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Thursday, January 20, 2005
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Save the Date…
Fireside Chat with Kathy Okun
Sponsored by the Employee Assembly
Date:
Thursday, February 10
Place:
Memorial Room,
WSH
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Time:
12:00–1:00 p.m.
Bring a bag lunch.
Dessert & beverages
will be provided.
A NEWSPAPER BY AND FOR THE CORNELL COMMUNITY
Ithaca Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
Campus Life Facilities Holds Annual Workshop
Facilities staffers learn “How to…”
Nicola Kountoupes/U. Photo
Jean Pierre Laurenceau-Medina spins
a little with Amelia Brewer (custodian,
North Baker/West Campus) during the
learn Salsa workshop.
strategies
to set a quit
date. Bill
Douglas,
a senior
retirement
specialist
from Benefit
Services,
held a
session
geared
towards
helping
staff prepare
for the
retirement
Douglas Stone (custodian, West Campus) contributes ideas
to the “How to Quit Smoking” poster session, as Kevin Glenn
that they
(custodian, West Campus) waits for his turn.
desire.
Pam Shade
Facilities Diversity Committee. The
from the Cornell Plantations
Committee, comprised of UAW
provided an informative session on
staff members, wrote and presented
culinary herbs and recipes. Kathy
a skit on the reality of domestic
MacCheyne, EH&S Fire Protection
violence and its impact on the
provided information on “What to
family and workplace. Lesley Finch,
do in the Event of an Emergency.”
UAW Benefits Liaison and Philip
Jean-Pierre LaurenceauMospan, CUPD were on hand
Medina, RHD for the
Latino Living Center, to provide further information
shook things up with regarding the signs and symptoms
of domestic violence and the
a “How to Salsa Dance” class
resources available.
which was thoroughly enjoyed
by all participants!
Scott Doyle, who started his first
day as a conference coordinator
Along with the optional
in Campus Life the day of the
seminars offered, Campus Life
workshop said, “It was a tremendous
Facilities staff also attended a
way to view the many aspects of
presentation sponsored by the CL
Campus Life.”
Nicola Kountoupes/U. Photo
D
espite the winter weather
and local school closings,
150 Campus Life Facilities
staff braved the elements to attend
their Annual Employee Workshop
held January 6.
The focus of the day revolved
around various “How To…” topics
designed to provide professional
as well as personal growth
opportunities. The sessions also
took advantage of the many
resources and expertise available
right on–campus.
Beth McKinney and Ruth MerleDoyle from the Wellness Program
provided staff with a “How to Quit
Smoking”
class
designed
to share
EDITORIAL
PawPrint Celebrates 25th Anniversary This Year
Dennis Stein, editor
N
early twenty five years
ago on March 6, 1980, a
modest publication without
photographs or illustrations—but
with conviction and a lot of
heart—made its debut at Cornell.
That newspaper, dubbed with the
temporary handle Name Me, later
became Networking (1980-1995), the
forerunner of today’s PawPrint.
Frank H.T. Rhodes was in his
third year of the Cornell presidency
at that point, and the Gannet Health
Center had just completed a major
addition.
Compiled by a dedicated group
of Cornell staff volunteers, the
first newspaper carried articles on
air quality issues in Olin Library;
a report from the two employeeelected trustees; a proposal to
replace the Campus Council (an
Frank DiMeo/U. Photo
Cindy Lockwood
The 11th annual community program to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. was held Monday, January 17 at both Beverly J. Martin
and the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC). The event featured a
free buffet luncheon during which President Lehman gave the keynote
address. Workshops for both adults and children were held in the
afternoon at GIAC. Gwendolyn Dean, coordinator of the LGBT resource
center led a workshop on “Who Am I” which was the day’s theme.
Throughout the day, local choirs performed for the attendees.
Pictured above, from left, Ithaca College student Keith A.
Beauchamp works on his speech while Ellen Baer (director, Telluride)
and LeNorman Strong (assistant vice president, Student and Academic
Services) chat it up at the at Beverly J. Martin.
Wellness
Mind, Body, and Soul Cooking Classes begin February 4
W
ant to learn new cooking techniques and have fun in the kitchen? Mind,
Body, and Soul is a five-session series held Fridays (February 4, 11, 18, 25 &
March 4) from noon–1:15 p.m. in 360 MVR. The theme is Easy and Elegant
Meals. Class size is limited. The cost is free/members and $30/non-members.
For more information or to register, call 255-5133.
LifeSteps Weight Management Classes Announced
LifeSteps is a 12-week educational program to help participants maintain
control for a lifetime through eating and activity. This intensive program is
designed for people wishing to lose 15–75 pounds. LifeSteps begins January
31, running Mondays from noon–1:00 p.m., Helen Newman Hall classroom.
