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Thursday, January 31, 2008

In This Issue

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Official News

· 2007 W-2 Forms are Ready

· PCC Mailroom Package Notification General Announcements

· The Evolution of Digital Global Leaders in Innovation Kickoff

· Stop to Smell the Roses

· Gertz Speaker to Present ’Aesthesia of Networks’

· Music: Gaylord

· Pre-Ground Hog Day Wellness Screenings

· Ice Hockey Game

· Save 25% Off all Champion-Brand Sweatshirts & Sweatpants

· Get Your Resume Critiqued on the Spot!

· Rose Sale

· 2008 AU Leadership Conference Register Today!

· RACE (Rochester Area Career Expo)

· Spring Semester Block Party!

· Annual Conflict of Interest Form

· Dept. of Homeland Security - Office of Public Affairs Internship

· Now Hiring @ Midnight Express

· Alfred Hockey Seeks Coach

· Wanted: Student Curator

· Memorial Service for Thomas Argentieri

· Auditions for 'Lysistrata'

· Internship & Summer Job Fair Save the Date

· ITS Notification Barracuda Filter

· Alfred in Florence

· Web Time Entry Instructions

· Weight Watchers at Work

· AAC&U News Peer Review Now Online

· Let DOT Assist in Your Travel Plans

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

11:00 Environmental Fair Focus Alfred Event 12:10 Bergren Forum 5:00 Co-op Seminar 1

TOMORROW 11:30 Pre-Ground Hog Day

Wellness Screenings 1:20 Respirator Training for

Employees and Students

SATURDAY

1:00 Men’s & Women’s Swim Meet

4:00 Spring Semester Block Party!

8:00

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Introduction to Co-op!

No Rules Marketing Invades AU

7:30 Movie Showing The Eleventh Hour

·Focus Alfred!

6:00 Japanese Devil Festival 8:00 Nevins Film: 'The

Darjeeling Limited' 10:00 Music: Gaylord 11:00 Nevins Film: 'The

Darjeeling Limited'

Guitar Hero Tournament

RHC Winter Formal

·Spring Semester Block Party!

2007 W-2 Forms are Ready

Banner W2 forms are ready to be picked up in the Business Office in Carnegie Hall and are available until 1 p.m. today, Jan. 31. All W2 forms not picked up by that time will be mailed.

Please bring photo ID with you. If you would like a third party to pick up your form, you must send written permission with them. Please note there will be a $5 fee for repetitive requests for duplicate copies of your W2 form. W2 information will also be available on the Banner Web site in the Employee, Tax Forms area.

Employees should note that the mandatory base retirement contributions are listed in informational Box 14 with the code of 403b or 414H. If you participate in a SRA or TDA, your elective contributions are in Box 12 with the code of E. If you have any questions, contact the Payroll Office.

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PCC Mailroom Package Notification

The PCC Mailroom has a new package scanning system. Once the packages are scanned into the system an e-mail will automatically be sent to your Alfred e-mail address. There will no longer be any package pickup cards put in your mailboxes. The e-mail will list the package information and also states that you are required to bring your AU or photo identification to the mailroom when picking up your package(s).

You will receive an e-mail for each package that you receive. Please do not delete the email until after you pick up your package(s).

The Evolution of Digital Global Leaders in Innovation Kickoff

"The Evolution of Digital" and "No Rules Marketing Theme" is the topic for the the Global Leaders in Innovation series kickoff.

Award-winning Maria Mandel, Senior Partner/Executive Director with Digital Innovation at Ogilvy will be speaking at the Nevins Theater from 5-6 PM on Thursday, 1/31.

Ogilvy is one of the largest global Marketing Networks in the world with 497 offices worldwide. Maria Mandel currently consults across the Ogilvy Group on emerging communication platforms such as broadband, mobile, video gaming, digital out-of-home advertising, and interactive TV.

"The Evolution of Digital" and "No Rules Marketing" theme revolves around the fact that with the rise of new technologies as well as innovative research, the old marketing definitions and rules have either evolved or disappeared completely.

The Global Leaders In Innovation Speaker Series with the College of Business at Alfred University explores innovative marketing, advertising, media, communications, technology, and management from around the world.

Speakers represent industry leaders from local, regional, national and global brands with leadership in thought and innovation in their fields.

