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Thursday, February 15, 2018

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General Announcements

· Black Culture Showcase Auditions

· Are You Planning to Graduate in May?

· Job Posting

· The Community Table Fish Fry Friday Pop-Up

· Faculty Research Mentor Award 2017-18

· Articles for Parents E-Newsletter

· Family Medical Leave Act Training

· TIAA Consultant on Campus

· Class Ring Sales

· Cristina Cordova: La Jungla & Mysteries of Place

· Alfred State College Relay for Life

· Schedule your Cheryl's Closet Appointment Today!

· Bergren Forum - Jolanta Skalska

· Woman Suffrage Exhibit now at Herrick Library

· Join the Women's Leadership Academy. Apply today!

· Environmental House Applications Due Mar. 2!

· Allegany County United Way To Provide Free Tax Filing Services

· SGCI or Bust Auction 2018 Call for Donations

· German Auto Industry Allen Term Class Information Session

· Broomball and Board Games Updated

· Shary Boyle: Ways of Learning: Curiosity and Collaboration

· Spring Retreat with the Newman Club

· The Community Table Faculty/Staff Coffee Hour

· Summer Staff

· Sex on Stage

· Black Inventors Exhibit

· Additional 50% OFF Clearance Clothing- Don't miss this SALE! THURSDAY 2/15

· Extended Bookstore Hours Saturday February 17

· Social Justice special edition of the Fiat Lux

· Pop Up Shop Black History Month

· The Chips Are Down

· Student Activities Board presents: BAZOOKA BALL

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TOMORROW 9:00

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Learn Tai Chi for Free with Master from China!

12:00 Spring Job Fair 12:10 Bergren Forum -

Jolanta Skalska 8:00 AU Dance Theatre

AU Dance Theater: An Evening of Dance

Learn Tai Chi for Free with Master from China!

12:20 February Women's and Gender Studies

Roundtable

Math Research talk by Kwadwo Antwi-Fordjour 3:00 The Community Table

Faculty/Staff Coffee Hour

4:00 The Community Table Fish Fry Friday Pop-Up 8:00 AU Dance Theatre

AU Dance Theater: An Evening of Dance

AU Dance Theatre AU Dance Theater: An Evening of Dance

·IHSA HUNT SEAT HORSE SHOW TO BE HELD AT THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER FEBRUARY 17

Black Culture Showcase Auditions Singers, dancers, poets, and artists wanted.

Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm in Nevins Theater Saturday, Feb. 17 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm in Nevins Theater

If you have any questions or want additional information email UMOJA at [email protected].

Submitted by: Jen Guarasci

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Are You Planning to Graduate in May?

1) Run a degree evaluation in your BannerWeb to be sure you are eligible to graduate.

2) You must officially apply to graduate no later than 60 days prior to graduation.

College policy requires that you must complete and submit an Application to Graduate in order to actually graduate. You can download a form, complete an E-form or stop into the Student Service Center in Seidlin Hall.

Link: E-Forms Graduation Application

Attachment: Download a Graduation Applicatoin Submitted by: Tammy Jursza Williams

Job Posting

Employment Opportunity:

Assistant Professor of School Psychology Division of Counseling and School Psychology

Link: Asst Professor of School Psychology Posting

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Submitted by: Connie Lewis

The Community Table Fish Fry Friday Pop-Up

Join us at The Community Table (second floor of Powell) for Fish Fry Friday! Eat in or take out! 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

On the Menu:

Fish fry (beer-battered or broiled) Baked potato

Coleslaw

Steamed broccoli Cornbread

Single dinners are $9.95.

Four-pack family dinners are $32.95.

Cash, credit, dining dollars, or fiat bux.

We are also accepting pre-orders! Call 871-2285 or email [email protected].

Submitted by: Marie Williams

Faculty Research Mentor Award 2017-18

The Office of the Provost continues to acknowledge and reward faculty who are outstanding mentors for undergraduate research and scholarly activity. The Faculty Research Mentor Award recognizes those individuals who are outstanding mentors to students engaged in research or scholarly activity and are actively engaged themselves in advancing scholarship in their field.