The cost is $53/person. Class size is limited. For more information or to
register, call Beth McKinney at 255-3703.
Open Mind Lunch Series Scheduled
early version of the current selfgovernance system); carpooling
efforts; departmental recycling
initiatives; 14 classified ads and
a humerous poem by C.L. Lane
entitled “The Long Wait,” which
bemoaned the lack of adequate
bathroom facilities for women in
the Space Sciences building!
Tucked away on page 4 was a
notice asking readers to submit the
names of outstanding employees
for recognition, a practice which
eventually became the George Peter
Award for Dedicated Service.
The first newspaper editorial
board was made up of a dozen
dedicated staff volunteers including
Dominic Versage, still employed
at Cornell in EH&S, Esserlene
Gatewood who remains active in
the Cornell Retirees’ Association,
and George Peter who continues his
close affiliation with the newspaper
that he helped to start.
In a world where even many
professional publications are not
long-lived, PawPrint, a periodical
fueled even today by the energy of
staff volunteers, has thrived.
To celebrate the paper’s 25th
anniversary, PawPrint will host
several special events throughout
the year, including a birthday
party planned for this summer. In
addition PawPrint will look back
over the last 25 years of Cornell
staff history by reprinting selected
articles.
Thanks to our loyal reader base,
PawPrint looks forward to serving
the Cornell community in the
many years ahead. And for a bit of
nostalgia, check out the complete
first edition of Name Me at www.
pawprint.cornell.edu.
T
he Cornell Wellness Program announces the upcoming Open Mind
Lunch Series programs, focused on reducing your stress.
Thursday, February 3; You Can Reduce Blood
Pressure Without Medication; noon–1:00 p.m.; G01
Biotech
High blood pressure is a common, yet
controllable condition. Find out the
many simple lifestyle changes that
you can make to lower your blood
pressure without medication. Also,
if your doctor is recommending
NSIDE
you start taking medication, learn
Facilities
what questions to ask your doctor about
Management Honors
blood pressure management.
Five—2/3
Thursday, March 24; Turn Distress Into DeSchwartz Center
Announces Contest—2
Stress With Massage; noon–1:00 p.m.; G10
Biotech
37 Classified Ads—4
Friday, April 8; Chocolate Solutions For
Stress; noon–1:00 p.m.; 361 MVR
I
The Open Mind Lunch Series programs are
free and open to the Cornell community. To
register for sessions, call 255-5133.
Facilities Management Adds Five to Golden Bear Club
University Photography
S
omeone has said, “Success in marriage is
much more than finding the right person. It is
a matter of being the right person.” Let’s carry
that one step further. Likewise, in an individual’s
George Peter
professional life, success in one’s job is not so much
finding the right job as it is being the right person for the job.
Being the right person for a given job means having the attitude that the
marriage (between you and your job) is important and that you want to get the
most out of it, and to give the most to it.
Whether it is in a marriage or a job, the message is that it’s just as vital that
we have the right attitude as it is for the other parties to do so. We can take
control of our own lives more easily than we can control the lives of others.
As the song goes, “Let there be peace…, and let it begin with me.” It’s a
good way to start the new year.
the FM staff. The awardees are
nominated by their colleagues
and must meet the following
criteria: job dedication, leadership,
creativity, customer service, and
other outstanding job performance
that supports Facilities Management
values.
(Editors Note: This articles is reprinted from a 1980s edition of Networking.)
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Erin Sullivan/PawPrint
New Year, New Life
Vickey A. Beaver
A
t the end of 2004 I did something I
hadn’t done in years. I gave blood. It
wasn’t something I planned to do; I was
Vickey A. Beaver
in-between classes and there was a blood drive
conveniently available and open spaces at just the right time. I can’t tell you
why I spontaneously pulled up my sleeve and said, “Go for it.” But later I got
some information that surprised me.
The American Red Cross sent me a follow-up letter which presented a variety
of information I hadn’t known. One powerful statement revealed that only 30%
of the people who give blood once do it again any time soon. The letter also
disclosed that for every donation, up to three people’s lives may be saved.
Curious about what else I didn’t know, I looked up the American Red Cross
on-line. At www.redcross.org, I found articles about Tsunami relief, Toys
for Tots, and what they have done to help stranded holiday motorists. That
information was accented by the several links on the left to additional sections
of their Web site that tell all about their services, how you can help, and their
supporters. In this new year, your blood donation can help someone lead a
new life. Happy New Year!
Be Aware of Travel Conditions…Before You Head Out
Are you a Cornell employee, commuting back and forth to work? Ever
wonder what the road conditions are going to be like for your ride home? Visit
www.travelinfony.com to check out road conditions in your area.
CAPE Announces Spring 2005 Lecture Series
T
he Cornell Association of Professors Emeriti (CAPE) have scheduled
the following interesting and informative lectures.
