Tuesday, August 27
9AM
Charter bus departs NYC for Ithaca. Other travelers proceed to hotel and conference center.
- 570 Lexington Avenue
2-2:45PM
Registration
- ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall Lobby
2:45-2:55pm
Participants move to G10 Biotech
3-4:45PM
Opening plenary - G10 Biotech
- Welcome:
Ariel Avgar, David M. Cohen ’73 Professor of Labor Relations, Senior Associate Dean for Outreach and Sponsored Research, Director, Center for Applied Research on Work
- Overview of retreat and logistics
Rachel Joseph, NYC Administrative Director
- Community-building activities
Rachel Joseph, Liz Davis-Frost, Sally Klingel, Ariel Avgar and Outreach Retreat Committee
5-6PM
Transportation back to Hotel Ithaca for check-in
6-9PM
Self-organized meet-up dinners at various Ithaca locations, facilitated at BioTech lobby on flip charts
Wednesday, August 28
7:45-8am
Transportation from Hotel Ithaca to ILR Conference Center
Second bus to ILR CC from Hotel Ithaca scheduled to depart at 8am
8-9:15AM
Breakfast and networking
Please take your breakfast from the catering area next to ILR CC 229 and enjoy breakfast in any of the other conference center rooms (225, 229, 329, 423, 425, 525) or outside in the Golden Courtyard.
- ILR Conference Center, Kings-Shaw Hall, all rooms (225, 229, 329, 423, 425, 525)
9:30-10:45AM
Workshops and tours
Sessions:-
Heightened worker and union militancy: Revolution or evolution? - Harry Katz, Cathy Creighton, and Ian Greer - Room 423
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Well Yes!: Practical Suggestions for Improving and Maintaining Wellbeing - Adene Karhan & LaWanda Cook - Room 229
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It's not just about you: The true cost of ignoring self-care and practical strategies - Gina Oswald - Room 225
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Exploring Group Concept Mapping: Practical Applications at YTI - Kaitlyn Jackson, Kimberly Osmani, & Jenni Royer-Barnett - Room 329
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Custom Web Solutions for Project Success - Brett Blanchard & Camille Lee - Room 525
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Cornell Walking Tour: Architectural Wonders & Fun Facts - Tonya Engst
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Botanical Gardens Tour - Kevin Moss
11AM-12:30PM
Workshops and tours
Sessions:-
What is Leadership? Exploring the Nature and Meaning of Leadership - Elaine Kim & Tamara Robinson - Room 423
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Symphony of Colors: Embracing Diversity Through Painting and Conversation - Maheya Afnan (note if selecting this option please bring an old t-shirt or smock) - Room 225
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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Defining Applied Research and Examining its Impact - Alexander Colvin, Rusty Weaver, Avalon Hoek Spaans, & Zoe West - Room 229
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Document Accessibility: Basic Considerations - Lydia Dempsey, Heather Cobb, & Lucy McDonald - Room 525
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Mentorship that Works for You - Rachel Joseph & Wendy Strobel Gower - Room 329
- Walking the halls and grounds of ILR - David Lippincott
12:30-2PM
Lunch and networking
Please take your lunch from the catering area next to ILR CC 229 and enjoy lunch in any of the other conference center rooms or outside in the Golden Courtyard
- ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall All Rooms (225, 229, 329, 423, 425, 525)
2:15-3:30PM
Workshops and tours
Sessions:-
Reimagining ILR's Labor Studies Program for Today's Rank & File Union Leaders - Kathleen Mulligan, Cathy Creighton, & Sally Klingel - Room 225
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Cafe ILR: Building a Culture of Collaboration through Dialogue - Tamara Robinson & Sarah von Schrader - Room 229
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Academic Freedom: What does it mean for you and ILR? - Risa Lieberwitz - Room 525
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Who we are Together Part 2: The 4 Cs- Rehana Huq - Room 329
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Introduction to using artificial intelligence tools to improve productivity - Jeff Bishop & Allison Zdunczyk - Room 423
- Catherwood Library: Tour and Workshop - Jim DelRosso
3:30-4:15PM
Group photo - Garden Avenue
3:45-4:15
Get ILR swag, network, visit Cornell Store, Cornell Dairy Bar, etc., and work your way to your transportation.
4:30-8PM
ILR School Picnic - transportation back to Hotel Ithaca provided for those who signed up
- Robert Treman State Park, 105 Enfield Falls Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
4:15
Transportation to Stewart Park - bus provided for those who signed up
Thursday, August 29
7:45-8AM
Transportation from Hotel Ithaca to ILR Conference Center
Second bus trip to ILR CC from Hotel Ithaca to depart at 8am
8-9:15AM
Breakfast and networking
Please take your breakfast from the catering area next to ILR CC 229 and enjoy breakfast in any of the other conference center rooms (225, 229, 329, 423, 425, 525) or outside in the Golden Courtyard.
- ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall - All rooms (225, 229, 329, 423, 425, 525)
9:30-10:45AM
Workshops and Tours
Sessions:
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Innovative Storytelling Through Technology - Peter Quinn & Camille Lee - Room 423
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Joining Forces Across Outreach: The Case of the Last Mile Delivery Research Project - Anne Marie Brady, Cathy Creighton, & Diane Burton - Room 525
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Accessible Webinars: Planning, Conducting, and Archiving Webinars with Accessibility in Mind - Michelle Alvord & Samantha Strickland - Room 329
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Welcome to the Barre! - Melissa Burress (note if selecting this option please bring a yoga mat) - Room 229
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Harnessing the Power of Collaboration: Building a Diverse and Inclusive Clean Energy Economy Through Interdisciplinary Practice - Melissa Shetler, David Unger, Ellice Switzer, & Jodi Anderson, Jr. - Room 225
Tours (All tours meet in ILR Conference Center Lobby):
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Botanical Gardens Tour - Kevin Moss (there will be 2 tours limited to 15 people per tour) register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4BAFA72CA1F8CE9-50416718-botanical#/
11AM-12:30PM
Plenary Session
Moderated Panel Discussion on challenges facing New York's working families and economy
- Ariel Avgar, David M. Cohen ’73 Professor of Labor Relations, Senior Associate Dean for Outreach and Sponsored Research, Director, Center for Applied Research on Work
- Alexander Colvin, Kenneth F. Kahn ’69 Dean, Martin F. Scheinman ’75, MS ’76, Professor of Conflict Resolution
- Senator Jessica Ramos
- Assemblymember Harry Bronson
12:30-1:15PM
Lunch and Networking
Please take your lunch from the catering area next to ILR CC 229 and enjoy lunch in any of the other conference center rooms or outside in the Golden Courtyard.
- ILR Conference Center, King-Shaw Hall All Rooms (225, 229, 329, 423, 425, 525)
1:30-3PM
Closing remarks
- Alexander Colvin & Ariel Avgar
- Raffle drawing
- Group photo - Garden Avenue
3:30PM
NYC Colleagues taking the charter bus to depart for NYC