for parking violations will be increasing as of Sept. 1.

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. 

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