Thursday, February 10; 10:30 a.m.; Boyce Thompson Auditorium
Sherman Cochran, H Shih Prof of Chinese History, Chinese Family
Survival Strategies in War and Revolution
Thursday, March 3; 10:30 a.m.; Boyce Thompson Auditorium
Don Bartel, Willis H. Carrier Professor, From Joint to Joint: A
Replaceable You
Thursday, March 31; 10:30 a.m.; Boyce Thompson Auditorium
Jack Oliver, I P Church Professor of Engineering Emeritus,
Earthquakes and Tidal Waves
Thursday, April 14; 10:30 a.m.; Boyce Thompson Auditorium
William Bader, Duffield Hall Facilities Director, History and Tour of
Duffield Hall (transportation with pick up at Boyce Thompson)
For more information and updates call 255-6608. You can also view
the lecture schedule at www.emeritus.cornell.edu, click on CAPE.
From left (row 1) John Everhart, Elaine Cole, and Dayton Allen; (row 2) Mike Goodwin, Steve
Devlen, and Phil Cox, director, Facilities Management.
T
he Johnson Museum will hold an opening reception for its winter
exhibitions on Friday, January 28, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. In conjunction with
the current exhibition Taboo and Transgression in Contemporary Indonesian
Art, donations will be taken through March 20 to support the Red Cross and
their ongoing tsunami relief efforts in South and Southeast Asia.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 2556464, e-mail museum@cornell.edu or visit www.museum.cornell.edu.
Guitar Lessons to Begin January 31
The WSH Program Board presents Phil Shapiro’s Group Folk Guitar Lessons,
Additional Contributors
Beth Kunz, Cindy Lockwood, and Chet Warzynski. Bear illustrations by Richie Patrick.
Publishing
Distributed free and published biweekly August through May and monthly in June and July
by University employee volunteers. Cornell staff are welcome to join the Editorial Board. The
next meeting is January 25.
PawPrint Desk, 130 Day Hall, pawprint@cornell.edu
Dennis Stein, editor, 255-8206
Erin Sullivan, production/circulation, 255-6896
Stories in Winter (Family Program); Thursday, January 27; 7:00 p.m.; Lewis Education Center
Since ancient times, stories have been told during the long, cold nights of winter, driving
away the darkness with the light of wisdom. Lovers of stories, young and old, are invited to
gather around an indoor fire for this imaginative journey. Recommended for ages 6+. The cost is
$3/person or $10/family (members/CU students) and $5/person or $12/family (non-members).
Winter Garden Walk (Guided Tour); Sunday, January 30; 11:00 a.m.–noon; Meet outside
Plantations Gift Shop
While most gardens are lying dormant beneath the snow, the Mullestein Family Winter
Garden is at its finest. It features a variety of plants known for their winter beauty, including
dogwood, birch, willow, juniper, and numerous dwarf conifers. Dress warmly. No charge.
starting Monday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. The eight one-hour lessons are
designed for those who wish to learn to play acoustic guitar and for those who
wish to improve their playing. Registration is at the first lesson—just come and
bring your guitar. The $50 fee is due at registration. Lessons are open to the
Cornell community and the general public. For more information, contact Phil
Shapiro at 844-45356 or pds10@cornell.edu.
A Snowy Experience (Family Program); Sunday, Feb. 6; 1:00–3:00 p.m.; Lewis Education Center
Winter is a season of wonder and beauty, so let’s explore it! Look closely at different
snow crystals, discover how they form, and learn how to capture your own snowflakes.
Recommended for ages 8 and up. The cost is $15/adult/child pair (members/CU students) and
$20/adult/child pair (non-members).
Improved School Closing Notification System Announced
Advanced registration is required for all programs. To register, or for more information, call
(607) 255-2400. Additional programs are listed at www.plantations.cornell.edu.
In an effort to augment a valued service for Cornell employees, the Office
of Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality in conjunction with
Ithacanet.org, will offer two ways for parents to learn about early school
closings or other emergency situations requiring students to leave school
early. To supplement the SCHOOL-CLOSING-L listserv, participating
schools will also utilize the Ithacanet.org school closings link.
To subscribe to SCHOOL-CLOSING-L, send e-mail to listproc@cornell.
edu containing the single line of text: subscribe SCHOOL-CLOSING-L
firstname lastname. For more information, e-mail SCHOOL-CLOSING-Lrequest @cornell.edu.
Digging Out!
