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Monday, March 16, 2009

In This Issue

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Official News

· New Policy on Management of Sensitive Personal Information

· Federal Express Contract

· CPR-AED Training

· CPR-AED/First Aid Training - Pre-registration Required General Announcements

· Summer School Registration Begins Today

· Sign Up for Relay for Life Today!

· Washington Semester Program for Fall 2009

· AU Financial Aid -- Scholarship

· Math Club Meeting

· Tax Workshop for International Students

· Global Awareness Roundtable: Chile

· Turning Point Student Response Clicker Training

· Deadline is March 20 for LOOP-Barcelona video exhibition

· Play Soccer to Fight AIDS This Saturday-It's That Easy

· Networking 101: How to Work a Room

· ITS Faculty/ Staff Trainings 3/16 - 3/20

· Exploring AU's Online Library Databases

· Walk-In Hours @ the Career Development Center

· Reunion 2009 -- Save the Date

· Student Senate Minutes from March 4

· Holiday Schedule

· Classic Family Movie: Mary Poppins (1964)

· Joint Alzheimer’s and Caregivers Support Group

· Classic Movie: Funny Face (1957)

· Program on Civil War Medicine

· Gaza's Dilemma

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY 8:00 Summer School

Registration Begins Today

7:00 Gaza's Dilemma 7:30 Program on Civil War

Medicine

TOMORROW 1:20 CPR-AED Training 8:30 International Folk

Dancing

WEDNESDAY 12:20 Math Club Meeting 7:00 Global Awareness

Roundtable: Chile

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New Policy on Management of Sensitive Personal Information

In an effort to better protect Personal Identification Information (PII), Alfred University has developed a policy on managing sensitive personal identification information that is transmitted across the network to any internal/external device or other portable media.

'Personal Identification Information' means an individual's name in combination with any of the following related information: (a) Social Security number; (b) date of birth; (c) driver's license number; or (d) credit card or financial account number.

It is the responsibility of all employees to read and comply with the policy as related in the attached document, which can also be accessed via a link on Alfred University's Policy Page.

In addition to this new policy, all contracted agencies that electronically receive AU data for testing/training/business purposes must sign the Alfred University Consultant Agreement to Prevent Information Theft. This form must be signed by a company's representative before access to sensitive data can occur. It will be the responsibility of the department that is requesting data for an outside agency to have the agreement signed and sent to the Business Office. This policy is in effect starting Dec. 1, 2008.

Attachment: Policy on Management of Sensitive Personal Info Attachment: Consultants Agreement

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Federal Express Contract

Office Services and Procurement Services have teamed up to offer the best FedEx pricing to the University.

We have partnered with FedEx through a contracted agreement for the best rates for priority, standard, and ground. This contract will be a big savings to the University (72% of current dollars spent).

The departments that don't have an account already may contact Procurement Services to set up an account for your department or you may send your Federal Express mail to Office Services for processing.

Any questions please call Procurement Services for account setup and/or Office Services to process your FedEx out-going shipment at 871-2698.

Please complete the attached appropriate FedEx form and bring to Office Services with your shipment.

Note: You must use the appropriate FedEx account to receive the discounted rates.

Attachment: Fedex_Domestic_Form1.pdf Attachment: International_Form3.pdf

CPR-AED Training

CPR-AED Training - Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 1:20 - 4:10 p.m., Knight Club-Powell Campus Center Limit: 6 participants

We are inviting volunteers to attend and become certified in adult and child CPR and AED use. Bring a pillow or blanket to kneel on. We also encourage those on campus who already have their certification to re-certify if it has been more than a year since your last training. To pre-register or obtain more information please phone x 2196/3020 or email [email protected] or [email protected] at the EH&S office in 117 Myers Hall. You may also visit our web site for more information or to download a copy of the CPR-AED training manual, go to the link and follow the instructions for unzipping the file.

Fee: Students - $7 to cover the cost of the face mask, the course is free to all faculty and staff. If you already have a face mask, and bring it to the class there will be no charge for the mask.

