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April-May

  • Friday, April 25, 8:30-9:30 a.m., hybrid: “Conflict Conversations: Building Better Communication in Veterinary Settings,” presented by Dr. Andrew Quagliata

This is a hybrid event

  • In person: Schurman Hall, Lecture Hall 2. Refreshments provided to in-person attendees!
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 924 5393 9059. Passcode: CVM2022

In this special Grand Rounds event, Dr. Andrew Quagliata will share practical insights and tools to effectively manage and resolve workplace conflicts, with a focus on preparing for challenging conversations and equipping attendees with essential strategies to foster constructive dialogue and maintain professional relationships in veterinary settings.

More information about Dr. Quagliata, senior lecturer in management communication in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, can be found on his faculty webpage.

  • Sunday, April 13, 11am, Barton Hall: Cornell’s 3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention & Awareness
    Join Cornell students, staff, faculty, and community members to spread awareness and raise money for suicide prevention and mental health issues.
    • Indoor activities begin at 11am
    • Walk/roll begins at 12pm

The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are events organized by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on college campuses nationwide every year. Register for the event and learn how you can support this important initiative.

Meet Cheyanne Scholl, the Founder of Cornell’s Walk
Cheyanne Scholl is a lab technician at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine. She brought Cornell's first annual Out of the Darkness Walk to fruition in 2023, helping to address a tragic reality that continues to impact so many.

This semester

  • Do you know about the Caring Cabinet initiative, a food donation programs by CVM members and for CVM members?
  • Borrow fun stuff at CVM's Flower-Sprecher Veterinary Library:
    • Light boxes,
    • Thera cane massagers,
    • Noise machines,
    • Breathing Buddhas,
    • A NYS Parks Empire Pass.

Director's pick of the month:

  • Neurodiversity Ambassadors: Join the efforts toward increasing inclusion and acceptance of neurodiversity across the university. Inclusive and virtual Friday meetings are an opportunity to connect with peers to share experiences, resources, tools, and strategies. Email neurodiversity@cornell.edu to join and for more information.
  • Mindful Botany Walks start this week: Meet at the Cornell Botanic Gardens Nevin Welcome Center at noon to explore various paths and gardens, practice mindfulness by dedicating your attention to the present moment and fully observing and appreciating the surprising richness of nature. Botanic Gardens staff will offer Mindful Botany Walks monthly through October.
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