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Tuesday, August 5, 2014

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Official News

· Emergency Water Shutdown Today

· Reminder - Summer Hours End Friday, Aug. 8, 2014

· Copier/Toner Scam

· Classroom Equipment Assistance

· Updated Video Conferencing Policy General Announcements

· Carillon Recital for Universal Peace Day

· AU Bookstore Hiring Temporary Booksellers

· Family Film: 'The Absent-Minded Professor' (1961)

· Music On The Lawn: Howe Library, Wellsville - ZOAR

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TODAY

7:10 A Peal for Peace/Carillon Recital

TOMORROW THURSDAY

Emergency Water Shutdown Today

Due to a very urgent maintenance issue, the water will be shut off nearly campus-wide today, Tuesday, Aug. 5. The estimated time of the shutdown will be from approximately 8 to 11 a.m.

Two buildings will be unaffected by the shutoff; if necessary, you may use the downstairs bathroom in Greene Hall and bathrooms in Fasano House during these hours.

Also, there will be no traffic permitted along Academic Alley either Tuesday or Wednesday, Aug. 6 due to this situation.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you, Physical Plant

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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Reminder - Summer Hours End Friday, Aug. 8, 2014

All good things must come to an end and Alfred University's Summer Work Schedule is no exception.

Starting Monday, Aug. 11 the University will revert back to its academic year operating hours.

For many this means 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. but others have different schedules so please check with your supervisor for the operating hours of your particular department.

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Submitted by: Mark Guinan

Copier/Toner Scam

It has been brought to our attention that a potential scamming company has been calling AU departments. If a person calls and asks for your copier's serial number please transfer them immediately to Office & Procurement Services at ext. 2698.

The company will send you toner claiming that you ordered it and will bill you.

For more information on potential scams, see the link below.

Attachment: UnsolicitedvendorcallsandpotentialSCAMS_000.docx Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Classroom Equipment Assistance

Beginning Aug. 1, 2014, all requests for classroom assistance must be sent to the ITS Helpdesk. The Helpdesk can be reached at 607.871.2222 or [email protected].

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

Updated Video Conferencing Policy

With the departure of a number of instructional technology staff, ITS has made some changes to its video conferencing policy, effective Aug. 1, 2014.

Until further notice, only Perlman 302 will be available and all room reservations and requests for assistance must be made seven (7) business days prior to the proposed meeting date. Video conferences should be scheduled to take place during AU business hours. If a request is made less than seven (7) business days in advance, ITS cannot guarantee the availability of a technician to provide assistance.

Please visit the AU Video Conferencing Policy web page for more information.

To schedule Perlman 302, or to request technical assistance for a video conference, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 607.871.2363 or via email.

Link: AU ITS Video Conferencing Policy

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

Carillon Recital for Universal Peace Day

On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Alfred University Carillonneur Laurel Buckwalter will join the bells of the Davis

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Memorial Carillon on campus to bells around the world to Ring Bells for Peace and A World Without War on Universal Peace Day, a program of the NYC Peace Museum.

At 7:15 p.m. EDT, the exact moment of the Hiroshima bombing, bells worldwide will take part in A Peal for Peace. The largest bell of the AU carillon (3,850 pounds) will be swung for five minutes. Any guests who would like to assist in the swinging of the bell are welcome. Please meet Buckwalter on the second floor of the carillon at 7:10 p.m.

The public is invited to attend this free event, to be followed by a recital performed by Buckwalter.

Last year, A Peal for Peace bell ringing ceremonies took place around the world in Japan, New

Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Georgia (Eastern Europe), and throughout the United States including nine churches in New York City. This year marks the 69th anniversary of the United States' dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

Following this year's peal, there will be a minute of silence for Prayers for Peace, then Buckwalter will play a recital of pieces appropriate for the theme of peace, including the John Lennon song "Imagine,"

"In Memoriam" by John Courter, "Haru no Umi" ("The Sea in Spring") written by Michio Miyagi for koto and shakuhachi, "Dona Nobis Pacem," and others.

Submitted by: Laurel Buckwalter

AU Bookstore Hiring Temporary Booksellers

The AU Bookstore is looking to hire 6-8 temporary booksellers for this fall. Repsonsiblilities include customer service, cashiering, and stocking.

Must be able to available to work between the hours of 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and weekends from 8/11- 9/5/14.

Please apply online at www.bncollegejobs.com

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Family Film: 'The Absent-Minded Professor' (1961) Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585-593-3410

Professor discovers flubber (flying rubber) and no one believes him except a thief who wants to steal his invention. Actors include Fred MacMurray, Nancy Olson, Keenan Wynn, and Tommy Kirk. Black and white film.

The library-sponsored film is free and open to the general public.

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Music On The Lawn: Howe Library, Wellsville - ZOAR Thursday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.

Front Lawn of the David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville

585-593-3410

Long-time area favorite band, ZOAR, will grace the stage. Playing together (with variations in personnel - Roger Carlin for 16 years) for over 25 years, Rick Whitwood on guitar and vocals, Monty Case on drums and vocals, and Chris Dahill on bass and vocals have logged over 1,500 performances and are well-known in Western New York for their class rock, blues, and original music.

Real-life experiences have found their way into their wonderfully rootsy songs. Weaving the stories of our area in their music, they have played the circuit of festivals, bars, roadhouses, and everything in- between.

Music On The Lawn is funded by community businesses and organizations and is free and open to the general public. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy this family-friendly event. In case of inclement weather, the Nancy Howe Auditorium may be used.

The series continues:

Aug. 14 - Cort Dunham & Co.

Aug. 21 - The Fools Aug. 28 - The Badgemen