Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

In This Issue

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Official News

· Campus Parking Alert General Announcements

· What's on your AU experiences 'bucket list'?

· Congratulations to December Graduating Students!

· SDA Student Job Openings for Spring Semester!

· Exhibition of Prototype Sculptures by Paul Higham

· Fundraising Dinner with Soup, Bread, Dessert, and Water!

· Senior Class Calendar of Events for Spring!

· Why Not Save Money on Your Prescriptions?

· Express Shipments

· Concert: Sarah and Kris Music (Pop/Folk Duo)

· 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Auditions!

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

4:30 Fund-Raising Dinner 6:00 Dream Gallery

TOMORROW FRIDAY

8:00 Nevins Film: ’The Social Network’

9:00 Comedy Show: Stand- Up for Peace

11:05 Nevins Film: ’The Social Network’

Campus Parking Alert

Winter has found Alfred and with that the parking problems that go along with it. I would like to ask everyone parking a vehicle on campus to park in an orderly fashion. A number of vehicles have been taking more than one space causing a bad situation.

Please, when you're parking your vehicle think of the others who need to park with you. Thank you for your cooperation.

John M. Dougherty

Chief, Office of Public Safety Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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What's on your AU experiences 'bucket list'?

A recent mainstream movie popularized the idea of having a "bucket list" of things to see and do before you die. Well, we're not going to go quite that far, but we're looking for your ideas to pass along to new and current AU students about experiences they should have and places they should go

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before leaving campus.

Several current students are working on their own list to pass along to incoming freshmen but we thought alumni, faculty/staff would provide a complementary perspective.

Please send your lists to Debbie Clark at [email protected] by Monday, Jan. 24, 2011.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Congratulations to December Graduating Students!

Please take a minute to fill out the Career Development Center's graduate survey found at the link below. Whether you have your plans settled or not (e.g., employment or graduate school), we'd like to hear about it.

The information is not reported in a personally identifiable way. If you have questions about the survey or need career assistance of any kind, please contact us at 871.2164 or [email protected]

Link: http://www.alfred.edu/cdc/forms/gradsurvey/

Submitted by: Susan Meacham

SDA Student Job Openings for Spring Semester!

Students, I have several positions to fill for the S.D.A.(Student Development Associate) campus job as a group of my seniors graduated.With over 50 strong representing all majors, find out what you're missing in a job with career benefits!

Speak with a student representative (Tuesday, Jan.18-Thursday, Jan. 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. @ PCC-2nd Fl) for more information or contact [email protected].

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Exhibition of Prototype Sculptures by Paul Higham

Herrick Library invites you to view a small exhibition of early (1975-2005) prototype sculptures by Paul Higham. The sculptures are on display in Herrick's main entry through mid-February.

International Scottish-born artist Paul Higham uses digital technology in his art. He is the progenitor of data sculpture, a way of generating and synthesizing form by using code, genetic algorithms and real time data mining. His data driven works deal with the commodification of information and the dynamics of data itself.

Paul Higham will be teaching courses in 3D modeling, Rapid Prototype Technology, 3D Scanning and Digital Foundry at Alfred this semester.

Link: Virtual Sculpture Submitted by: Ellen Bahr

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Fundraising Dinner with Soup, Bread, Dessert, and Water!

THE CHALLENGE OF DRINKING WATER - Alfred and the World...

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 -Parish House - West University St. (OpShop building across from Village Hall)

4:30 p.m. - Take Out 5-7 p.m. - Dinner Served

6:30 and 7:30 p.m. - Brief Talks about Ceramic Water Filter Production in Indonesia with updates on other activities nonviolence, trauma healing, developmental play for peace, picture books, wooden toys and more!

All proceeds go to Friends Peace Teams to support Nick and Sarah Rozard's year-long service for the research, development, production and distribution of ceramic water filters for survivors of human and natural disasters.

Donations of soup, bread or dessert: Drop off 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Hair Care, 15 N Main St., Alfred, NY 607.587.8400

Inquiries to: Nadine Hoover, Coordinator Friends Peace Teams-Indonesia

90 W University St, Alfred, NY 14802

1.607.542.9029 (from Indonesia 0818-0808-9029) [email protected] www.FriendsPeaceTeams.org

Donations to: Friends Peace Teams 1001 Park Ave

St. Louis, MO 63104 1-314-588-1122

(note Indonesia on memo line) Every bit counts and is appreciated, making our work possible!

Attachment: Event Flyer Submitted by: Devin Henry

Senior Class Calendar of Events for Spring!

Seniors, enclosed is your calendar of events for Spring starting off with happenings this Friday! Make sure to tell your fellow classmates as they won't want to miss this.. To get involved contact committee members or advisors: [email protected] & [email protected]

Attachment: Senior_Email_Calendar_of_Events.doc Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Why Not Save Money on Your Prescriptions?

Several retailers (including Wegman's) will provide Free antibiotic prescriptions just to get you in their store!

Also, you can often save money on many generic prescriptions by NOT using your insurance plan. In many circumstances, you can purchase generic prescription medication at local pharmacies for less than you are paying in co-pays.

For example, if you take the generic version of Pravachol for a cholesterol condition or Synthroid for a thyroid condition you could purchase these medications without insurance for as little as $3.99 per month or $9.99 for a 90-day supply.

This example is based on purchasing the medicine at a ShopRite pharmacy. Other stores such as Wal- Mart and Walgreens also offer discounts. Check out their Web sites as well other drugstores near you.

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Just a helpful hint - why not take advantage?

Submitted by: Mark Guinan

Express Shipments

Departments wanting to do overnight shipments (letters or packages) and save money should take advantage of the University's ability to receive very low rates with Federal Express.

Just complete one of the attached forms and bring to Office and Procurement Services located in Greene Hall by 1:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Thank you.

Attachment: Fedex_Domestic_Form.pdf Attachment: International_Form2.pdf Submitted by: Sue Peck

Concert: Sarah and Kris Music (Pop/Folk Duo) Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585.593.3410

Sarah Haggerty and Kris Riley, a pop/folk duo from Wellsville, have been performing together for two years. Drawing from the influence of Ingrid Michaelson, Ryan Adams, Regina Spekter, and Sara Bareilles, they play both originals and covers.

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

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

'A Streetcar Named Desire' Auditions!

In celebration of the new Miller Theatre's inaugural year, the Theatre Department proudly will be presenting the great American classic, "A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE," by Tennessee Williams.

Auditions will be held on Saturday, Jan. 22nd at 3 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p.m. (audition location: C. D. Smith III Theatre, MPAC).

Considered to be one of the most remarkable plays of the 20th century, "STREETCAR" will open in the new Miller Theatre on April 6 and run through April 9.

In preparation for the auditions, many resources are available for those interested. Everyone is invited regardless of major, experience or year. PDF's of audition monologues and scenes are attached to this announcement. In addition, complete scripts are available for a 24 hour sign-out in the Division of Performing Arts Admin Office (Miller Performing Arts Center, room 010). Lastly, director Steve Crosby will be holding an optional audition workshop for anyone interested, Friday evening, 7:30 p.m., in C.

D. Smith Theatre.

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There is no obligation to attend the workshop for those who plan to audition. For further information on the workshop or the auditions, email Prof. Crosby at [email protected] or call 871-2566.

Attachment: Streetcar_Gen_Auditions.pdf Submitted by: Stephen Crosby