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· Riley Lecture set for April 2

· Guest historian will visit AU and ASC this week

· Sen. Catharine M. Young to speak on campus

· Biology Seminar -- March 30, 12:20 p.m., SC402

· Last chance to see student art show!

· Last Days to reserve chicken bar-b-q

· Mock Interview Week - Career Development Center

· Gaming Board

· Reading by award-winning novelist

· Lecture: Colonialism in India

· It's all about the shirt

· Martial arts demonstration

· Ade Dining Hall during Purple and Gold Days

· 2007 Hot Dog Launching Competition!

· Purple and Gold Days for accepted students

· 'Invisible Children' airing on AUTV

· AURS Benefit Concert Raises $300!

· Need a publication designed/printed?

· 2007 OfficeMax Catalogs

· Student Learning Assessment Committee update

· 'Requiem' by John Rutter

· Authentic Southern cooking: Chicken-fried steak

· Printed Clay Tiles!

· The Headers LIVE - Wellsville Creative Arts Center

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

4:30 Sculpture/Dimensional Studies Position Lecture

7:00 Martial arts demonstration

·Registration for Fall Semester

·Mock Interview Week

TOMORROW 9:00 Teacher Recruitment Day 5:30 Reading by award-winning

novelist

7:00 Lecture: British Colonialism in India

Martial arts demonstration 9:00 Women's History Trivia Night

THURSDAY 11:20 26th Annual Samuel R.

Scholes Award Lecture 12:10 Danish Cartoon Controversy 3:30 Relay for Life Chicken Bar-B-Q 6:00 Etiquette Dinner and Fashion

Show

Peace Corps information session

7:00 Peace Corps information session II

Global Awareness Roundtable:

Denmark

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Riley Lecture set for April 2

Vivyan Adair, the Elihu Root Peace Fund Associate Professor of Women's Studies at Hamilton College and 2004 NYS Professor of the Year, will present the Monday, April 2 Riley Lecture at 5:30 p.m. in Alfred University's Knight Club, Powell Campus Center. Her talk is titled, "Poverty, Higher Education and the Politics of Representation."

In addition to the lecture, a photographical exhibit will be featured called, "The Missing Story of Ourselves: Poverty and the Promise of Higher Education." The exhibit will be available throughout the entire month of April in the Women's Leadershiip Center.

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Guest historian will visit AU and ASC this week

"The Life and Death of British Colonialism in India" will be the subject of a 7 PM lecture on Wednesday, March 28 at Alfred State College's Orvis Activities Center by historian Niels Brimnes. At the end of his talk, Dr. Brimnes will entertain questions.

An informal reception will follow.

Dr. Brimnes is currently writing a book about British efforts to eradicate tuberculosis in India before 1947. His talk is being sponsored by both AU and ASC.

He teaches at Aarhus University in Denmark, and is a fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine during the spring semester 2007.

He will also be speaking about the 2005 Danish Cartoon controversy at 12:15 PM on Thursday, March 29 at the Bergren Forum in the Powell Campus Center. Anti-Danish riots erupted in many cities of the Mideast when Danish newspapers published political cartoons of the prophet Mohammed in 2005. The violence raised troubling questions about the limits of freedom of expression.

Finally, Dr. Brimnes will join AU student Melissa Polakos and Prof Gary Ostrower at the Global Studies Roundtable to discuss contemporary Denmark.

7 PM on Thursday in the Powell Knight club.

Sen. Catharine M. Young to speak on campus

Faculty and staff are cordially invited to hear NYS Sen. Catharine M. Young speak at the Women's Leadership Center on Thursday, April 5, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Her talk, entitled "Reflections on Leadership," is part of the Women of Influence speakers' series.

Sen. Young will reflect on her own path to leadership, and the challenges and opportunities for women leaders in general and in elected office in particular. All of us who are involved with the Women's Leadership Center are extremely pleased to host Sen. Young, and hope that you will be able to join us for this special event.

Please contact the Women's Leadership Center at x2971 by Tuesday, March 27 if you would like to attend this talk.

Student tickets are now available in the Powell Campus Center on a first-come first-served basis.