F
or the
application
Undergraduate
Admissions
Office,
housed at
East Hill Plaza,
December and
January are the busiest months of the year. With an application deadline
of January 1, the office is inundated with an overwhelming amount of
mail—receiving anywhere from 300 to 15,000 pieces daily. As a result,
the 40 staff members at every level of Undergraduate Admissions work
together to open mail, alphabetize, enter data and file application
materials. The mail opening crew on January 18 included, from left,
Loni Wheeler-Franklin, associate director of operations, standing, Jason
Minnix, senior mail operator, Jessica Carpenter, office assistant, Kyle
Downey, associate director of Undergraduate Admissions, and Tish
Pearlman, temporary service clerk.
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center of
Peggy Andersen, Computer Graphics • Vickey Beaver •
Deb Billups, OHR • Laura Burrows, COE • Elaine Davis,
Education • Joe DeMarco, EH&S • Frank DiMeo, U. Photo •
Pam Dusseau, CALS • Judi Eastburn, CSS • Michael Esposito,
OHR • Flora Karasin, Plant Breeding • Beth Lyons, CIT • Wendy
Martin, Knight Institute • Ruth Merle-Doyle, CU Wellness • George Peter, Trustee
Emeritus • Kathee Shaff, OHR • Stephanie Specchio, Theory Center • Susan Wakshlag, DFA
Steve Devlen
Joining Cornell in 1994 with an
extraordinary background in the Facilities
Management arena, Steve Devlen was quickly
promoted to the role of Head Custodian.
Devlen’s rapport with the Cornell community
excels as a result of his continued customer
focused attitude. Representing Facilities
Management well, Devlen has served as
Cornell’s Commencement Coordinator for the
last two years and coordinated the volunteers
and procession route activities for President
Lehman’s inauguration ceremonies.
John Everhart
John Everhart, who will celebrate his
27th anniversary at Cornell in 2005, quickly
became well acquainted with this large and
diverse campus. Everhart mainly works among
Campus Life buildings and has become a
key member of this important customer’s
maintenance team.
Mike Goodwin
With service spanning three decades, Mike
Goodwin strives for perfection in everything
that he does, and has an impeccable work
ethic. Working 7-day weeks, and very early
and very late hours, is routine for him.
Goodwin represents Building Care and
Facilities Management with the utmost of
Cornell Plantations Announces Winter Programs
Reception at the Johnson to Support Tsunami Relief Effort
processing
Editorial Board
The 2005 Golden Bear winners are:
Dayton Allen
A 1986 Cornell graduate, Dayton Allen joined
the Grounds Department as a temp in 1988,
and presently is the Crew Leader of the Central
Campus Landscape Maintenance Team. Allen
is an effective leader and an advocate for the
welfare of his crew and other co-workers, and
regularly distinguishes himself by his
innovative campus beautification
recommendations.
Elaine Cole
Elaine Cole has a quiet
determination and lives the
FM core values throughout
her everyday life. Cole’s
flexible, positive, helpful
attitude; her dedication
and commitment
to excellence; and
her dependability
(she has received
the Excellent
Attendance Award
multiple times) make
her the kind of person
who exemplifies the
Golden Bear Award.
Schwartz Center Announces World’s Ugliest Bridesmaid Dress Contest
T
he Schwartz Center is looking for the world’s ugliest bridesmaid dress!
Poufy ruffles, hideous color, scary hats! Send a photo of you in the
offending garment and you could win gift certificates to both City Style
Salon and the Cornell Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. Entries
will be displayed in the Schwartz Center lobby during the Schwartz
Center’s upcoming production of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by
Alan Ball. This hilarious comedy features five wedding bridesmaids
in identical ugly bridesmaid dresses, each with her own reason
for avoiding the bride at her reception! Audiences attending the
February 2-13 performances of Five Women Wearing the Same
Dress will vote for their choice of the ugliest dress!
Send a color photograph either by e-mail to lm60@cornell. edu or by
mail to Leslie Morris, Schwartz Center, 430 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850. Photographs can be
picked up following the show at the Schwartz Center Box Office. Please put name and phone
number on the back of each photo. Contest deadline is January 28.
For more information or tickets to Five Women Wearing the Same Dress call 254-ARTS.
Chet Warzynski
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F
or Facilities Management
(FM), January means it
is time for the annual
Breakfast of Champions, an
event that recognizes new
Golden Bear awardees. On
January 11, five new Golden
Bears were honored before
a hearty breakfast at the
Trillium that drew
approximately 350
people. The Golden
Bear Award
recognizes the
outstanding
work of
From left, Building Care staffers Robin Keith (Barnes Hall), Lisa
Boettcher (A.D. White House/Sage Chapel), Tim Bauman (Goldwin
Smith), and Connie Murphy (Morrill Hall) are all smiles at the
Breakfast of Champions at Trillium.
professionalism and integrity while
planning and executing events for
Commencement, Cornell Reunion,
Trustees weekends, and visits of
dignitaries.
