Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Thursday, May 8, 2014

In This Issue

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Official News

· Summer 2014 Hours Announced

· Students - Where Do You Want Your Final Payroll Checks to Go?

· Seniors Return Your Mailbox Key

· College Work-Study: Last Day to Work - Spring Semester

· Year-end Cut-off Dates for Business Areas General Announcements

· Free Massage Night at Herrick Library

· WILD Whitewater Rafting Trip

· Senior Shows

· MFA Thesis Exhibitions

· Congratulations to All Graduating Students!

· Extended Bookstore Hours Saturday, May 10

· Val M. Cushing Exhibition Open Saturday, May 10, 2-4 p.m.

· CA$H for Textbooks at the AU Bookstore

· Student Health Care Sessions at St. Jude's

· May is Mental Health Awareness Month

· TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

· PULP

· Keep Up with Campus News Over the Summer

· Ombudsman Officer at AU

· Stop into the Bookstore to See Something New!

· April 2014 New Hires

· Don't Miss the Deadline to Register for Reunion 2014!

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

9:00 ATS Council Meeting 10:00 Walk-in Hours at the

CDC

6:15 Peaceful Way Yoga 8:00 Free Massage Night at

Herrick Library

Str8 Tournament

·Food and Clothing Drive

TOMORROW 5:00 IART Senior Shows 7:00 MFA Thesis Exhibitions

·Food and Clothing Drive

SATURDAY 2:00 Val M. Cushing Exhibition Open Saturday, May 10 3:00 IART Senior Shows 4:00 Senior Shows

·Outdoor Track - Away

Summer 2014 Hours Announced

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Starting Monday, May 19 and continuing through Friday, Aug. 8 the University will again follow a summer work schedule.

Official summer business hours for offices will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please speak with your supervisor for your department's schedule.

Should you have any questions, please contact Mark Guinan in the Human Resources Department.

Submitted by: Mark Guinan

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Students - Where Do You Want Your Final Payroll Checks to Go?

The final two paychecks of the semester will be paid on 5/9 and 5/23. If you have an open PCC box, checks will be sent there as usual. If not, checks will be available to be picked up in the Payroll Office in Greene Hall.

Any checks not picked up will be mailed to the home address on file.

If you need to make alternate arrangements to mail your check to a different address, please e-mail [email protected] or stop in the Payroll Office in Greene Hall.

Submitted by: Kathy Costello

Seniors Return Your Mailbox Key

Graduating seniors are required to return their mailbox key to the PCC Mailroom by Friday, May 16 to avoid a non-refundable charge. You must return it directly to the mailroom.

If you are attending Graduate School here at AU you must let the mailroom clerk know or your box may be re-assigned in the Fall.

Submitted by: Susan Peck

College Work-Study: Last Day to Work - Spring Semester

PLEASE NOTE: The last day to work under college work-study (CWS) for the Spring 2014 semester is Friday, May 9.

Due to federal college work-study (CWS) administrative needs, the last day your employees can work college work-study (CWS) is Friday, May 9. Any time worked after May 9 will be charged to your department as Non-CWS. We realize this represents a slight change from past practices and apologize for any inconvenience.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you.

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Submitted by: Elena Wallace

Year-end Cut-off Dates for Business Areas Business Office:

July 11 - All transactions such as corrections, transfers, budget adjustments, year-end accruals, etc.

submitted for fiscal year 2013-14.

Office & Procurement Services:

May 16 - All requisitions are due for fiscal year 2013-14.

June 27 - All Merchandise must be received for fiscal year 2013-14.

Accounts Payable:

June 27 - All merchandise and services must be received and invoiced to the University for fiscal year 2013-14.

July 8 - The cutoff date for travel expense forms that account for travel through June 30th for fiscal year 2013-14.

July 11 - Invoices for fiscal year 2013-14 University One Card Reconciliation for June:

June 20 -Last day for purchases on credit card for fiscal year 2013-14.

July 10 - Card holder review & send paperwork to card manager.

July 14 - Card manager approve & send paperwork to Program Administrator.

Attachment: Year-end Cut-off Dates for Business Areas Submitted by: Susan Peck

Free Massage Night at Herrick Library

All tensed up thinking about your exams? Free chair massages will be available at Herrick in the Book End Lounge on Thursday, May 8, from 8-10:30 p.m. Come on over and unwind for a few minutes.

Sign-ups start at 7:45 p.m.

Submitted by: Natalie Skwarek

WILD Whitewater Rafting Trip

Join WILD for a trip down the Genesee River through "The Grand Canyon of the East" and make memories that will last a lifetime.

This is the perfect trip for first-time rafters as the Class II rapids are enjoyable but not too risky. Five

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and one-half miles of spectacular scenery and fun rapids await you and your fellow paddlers. On warm days, you can cool off body surfing at "New Wave Rapids" or get soaking wet at "The Leap of Faith."

The bus will leave in front of the Powell Campus Center on Sunday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. The fee is

$40 and covers transportation and rafting. We look forward to having you join us.

Link: Registration Link

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Senior Shows Date: Saturday, May 10 Time: 4-7 P.M.

Location: Binns-Merrill Hall, Harder Hall, Cohen Gallery Cost to Attend: Free/Open to Public

Visitors from throughout Western New York and beyond are invited to Alfred Saturday May 10 for the opening of the annual Senior Shows, an exhibition of the work of over 100 graduating candidates for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the School of Art & Design at Alfred University.

The AU Senior Shows, which are a requirement for graduation from Alfred University's acclaimed School of Art & Design, have become a major attraction for art lovers, who are drawn to Alfred for the opportunity to see work by some of the country's most promising young artists. The event promises to be an exciting multi-disciplinary display of talent.