Thank you, Kathy Woughter VP Student Affairs

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Biology Seminar -- March 30, 12:20 p.m., SC402

Melissa Pelton (AU '98), a double major in biology and athletic training, earned a physician associate degree from Yale University and is now working as a PA in neurosurgery.

Her illustrated talk will focus on the academic and health-related experiences students can pursue to assist them achieve their goals. She will also describe her professional program, an internship in Haiti, her employment as the PA for 800 people on a cruise liner, and her current work as a PA in Neurosurgery.

Pizza, beverages and dessert provided.

Last chance to see student art show!

Student Art Show Dates: March 16-28

"Change Me"

Does it suddenly come upon us that we feel melancholy, happy, or empty? Something or someone triggers these sensations.

This show examines how emotions change us and how they make us stronger.

Curator: Tiffany Joy Butler '10.

Featuring Artwork from AU Students Women's Leadership Center

Commons Building Alfred University

Last Days to reserve chicken bar-b-q

SUPPORT RELAY FOR LIFE! Reserve your chicken dinner or chicken halves by Thursday, March 29 that Team Bookstore Bunch is sponsoring for Relay.

Dinners $7; chicken halves $3.75. Pick up Tuesday, April 3 McNamara Rm, PCC from 3:30-6 p.m.

Mock Interview Week - Career Development Center

The Career Development will be holding Mock Interview Week, March 26-30.

This is the perfect opportunity to practice, brush up, or hone your interviewing skills prior to the real thing!

If you are in a class that participation is required or offering extra credit, sign up early as slots fill quickly. On the afternoon of Friday, March 23 only 1/3 of the time slots were still available.

Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis on Saxon JobLink. Attached is detailed information on how to sign up.

Business formal attire is preferred but business casual will be acceptable.

Link: Saxon JobLink Student Login Attachment: MIW Syllabus Info2.doc

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Gaming Board

Use the Gaming Board to organize LAN parties, card games, or even sporting events. Great for X-Box (need I say Halo 2?), PS2, Dungons and Dragons, intramural sports, and computer games.

Link: Gaming Board

Reading by award-winning novelist

Join us for a reading by award-winning novelist Diana

Abu-Jaber, the author of "Arabian Jazz," "Crescent," and "The Language of Baklava." She has a new book entitled

"Origin" which will be published by W.W. Norton this summer.

Ms. Abu-Jaber grew up in Syracuse, NY, where she was raised by her American mother and Jordanian Father. Her Jordanian heritage and the stories her father shared with her are major influences on her writing.

Sponsored by NEH, the English Division, the WLC, and the Writing

Center. Reception with book signing to follow.

Location: Susan Howell Hall Event Date(s): 03/28/2007 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Attachment: Diana Abu-Jaber2.pdf

Lecture: Colonialism in India

A Danish historian will tell the story of British colonialism in India from the 18th century to 1947. At Alfred State's Orvis Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28.

It's all about the shirt

Come back to campus early in August to help all the new students move in and adjust to Alfred. We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to make a difference.

Application can be picked up at the Powell Campus Center Information Desk.

Martial arts demonstration

Martial Arts Demonstration, Wed. 3/28/07, 7:00pm, McLane Center Gym

Come to McLane Center Gymnasium on Wed March 28th to see a Demonstration of Karate and Jujutsu Techniques. Starting at 7:00pm, students from the AU/ASC Karate Club and members of Alfred Martial Arts will give students, faculty, and the public an idea of what martial arts training is all about! You will see people of all ages demonstrating their skills, and you may even

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recognize some of your friends and faculty members. This is a free event, with Door Prizes! We look forward to seeing you there!

Sensei Elise Flynn Alfred Martial Arts 886 State Route 244 Alfred Station, NY 14803 (607) 587-9995

[email protected]

www.alfredmartialarts.com <http://www.alfredmartiala...>

Ade Dining Hall during Purple and Gold Days

Please be aware that Ade Dining Hall will be closed on Saturday, March 31, and Saturday, April 14 for the entire day to accommodate the large volume of accepted students and their families during our Admissions open houses.

Powell Dining Hall will be open for regular weekend hours.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

2007 Hot Dog Launching Competition!

Start making your hot dog launchers for hot dog day! The 2007 rules are attached!