Up to one award will be offered in each of the following categories this academic year: physical/life and mathematical sciences, undergraduate engineering, social sciences, humanities, visual and performing arts, and professional studies.

Students or faculty wishing to nominate a faculty member for this award should send a nomination letter to [email protected] by 5:00 pm Friday, March 2; self-nominations will not be considered.

A more detailed announcement, including the required contents for the recommendation letter, is available on the Office of the Provost website.

If you have questions, email Frederic Beaudry ([email protected]), and if you know an outstanding faculty research mentor, nominate them today!

Link: https://www.alfred.edu/provost/

Submitted by: Frederic Beaudry

Articles for Parents E-Newsletter

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The Office of Parent Programs is gearing up to send out the next edition of our Parent E-Newsletter. If you have an article, update, event or news you'd like to share with our parents, please send it to me ([email protected]) no later than February 23. If possible, we ask that you include photos with your article. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Submitted by: Bonnie Dungan

Family Medical Leave Act Training

This is the fifth training in an 8 month series targeted at any AU employee who has supervisory roles in their department. This training can also be especially helpful for any staff who support the supervisors in their department.

This training will encompass: who is eligible for FMLA leave, how long is the leave,

intermittent/reduced leave, how employees request FMLA leave, and how employees return to work after leave.

Supervisors who may be new in their rolls or need a refresher are encouraged to come. This is also open to any AU employee who would like more knowledge on this topic.

This training will be held from 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 14 and from 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 27 both located in the Kenyon/Allen Room. Please, feel free to bring your lunch, and learn with Human Resources.

Submitted by: Kayleigh Misner

TIAA Consultant on Campus

A TIAA consultant will be conducting one-on-one, 45-minute, individual retirement counseling sessions on Thursday, February 22, and Tuesday, March 20, in the Human Resources Conference Room in Greene Hall. No matter where you are in life - just getting started or planning for retirement - a session can help you create a plan for your goals. To schedule an appointment, employees should call TIAA-CREF at 1.800.732.8353; remain on the line for assistance.

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Class Ring Sales

Class rings are an enduring memento of your college years - don't miss out on getting one!

Stop by the table in the lobby of Powell to look over the class ring selection and place your order!

Representatives from Balfour will be available to answer your questions and help with ring sizing.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Submitted by: Laurie McFadden

Cristina Cordova: La Jungla & Mysteries of Place Friday, February 2 -Sunday, July 29, 2018

Opening Reception: February 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

CRISTINA C�RDOVA: JUNGLA

An exhibition of sculpture and drawings by Cristina Cordova. Cristina's figurative work has established her as one of the preeminent ceramic artists of her generation. Her work renders the figure as a mysterious, sensual force of compelling urgency. Her masterful use of the ceramic medium empowers her work with a mesmerizing, at times uncanny presence.

Mysteries of Place

In collaboration with the Institute of Electronic Media, School of Art and Design, Alfred University, has resulted in the magnificent exhibition Mysteries of Place: The Cahaba River Project, prints by Elisabeth Pellathy, Lee Somers and Scott Stephens. This collaboration lies at the core of the Museum's exhibition policy, which acknowledges works in all media. We are pleased to exhibit the work of these particular artists who have strong connections to Alfred University.

Submitted by: SOAD Events

Alfred State College Relay for Life

The Alfred University Service Learning Program and Colleges Against Cancer Club have been working with Alfred State students on the annual Relay for Life fundraiser. Relay for Life is a team event organized by the American Cancer Society which raises money for cancer research and treatments.

https://secure.acsevents....

Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, April 14th at Alfred State College from 12:00pm-12:00am.

This 12-hour celebration honors the lives that we have lost as well as those who have been affected by cancer. Teams will set up and decorate a spot in the Alfred State College gym. During the event, one person from each team is required to be walking at all times. Activities will continue throughout the event, including the survivors' lap, music, dancing, games, and fundraisers.

