Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

In This Issue

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Official News

· Trustee Beth Judson dies in airplane crash

· Alfred University Faculty/Staff Directory General Announcements

· Bergren Forum - Brian Arnold

· Environmental Studies Seminar Guest Speaker

· Are you a Twit? A Friend? Or a Link?

· CYLI EVENT: Murder Mystery 10/28/10

· Be a Part of the AU Alma Mater Video!

· Submit Your Wit and Wisdom!

· What the Bible Says about Sexuality and Sexual Orientation

· The Hautest Halloween Ever

· Used Electronics and Scrap Metal Removal

· International Faculty Development

· Think Before You Speak Survey

· Pool Closed Saturday, Oct. 30

· Free Pumpkin Carving!

· Off-Campus Living Forums

· Alumni Association Seeks Award Nominations for 2011

· Free HP Ink Cartridges for the Taking

· ITS Faculty/ Staff Trainings through 10/29

· Alternative Cinema Presents 'Nosferatu' in the Alfred Village Hall

· Allegany County Fall Caregiver Educational Series

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

10:00 Free Pumpkin Carving!

10:20 SOE Graduate Seminar 11:00 Think Before You

Speak Campaign 12:10 Bergren Forum - 'A

Study of Modernism and Indonesian Art' 1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career

Development Center 3:30 Learn To Lead

Workshop

7:00 Alternative Cinema Presents ’Nosferatu’

TOMORROW 11:00 Think Before You

Speak Campaign 12:20 Environmental Studies

Speaker 5:30 Challaween

8:00 Nevins Film: ’The Last Exorcism’

11:00 Nevins Film: ’The Last Exorcism’

SATURDAY 1:00 Football Game

5:00 Women’s Soccer Game 7:00 Men’s Soccer Game

What Does the Bible Say: Sexuality/Sexual Orientation

·Cross Country Meet

·IHSA Hunt/Seat Horse Show at Lehman Farms

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IAAU Native Americans 1O1

·Exhibition of J. Malina - Crossing Paths in Painting and Design II

Trustee Beth Judson dies in airplane crash

We are all saddened by the death of Elizabeth Robinson Judson , an alumna and a member of the Alfred University Board of Trustees since 2002. Beth and her husband, James William Judson, Jr., died Tuesday, October 26, 2010, when the single-engine plane in which they were flying crashed near Corinth, Mississippi. An investigation is under way to determine the cause of the crash.

The thoughts and prayers of the campus community are with the Judson family in this tragedy.

Beth's service to her alma mater was distinctive. She chaired the Enrollment Management Committee and served on the Executive, Strategic Planning, Trusteeship and Academic Affairs committees of the Board. She is a founding member of the Women's Leadership Center Advisory Board, and was keynote speaker at the dedication of the Center.

As chair of the Enrollment Management Committee, "Beth was outstanding," said Earl Pierce, vice president for Enrollment Management. "She had a strong understanding of academics at Alfred University, in particular the School of Engineering through her professional consulting work and her ABET accreditation work. She took a strong interest in the work of the Enrollment Management Committee, and on her own time and at her own expense, attended several conferences and workshops related to her specific responsibilities with the committee."

Her death "is a tremendous loss for Alfred University," Mr. Pierce said. "Beth will truly be missed by so many in our University community."

The Judsons hosted the annual St. Patrick's Day gathering for Alfred University alumni at their home in Roswell, GA, a tradition they began in 2003.

A complete obituary will be sent when we have additional information.

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

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Alfred University Faculty/Staff Directory

The AU 2010-11 Faculty Staff Directory is now ready. It is available on the HR Web Page at the link below to access online or to print a copy if you wish.

Please remember that all information contained in the directory is pulled directly from Banner.

If information is missing or incorrect, please use the Personnel Data form below and forward to Human Resources for processing.

Link: AU Faculty Staff Directory 2010-2011 Attachment: Personnel Data Form

Submitted by: Kathy Costello

Bergren Forum - Brian Arnold

The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies will be meeting at 12:10 p.m. on

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Bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea are complimentary.

Speaker: Brian Arnold

Topic: "Lempad, Gamelan, and the West: A Study of Modernism and Indonesian Art"

Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton

Environmental Studies Seminar Guest Speaker

Eric J. Larson, Operations Project Manager at Atlantic Richfield Co., will present "The Former Sinclair Refinery in Wellsville: the Transition from an Environmental Liability to an Environmental Success Story through Sustainable Remediation."

12:20 to 1:10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29

Roon Lecture Hall (Room 247) of the Science Center.

Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

Attachment: Environmental Studies Speaker Series 2010 schedule Submitted by: Billie Kunsman

Are you a Twit? A Friend? Or a Link?

The Women's Leadership Center proudly presents our second workshop in our Learn To Lead Workshop series on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 3:30-5 p.m.

Join us in welcoming Patrick Baynes '06, formerly of LinkedIn.com, at the WLC as he presents his workshop on Smart Social Networking.

