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“We’ve had some financial difficulties coming out of the recession … but I would say where we’re at right now, we’re stable,” Paul Streeter, vice president for budget and planning, said.
“These will be the best performing residential buildings on the Cornell campus today — that includes [Cornell] Tech,” Thomas said.
The Employee Assembly gathered Wednesday afternoon to discuss the nominations for the Assembly-organized staff recognition award. Cornell Dining, Cornell Health and Cornell IT, among others, are in the contention.
“[ILR] is undergoing some considerable changes so it might be an interesting time to report staff concerns,” Sieverding said.
During an open forum at the Employee Assembly Pollack and Opperman discussed sexual assault, responses to gun violence and employee concerns and how recent government policy will impact the University.
Representatives reflect on the E.A.’s weak exposure among employees and their opinions divided on what President Pollack’s response means to E.A.’s transportation plan.
Employee Assembly members were not informed about the status of the tobacco referendum until The Sun reported on it.
President Martha Pollack addressed questions about how free speech applies to University employees and encouraged risk-taking.
Sarah Zemanick, director of the Cornell sustainability office, presented the Sustainability and Climate Change Report, outlining the state of Cornell’s sustainability initiatives.
Support for LGBTQ students from the LGBT Resource Center has been limited by a shortage of staff, said members of the University Assembly’s Campus Welfare Committee at its Tuesday meeting.