I hope you will consider joining our event: Relay for Life is a great community service opportunity, all funds will support a good cause, and the event will be a fun time for all! Start a Relay for Life team or sign up as a participant of a team at https://secure.acsevents....;jsessionid=00000000.app331b?

NONCE_TOKEN=EECBB8A2640C5EA76C07DAB104FBC97E&pagename=relay and then start fundraising!

Please spread the word among your students, athletes, advisees, club members, etc. We are attempting to involve as many students and faculty from Alfred University as possible. We may potentially host this event in the future. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions regarding the event.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWusvQVOVAM

Submitted by: Gabrielle Warren

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Schedule your Cheryl's Closet Appointment Today!

Students: need a professional outfit for an interview, presentation, job site visit, induction ceremony, or other special event? Make an appointment to visit Cheryl's Closet at the Career Development Center! CDC staff will provide guidance in professional dress, and all the clothing and accessories are free for you to keep! Cheryl's Closet is overflowing with beautiful clothes, so come check out our inventory and add to your professional wardrobe.

Cheryl's Closet aims to support all students of Alfred University, empowering them to project confidence and professionalism, by providing business attire free of charge. To ensure that students can make an outstanding first impression, Cheryl's Closet has a large selection of professional attire suited to a variety of styles, cultures, sizes, and gender expressions.

Schedule your appointment today using Handshake: https://alfred.joinhandsh...

Link: https://www.alfred.edu/student-life/career-development-center/students/cheryls- closet.cfm

Attachment: CDC student workers sporting their new outfits!

Submitted by: Gabrielle Warren

Bergren Forum - Jolanta Skalska

The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Provost's Office will be meeting at 12:10 pm on Thursday, February 15 in the Nevins Theatre, Powell Campus Center.

Bring a brown bag lunch, coffee and tea will be provided.

Speaker: Jolanta Skalska

Topic: "Is cancer a malignancy or a natural consequence of a long life?"

Asst. Prof. of Biology Jolanta Skalska will discuss cancer as a metabolic disease, looking at different perspectives and new evidence in recent cancer research.

Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton

Woman Suffrage Exhibit now at Herrick Library

Come see the traveling exhibit, Recognizing Women's Right to Vote in New York State at Herrick Library's Leondar Learning Commons now through Friday, March 2.

New York State is celebrating the centennial of women gaining the right to vote in New York State on November 6, 1917-three years before the 19th Amendment was passed and women throughout the United States gained the right to vote. The South Central Regional Library Council and the Empire State Library Network has partnered with the Digital Public Library of America on an exhibit,

"Recognizing Women's Right to Vote in New York State." This exhibit looks beyond the traditional Women's Suffrage narrative and explores the history behind the movement that made New York State such an important place in the fight for Women's Suffrage.

Submitted by: David Snyder

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Join the Women's Leadership Academy. Apply today!

Building on Alfred University's heritage as the first truly co-educational institution in the nation, the Women's Leadership Academy (WLA) provides opportunities for Alfred University students to explore, develop, and fulfill their potential as leaders personally, professionally, and within their communities.

The WLA is an elite group of AU students who combine academic coursework with experience-based leadership.

Are you interested in...

-Developing leadership skills in project management, public speaking, and conflict resolution?

-Creating lasting relationships with Academy alumnae and your fellow cohort members?

-Participating in WLA-exclusive events, field trips, and workshops?

-Receiving priority access to funding for internships, conferences, and research projects?

-Improving your resume?

-Examining the ways in which gender impacts leadership?

If the answer is YES!, apply today using the attached form or via the JLC's AU Connect page. This year's application form is available under "Documents." Applications will be accepted until April 9th.

However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you apply as early as possible.