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

CYLI EVENT: Murder Mystery 10/28/10

Do you want a rewarding volunteer experience? Do you want to make a difference in children's lives?

Why not volunteer with the Children and Youth Learning Initiative tonight? CYLI is bringing local students on campus for fun programming tonight and they need your help!

All programs begin at 3:30 p.m. and go to about 6:30 p.m.; e-mail [email protected] with any questions or to sign up for an event.

Description of tonight's event:

Starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Career Development Center students will arrive on campus and participate in a training on how to analyze a crime scene for clues and then participate in a test of what they learned: the team with the best score will be invited back to participate in a Murder Mystery with formal dinner.

Submitted by: Christopher Romanchock

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Be a Part of the AU Alma Mater Video!

"Nestled away 'mid the Empire State hills..."

Imagine that in bluegrass style, or played on chromatic harmonica, or sung by an a cappella duet, or even shredded on heavy metal guitar.

The Alfred University Communications Office would like to produce a compilation video with various clips of people playing the AU Alma Mater. We will post it on YouTube as well as in the online Alfred magazine in early December.

What gave us the idea was a homemade video that was sent to us by Steve Levine of '58, in which he's playing the alma mater on clawhammer-style banjo.

We know that there are lots of other very talented alumni, faculty, and current students, and we want your video submissions! The more creative and entertaining your ideas are, the better.

All we ask is that the alma mater be recognizable during parts of the performance, and that the audio is not so loud that it overloads the microphone on your video camera. The camera can be stationary (on a tripod), or you can do a handheld approach provided it isn't too shaky.As for cameras, you can use pretty much anything from a Flip Video to a high quality HD camera. Formats we can work with are: AVI, MOV, and WMV. Submissions can be mailed on a CD (or uploaded via YouSendIt or similar online upload/download service)

Your submission can be in any key. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. Feel free to contact Rick McLay '89 in the Alfred University Communications Office (607.871.2103) if you have any questions or suggestions!

See the Link for more information.

Link: AU Alma Mater Video Details Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Submit Your Wit and Wisdom!

Phi Beta Kappa at Alfred University is now accepting submissions to the Wit and Wisdom Student Competition. he contest is open to full-time undergraduates, who should submit their best written work (scholarly or creative), suitable for a general audience.

The winner will receive a $250 prize, present his or her work at a Bergren Forum, and be honored at a special dinner. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 5.

See the attached guidelines, and e-mail Dr. Juliana Gray ([email protected]) with any questions.

Attachment: W&WGuidelines10.doc Submitted by: Juliana Gray

What the Bible Says about Sexuality and Sexual Orientation

Come and join BASIC in looking at what the Bible says about sexuality and sexual orientation.

7p.m., Saturday. Oct. 30, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center Submitted by: Brothers and Sisters in Christ

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The Hautest Halloween Ever

Fashion Forward, in collaboration with the DJ Alliance Club, presents a night of music, fashion and dance.

Get haute and come enjoy this Halloween experience.

Davis Gym

Saturday Oct. 30, 2010 9 p.m.-12 a.m.

Performance by The Steppas Submitted by: Nickelina Noel

Used Electronics and Scrap Metal Removal

Please search out all unwanted electronic equipment that would qualify for recycling based on the AU Electronic Disposal Policy. (See Link) Office equipment, non-alkaline batteries and scrap metal will also be collected for recycling.

Submit attached survey to Dean Perry by Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 - [email protected] or Myers Hall, Rm. 117.

Chairperson, Supervisor or designee should coordinate department survey efforts to eliminate duplicate submissions.

Collection of material will take place Nov. 4 and 5. Place a sign or label material "For Electronic Recycling" and store in an easily accessible area. On the survey, provide the specific material storage location, name and phone number of contact person.

NYSCC personnel should submit survey as outlined above but place material for recycling in the hallway outside of your door.

Contact Dean Perry for questions, X3020.

Link: Electronics Disposal Policy

Attachment: Electronic and Scrap Metal Disposal Survey Form Submitted by: Dean Perry

International Faculty Development

Provost Bill Hall is pleased to announce that funding will again be available for International Fellowship for Faculty Development. This program, supported by the Kruson Fund for Faculty Development, has been developed through the leadership of the Global Awareness Committee. This committee was established eight years ago on the recommendation of a Faculty Senate Task Force.

Deadline for submission is Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010.

Attachment: Program Description and Application Submitted by: Cheryl Monroe

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Think Before You Speak Survey

The common use of anti-LGBT language is directly related to a growing problem - the bullying and harassment of LGBT students. Creating a safe environment for all students - LGBT and straight alike - begins with one simple act: thinking before you speak.

Alfred University students have created a short survey to assess how this language affects our campus and would very much like for you to participate.

To take the survey please visit the attached link.

Link: Think Before You Speak Survey Submitted by: Craig Arno

Pool Closed Saturday, Oct. 30

There will be no open swim on Saturday, Oct. 30.

Submitted by: Brian Striker

Free Pumpkin Carving!

