Thursday, February 13, 2014
In This Issue
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· Postage Increase Effective Jan. 26, 2014 General Announcements
· Bergren Forum-The Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Project
· Valentine's Chocolate and Cards
· Roses, Roses, Roses...and Critters!
· Reception in Honor of Pam Schu
· Unity House - Exciting Special Interest Housing Opportunity!
· SGC Or Bust
· The Holy Pulp
· 1/800 Second
· Godiva Chocolates 20% Off for Your Valentine!
· Friday Night Hike
· Pour Your Heart Out For Helene Lumia: Live and Silent Auction
· Pour Your Heart Out/Alzheimer's Iron Pour
· Community Talk with Grammy-Nominated Mary Lambert!
· Class Ring Sales
· Alfred in Florence!
· Spring Job Fair!
· Handmade Paper for Sale!
· WALF Notice
· January 2014 New Hire/Position Changes
· St. Patrick's Brunch in Buffalo
· New Year, New You with Weight Watchers At Work Meetings
· Plastic Princeton Files available at Herrick!
What's Happening?
More Events...TODAY
10:00 Walk-in Hours at the CDC
Valentine's Day Roses for Sale!
11:00 Make Your Own Valentine Card 12:10 Bergren Forum -
Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Project
1:00 Saxon Swap
TOMORROW
10:00 Valentine's Day Roses for Sale!
11:00 Saxon Swap Make Your Own Valentine Card 4:00 Saxon Guild 5:00 Date Night Dinner 6:00 Men's Basketball
@Home 7:00
SATURDAY
10:00 Visit us on a Saturday 12:00 Pour Your Heart
Out/Alzheimer's Iron Pour
2:00 Men's Basketball
@Home
4:00 Women's Basketball
@home
Pour Your Heart Out for Helene Lumia: Auctions
6:00 Dinner & Presentation on Monastic Life 7:00 Bingo for Food!
9:00 Seasick Mama
Trip to Wellsville 1/800 Second The Holy Pulp SGC or Bust
8:00 Women's Basketball
@Home 9:30 Dance Party
5:00 Community Talk with Grammy-Nominated Mary Lambert!
7:30 Eastman Jazz
Ensemble in Concert!
Postage Increase Effective Jan. 26, 2014
The USPS has announced that effective Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 there will be an increase in the single- piece First-Class mail pricing. Attached is a chart that shows what the increases will be.
Additionally, letters to all International destinations will increase to $1.15 (1 oz.).
There is a $.01 per mail piece savings if letters are processed through the postage meter located in Office Services.
Should you have any questions please contact Office Services at x2955 Attachment: Postage Increase Chart
Submitted by: Susan Peck
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Bergren Forum-The Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Project
The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies and the College of Liberal Arts &
Sciences will be meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 12:10 P.M. in the Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.
Bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.
Speaker: Rosemarie Oakman, Coral Lambert, and Bob Maiden Topic: "The Alzheimer's Glass and Iron Project"
The presenters will describe a multi-step, cross-generational art project that will benefit the Alzheimer's Association.
Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton
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Valentine's Chocolate and Cards
Phi Alpha Theta is selling Valentine's chocolate and cards this Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second floor in Powell.
All money raised will be going to the publication of their history journal this spring, The Kanakadea Review.
Come support its publication!
Submitted by: Jennifer Futterman
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Roses, Roses, Roses...and Critters!
Valentine's Day is this week! We can save you!
The Guiding Eyes at AU Club will be selling roses and stuffed animals for Valentine's Day. All profits will be donated to the Guiding Eyes program.
Individual roses will be sold for $3 or you may purchase 3 for $8, 6 for $15, or 12 for $29. There will be red roses, as well as other colors. They will be for sale at Ade Dining Hall and the Knight's Den in the Powell Campus Center from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. on Thursday, Feb. 13, and Friday, Feb. 14.
Also available will be lovable stuffed animals to surprise your sweetie or friend. They will range from
$1-$3.
Be sure to stop by to check out these beautiful flowers and cuddly critters.
Submitted by: Nancy Banker
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Reception in Honor of Pam Schu
The Office of Residence Life invites the Alfred University community to our little corner of the world to bid a fond farewell and lots of luck to Pam Schu, assistant director of Residence Life on FRIDAY, FEB.
14, 2 - 4 p.m. Pam will be joining the Veterans Administration in Bath, NY.
She has had a tremendous impact on our student population through her tireless work as the first Health and Wellness Educator, and most recently as assistant director of Residence Life. We hope you can make plans to join us in wishing her well. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Brenda Porter
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Unity House - Exciting Special Interest Housing Opportunity!
About the Unity House
The Unity House will serve as a residential extension of the Institute for Cultural Unity with
organizations providing educational and programming opportunities within the provided community. It is the mission of the Unity House to offer a vibrant residential community for:
* Students of color - students who identify as Black, African American, Hispanic, Latino/a, Middle Eastern, Asian, Pacific Islander, Multiracial, and/or non-Caucasian;
* Students of indigenous descent - students who identify as Native American, Hawaiian Native, and/or Alaskan Native;
* LGBTQ+ students - students who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or intersex(ed); and
* Allies - students who embrace difference and advocate for students of color, students of indigenous descent, LGBTQ+ students, as well as other areas of identity, pride and heritage within the student body.