Link: EHS Training

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CPR-AED/First Aid Training - Pre-registration Required CPR-AED Training:

Tuesday - March 17 , 1:20 - 4:10 p.m., Knight Club-Powell Campus Center;

4) Wednesday - March 25, 9:20 a.m. - 12:10 p.m., Knight Club-Powell Campus Center;

Fee: Students - $7 to cover the cost of the face mask; the course is free to all faculty and staff. If you already have a face mask, and bring it to the class there will be no charge for the mask.

First Aid with CPR-AED Training:

1) Wednesday - April 22, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Knight Club-Powell Campus Center.

Fee: Cost to faculty and staff is $7 for the American Red Cross certification card; for students it is $14 for the face mask and certification card. If you already have a face mask, and bring it to the class there will be no charge for the mask.

Limit: 6 participants per session.

We are inviting volunteers to attend and become certified in adult and child CPR and AED use. If you would also like First Aid certification, we are offering a class which covers both. Bring a pillow or blanket to kneel on.

We also encourage those on campus who already have their certification to re-certify if it has been more than a year since your last training.

To register, contact Dean Perry at 3020 or Beth Cartella at 2196.

Summer School Registration Begins Today

Summer School registration begins today. Please check BannerWeb for a complete list of classes and visit the Summer School website for further information.

A full-color, PDF version of the Summer School Schedule Booklet is accessible at the Summer School Web site. Copies of the printed Booklet (with blue and white cover) may also be obtained at the Student Service Center, the Mail Room and the Office of Summer Programs in Carnegie (top floor).

Link: Summer School website

Sign Up for Relay for Life Today!

It's your last chance to sign up for Relay for life at the $10 registration fee and to guarantee you get a t-shirt.

Shortly after spring break the registration fee goes up to $20. It is all still a donation to the American Cancer Society so help our school raise money for a great cause. Join today at the link below. You can sign up online.

The date's getting closer, April 3-4, so make the move now! The event is open to anyone, so get a team together. It will be the most fun you could ever have in one night!

Link: http://www.relayforlife.org/alfreduniversity

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Washington Semester Program for Fall 2009

Dr. Heineman of the Social Sciences Division is now taking applications for the Washington Semester Program for Fall 2009.

The Washington Semester Program is sponsored by American University and enables students to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., studying public policy in a variety of areas.

Students who have participated in the program have used their experience and contacts to obtain excellent positions in Washington and elsewhere.

In addition to taking coursework, students will meet with government officials and political leaders in seminar sessions and will participate in an internship of their choosing. In addition to its major focus on American national government, the program also has a number of options utilizing non-

governmental resources in the Washington area, including working with interest groups and art and cultural institutions. Some of these are: journalism, law enforcement, public law, economics, international business, international organizations, and women and politics.

Course credits and grades are fully transferable to the student's transcript. Students can obtain additional information on the program at www.washingtonsemester.co....

Juniors or seniors are eligible to participate, and scholarships are available. Over the past year, Kalyn Follmer and Kristin Rubisch attended the program. Those interested should contact Dr. Heineman in room 209 of the Olin Building. Applications should be completed by April 6, 2009.

Link: http://www.washingtonsemester.com

AU Financial Aid -- Scholarship

Scholarship - School of Engineering majors (one scholarship) and Elementary Education (Pre-K-6th grade) majors (one scholarship). Application deadline is Friday, March 20, 2009

NYS residents (residing in one of the Home Bureau's chapter counties), United States citizens, and full- time undergraduates --- you may wish to consider applying for the 2009-10 AU/New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc., scholarship.

Open the attachment for more details and application.

Attachment: Scholarship Application and Details

Math Club Meeting

Since Pi Day (March 14) takes place during spring break, the AU Math Club will host a belated Pi Day celebration on Wednesday, March 18, from 12:20-1:10 p.m. in Myers Hall 228.

Dr. Joseph Petrillo of AU's Division of Mathematics will present, "Slices of Pi." In this talk, we will learn why pi has fascinated millions of people for thousands of years.

