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Current Happenings

October

  • October 7, 11am-1pm, Atrium near the café
    Come to pick up a purple ribbon to stand against domestic violence, to find resource materials to keep in your office, ask questions, or generally to show your support.
  • October 14, 9:30-10:30am, webinar: "Understanding & Responding to Domestic Violence at the Workplace"
    Come and learn about domestic violence definitions, prevalence rates, signs, appropriate responses, and helpful resources, with Michelle Artibee, director of Workforce Wellbeing. The webinar is offered by ILR and CVM. All are welcome. (Zoom ID: 934 9269 3323 PW: 484812).
  • October 15, 8:30 am-1:30 pm, Takoda's Run (1st floor Atrium): CVM Flu Vaccination Clinic. Visit the Vaccination | Cornell Health site to sign up. This clinic is open to all students, staff, faculty, retirees, student spouses/partners, and other community/family members. It is FREE for all students, staff, faculty, & retirees. Other community members: the cost will depend on your insurance; most plans cover flu vaccination). The clinic offers three vaccine types: regular, senior (for age 65+), and thimerosal-free shots.
  • October 16, 7:30pm, webinar
    Learn about the link between human and animal cruelty and the role of veterinarians in abuse recognition and reporting in the Purple Leash Project National Webinar featuring Dr. Melinda Merck. Register for the webinar.

  • October 28, 12-1pm, CVM LH5 or via Zoom: “Getting Through the Tough Times: Or What to Do When Life Sucks”
    Presented by Dr. Wai-Kwong Wong, director of the Cornell Faculty and Staff Assistance Program.
    It is a truth universally acknowledged that, sometimes, life sucks. Bad things happen. Work, school, relationships, family, the world can all suck, leaving us feeling miserable, hopeless, small. This workshop will talk about how we can navigate those hard times when nothing seems right.
    If attending via Zoom, please register to receive a Zoom link.

    This seminar is part of “What’s on Your Mind?”, a series of free presentations that aim to elevate mental health-related resources, research, and skills that are relevant to all staff, students, and faculty. 
    Twice per semester, Cornell specialists from a variety of arenas will discuss timely and helpful topics that touch us all, as well as share related resources. Presentations are free and will be delivered in-person and via Zoom.

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:

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)

  • Along with the broader university, our college recognizes October as DVAM. We take a stand against domestic violence, and underscore New York State’s “Go Purple Day”, which will take place on October 16th this year.
  • Domestic violence is often thought of as a private relationship issue. However, its impact extends broadly and domestic violence has implications that touch all corners of our campus community. 
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