At the breakfast, FM also
recognized the Golden Bear
committee that includes: Pat
Anderson, Gordie Bowen, Tim
Bowman, Kathy Darling, Dorothy
Detorre, Mary Hartman, Rob
Homan, Bonnie Lewis, Carla
Thompson, and Ryan Van Alstine.
Stephanie Specchio
N
athaniel Guest ’98 enjoys
a life of happy contrasts.
In 1994, he was hired as
a student worker for The Cornell
Tradition program. Today, he serves
as the program’s director, and, at
age 28, is also a seasoned railroad
locomotive engineer, a position
typically held by individuals in
their 40s. In a time of instant
messaging, microwaveable dinners,
and Bullet trains, Guest has an
affinity and reverence for a way of
life best-known by his grandfather’s
grandfather.
Guest came to Cornell as an
undergraduate. He designed his
own interdisciplinary degree
program in material culture, based
on the premise that history can be
explained and understood through
the examination of artifacts.
His exploration followed a lifelong interest in trains; through
his coursework, he studied the
progression of the steam locomotive
as it moved from the forefront of
America’s transportation system to
the halls of America’s museums.
Excellence at Cornell Recognized
T
he Department of Crop and Soil Sciences presented its annual MacDonald/Musgrave awards
at its departmental holiday party in December. These awards are presented for exceptional
performance in the department and can be given to faculty, staff or students. This year John
Duxbury, (professor) received the MacDonald award, while Sharon Turecek (administrator) received
the Musgrave award. This year, special awards were also presented to graduate students Allison
Hornor and Jonathan Klapwyck for exceptional performance.
Also in December, ILR gave out the ILR Faculty Staff Recognition Award, given to faculty or
staff members for dedicated service to ILR. The awards are presented twice a year, usually with
two recipients at a time. At this event the awards went to Brigid Beachler (program coordinator/
department secretary, ILR Collective Bargaining) and Jo Hagin (executive staff assistant, ILR/
CAHRS).
Linda Starr (director, EAP) was recently announced as the 2005 President-Elect of the
International Association of Employee Assistance Professionals in Education (IAEAPE). In 2006,
Starr will serve one-year as President of the organization.
Also thanked for their hard work
were the Facilities Management
Celebrations & Awards
Committee members: Wahneta
Saville, chair, Joyce Ward,
co-chair, Nancy McKay, Elaine
Adams, Bill Babcock, Gordie
Bowen, Pam Canfield, Bill Coil,
Melinda Dillert, Cindy Doolittle,
Jim Evener, Sharon Griffin, Carol
Hawer, Charlotte Little, Dave
MacDonald, Randy Norman,
Cathy Place, Carla Thompson,
and Ginny Wright.
Employee Assembly Member Rides the Rails
Provided
Success
George Peter
She’s full of it! Roxi Bahar Hewertson
Retires After 26 Years
Eleventh annual Breakfast of Champions held January 11
He began working at the
Strasburg Rail Road, a tourist line
in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania,
after his graduation from Cornell in
1998. A little over a year later, Guest
was recruited to be the temporary
assistant director for The Cornell
Tradition, a recognition program
which provides support for students
who demonstrate a strong work ethic
and a commitment to public service
along with academic achievement.
He assumed the director’s position
last year. Guest also serves on the
Employee Assembly and is a member
of the Tompkins County Human
Rights Commission. “Cornell has
been a good fit for me, every time,”
he explains.
In spite of his professional
success at the university, his
fascination with railroads has not
waned. As a child he regularly
visited the Strasburg Rail Road and
the Pennsylvania State Railroad
Museum with his grandfather, a
railroad man himself, who was
a pivotal figure in Guest’s life.
Encouraged by his grandfather,
Guest volunteered at a small
railroad line as a teen and later did
an internship as an undergraduate.
Once involved with the Strasburg
Rail Road, Guest progressed through
the ranks, successively holding the
positions of locomotive fireman,
conductor, and finally engineer.
“The excitement and drama of
running a steam locomotive affects
me on nearly every level—mentally,
emotionally, viscerally, almost
spiritually,” said Guest, who
admits he probably has permanent
track imprints in his living room
floor sculpted from a 1/8th-scale
1,800 pound model train that he
constructed during his free time.
“The steam locomotive stimulates
your senses of smell, sound, and
sight. Once you begin to pick up on
that, you can’t stand by and not feel
something.”
“The times I’ve felt most alive
have been in Strasburg,” admits
Guest, who still spends most
weekends working there parttime as a locomotive engineer. In
Strasburg he experiences sights and
sounds from a lost time. “It’s living
history in every sense of the term.”
Sometimes on Friday afternoons,
though, faced with the burden of
the five-hour drive to Strasburg,
it can be challenging to feel that
nostalgia. “By the time I get on the
road, however, five hours doesn’t
seem that long,” Guest explains. “By
the time I’m on my train, I wonder
how I could have even questioned it
in the first place.”
