Alfred Today - AURA

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Friday, September 26, 2008

In This Issue

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Official News

· Ford Street Construction

· New Shelter-in-Place Plan

· Financial Aid Office Closed One Hour - Mon., 9/29/08

· E-Billing, E-Payment Process called CASHNet

· Student Organization Account Renewal Required

· The Leadership Certificate Program

· Is Your Information Correct for the Directory?

· AU Logotype and Style Manual Now Online!

General Announcements

· Environmental Studies Seminar - The Bottlenose Dolphin

· Borinquen Dance Theatre comes to Alfred!

· Blacklight Party in Davis Gym!

· Autumn Visit Days with Admissions

· Homecoming 2008!

· Tickets for 'The Runner Stumbles'

· Phi Beta Kappa Lecture

· Register Today! Public Speaking Workshop

· 'Passionately Pink for the Cure'

· Alfred University Habitat for Humanity

· Arc Art: A celebration of self-expression

· WALF DJ's Can Now Sign Up for Training

· ITS Trainings Available for Faculty and Staff!

· Open Position - Director of Major Gifts

· A Social Research Conference at The New School

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY 3:30 Green Jobs Now 8:00 Film: 'You Don't Mess

with the Zohan' 9:30 Music: Student Music

Showcase

10:00 Blacklight Party - Davis Gym

11:00 Film: 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan'

TOMORROW 11:00 Cross Country Meet 12:00 Football Game

Men's Soccer Game 1:00 Women's Tennis

Match

2:00 Borinquen Dance Theatre comes to Alfred!

3:00 Women's Soccer Game

SUNDAY 11:00 alfred's I.H.O.P.

2:00 Film: 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan'

·Volleyball Game

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4:00 FNL Video Night

6:30 Master of the 12-String Guitar, Neil Jacobs 10:00 Music: Insurrect & Fight

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·Volleyball Game

·Alfred Century Bike Ride

Ford Street Construction

Starting on Monday 09/29/08, Ford Street, starting from Sayles St up to Upper Pine Hill Drive, and a portion of Upper Pine Hill Dr will be under construction and will be down to one-lane traffic. This project will last approximately 2 weeks.

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New Shelter-in-Place Plan

This is the new Shelter-in-Place plan. Please read the attached, print and add it to your orange Emergency Response Information folder. If you haven’t received this folder please contact me at [email protected]

Attachment: Shelter-in-Place Plan

Financial Aid Office Closed One Hour - Mon., 9/29/08

The AU Financial Aid Office will be closed on Mon., Sept. 29, 2008, from 1:30-2:30 pm. This closure is due to necessary training associated with implementation of new state and federal aid guidelines.

E-Billing, E-Payment Process called CASHNet BEGINNING OCT. 15:

The Student Accounts Office at Alfred University is currently implementing an e-billing and e-payment system. Students and Authorized Users will have access to view their student account statements and daily student account activity online.

Alfred University's "e-commerce" system will offer students and families a safe means of receiving electronic billing statements and a secure method of making Web-based payments.

You are responsible for the set-up of Authorized Users (i.e. mom, dad or another third-party) before they will be able to access your billing information on the CASHNet system. Authorized Users will receive their login information from you, the student, once you have set them up on the system.

Additional information will be available on my.alfred.edu (under Offices; Student Service Center) as it becomes available.

Debra Votava

Student Accounts Manager, Alfred University 871.2913,

[email protected]

Student Service Center Office hours are 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday.

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Attachment: E-Billing, E-Payment Process Information

Student Organization Account Renewal Required

If you have not renewed your club/organization's e-mail account for the current year, the account will expire on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008. Please go to the link provided below to fill out the application with the current year's information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the I.T.S. Helpdesk at 871.2222.

Link: Link to Organizational Application

The Leadership Certificate Program

Are you looking for a way to enhance your leadership skills? Are you looking for a way to build your resume?

The Leadership Certificate Program is here!

This new program has three main areas of focus (1) Workshops, (2) Leadership on Campus, and (3) a Capstone Project.

Why get a leadership certificate? Develop your leadership potential and strengthen your skills.

Whatever your major, employers and graduate schools will love it.

Who is eligible? All students can enroll.

How long do I have to complete the work? Once you enroll you can finish before you graduate.

How do I get started? See the attached documents, register and start attending workshops. E-mail Laura Findlay at [email protected] or stop by the CSI office on the 2nd floor of Powell with questions.

Attachment: Leadership Certificate Program Outline

Attachment: Leadership Certificate Program Registration Form

Is Your Information Correct for the Directory?

As requested previously in Alfred Today, we are asking all staff to make sure their information is correct for the publication of the 2008-2009 AU Faculty/Staff Directory. To check your business phone and office location, use the Outlook Global Address list since that information is the same as the data pulled from Banner for the Directory and Employee Phone List.