The residents of the Unity House will promote a community where cultural expression and self-
expression are encouraged.
Application
If you are interested in living within the Unity House at Alfred University, please complete the application by visiting culturalunity.org/unity-house.html
Requirements
Individuals selected to live in the Unity House will:
* Attend monthly meetings of residents;
* Work with a team of residents to organize a programming opportunity within the Unity House each semester;
* Attend two events sponsored by the ICU or ICU-affiliated organizations each semester.
Selection
Applications will be reviewed by five members of the Executive Committee of the Institute for Cultural Unity. This group will make recommendations of which students should live in the house to the Coordinator of Diversity Programming who will make final decisions. Once selections have been made, Residence Life will be in contact with students to complete the Housing and Dining Contract.
Deadline & Timeline
Applications will be due by Friday, Feb. 21, 2014.
Selections made by Monday, March 3, 2014.
Contracts completed by Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
Link: Information & Application
Submitted by: Institute for Cultural Unity
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SGC Or Bust
Open Reception: Friday, Feb. 14
Location: Robert C. Turner Gallery Main Space Time: 7PM - 8 P.M.
Cost to Attend Event: Free/open to public
Sponsored By: Robert C. Turner Student Run Gallery
An art auction to raise funds for the Southern Graphics Council trip in March. Featuring student and faculty printmakers of Alfred.
Submitted by: Shelly Grant
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The Holy Pulp
Open Reception: Friday, Feb. 14
Location: Robert C. Turner Gallery Main Space Time: 7 - 8 P.M.
Cost to Attend Event: Free/open to public
Sponsored By: Robert C. Turner Student Run Gallery
A showcase of works on, of, in and around paper curated by Olivia Barber and Ian McCoy.
Submitted by: Shelly Grant
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1/800 Second
Open Reception: Friday, Feb. 14
Location: Robert C. Turner Gallery Mezzanine Upstairs Time: 7 - 8 P.M.
Cost to Attend Event: Free/open to public
Sponsored By: Robert C. Turner Student Run Gallery
Elegant, large-scale woodcut and digital prints by student Zihao Chen, curated by Ting Lieu.
Submitted by: Shelly Grant
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Godiva Chocolates 20% Off for Your Valentine!
Remember your Valentine this week - Godiva boxed chocolates 20% OFF at the AU Bookstore!
Submitted by: Marcy Bradley
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Friday Night Hike
Friday Night Hikes will continue through the spring semester. We will be meeting this Friday (as we will every Friday) to hike the Pine Hill trails - approximately three (3) miles.
-When: Every Friday at 6 p.m.
-Where: We will meet on the 1st floor of the Powell Campus Center near the mail room
If needed, we typically have a limited supply of snowshoes provided by the Forest People. If you have your own snowshoes and there's decent snow coverage, please bring them with you.
Hope you can join us.
Submitted by: Mark McFadden
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Pour Your Heart Out For Helene Lumia: Live and Silent Auction Date: Saturday, Feb, 15
Location: National Casting Center Foundry Time: 4 - 5 P.M.
Cost to Attend: Free/open to public
Sponsored by: Sculpture/Dimensional Studies
POUR YOUR HEART OUT, Live auction hosted by Gerar Edizel, chair of Art History at Alfred University, will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. Work by Coral Lambert, Angus Powers, Aesa Bjork, and other faculty and alumni will all be up for auction with proceeds going to Helene Lumia. Helene is an Alfred alumna and role model to many current students.
Helene Lumia went into the emergency room on June 22, 2013 and received the news that all families pray not to hear. She was told she had a cyst on her spinal cord where it connects to her brain stem.
She would need to have emergency surgery to remove it.
Helene fought hard through many surgeries and procedures; however, her spinal cord was severely damaged. She was transferred to Atlanta, GA for intensive physical therapy, hopeful that she would be able to recover. Unfortunately, the damage done by the cyst was irreversible and Helene is now living her life as a quadriplegic. Please help raise money so that her family can bring her to live at home.
If you wish to donate artwork, please drop it off at the Foundry or email Elise Betrus at [email protected] or Coral Lambert at [email protected]
Submitted by: Shelly Grant
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Pour Your Heart Out/Alzheimer's Iron Pour Date: Saturday, Feb. 15
Location: National Casting Center Foundry Time: Noon to Dusk
Cost to Attend: Free/open to public - but there will be chili for sale in addition to a bake sale, a silent auction, raffle and of course the opportunity to make you own cast metal art.
Sponsored by: The Foundry Guild
You and members of the community are invited to participate in making their own "RELIEF SCULPTURE." With the help of foundry students you will be able to carve your own unique design which will then be cast in metal. This is open to adults and children with supervision; anyone can do it for a $10 donation to the charity. Or you can just come watch the action too!