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The interactive content of the Global Leaders In Innovation Speaker is open to the entire Alfred University community to benefit students, faculty and staff from all disciplines across campus.

Please mark your calendars between 5-6 p.m. at the Nevins Theater for the last Thursday of the month in February and March also for the Spring 2008 Series.

2/28 - "Nike Game Changer for Marketing" - Stefan Olander - Global Director, Digital and Content for Nike Portland, OR.

3/27 - TBD (Possible speaker topics include "Interactive Engagement and Multi-Tasking," "Avoiding International Marketing Disasters," "Global Report on Virtual Reality and Social Media" and / or "The Future of Mobile Marketing."

Attachment: Maria_Mandel_Bio_Final2.pdf

Stop to Smell the Roses

Would you like to get your sweetheart a beautiful rose for Valentine's Day? Would you like an easy way to do it?

Alpha Phi Omega, your co-ed service fraternity will be at a table starting this Wednesday on the second floor of Powell so that you can pre-order roses. We'll be there Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week so come over during your lunch hour.

Gertz Speaker to Present ’Aesthesia of Networks’

Anna Munster, senior lecturer in the School of Art History and aRt Education, University of New South Wales, and deputy director of the Centre for Contemporary Art and Politics, will present "An Aesthesia of Networks," at 4:30 p.m. in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall. Admission is free.

Music: Gaylord

Friday 2/1 in the Knight Club at 10pm

Don't miss this Rochester trio and its progressive punk-funk fusion. The group's listed influences range from Mozart to Primus, Stevie Wonder to Sepultura - all of whom can be heard in this indescribable marriage of punk, metal, jazz, funk, and surf rock.

The Aquarian calls them "what Mr. Bungle might have been if they'd had a little soul."

Opening for Gaylord will be Alfred's own The Classy Individuals who play a fusion of blues, funk, and rock.

Link: Gaylord

Pre-Ground Hog Day Wellness Screenings

Can you relate to the groundhog? Is there a dark shadow following you? The Counseling and Student Development Staff will hold wellness screenings for a variety of health and emotional concerns. Free and walk-in!

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Ice Hockey Game

Alfred hopes to clench its playoff spot this Friday night, Feb. 1 at 7:45 p.m. as they take on Le Moyne College, Syracuse, NY, at the Coca Cola Coliseum at the NYS Fairgrounds.

Follow the link for directions.

Link: http://www.arenamaps.com/arenas/2935.htm

Save 25% Off all Champion-Brand Sweatshirts & Sweatpants

NOW through Saturday, Feb 2, save 25% on all Champion- Brand sweatshirts & sweatpants @ the AU Bookstore.

We have a large selection to choose from, hurry before the sale ends!

Get Your Resume Critiqued on the Spot!

Are you looking for an internship this summer? Are you planning on attending the Internship &

Summer Job Fair?

Stop by the Internship Information Booth to get information on resume/cover letter writing,

interviewing skills and internship search strategies. Bring your resume and get it critiqued on the spot!

Wednesday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m.-noon, Olin Lobby

Rose Sale

Alpha Phi Omega is selling single wrapped roses! If you are interested in purchasing a rose for your Valentine for $5.25, please e-mail [email protected] with your name and powell box number.

Please order by Friday morning at the latest or the price will increase due to Florist's demands.

2008 AU Leadership Conference Register Today!

This year's AU H/EOP Leadership Conference will take place the weekend of Feb. 16-17 in the Powell Campus Center. AU's Faculty, Staff and Students will be presenting various workshops on leadership success skills. Most workshops will be taking place on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

This year's Keynote Speaker will be former AU student leader, University Alum Maurice Myrie. (Will be speaking after the dinner on Sat., Feb 16, 7-7:15 p.m.)

The H/EOP Conference is open to any and all AU Students who wish to participate. Participation in the workshops is free to ALL AU Students.

There will be two dinners catered by a cook from NYC on Friday, Feb. 15 @ 6 p.m. and Saturday Feb.

16 @ 6 p.m., both in Susan Howell Hall. These dinners will be $12 a piece or $20 for both.

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There will also be an after-party on Saturday night in the Knight Club from 11:30p.m. - 1 a.m.