If you previously requested a change, please make sure your information is now correct.

Corrections to your office information can be requested by using the Personnel Data Form below and forwarding it to Human Resources.

The numbers for emergencies, department phones, and fax are not housed in Banner. Please review the attachments to make sure the numbers are correct for your area. Changes to department information can be e-mailed to [email protected].

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR INFORMATION IS CORRECT SO THAT OUR DIRECTORY IS ACCURATE!

Link: Personnel Data Form

Attachment: Emergency/Frequently Called/Fax Numbers Attachment: Office Phone Numbers

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AU Logotype and Style Manual Now Online!

The Communications Office gets many requests for the official Alfred University logotype for print, Web, and other purposes. For the convenience of the campus community, we have created several different downloadable formats, including jpegs, PDFs and eps files, along with instructions and guidelines for usage.

Simply go to our.alfred.edu, go to the "Faculty/Staff" link and look for AU Logotype & Style Manual on the drop down menu.

(The AU Logo files link is http://our.alfred.edu/aut...)

Environmental Studies Seminar - The Bottlenose Dolphin

"Sun, Sea and Cetaceans: Studying Bottlenose Dolphin Habitat use in an Offshore Atoll Ecosystem, Belize"

Presented by Emma Grigg, Visiting Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies, Alfred University A College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Event

12:20 to 1:10 on Friday, Sept. 26 in Roon Lecture Hall (Room 247) of the Science Center.

Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

Link: AU Press Release - Emma Grigg

Attachment: Environmental Studies Seminar Fall 2008 Schedule

Borinquen Dance Theatre comes to Alfred!

The Borinquen Dance Theatre was founded in 1981 and is known for its unique blend of Puerto Rican Folkloric and Latin contemporary style. Borinquen Dance Theatre has performed through the United States and Canada delighting audiences from Michigan to Kentucky, at festivals in New York City to Niagara Falls and venues such as the International Hispanic World's Fair.

Place: Holmes Auditorium Date: Saturday, Sept. 27 Time: 2 P.M.

Blacklight Party in Davis Gym!

There is a Blacklight Party in Davis Gym on Friday at 10 p.m. Hosted by your friends from WALF and Alpha Phi Omega. The first 50 people get a free shirt to paint on! Glow on down and have some fun in the dark!

Autumn Visit Days with Admissions

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The Office of Admissions is having its first of three open houses this fall for prospective students on Saturday, Sept. 27. We are expecting over 60 students including their families which will bring over 150 people on campus for this event.

Registration begins in Powell Campus Center at 8:30 a.m. followed by an academic fair, admissions and financial aid session as well as other concurrent sessions. Families will be eating lunch on campus in Ade dining hall from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Concurrent tours will follow lunch.

Please direct any questions on this event to Michelle at x2015.

Attachment: AVD2008.doc

Homecoming 2008!

Homecoming 2008 festivities begin on Saturday, Oct. 4 with the Tailgate Picnic at the tent on McLane Lawn. Join us between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. for a pre-game picnic, sponsored by the AU Alumni Association.

Tickets prices are $10 for adults, $5 for AU students, faculty and staff, and children 12 and under eat free.

Following the Tailgate, head to Merrill Field and don your purple and gold as the Saxons take on the Norwich Cadets at 1 p.m. Gather at the Halftime Reception Tent on Merrill Field for a complimentary reception co-sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Friends of Saxon Athletics. Watch the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen at the half as well.

After an afternoon of football, enjoy a free recital at the Davis Memorial Carillon by University Carillonneur Laurel Buckwalter.

Homecoming events conclude with the induction of four new members into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Celebrate with Al Brown, Eric Winkky '90, Val DiFlorio '91, and Peter McClean '92. The Hall of Fame reception begins at 5 p.m. in Kenyon-Allen, and dinner follows at 6 p.m. in the Knight Club. Hall of Fame reception/dinner tickets are $30 per person.

For more Homecoming information or to register to attend, please visit our Web site at

www.alfred.edu/alumni, or contact the Office of Alumni and Community Relations by phone at 607.871.2144, or by e-mail to [email protected].

We hope you can join us!

Link: Register for Homecoming 2008!

Attachment: Homecoming 2008 flyer Attachment: Homecoming Event Schedule

Tickets for 'The Runner Stumbles'

"The Runner Stumbles" is a suspenseful murder mystery/psychological drama lush with intrigue and intensity as it tells a compelling story centered on a smalltown parish priest and a nun who have to deal with the conflict between forbidden love and religious vows. The play is based on an actual early 1900s trial for the murder of a nun in a rural Michigan community.

The play is directed by J. Stephen Crosby and runs Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 1 - 4, 8 p.m., in the CD Smith III Theatre, Miller Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are availabe via the virtual Box Office, by e-mailing [email protected] with your information (day, number of tickets) or calling the Box Office, 871.2828.