1st place -- $75 and a trophy 2nd place -- $35 and a trophy

3rd place -- hot dogs and buns and a trophy

Attachment: HotDogLaunchingCompetition07.doc

Purple and Gold Days for accepted students

The Office of Admissions is hosting two open houses for accepted students on Saturdays March 31 and April 14. We will welcome over 170 accepted students and their families this Saturday.

Please direct any questions to Michelle at x2015. A copy of the schedule can be seen through the link attached.

Attachment: Schedule of Events

'Invisible Children' airing on AUTV

The directors of the documentary "Invisible Children" have given AUTV permission to air their work, so check it out!

AURS Benefit Concert Raises $300!

The AURS Benefit Concert this past Saturday was a huge success! The concert started at 7 p.m. and when it was all over at midnight, with the help of AU Faculty & Staff, AU Students, and all others in attendance, $300 was raised to benefit the Relay

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For Life Cancer Research Program and the Hornell Humane Society!

AURS would especially like to thank The Tydes, Gaylord, Jaclyn Falk, The Classy Individuals, The Acafellas, Austin Hunter, the AU Dance Team, Andrew Wheeler, MEDO, the Art Therapy club, Eric Howard, John Ketcham, and everyone who helped out during the show! Thank you so much! The show was amazing!

Need a publication designed/printed?

The Office of Communications offers design services to the campus community for major publications. If you or your office/department requires a major publication to be designed/printed, please send your request to:

http://forms.alfred.edu/c...

2007 OfficeMax Catalogs

Office Services located in Greene Hall has available the 2007 OfficeMax catalogs. You will need to use the 2007 catalogs due to item number changes from last year's catalogs. Please stop down during working hours (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday and pick one up. Thank you.

Student Learning Assessment Committee update

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education envisions assessment as a means to create learning goals that are shared by faculty members and staff who support academics and student life, and to use assessment results to enhance student learning. The Student Learning Assessment Committee has been meeting actively to move our campus towards an integrated system for evaluation of student learning outcomes and feedback mechanisms so that this information can be used to help shape programs, services, and academic efforts.

For more, see the attachment and the Web site.

Link: Assessment Committee Web site

Attachment: Assessment Committee Progress Statement

'Requiem' by John Rutter

Orpheus Chorale will be presenting John Rutter's "Requiem" on Sunday, April 1 2007, at 7 p.m., at the United Presbyterian Church, 150 Main St. Hornell.

Orpheus Chorale is a community group directed by our own Mark Smith of Scholes Library. There is no charge for the performance but a free offering to offset the cost of the production will be appreciated.

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Authentic Southern cooking: Chicken-fried steak Southern Chicken-Fried Steak Cooking Workshop with Ola Mae Wednesday, April 4 (6-8:30 p.m.

Cost: $50/member $55/non-member

We will be making a delicious Southern chicken-fried steak paired with mashed potatoes, hearty spiced country gravy, and a side of corn. Completing the meal will be a southern staple, cornbread!

Link:

http://https://www.wellsvillecreativeartscenter.com/classes/upcomingworkshops/OlaMae/OlaMaeworkshop.cfm

Printed Clay Tiles!

Printed Clay Tiles Workshop with Delaney Persons Saturday, March 31,; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Cost: $25/members $28/non-members

Working with leather hard tiles of clay and carving tools, students will create a tile replicating a picture or design. Workshop participants will then create a two-dimensional masterpiece utilizing their NEW original tiles in a simple printmaking process.

Link: http://www.wellsvillecreativeartscenter.com/classes/upcomingworkshops/PrintedClayTitlesWorkshop.cfm

The Headers LIVE - Wellsville Creative Arts Center

"High octane rockabilly"

The HEADERS Saturday, March 31 Doors open @ 6:30 p.m.

Music Starts @ 8 p.m.

Cost: $10 pre-sale/ $12 at door STUDENT DISCOUNT WITH ID

Modeled after 1950's original rock and roll, their covers include surf classics, early Elvis, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Stray Cats.

Link: http://www.wellsvillecreativeartscenter.com/musicacts/Headers/Headers.cfm