On Thursday, Oct. 28, stop by the 2nd floor lobby of the Powell Campus Center between 10a.m. and 3 p.m. to carve a pumpkin for FREE! Judging will be on Friday, Oct. 29, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.

Get your creativity on and stop by!

Submitted by: Nancy Banker

Off-Campus Living Forums

FOR STUDENTS WHO WILL HAVE MET THE SIX-SEMESTER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT PRIOR TO MOVING OFF CAMPUS.

Mark your calendars! The following Off-Campus Living Forums have been scheduled:

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2010-Olin 302, 5-6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2010-Olin 302, 5-6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010-Olin 302, 5-6:15 p.m.

If you want to live off-campus in the 2011-12 academic year, you must attend an Off-Campus Living Forum to be released from on-campus housing. The forum will explain the rights and responsibilities of student living in the local community.

Even if you are just considering living off campus, you should plan on attending as approval won't be given without your attendance at a forum.

Applications will be handed out at the end of the meeting. To be approved to live off-campus you must attend a forum, be in good academic standing, complete the residency requirement, have no

outstanding judicial sanctions, complete an on-line educator module, and submit an application to live

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Submitted by: Valerie Mettler

Alumni Association Seeks Award Nominations for 2011

Attention AU Alumni, Faculty, Administration - Please ACT NOW to submit nominations for AU Awards for fellow alums and colleagues!

The Alumni Association presents awards annually at Reunion to alumni and friends of the University who have contributed to Alfred, their workplace, and society in general. Please help us recognize those individuals for their efforts and achievements by nominating them for an Alumni Association Award.

Nomination forms are available for download at http://www.alfred.edu/alu.... Nominations are due by Jan. 1, 2011.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement - given to honor alumni whose achievements in their profession, career or avocational pursuits, or service to society bring honor and distinction to AU.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Service - given to alumni in recognition of loyalty and commitment in service to Alfred University.

Abigail Allen Award for Service to Women - given to honor an Alfred alumnus/a in recognition of distinctive career achievement, community service, or avocational pursuits that have improved the quality of women's lives.

Lillian T. Nevins Award for Lifetime Service to Alfred University - given to honor alumni who have rendered outstanding service to Alfred University.

Honorary Alumnus/a Recognition Award - given to a non-graduate in recognition of interest, allegiance and service to Alfred University and alumni, that the recipient may be evermore one of us.

Nominations may be forwarded to the Alumni Relations Office, Welcome Center, One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. You may also Email nominations or fax your information to 607.871.2391. Please contact us with any questions at 607.871.2144. We thank you for your support and assistance!

Link: Alumni Association Award Nomination Form Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

Free HP Ink Cartridges for the Taking 2 HP 26's available

Submitted by: Billie Kunsman

ITS Faculty/ Staff Trainings through 10/29

ITS is pleased to offer the following trainings for faculty and staff:

Turnitin.com Plagiarism Prevention Tool

Prevent and detect plagiarism in your courses. Join us for this session, set up an account and get started.

Friday 10/29, 10 - 11 a.m.

Microsoft Powerpoint: Create slides and presentations Wednesday 10/27, 9 - 10 a.m.

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Blackboard: Post materials and manage your courses Thursday 10/28, 10 - 11 a.m.

Microsoft Excel: Tasks & Shortcuts Friday 10/29, 2 - 3 p.m.

All trainings will be held in 306 Perlman Hall. If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 607.871.2363 or via e-mail to reserve your seat.

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

Alternative Cinema Presents 'Nosferatu' in the Alfred Village Hall

Alternative Cinema will be showing the film 'Nosferatu' with live piano accompaniment by Peter O'Connor.

Please join us for this unique opportunity to view this film as it was meant to be seen.

"In 1921, director F.W. Murnau set out to make a horror film based on Bram Stoker's novel, `Dracula,' but was denied the rights to the property by Stoker's estate. Undeterred, however, Murnau merely changed the title to `Nosferatu,' the name of the title character to `Count Orlok,' then proceeded to make what has come to be considered nothing less than a classic of the silent film era. An unsettling film (especially for the times in which it was made), it is a faithful adaptation of Stoker's story, and brings images to the screen, the likes of which at the time, had never before been seen." (jhclues IMDB)

7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 28

Alfred Village Hall, 7 West University St.

Link: Nosferatu (movie clip) Attachment: Nosferatu Poster Submitted by: John Hosford

Allegany County Fall Caregiver Educational Series

Join the Allegany County Caregiver Coalition, the Allegany County Office for the Aging, and the

Allegany/Western Steuben Rural Health Network for this fall's Caregiver Educational Series, Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Whitney Cafe, Schuyler Street (Route 19) Belmont.

The six-week series is free and includes a complimentary dinner, guest speakers and program materials to help family caregivers in their roles of caring for a loved one.

You may choose to attend an individual program or all of them. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

For more information, or to register, please contact the Allegany County Office for the Aging at 585.268.9390 or toll-free at 1.800.268.9390.

Attached is the list of programs and descriptions.

Attachment: Caregivers Series Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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