Link: Box Office for Miller Performing Arts Center

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Phi Beta Kappa Lecture

Thursday, Oct. 2, Phi Beta Kappa scholar Lori F. Damrosch, Moses Professor of Law and International Organization at Columbia University, will be speaking on "Mistakes of Fact and Congressional

Authorizations for War." The lecture will start at 7:30 p.m. in Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.

This lecture is free and open to the public.

Lori Damrosch's research focuses on public international law and the U.S. law of foreign relations. Her talk will review the decision of Congress six years ago to authorize use of military force against Iraq.

At that time, Congress acted on the erroneous assumption that Iraq had failed to eliminate its weapons of mass destruction. But this was not the first time Congress had acted quickly to approve military action without first making certain it had all of the necessary facts. Damrosch compares the war in Iraq to three other wars, where the factual premises of congressional action were mistaken.

Register Today! Public Speaking Workshop Saturday, Oct. 18,

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the WLC.

Presented by Enid Borden '72, President and CEO, Meals On Wheels Association of America.

Advance Reservations Required. Whether you are a great public speaker or cringe at the thought of getting up in front of others, this workshop will provide practice and pointers on how to speak with confidence.

Lunch included. Register with a friend.

Register by Friday, Oct. 10 at Noon!

Seats are Limited! [email protected] or x2971

'Passionately Pink for the Cure'

On Wednesday, Oct. 29 Alfred University will be "Passionatley Pink for the Cure" through a series of PINK events on campus. Our hope is to spread knowledge and awareness of Breast Cancer through activities on this day.

Any faculty, staff, student, or student organization interested in playing a part in this movement is welcome and encouraged to attend the meeting every Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Office of Residence Life Board Room, Bartlett Hall.

For more information, e-mail Jessica Marble at: [email protected]

Alfred University Habitat for Humanity

Come join a historic 100-mile bike ride through the beautiful Allegany fall scene. Can't do 100 miles?

Well that is totally ok. You are expected to ride as far as you can.

All proceeds go towards building materials for the homes of families in need. Prices are going up and the need for homes is also going up.

Please join this great cause.

Do you know someone who is free on Saturday and enjoys bike rides? Feel free to then sponsor them as well.

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Thank You

Alfred University Habitat For Humanity Attachment: CENTURY_BIKE_RUN.pdf Attachment: Century_Registration1.DOC

Arc Art: A celebration of self-expression Arc Art: A celebration of self-expression by artists with developmental disabilities

Date: October 2, 2008 Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Cost: Free

Description: Public Welcome! Various artworks created by individuals with disabilities will be on display for the month of October at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center. An opening Artist’s Reception will be held Thursday, October 2nd at 6pm. Meet the Arc Art artists and enjoy

refreshments.

Contact: Carrie Redman ([email protected])

WALF DJ�s Can Now Sign Up for Training

Posted outside of the studio's door is a sheet with times. Please sign up for a weekend day to be trained.

ITS Trainings Available for Faculty and Staff!

Microsoft Office 2007: Learn how to put the tabs and buttons to use and find the tools you need!

This training will be available:

Tuesday 9/30, 1-2:30 p.m.

Friday 10/3, 8:30-10 a.m.

Monday 10/6, 10-11:30 a.m.

Tuesday 10/7, 3-4:30 p.m.

Blackboard: Learn how to manage your courses, upload documents, and create quizzes and assignments.

This training will be availalbe:

Wednesday 10/1, 3-4:30 p.m.

Thursday 10/2, 9-10:30 a.m.

Monday 10/6, 1:30-3 p.m.

Wednesday 10/8, 8:30-10 a.m.

These workshops will be made available throughout the semester. All trainings will be held in Perlman Hall, room 306. To sign-up for one of these sessions, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363 or via email.

Open Position - Director of Major Gifts Director of Major Gifts

University Relations

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Link: Director of Major Gifts

A Social Research Conference at The New School Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the University in Exile Free Inquiry at Risk:

Universities in Dangerous Times

Join us as a group of experts discuss trends that are reshaping universities around the world. What are the benefits and what are the risks to academic freedom and free inquiry as universities navigate rapid globalization, international collaborations, massification, corporate partnerships, growing franchises, regime change, and other conditions of duress?

Keynote Event: Aryeh Neier, President, Open Society Institute in conversation with endangered scholars from Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Belarus, and China.

The New School

Tishman Auditorium, Alvin Johnson/J. M. Kaplan Hall 66 West 12th Street, New York City

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Oct. 29, 30, and 31, 2008 Conference Tickets: $30 ($10 for a single session)

Free for Full-time Students and New School Alumni To register or for more information:

call 212.229.5776 x3121, email [email protected],

or visit us online at www.newschool.edu/freeinq....