Dear Romance Studies Faculty, Graduate Students and Staff,
Please excuse the length of today’s update.
Note that there will be a third Forum for Cornell employees offered by Mary Opperman and company tomorrow.
Additional COVID-19 Staff Forum Tomorrow
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
12:00PM-1:00PM
A moderated Q&A with:
Joanne DeStefano, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mary Opperman, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Joel Malina, Vice President for University Relations
Ryan Lombardi, Vice President for Student and Campus Life
Rick Burgess, Vice President for Facilities and Campus Services
Anne Jones, Director of Medical Services for Cornell Health
Frank Cantone, Director of the Office of Emergency Management
Join the Employee Assembly for this additional COVID-19 Staff Forum with University Administrators.
Use the “Q&A” Function to Ask a Question:
If you have a question, please use the “Q&A” function on the webinar screen. Type in your question. Employee Assembly members will monitor the questions submitted.
Accessibility:
Live Captioning will be provided. “Subtitles” as they are called in Zoom will be available and may be accessed by selecting the “CC” button at the bottom of the Zoom session, and turning them ON.
If you are in need of other accommodations in order to participate fully, contact the Office of the Assemblies at (607) 255-3715 prior to the event.
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Zoom Webinar Details
Topic: 4/01/2020 COVID-19 Staff Forum
When: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 12:00* PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
*Please note the public will be able to join at noon, though not before
Capacity: Up to 10,000 participants may join this webinar
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://cornell.zoom.us/j/477045436
iPhone one-tap:
US: +16468769923,,477045436# or +13126266799,,477045436#
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| Mental Wellbeing
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Teletherapy | hr.cornell.edu/resources Cornell Aetna and Empire health insurance plans now cover telemedicine, including teletherapy. Visit the webpage for details about coverage options and information on how to locate a provider.
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| Physical Wellbeing
Take steps (literally and figuratively!) to care for your body as you navigate changes in your work and home environments.
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| Home Working Environment
The Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Program provides virtual ergonomics assessments and offers this guidance (webinar |tip sheet) to help you.
Fitness Cornell Wellness offers free live virtual group exercise classes (Strength Training, Restorative Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Barre, Power HIIT, and more) – no membership required. Or, use a recorded exercise routine to get moving.
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Work/Life Consultations | worklife@cornell.edu 607-255-1917 Contact Diane Bradac, Work/Life Consultant, for guidance about pregnancy, parenting, elder/adult care, and self-care.
Daily Story Hour Monday through Friday from 10-11am, join the Cornell Child Care Center teachers as they read to children. See details
Care@Work by Care.com | hr.cornell.edu/careatwork Employees may find errand runners, dog walkers, babysitters, and other helpers. Please practice social distancing and prioritize the health and wellbeing of your family and caregivers in decision making about these services.
Additional Resources Staying in sync with your partner during COVID-19 (podcast) How to Help Teens Shelter in Place (article)
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| If you are living alone, consider how you will care for your mental and physical health as social distancing continues as well as ways to safety plan.
Ask yourself, do you have the appropriate contact information for your health providers and emergency contacts posted on your fridge? Are your important documents in order and does anyone know how to find them? If you have a pet and fall ill, do you have a plan for your pet’s wellbeing?
While it may be scary to plan for these situations, you may also find it reassuring to develop tangible solutions. If you need help with this, contact Diane Bradac, Work/Life Consultant, at worklife@cornell.edu or 607-255-1917.
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Cornell Cooperative Extension | ccetompkins.org Offers resources on food assistance, gardening, finances
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Cornell Emergency CARE Fund – provides financial support to employees in crisis Community Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund
Give Time Cornell Public Service Center Volunteer Opportunities Individual Volunteer Sign-up for Tompkins County Tompkins County Individual Needs Facebook Group Mask Making at Cornell Bartels Hall
Stay Informed About Community Needs Tompkins County Mutual Aid COVID-19 Facebook Group
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