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As Cornell Human Ecology concludes its 100th anniversary year, the college community gathered for the annual Staff Recognition event on Dec. 9 to honor staff members who reached milestone years of service, contributed to centennial celebrations and were nominated by colleagues for their exceptional dedication.

This year’s 30 honorees marked service milestones ranging from five to 40 years, collectively contributing 570 years to the college and to Cornell.

Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, faculty and

For Marie Cajoux ’26, her interest in aging began long before she declared a minor.

Watching her grandmother navigate the health-care system, she saw firsthand how difficult and deeply personal aging can be. There were moments when her grandmother struggled to be heard. Moments that stayed with her. That experience shaped Cajoux’s path, leading her to geriatric care and eventually to Cornell’s gerontology minor.

“It inspired me to really think about pursuing geriatrics as my