TO ALL CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS: If you are planning on having any type of event, planning your event for the weekend of the conference would be most beneficial for you. The H/EOP Leadership conference brings in students from colleges all over New York State. We are hoping to attract a fair number of schools this year. It would also be nice for these students and faculty to have some kind of entertainment in the evening. Lets show some school spirit and not only represent our clubs and organizations but represent our school as well!

If you would like to PRESENT a workshop focused around any aspect of leadership you feel would be beneficial to students, please e-mail Shawn Isaacs at [email protected] to get a workshop proposal.

If you do not want to present but would still like to HELP in any way, we could definitely use it. Please send an e-mail of interest to Shawn Isaacs at [email protected].

The registration form for PARTICIPATION in the conference is included as an attachment provided below. Please fill out the registration form and send it to Shawn Isaacs at [email protected]. Paper copies of this form are also be available at the Information Desk in the Powell Campus Center. If you wish to participate in the H/EOP Leadership Conference, please fill out a registration form and return it either by campus mail or in person to:

H/EOP Office Myers Hall

Thank you! Hope this semester has been treating everyone well!

Attachment: H/EOP Leadership Conference Registration Form

RACE (Rochester Area Career Expo) Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008

1-5 p.m.

Doubletree Hotel 1111 Jefferson Road Henrietta, NY

Over 50 employers registered to attend.

Transportation provided by the AU Career Development Center. Call 871-2164 or e-mail [email protected] to reserve a seat.

See link below for complete list of registered employers.

Link: http://www.racda.org/RACE.htm

Spring Semester Block Party!

A second chance to make a connection...

Saturday, Feb. 2, Davis Gym, 4 - 7 p.m.

Get involved - Find a club - Share a purpose

Annual Conflict of Interest Form

The below link will take you to the University's Conflict of Interest Policy and Form. We encourage you to read the policy in order to familiarize yourself with the language as well as the intent. In order to be in compliance with the laws and regulations associated with the receipt of state and federal funds (OMB Circular A-110, Item C42), the University is required to have you complete this form.

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As a University with highly respected academic and research programs, it is important that we adhere to this regulation. By disclosing any possible conflicts of interest we may have which could potentially impair our judgment in the decision making process associated with carrying out our responsibilities, we continue to assure the government of the integrity of our programs.

To ensure that we meet the compliance regulations as monitored by our auditing firm, it is important that you complete the form. Please return the completed form signed by your supervisor to the Office of Human Resources in Greene Hall by Monday, Feb. 18, 2008.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Link: http://our.alfred.edu/index.cfm/fuseaction/hr.Forms.cfm

Dept. of Homeland Security - Office of Public Affairs Internship

Qualifications: All candidates must be U.S. citizens. In addition, they must also be enrolled and in good standing in a College or University during the term for which they are applying. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

See attachments for more information.

Attachment: Intern Description and application materials

Now Hiring @ Midnight Express

Midknight Express is now hiring. The following shifts are now available:

6p - 11p, 8p - 11p and 11p - Close. All closing shifts (8p-Cl) come with a shift differential in pay. You can fill out an application at Midknight Express after 6 p.m. 7 days a week.

Alfred Hockey Seeks Coach

Alfred Hockey currently competes with teams in the WPCHA and the CHA and plays regular-season games in UNYCHL, which is a league that was started by Alfred Hockey and three other schools.

The last few years Alfred Hockey has played many tournaments and games that use NCAA rules and our lack of a head coach has not always met with favor. Alfred Hockey is looking for a head coach that will allow the team to continue to compete at higher and higher levels of hockey.

If you are interested please contact [email protected] or [email protected] Link: [email protected]

Wanted: Student Curator DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

TUESDAY, FEB. 5

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR EARLY SPRING '08 SHOW (Unpaid internship as a curator for the WLC)

The student curator will choose an exhibit theme, solicit / select student works that are in keeping with that theme, mount the exhibit, and take down the exhibit when it is over (returning the exhibit space

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to its original condition). The exhibit will be of one month duration, minimum.

Although the position is unpaid, as with any curator internship position, students should inquire with their academic advisor about the possibility of obtaining course credit for the experience.

FOR AN APPLICATION WITH A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION, CONTACT: Women's Leadership Center at [email protected], Or call 607.871.2971.

