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What does new research say about life after depression? Depression is one of the most urgent mental health challenges facing modern society. While scientists have generally assumed that the prognosis for well-being is poor among those with depression, Cornell-led research is now challenging this assumption. Join us for a wide-ranging conversation with Jonathan Rottenberg, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University, as he shares his research on mood disorders, his personal experience as a depressed person, and his new video series that discusses the challenges and opportunities of life after depression. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/gYcweyUW

True leadership is about accountability not just words.💡🎯 #WednesdayWisdom

We may be past climate change's point of no return. What now? With the rise of climate change, humanity will need to migrate away from disaster epicenters. But, how will this migration differ across socioeconomic lines? Join Associate Professor of Sociology at Cornell's College of Arts and Sciences Kendra Bischoff and investigative reporter Abrahm Lugtgarten, as they delve into how we can learn to manage the unstoppable climate forces that are changing the nation. Learn more about the event and speakers: https://lnkd.in/eXTCnTaq

Post-incarceration employment? Fair-chance hiring provides a solution. People with criminal records are often denied employment due to discrimination. But now, employers and job seekers are looking for new tools to replace our historically inefficient and inequitable hiring processes. Join us for a conversation with Christine Lovely, Cornell University's Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, as she covers hiring practices for marginalized workers, especially those with a criminal record. Here, she centers the conversation outside of the traditional lens of company liability and risk, and she explores how credentials earned during incarceration can predict on-the-job success. Learn more about the event and our full panel of speakers: https://lnkd.in/eixDdkii

Are you really listening? Here's a critical skill lacking in modern workplaces as well as in the larger world: listening. And listening shouldn’t be confused with hearing; the goal is to listen and understand. Join Angela Noble-Grange, Senior Lecturer of Management Communication at Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management, as she explores the importance of fostering effective listening skills to create healthy relationships at work. Noble-Grange is the author of several of our online certificate programs, namely Business Communication: https://lnkd.in/ekpmmWD8

🚨 New programs alert! These four certificates are now available from eCornell: - Policy Advocacy with Cornell University: Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy: Develop essential skills in #research, messaging and political strategy to engage communities and create actionable #advocacy plans. - Excel VBA Analytics with Cornell SC Johnson College of Business: Leverage foundational concepts of #Excel VBA programming to automate repetitive tasks, enhance #productivity and manipulate #data efficiently. - Narrative and Creative Writing with Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Discover how to draft and edit compelling true stories of your personal experiences and prepare your work for #publication. - Real Estate Investing 360 with Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration: Gain the tools and strategies you need to grow and manage a robust #RealEstate portfolio. Visit ecornell.cornell.edu to pick your program!

How can we write professionally in the modern age? Miscommunications happen. But in the workplace, it can cost you. Join Craig Snow, a senior lecturer in Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business, for practical tips on how you can become a better writer in the workplace. Snow is the author of several of our certificates, namely Business Writing: https://lnkd.in/e7ZUYCer

How can we find hope after depression? 🌟 Join Jonathan Rottenberg, Professor in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University, as he shares his research on mood disorders, his personal experience as a depressed person, and his new video series that discusses the challenges and opportunities of life after depression. 📍 Virtual - Wed, Oct 30 at 1pm EDT Tune in to learn how we can reshape the conversation around depression and recovery: https://lnkd.in/eA7Amasc #MentalHealth #CornellKeynotes

Rita J Salame, an educational content creator and violinist from Lebanon, recently completed the "Take The Lead" program by Mexoxo, in collaboration with eCornell and supported by the L'Oréal Fund For Women. "It's been transformational," says Salame. "I gained practical skills in leadership and entrepreneurial thinking that gave me a mindset for success. This program was a paradigm shift for me in the professional field." Learn more about eCornell's mission to provide education with impact: https://lnkd.in/eGGiME83 #eCornellStories ✨

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