M
ore than a hundred people gathered in the A.D. White House
January 7 to wish Roxi Bahar Hewertson a fond farewell after
nearly 27 years of Cornell service. Hal Craft, vice president of
Administration and CFO, served as the master of ceremonies. He noted
that Roxi had served the university in a number of capacities before joining
Administration, Facilities and Finance ( AF&F ) where she progressed to the
position of director of administration. Craft said working with her had been
a “fascinating and rewarding journey.” Bahar Hewertson was instrumental in
improving the leadership
skills of more than 1,500
people across the campus
through her participation
in both launching and the
facilitation of the AF&F
Turning Point and Cornell
University Leadership
Development Programs
(CULDP).
Rich McDaniel,
associate vice president,
Roxi, with her husband George in the
Campus and Business
background, listens to personal salutes during
Services; Chet Warzynski,
her retirement party.
director of Organizational
Development; and Carl Haynes, president of Tompkins Cortland
Community College TC3) also honored the retiree. Warzynski, a co-founder
and co-facilitator of CULDP, noted her strong convictions and Haynes,
who knew Roxi’s father in his capacity as the first president of TC3, said she
shared many of her father’s leadership qualities, including a strong social
presence-or in other words, she usually finds a way to get what she wants!
McDaniel, one of her early supervisors, explained that Roxi was “full of it!,”
with “it” representing “life.” “Throughout good times and the bad. . .she has
demonstrated the rare gift to live life to the fullest [and} grab for the gusto.”
His toast to Bahar Hewertson was “ To life, may you always be full of it!”
Bahar Hewertson expressed gratitude for her 27 years at Cornell, noting
that one of her proudest achievements at the university was completing her
master’s degree from ILR. Always the teacher, she explained that everybody
had touched her life in a significant way and to thank them, she read a poem
symbolizing hope with a reminder of what’s important in life.
Hewertson retires to
devote full-time to her passion
for values-based leadership.
She and her husband George
will continue to consult,
operate Highland Lodge in
Trumansburg, and spend
more time at their home in St.
Croix.
Best wishes in retirement,
Roxi!
Above, Roxi
enjoys a hug from
Rich McDaniel,
associate V.P.
for Campus &
Business Services.
Left, Roxi is all
smiles with Carl
Haynes, president,
Tompkins Cortland
Community
College.
“There is Still Time to Help”
Join United
Way division
deputy Anita
Henry-Wilkins
and other
university staff
involved in
the Cornell
United Way
Campaign
by making a
contribution
today. Every
dollar counts!
Nicola Kountoupes/U. Photo
Leadership Leads
Photos by Frank DiMeo/U. Photo
2
Anita Henry-Wilkins, assistant director, ILR Technology
Services, is this year’s ILR division deputy.
T
he United Way supports more
than 100 programs through 31 area
agencies and 10 community councils.
No gift is too small. Sign and return
your pledge card today.
sws.cornell.edu/cuw/
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Ithakid Film Festival Begins Feb. 5
Frigidaire washer & electric dryer,
one yr. old, $400/both/obo., dks7.
C
Baldwin Upright piano, great cond.
w/bench, $999, 257-5208 or wsg3.
ornell Cinema and the Ithaca Youth Bureau take your kids on a tour
of the imagination with a series of children’s films as part of the
Ithakid Film Fest. All screenings are held in the WSH Theatre. Unless
otherwise noted, admission is $3 general/$2 children 12 and under.
Bakers, Baking & Bakeries; Saturday, February 5, 2:00 p.m.
This yummy program co-sponsored with the Ithaca Bakery, is all about
who and what goes into making some of our favorite tasty treats. The
Ithaca Bakery will be serving complimentary treats at the screening!
(Recommended for ages 4+)
Provided
Sing-a-Long Wizard of Oz; Saturday, February 12, 2:00 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Come out, come
out wherever you
are! This showing
of the beloved
1939 Technicolor
classic has
lyrics added at
the bottom of
the screen so
everyone can
sing along with
all the film’s
fabulous songs.
There’s even
more: a costume contest, prizes and a fun-pack of props. Tickets go on
sale February 7 at the Cornell Cinema office, 104 WSH, 10:00 a.m.–5:00
p.m. Admission is $15/$12 students & seniors, and $10/kids 12 & under.
Microcosmos; Saturday, February 19, 2:00 p.m.
Monkey Business; Saturday, Feb. 26, 2:00 p.m. & Sunday, Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m.
The Incredibles; Saturday, March 5, 2:00 p.m.
Call 255-3522 for more information or to reserve your tickets.
CLASSIFIED ADS
compiled by Flora Karasin
For Sale
Artist’s portrait easels, 7’
intricately carved walnut, $325; (2)
5’ brass, $85/ea., 5-5528 or ayd1.