We seek students of all gender identities who are intellectually curious and ready to participate in an academic and experience-based study of leadership. A particular GPA is not a prerequisite for admission, but please note that academic and judicial records will be reviewed. Note: the Fall 2018 course, WGST 201: Gender and Leadership, is required for WLA members. It is two credits and will be scheduled for Mondays, 7:20-9:10. The Spring 2019 required course, WGST 475: WLA Practicum, will be offered based on the cohort's availability.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the WLA, please contact Abby Griffith at [email protected].

Attachment: 2018 WLA Application Form Submitted by: Abby Griffith

Environmental House Applications Due Mar. 2!

If you would like to live in the Environmental House, 16 Park St., next year, please fill out an application.

The applications can be found in room 320 of the Science Center. This is an AU residence for students who would like to develop a "green" lifestyle and you must apply to live there because space is limited.

The Environmental House is open to students of all majors. Applications are due Friday, March 2.

If you have any questions or would like an electronic copy of the application, please send an email to Michele Hluchy at [email protected]

Submitted by: Shannon Yocum

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Allegany County United Way To Provide Free Tax Filing Services

The Allegany County United Way with the help of The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offering free tax help to individuals who generally make $54,000 or less, and those with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance tin preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparations with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

The program will be available on Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on the Alfred University campus in Olin 214. Please contact Shawn Currier at [email protected] to set up an appointment.

The Allegany County United Way supports over 25 non-profit programs in our community that impact one in every three local residents.

Submitted by: Judy Scott

SGCI or Bust Auction 2018 Call for Donations

For the fourth annual year, the AU Print Club is holding our SGCI or Bust auction, 2018 edition. Last year, thanks to student and faculty donations we met our fundraising goals that go towards our annual trip to the Southern Graphics Council International Conference. Additional money raised by our club goes towards the supplies we use in our group during meeting demonstrations. We are accepting donations in all mediums in the Print Club labeled drawer in the Print Shop or by emailing [email protected].

The auction will be held on Friday, March 16 Donation Deadline is Tuesday, March 13

You can keep up with Print Club happenings by following our Instagram @auprintclub.

German Auto Industry Allen Term Class Information Session

Interested in German automobiles, lean manufacturing, robotics, business or culture?

There will be an Allen Term 2018 class focused on the German auto industry. We will spend 10 days in January in Germany with German college students visiting Porsche, Mercedes, BMW, and Kuka

Robotics.

All these will be covered in the Allen Term 2019 class on the German Auto Industry. If you are interested, come to an information session Monday, February 19 at 4:45 pm in Olin 310.

Submitted by: Mark Lewis

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Broomball and Board Games Updated

On Friday, February 16 at 6:00 pm at the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship located on Randolph Road in Alfred, there will be board games and broomball outside. Broomball is a team game on Ice with a broom and tennis ball similar to hockey. Bring a broom if you can. Refreshments will be available. The Lighthouse vans will be available to pick up students at the Brick and at Ade Hall around 5:45 pm, and at Alfred State at Orvis and Shults Hall.

For more information please contact Kelby at 585-307-7235.

Submitted by: Jacob Marcy

Shary Boyle: Ways of Learning: Curiosity and Collaboration February 22, 2018, 4:30 pm

Holmes Auditorium Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Division of Ceramic Art

Shary Boyle lives in Toronto and works across diverse media, including sculpture, drawing, installation and performance. Collected and exhibited internationally, Boyle represented Canada with her project Music for Silence at the 55th Venice Biennale in 2013.

Shary Boyle's work has been included in Ceramix : Ceramics and art from Rodin to Schutte, organized by the Bonnefantenmuseum in the Netherlands and la maison rouge in Paris, France (2016), South Korea's Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale (2017), and the Phaidon, UK publication Vitamin C:

Clay and Ceramic in Contemporary Art (2017). Her first public art commission will be installed Spring 2018 on the front grounds of the Gardiner Ceramic Museum in Toronto. ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR HER TALK!

Spring Retreat with the Newman Club

The Newman Club is offering a chance to get a way and retreat the weekend of February 23 - 25 in Syracuse - the cost is $20 and covers a private room, meals , transportation and the retreat (what a deal). Deadline to sign up 2/19 . You can sign up here-

http://alfrednewmanclub.w...