Attachment: STUDENT_CURATOR_APPLICATION_spring_084.pdf

Memorial Service for Thomas Argentieri

There will be a campus Memorial Service for Thomas Argentieri on Thursday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in Howell Hall. Laurie DeMott, Alfred University Interfaith Adviser, will be organizing the service and invites anyone who is interested in helping with the planning, or who would be willing to share thoughts about Tom with her, to contact her at [email protected].

Auditions for 'Lysistrata'

"LYSISTRATA," an outrageous comedy! Auditions to cast at least 10 men and 10 women. Rod Brown Room, Miller Performing Arts Center, 7:00 p.m., Sun. Feb. 3, and Mon. Feb. 4, with callbacks on Tues.

Feb. 5. ALL are welcome and encouraged to audition.

Internship & Summer Job Fair Save the Date Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008

Noon to 2 p.m.

Powell Campus Center

Something for every major - Brings lots of resumes!

We expect over 50 employers to participate. Most employers will be at the event; those who cannot attend, will conduct resume collections.

For a complete list of organizations represented:

Link: http://www.alfred.edu/cdc/events/isjf-participants.html

ITS Notification Barracuda Filter

ITS has successfully moved its junk mail filtering to a new application called Barracuda. Part of Barracuda's process is to quarantine e-mails that are tagged as junk mail. Once an e-mail has been quarantined, Barracuda may then send you an e-mail stating that you have an e-mail in quarantine. If you see these notices from Barracuda they are legitimate ITS e-mails and you can open them and follow the instructions.

If you have not received these messages you can also see your quarantined email by going to http://quarantine.alfred.... and typing in your entire e-mail address (username @alfred.edu) and your e-mail password.

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If you want to change your quarantine settings, log into http://quarantine.alfred.... and go to Preferences>Quarantine Settings>Quarantine Notification and choose your preference for the Notification Interval. Then click on the Save Changes tab.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the ITS Helpdesk at x2222.

Link: http://quarantine.alfred.edu

Alfred in Florence

Drawing Florence: City as subject

This course will invite you to investigate the historic background and contemporary significance of Florence in relation to its art, architec- ture and culture. This five-week, mixed-media drawing course will teach students how to explore this extraordinary location as a subject, placing themselves simultaneously in a historical, geographic, and ex- periential context, through sensory observation and the development of a visual and written travelogue. Each student will engage in the production of a series of drawings that will reflect their individual experiences and research of Florence.

Instructor: Angie To

This study abroad opportunity can be used as studio credit to fulfill your Upper-level drawing requirement.

Application Deadline: March 1 Study Art in Florence

May 15-June 26

Alfred University and American University In cooperation with SACI For applications or more information e-mail: [email protected] Coursework includes a three-credit studio elective

Web Time Entry Instructions

As you are probably aware, over the Fall semester, we have been systematically setting up all

undergrad students to submit their timesheets via BannerWeb. The ultimate goal is to have NO MORE PAPER TIMESHEETS; all completion and approvals will be done electronically.

At this point, almost all the supervisors have been trained with only a very few yet to do. If you are not doing Web time entry yet, your supervisor may be one that still needs training. Please make sure you talk to your supervisor to get an idea when you should start using this process.

Students were trained by using the presentation and "cheat sheet" below; please review so you will be ready to do your timesheet on-line when the time comes. Feel free to contact [email protected] with any questions you have on this new and exciting process!

Link: Web Time Entry Presentation

Attachment: Web Time Entry - Student Timesheets

Weight Watchers at Work

Interested in participating in Weight Watchers for the spring semester?

On Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, a Weight Watchers 12-week session will begin from noon-12:45 p.m. The cost is $144. Location is Alfred State College - Orvis lounge (gym).

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Payment options are cash, major charge card, or check. Split payment offered up front: 3 checks for

$48, all dated for 1st meeting with the checks deposited on weeks 1, 5, & 10.

Please contact Patty Amidon, at ([email protected]) with any questions. There needs to be a commitment of at least 13 people for program to resume.

AAC&U News � Peer Review Now Online

Provost Buckley calls your attention to the availability online of the latest issue of the AAC&U News.

This publication features a publication titled, Peer Review. Please see link below.

Link: http://www.aacu.org/peerreview/pr-fa07/pr-fa07_FacDev.cfm

Let DOT Assist in Your Travel Plans

The attached link for the state Department of Transportation will allow you to look at road and weather conditions.

Link: http://www.travelinfony.com