2 BR condo, spacious, well maint.,
quiet, convenient to shopping &
CU, $97,500, 257-4090 for details.
Queen sleeper, 2-piece sectional,
rarely used, very good cond., light
fabric, $100, mpb8.
Hay, $2/bale; 1990 Honda Accord,
$500; Farmall 560&300, $3,500/
ea., dsd7.
Twin bed w/bookcase headboard,
$100, jan8 or 387-6278 (eves).
2 black walnut bookcases, 48x60x
11 & 48x62x11, 272-4569 (eves).
1998 Honda Civic LX, 78K, auto, 4
dr., great cond., must sell, $6,200.
jms327 or 4-2403.
Zoomer by InStep, good cond.,
weight limit 100 lbs., canopy, 12”
tube tires, $30, rc48 or 3-3951.
1991 Toyota Camary, 135K, std.,
runs great, new exhaust & timming
belt, extra tires avail., $650/obo.,
539-6556 or ks325.
Sofa, coffee table, platform rocker,
very good cond., $500/all, Char at
347-4685.
1950’s Craftsman 8” tilting arbor
bench saw, model 103.22160, 1/2
hp capacitor motor, ex. cond., $50,
Len at lfl5 or 5-5070.
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Classified Deadlines:
• Jan. 27 for Feb. 3 issue
• Feb. 10 for Feb. 17 issue
June 5-8
October 7-13
1 BR house, Freeville, remodeled,
no pets, $515/mo.+util., ref., chc4
or 838-3645.
2 BR apt., Rt. 79 E, mint cond.,
deck, laundry, $650/mo. incl. heat
& hot water, 657-8248 or vjd1.
Wanted
Women basketball players, all
levels/ages, GIAC (318 N. Albany)
Tues. 7-9 p.m., 227-9532 or elw25.
Free
Friendly young cat needs new
home, likes other cats & dogs, but
not children, jbs10 or 4-4394.
Found
Small female cat, Persian type,
found in Dec., Searsburg Rd.,
Schuyler County, adores humans,
hates all other living things, jmc5
or 5-9988.
UPCOMING EVENTS
20 THURSDAY
• Retirement Consultation: TIAA-CREF; 130 Day Hall.
21 FRIDAY
• Retirement Consultation: MetLife; 130 Day Hall.
22 SATURDAY
• Cornell Employee Sports Saturday.
23 SUNDAY
• Sunday Artbreak; 2:00 p.m.; Johnson Museum.
• Bound for Glory: Peter Lang. Live sets at 8:30, 9:30 and
10:30 p.m., Café at Anabel Taylor.
24 MONDAY
• Retirement Presentation; 9:00–1:00 a.m.; B16 Day Hall.
For more information, call 255-3936.
25 TUESDAY
• PawPrint Board Meeting; noon–1:30 p.m.; 5132
Comstock Hall.
• Blood Drive; noon–5:00 p.m.; WSH. For an
appointment, e-mail aml56@cornell.edu.
• Retirement Consultation: Fidelity; 130 Day Hall.
• Retirement Consultation: ING; Vet School.
26 WEDNESDAY
• Retirement Consultation: TIAA-CREF; 130 Day Hall.
• Retirement Consultation: MetLife; Geneva.
27 THURSDAY
• Art for Lunch: Light in Winter; noon; Johnson Museum.
• Retirement Consultation: TIAA-CREF; 130 Day Hall.
Walt Disney World, Florida
Call for more details.
Look for more information in future issues of PawPrint!
2 BR duplex, Pine Tree Rd., laundry,
parking, bus, FP, yd., $750/mo.+,
avail. now, 277-2546.
2 BR house, Lansing, close to RINK,
W/D incl., 533-7604.
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Call for more details.
1 BR apt., spacious, 5 mi. to CU,
Ellis Hollow Rd., NS, $550/mo.+
elec. (less w/childcare & house
sitting), sad33 or 539-6510.
External modem, US Robotics, 56k,
w/software/guide, 5-7105 or sac29.
Toshiba cable modem (PCX1100U) &
Linksys DSL/cable router, (BEFSR41),
$50/obo., dl324 or 5-7683.
1990 Volvo 240DL, runs great,
110K, snows, $1,600/obo., Bob at
5-5208 or rjm21.
Downtown apt., share w/2 men,
util. & internet incl., NS/pets, quiet,
clean, ref./dep. req., $350, 3-3443.
House, 1,100 sq. ft., Upper Treman
Park, open plan, privacy, views,
good dog ok, $725/mo.+util., 2720088 or msl25.
Stars on Ice, Blue Cross Arena in Rochester
Ice skating fans won’t want to miss this chance to watch Olympic
Gold Medalist Sarah Hughes plus Todd Eldredge, Alexei Yagudin,
and more. The cost is $75/person, which includes ticket and
transportation.
