October 2026
October brings Pups & Popcorn (Oct 7), Go Purple Day for Domestic Violence Awareness (Oct 22), and a Halloween Crafternoon (Oct 28), plus a reminder that it’s Health Literacy Month.
Join Cornell staff, faculty and retirees on Thursday, Oct 29 (11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Willard Straight Memorial Room) for costume, office decor and pet costume photo contests plus tasty treats. RSVP at hr.cornell.edu/halloween.
September, 2026
This September is packing the calendar with events for mind and body — join weekly guided meditation on Tuesdays, unplug during Cornell Unplugged week (Sept 14–20), test your trivia and drawing skills at Game Day on Sept 23, or get ready for parenthood with the Preparing for a Baby series starting Sept 30. It's also Suicide Prevention Month, so take a moment to raise awareness and check in on a colleague — and reach out to Jennifer Best (jah566@cornell.edu) if you'd like to get involved with the committee!
August, 2026
This August, ILR employees are invited to a scenic Beebe Lake walk (Aug 20, 12–1pm, meeting at the Golden Courtyard), a two-week wellness BINGO challenge (Aug 10–23), and Weill Cornell Medicine tips on better summer sleep and staying healthy while traveling.
July, 2026
ILR Employee Fun & Wellness is packing July 2026 with pickleball, ice cream socials, a Clock Tower climb, an off-campus summer picnic, and Cornell campus adventures — something for everyone!
June Monthly Events-June 2026
Join us for a summer potluck on June 17 and an ice cream social on June 25, both at the Katz Courtyard
May Monthly Events
Celebrate the End of Spring Term—Slope Day, Final Coffee Hour, and Commencement Volunteers Needed
Join us for the final ILR Coffee Hour until September
Wednesday, May 6, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. in Doherty Lounge.
Volunteering for the Slope Day and ILR Commencement Recognition Ceremony
Thank you to all of the staff, faculty, and student volunteers who help make the Wednesday, May 6th Slope Day event run smoothly and safely. The day will be filled with the sounds of live music and celebration as the streets on campus are busy with students blowing off steam after classes have ended.
RSVP to volunteer for the ILR Commencement Recognition Ceremony on Sunday, May 24th, from 7:30 a.m. to noon in Barton Hall by following the Faculty & Lecturer RSVP link or Staff RSVP link.
May 6 ILR Coffee Hour
Bloom & Brew 🌷☕
Our final ILR Coffee Hour of Spring semester until September, filled with tasty treats and seasonal crafts: DIY dried flower bookmarks, mini-flower planting, and relaxing coloring.
April Monthly Events
Featuring Pups & Popcorn, Administrative Professionals ILR Luncheon and Ice Cream and HR Resources Celebrations
April 22, 2026 Administrative Professionals Day Celebration
Ice Cream, Root Beer Float, Cookies, Career Services, Human Resources, and Much More
4/21/2026 ILR Administrative Professional Celebration
Luncheon and Raffle Prizes
April 15, 2026 Pups and Popcorn
Brought a fun, stress-relieving break to campus with friendly dogs, free popcorn, and a chance to connect outdoors in Ives Courtyard.
March ILR Employee Monthly Events
Centered on connection and well-being, featuring Mental Health Matters Day, Coffee Hours, and Soup and Hope.
March 11, 2026 ILR Mental Health Matters Day
Featuring community activities, mental health resources, and light refreshments.
February’s ILR Employee Monthly Events
Featuring Valentine’s theme coffee hour, crafting, meditation, and Soup & Hope storytelling.
January ILR Employee Monthly Events
Featuring game day, a community book talk, and wellness tips to support a balanced start to the year.
Fun and Wellness Committee
The Fun & Wellness Committee took an indoor walk at Barton Hall during 9/2 lunch break. It's always a good reminder to step away from the desk, get some movement in, and enjoy time together. Looking forward to the next one!