Submitted by: Frangelico Del Rosario

The Community Table Faculty/Staff Coffee Hour

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Faculty and staff, join us at The Community Table (second floor of Powell) on Friday, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm!

Learn about our new space and mingle with AU Fresh staff!

Refreshments will be served.

Submitted by: Marie Williams

Summer Staff

The Office of Summer & Parent Programs is collecting resumes for several temporary (summer only) positions (Summer Work Crew members, Summer Camp Counselors, Summer Medical Directors, Summer Assistant Director). We will be at the Spring Job Fair on Thursday, April 15 that is being held in the Joyce & Walton Fitness Center so stop by, say hello and pick up an application. You can also find the job descriptions listed via Handshake.

Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Bonnie Dungan

Sex on Stage

Our annual Valentines Day Parody! Why romance when you can sex (with consent of course)?! Come see all of our lovely scenes, songs, and more!

Join us to win a goody basket! Free Admission & Raffle!

February 24, Nevins Theater, 9pm!

Link: Facebook Event

Attachment: Sex On Stage Poster Submitted by: Alfredian Dramatists

Black Inventors Exhibit

On Thursday, February 15th stop by the 2nd floor of Powell Campus Center to view The Black Inventions Exhibit (BIE).

BIE is proud to announce its 22nd annual tour themed "Black Inventors: Making America Great". This multimedia presentation is a tribute to the unsung heroes, Black inventors and innovators.

Many of the things people use daily are the brainchild of a Black inventor. The golf tee, automatic traffic light, cellular phone and dustpan all were created by Black Inventors. Additionally, the mailbox, pencil sharpener, Super Soaker water gun (that gross over $1 billion dollars) and the world's fastest computer-peaking at 3.1 billion calculations per second-were created by the minds and hands of Black inventors.

The museum reveals many surprising facts and highlights the accomplishments of Blacks in the fields of science, aerospace communication, health care, agriculture, transportation and engineering. The aim of BIE is not only to give credit to the inventors but to inspire others to believe that anything is

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possible.

Attachment: Black Inventors Exhibit Submitted by: Shakima Clency

Additional 50% OFF Clearance Clothing- Don't miss this SALE! THURSDAY 2/15 It's the BEST sale at the AU Bookstore on February 15! Take an ADDITITIONAL 50% OFF clearance clothing prices! Two racks are fully stocked! SALE is ONE DAY only- Thursday, February 15th only!

Bookstore hours 8:30-5.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Extended Bookstore Hours Saturday February 17

The AU Bookstore will have extended hours Saturday, February 17. We will be open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Social Justice special edition of the Fiat Lux

Tuesday, February 20 is World Day of Social Justice. To celebrate this day, we are partnering with the Fiat Lux to create a special edition based on social justice. Faculty, staff, and students can write anything they choose whether it is about a personal experience, a definition they want to explain, or a movement that caught their attention as long as it ties back to social justice. For instance, if you are interested in sports one can talk about taking a knee or if you are invested in women's rights you can address the MeToo movement.

Works can be submitted anytime from now until Monday, February 19 and can be sent to either Kelsey Oliveria at [email protected] or to the President of the Fiat, Logan Gee, [email protected].

We really hope you will consider submitting a piece for this special edition of the Fiat Lux. Additionally, in support of World Day of Social Justice we encourage you to wear something red and stop by Powell Campus Center on Tuesday, February 20 to receive a red ribbon.

Submitted by: Shakima Clency

Pop Up Shop Black History Month

Pop Up Shop will be selling meals on Thursday, Feb. 22 in Powell, on the second floor (Community Kitchen) at 12:15 pm. We will be selling while supplies last. Please see attached poster for menu items and prices.

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Attachment: Poster

Submitted by: Ashanti Avery

The Chips Are Down

The gallery will be open between Tuesday, Feb. 20 and Friday, Feb. 23 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Performance on Friday, February 23 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Robert C Turner Gallery Cost:Free