For Rent
1999 Pontiac GrandAm, clean,
fully loaded, new brakes, good
snowtires, $3,795/obo., 657-4481.
1996 Pontiac Bonneville, 113K,
white, 4 dr., very good cond.,
$3,500, cef3 or 257-6528 (eves).
March 12
Engagement ring, sz. 6, 1/2 carat
pear shaped, platinum, diamonds
on sides, $2,000/obo., 277- 6191.
2 BR Country housekeeping
cottage, Lansing, short-term
rental, (e.g., week, month), NS/
pets, Glenn at grw4 or 5-3025.
Tubing at
Greek Peak
Join CRC for their annual
tubing festivities at Greek
Peak. Tickets are $17/person. Tubing is from
noon–3:00 p.m. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided.
1930’s Thomasville Dining room
set, table, 5 chairs, buffet, china
closet, good shape, $600, cfd1.
Cap for Toyota Tacoma, mav12 or
3-3906.
Guitar magazines, 63 issues, $150,
eg49 for list.
February 12
4 BR house, Summerville SC., 2
1/2 BA, FP, formal DR, 2 barns, 12.9
acres, 843-688-5758.
Esty upright piano, very good
cond., $1,100, jsl26 or 277-0835.
1996 Honda Civic HX, 120K, 5 spd.,
AM/FM/cass., all pwr., airbags, good
cond., $5,000, rgg4 or 3-3393.
Cornell Recreation Connection
Queen bed frame w/box spring
& matt., bronze color, ex. cond.,
$495, khn1 or 564-7188.
Staff Outreach Desk, 130 Day Hall or call 255-7565
< www.crc.cornell.edu >
Light in Winter to Shine in January
I
thaca’s own Light in Winter Festival is set to brighten and enlighten
the dreary days of winter. In this its second year, the festival will bring
together music, art, and science through a series of concerts, lectures, and
demonstrations scheduled for January 28-30. Participants this year include
Cornell’s new samba band Deixa Sambar, Goldwyn Smith Professor of
Chemistry Jerrold Meinwald, Cornell physicist Jane Wang, and Professor
of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Frank Moon. Tickets are available
individually or as a festival package. For more information visit www.
lightinwinter.com.
CU Offers English as a Second Language Classes
T
wo non-credit part-time courses will be offered for visiting scholars and
anyone else seeking improvement in basic English-language skills.
Course I: Life in the United States-Communicating across Cultures (2/3–4/28)
This course includes conversational activities, interactive presentations,
and discussions to give practice in speaking, pronunciation, and listening
skills. Reading, writing, and grammar activities help reinforce vocabulary and
conversational skills. (Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., Room B15, Rockefeller)
Course II: Images of American Culture (2/7–5/2)
This course focuses on American culture and the English skills needed
for successful communication. Activities include discussions of films, TV
programs, and magazine articles. Oral presentations and debates will be
filmed and analyzed with the instructor. (Mondays, 6–8 p.m., B15 Rockefeller)
The fee for each course is $500 which includes books and materials.
Participants may enroll for one or both courses at www.sce.cornell.edu/
exec. For more information, contact Continuing Education and Summer
Sessions at (607) 255-7259 or e-mail cusp@cornell.edu.
28 FRIDAY
• Retirement Consultation: MetLife; 130 Day Hall.
29 SATURDAY
30 SUNDAY
• Bound for Glory: Bill Staines. Live sets at 8:30, 9:30 and
10:30 p.m., Café at Anabel Taylor.
31 MONDAY
• Blood Pressure Clinics: 9:00–10:00 a.m., Sage House &
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Transportation (2nd floor).
• Blood Drive; 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; WSH. For an
appointment, e-mail dbc27@cornell.edu.
FEB 1 TUESDAY
• Retirement Consultation: ING, Vet School.
2 WEDNESDAY
• EA Meeting; 12:15–1:30 p.m.; Day Hall Boardroom.
• Retirement Consultation: TIAA-CREF; 130 Day Hall.
• Retirement Consultation: MetLife; Geneva.
3 THURSDAY
• Blood Pressure Clinics: 9:00–10:00 a.m., 177 Goldwin
Smith & 10:30–11:30 a.m., 441 Statler.
• Midday Music Break: Jian Liu, Alexander Sarch, and
Aaron Herzog; noon; B20 Lincoln.
• Retirement Consultation: TIAA-CREF; 130 Day Hall.
Retirement Consultations:
Fidelity: 1-800-642-7131 ING: 1-888-883-6320
MetLife: 1-315-521-1830 TIAA-CREF: 1-877-209-3144
MetLife: (secondary #’s) 273-7341 (Ithaca) or
1-315-781-8603 (Geneva)