All of the sculptures made will be cast in aluminum that day and participants will be able to take their
"relief sculpture" home with them.
In addition to the casting of the relief sculptures will be several other exciting events including:
- Cupola Iron Pour featuring the Alzheimer's Glass and Iron One-Year Anniversary cake pour.
-Live & Silent Auction -Raffle
-Coral Lambert's Volcano Furnace -Reactionary sugar molds.
-Hanging reactionary glass molds.
-BAKE SALE - made possible by donations from the Alfred community.
-Music by D.J. Millhouse -Chili and Guild Cheeses
Half of the proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association, the other half will go towards the Foundry Guild's travels to the 7th International Cast Iron Arts Conference in Latvia.
Submitted by: Shelly Grant
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Community Talk with Grammy-Nominated Mary Lambert!
Come join us in the Night Club at 5 p.m. on Saturday (Feb. 15) for a conversation with Grammy- Nominated Mary Lambert about how she overcame adversity to become a successful
singer/songwriter.
Submitted by: Amber Hardy
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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 make your order!
Representatives from Balfour will be available to answer your questions and help with ring sizing.
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 17 and 18 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Submitted by: Laurie McFadden
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Alfred in Florence!
Kevin Wixted, professor of painting, is holding an information meeting for students wishing to study drawing and painting in Florence, Italy this summer 2014.
The Meeting is Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 4:45 p.m. in the Photo Crit Space, 2nd Floor Harder Hall. All Alfred University students are welcome. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Attachment: Alfred_in_Florence_2014.doc Submitted by: Cathleen Johnson
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Spring Job Fair!
The Spring Job Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center, will take place on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 from noon-2 p.m. in the Powell Campus Center, Knight Club. Over 50 companies are expected to be represented, recruiting all majors for internships, co-ops, volunteer, seasonal and full-time jobs.
To see a current list of companies who will be represented, please visit the CDC website at www.alfred.edu/cdc and click on events.
Bring the postcard that you receive in the mail to enter a raffle to win 1 of 6 prizes from the AU Bookstore!
Submitted by: Jill Crandall
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Handmade Paper for Sale!
Hello!
We will be selling handmade paper on Tuesdays the 4th and 11th, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Moka Joka!
All money raised will fund our trip to the Southern Graphics Council in March.
Thank you for your support!
Submitted by: Ian McCoy
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WALF Notice
On May 24, 2006, WALF was granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission to serve the public interest as a public trustee until June 1, 2014.
Our license will expire on June 1, 2014. We filed an application for license renewal with the FCC on Feb. 12, 2014. A copy of this application is available for inspection during our regular business hours.
Individuals who wish to advise the FCC of facts relating to our renewal application, and to whether this station has operated in the public interest, should file comments and petitions with the FCC by May 1, 2014.
Further information concerning the FCC's broadcast license renewal process is available at WALF's studios, 1st floor of the Powell Campus Center, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred NY 14802 or may be obtained from the FCC, Washington, D.C. 20554, www.fcc.gov.
Submitted by: Thomas Beaudoin
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January 2014 New Hire/Position Changes New Hire:
Jason C. Weeks, assistant director, Admissions Position Changes:
Jaime M. Osborne, secretary, Physics/Biology/Geology/Environmental Studies Jason E. Smith, groundskeeper/landscaper, Physical Plant
Elizabeth A. Viszt, temporary director, Child and Youth Learning Program
Submitted by: Deborah Clark
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St. Patrick's Brunch in Buffalo
Join Buffalo Area Alumni, Parents, and Friends for a St. Patrick's Day Brunch!
Alfred University Alumnus Chris Robinson '86 and his wife, Cynthia, invite you to join them at their home to continue the St. Patrick's brunch tradition. Julia Overton-Healy, Director of the Beth Robinson Judson Leadership Center, will also be in attendance with some of Alfred University's student leaders.
Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 1-4 p.m.
216 Shellridge Drive, East Amherst, NY 14051
This event in complimentary, but please RSVP by Friday, March 7.
Email: [email protected] Phone: 607-871-2144
Online: www.alfred.edu/alumni/reg...
Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni
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New Year, New You with Weight Watchers At Work Meetings
Alfred University and Alfred State students, faculty, and staff are getting fit and working toward a healthier lifestyle. Join our At Work meetings each Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Meetings are held in Room 408 (at the top of the stairs) of the new Student Leadership Center (SLC) on the Alfred State Campus.
Lose weight and feel great in the company of friends from Alfred University and Alfred State!
For further information, please contact Beth Turner by email at [email protected] or by phone at 607.587.4080.
Link: Alfred State campus map
Attachment: Weight Watchers At Work Meeting flyer Submitted by: Anne Cornell
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Plastic Princeton Files available at Herrick!
Herrick has a limited amount of plastic Princeton files to give away, free of cost. If interested, please contact Linda Sootheran at [email protected].
Submitted by: Natalie Skwarek
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