Pizza, soda, and pie will be served. All are welcome.

Tax Workshop for International Students

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There will be a tax workshop for international students on Friday, March 27, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., in Olin 301. This will be the ONLY workshop available so please plan on being there if you need assistance with any tax forms.

You will need to bring with you: all of your paperwork, Visa, passport, I-20/DS 2019, as well as any tax information you may have received. If you have dependents you are claiming you will need to bring their Social Security card and any other important information.

Thank you.

Office of International Programs

Global Awareness Roundtable: Chile Kalyn Broderick

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Knight Club, Campus Center @ 7 p.m.

As a junior at Hornell High School Kalyn Broderick studied abroad for a year in Chile with the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. Throughout this experience she was able to embrace the Chilean culture in an exceptional way through the eyes of her host family.

Come and let her share her experience with you at the Global Awareness Roundtable.

The Global Awareness Roundtable is a monthly event designed to introduce the Alfred community to a variety of cultures from around the world. This informal gathering gives our international faculty, students and alumni the opportunity to introduce participants to countries as diverse as Japan, Guatemala and Tunisia. Students who have lived, studied or worked abroad also share their experiences and observations.

Presentations cover a wide range of topics including history, traditions, art, music and food. If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact Zakia Robana @ 871.2880

Turning Point Student Response Clicker Training

Are you interested in learning how to use the Turning Point Student Response System?

This "clicker" system allows you to create questions in Power Point that your students can answer in class. Take attendance, manage class tasks, and create fun, interactive lessions!

If your are interested in learning how to use Turning Point, contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363 or via e-mail.

Deadline is March 20 for LOOP-Barcelona video exhibition LOOP Video Art Festival `09

Deadline for Entries Has Been Moved Up!

Friday March 20th is the new deadline!

ANY VIDEO MADE (while a student at NYSCC at Alfred University) DURING 2007, 2008, OR 2009 IS ELIGIBLE.

You may submit as many videos as you like.

Make a playable DVD and put in the box in the Art Office in Harder Hall (or send us a link to download the file if you are not currently a student)

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and email: [email protected] with your video(s) technical information:

artist name, year produced, duration, format.

Make sure your DVD is labelled with your name!

QUESTIONS? contact: [email protected] Link: LOOP-Barcelona Video Exhibition

Play Soccer to Fight AIDS This Saturday-It's That Easy

This Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. in McLane Gym, the Men's Soccer team is hosting a 3v3 "Lose the Shoes" Soccer tournament.

Bring any small donation and e-mail your team by this Thursday to [email protected].

All proceeds will go to Grassroot Soccer. Grassroot Soccer is an organizationthat teaches African youth to live HIV-free using the popularity of soccer as a platform.

Ethan Zohn, former "Survivor Africa" winner and co-founder of Grassroot Soccer, will be present at the tournament.

For more information go to www.grassrootsoccer.org. If you would like to make a donation or check out the tournament details go to www.kickaids.org.

Help put Alfred on the map in Africa.

Link: http://www.kickaids.org

Networking 101: How to Work a Room

On Thursday, March 19 from 2:20-3:10 p.m. in Olin 302, Bruce Kulp will be presenting "Networking 101 - How to Work a Room" to the BUS 102 Career and Professional Success class, though all students are welcome to attend! Students will learn effective networking strategies and how to get a great job and internship leads.

Bruce Kulp is a Senior Product Development Manager at Choice One Communication in Rochester, NY.

ITS Faculty/ Staff Trainings 3/16 - 3/20 Microsoft Excel 2007

Monday 3/16, 10-11 a.m.

Friday 2/20 9-10 a.m.

Microsoft Word 2007

Thursday 3/19, 10:20-11:10 a.m.

Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Thursday 3/19, 2:20-3:10 p.m.

Multipoint Interactive Video Conferencing Friday 3/20, 1-2 p.m.

To sign up for one of these workshops, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363 or via e-mail.

All trainings will be held in 306 Perlman Hall.

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Exploring AU's Online Library Databases

The next installment of ITS's Topics in Information Technology and Digital Media will focus on AU's online library databases.

The presented infomation will include general searching tips for the Web and article databases, differences between article databases and Internet search engines, and an overview of AU's article databases and their features.

Brian Sullivan from Herrick Library will be leading the workshop.

This session will be presented on Tuesday, March 17 from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. in the Banner Training Center in Howell Hall. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

If you have any questions, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363.

Walk-In Hours @ the Career Development Center

The Career Development Center will have walk-in hours from 1-4:30 p.m., Tuesdays-Thursdays, during the semester when school is in session. Stop in to see a counselor to talk about any career

concerns/issues/questions that you may have.

Reunion 2009 -- Save the Date Reunion 2009 - Save the Date

Details: Faculty & Staff please join us for Alfred University Reunion June 12-14, 2009!

Everyone is welcome with a special invitation being extended to - Alfred's Golden Saxons and the classes of: 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004.

Contact us at the Office of Alumni and Community Relations 607.871.2144 or visit us on the Web.

Hope you can join us1

Link: Track Reunion plans on the web site.

Student Senate Minutes from March 4

Heres are the minutes from the March 4 Senate meeting. Don't forget that the senate meets every Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Nevins Theater. If any questions, please email Senate at [email protected] Attachment: Senate_Minutes_from_March_4.doc

Holiday Schedule 2009-10 Holiday Schedule Link: Holiday Schedule

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Classic Family Movie: Mary Poppins (1964) Saturday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville

Join us for this Disney movie musical that the whole family can enjoy. Based on a book by P. L.

Travers, this story of an English nanny who brings changes to a London family stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke.

This library-sponsored movie is free and open to everyone.

Joint Alzheimer’s and Caregivers Support Group

The Allegany County Office for the Aging will hold a joint Alzheimer's and Caregivers Support Group on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 , from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, 12 Willets Ave., Belmont. The topic for discussion this month is "Warning Signs and Stages of Alzheimer's Disease."

Lisa Theurer from the Alzheimer's Association of Western New York will be the guest speaker.

This support group is offered for persons who are caregivers for anyone age 60 or over with dementia.

Caregivers are offered information and assistance and opportunities to learn from and share with each other.

For more information on these support groups or to be added to the mailing list, please call the Allegany County Office for the Aging at 585.268.9390 or toll free 866.268.9390.

Classic Movie: Funny Face (1957) Tuesday, March 17 at 6:45 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville

Enjoy this stylish movie musical about Paris fashion starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire.

This library-sponsored movie is free and open to everyone.

Program on Civil War Medicine

The next meeting of Baker's Bridge Historical Association will be held March 16 at 7:30 p.m. Our speaker will be Dr. Spencer Anabel on "The Practice of Civil War Medicine in 1864".

Dr. Anabel is a noted Civil War Historian and re-enactor. Much of the presentation will be done as a Civil War re-enactment of a local Doctor that served in the Civil War and was noted for his surgical proficiency in handling many casualties suffered by the soldiers.

The meeting will be held in our building, "The Meeting House", 5971 Hamilton Hill Road. President Laurie McFadden will preside over a short business meeting before the program and refreshments and fellowship time will follow.

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The program is free and open to all; parking is at the rear of the building.

Link: Baker's Bridge Historical Assoc. of Alfred Station

Gaza's Dilemma

Presented by Dr. Ismail A. Mehr, Team leader, from Hornell. Dr. Mehr led a team of 9 physicians and 2 non-medical personnel on a relief mission in Gaza recently.

"We were the only Americans in Gaza" said Mehr when asked about other relief organizations and their work. Come join us to hear about what it is like to be in a war zone from the only American who dared go.

When: Monday, March 16, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Location: Knights of Columbus 251 Main Street

Hornell, NY

Sponsored by: The Hornell Alfred Unitarian Universalist Society (HAUUS) & the Steuben County Green Party

Link: http://ammgaza.com Attachment: gaza.doc