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

MFA Thesis Exhibitions Date: Friday, May 9

Location: Fosdick Nelson Gallery/ The Belfry, Hornell

Candidates for MFA degrees in Ceramic Art, Sculpture/Dimensional Studies, and Integrated Electronic Arts are featured in a series of culmination exhibitions.

FOSDICK NELSON GALLERY Amy Bennett - Ceramic Art Opening: 7-9 P.M.

www.amybennettceramics.co...

FOSDICK NELSON GALLERY Jason Segall - Ceramic Art Opening: 7-9 P.M.

THE BELFRY - 406 CANISTEO ST., HORNELL Jennifer Degges - Ceramic Art

Opening: 7-9 P.M.

www.jenniferdegges.com www.belfryarts.com

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Congratulations to All Graduating Students!

Please take a minute to fill out the Career Development Center's graduate survey. If you have already secured employment or are enrolled in graduate school, we'd like to hear about it.

The CDC uses this information to understand the job and grad school market for AU students.The info is confidential and 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: Graduate Survey

Submitted by: Susan Meacham

Extended Bookstore Hours Saturday, May 10

The AU Bookstore will be open extended hours Saturday, May 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We are open Sunday noon-3 p.m.

Congratulations on your SENIOR Shows!

Remember to return your rentals and sell your other books for cash.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Val M. Cushing Exhibition Open Saturday, May 10, 2-4 p.m.

The Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art will be open on Saturday, May 10, from 2-4 p.m. The current exhibition features the work of Val M. Cushing, with pieces from the museum's permanent collection as well as some on loan from the family. Beauty and function are themes in his work.

Link: http://ceramicsmuseum.alfred.edu/exhibitions/

Attachment: Val M. Cushing Submitted by: Greta Holzheimer

CA$H for Textbooks at the AU Bookstore

Get ca$h when you sell your textbooks back at the AU Bookstore. Sell NOW through Friday, May 16.

We are open seven days a week.

ALSO, remember to RETURN your RENTALS before going home.

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Student Health Care Sessions at St. Jude's

If you need health insurance coverage, Fidelis Care and St. Jude's Chapel invite you to learn about available options at two upcoming health insurance information sessions.

A Fidelis Care representative will be available at St. Jude's Chapel, Lower College Drive on the Alfred State College campus, between 9 A.M. and noon on Friday, April 25 and Friday, May 2 to explain the products available through New York State of Health: The Official Health Plan Marketplace, as well as Medicaid, and Child Health Plus.

NY State of Health products are currently available to individuals and families who experience a qualifying event, such as the loss of current health insurance coverage.The general public will be able to apply for coverage through NY State of Health during the next open enrollment period, which begins on Nov. 15.

Eligible residents may apply for coverage through Medicaid and Child Health Plus year round. Benefits are comprehensive. Almost every child under age 19 in New York is eligible for coverage through Child Health Plus. There may be a modest premium, depending on household income.

For more information, contact Fidelis Care Supervisor, Marketing: Cody Mangalsingh at 607.221.4173 or [email protected].

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Feelings of loss, grief, anxiety, anger, and frustration are common reactions to traumatic events.

Coping with trauma and recovering from post-traumatic stress can be a lengthy process. It is important for those affected to know that they are not alone and

that it is better to work through emotions rather than hide or ignore them.

May is Mental Health Month and attached is information to help you or a loved one cope with the challenges of our daily lives.

Attachment: 8833_Wellness_News_MAY2014_WNY.pdf Submitted by: Mark Guinan

TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

You're invited! Jason Sciotti, Individual TIAA-CREF consultant, will be conducting one-on-one, 45- minute, individual retirement counseling sessions on Wednesday, May 28 in the Human Resources Conference Room in Greene Hall. Let him help you make financial decisions that are right for you.

To schedule an appointment with Jason, Non-Statutory employees should call TIAA-CREF at

1.877.209.3144 and Statutory employees should call TIAA-CREF at 1.800.732.8353; remain on the line for assistance.

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Submitted by: Kim Wyant

PULP

PULPContemporary Cut-Paper by Mia Pearlman, Kako Ueda, Alta Buden, Natasha Bowdoin and Hong Seon Jang

Date: March 21 - May 17 Location: Cohen Gallery

Alfred, NY - Alfred University's Cohen Gallery is pleased to announce is upcoming exhibition, Pulp, curated by Alexis Grabowski (08'). Pulp is a group exhibition bringing together contemporary artists working with cut, collaged and assembled paper, including Mia Pearlman, Kako Ueda, Natasha

Bowdoin, Alta Buden and Hong Seon Jang. These artists, through tedious artistic labor, create intricate and often surreal articulations - ranging from eroded geologic forms and weather systems to elaborate traditional paper-cuts depicting corporeal forms, insects and urban life.

Together, the works in Pulp explore the improbable spectrum of possibilities offered by one of the most common staples of artistic production - to be broken down and transformed anew. The exhibition illuminates the flickering dimensionality and solidity of paper-media and the process of artistic production through deconstruction.

Gallery hours are Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays noon - 5 p.m. For more information please contact [email protected]@alfred.edu>.

Keep Up with Campus News Over the Summer

If you're interested in staying in touch with campus news, photos, new employee updates,

announcements of what's coming next year, and more, sign up for the Student Affairs Facebook page.

Just search "Student Affairs of Alfred University."

Link: Student Affairs facebook page

Submitted by: Kathy Woughter

Ombudsman Officer at AU

One of Alfred's better-kept secrets is that the University has an Ombudsman Officer, Professor Gary Ostrower!

What does he do? The Ombudsman Officer serves as a mediator and a problem-solver. He promotes conflict resolution. His services are available to all members of our campus community.

"The Ombuds officer plays a neutral role in respect to all disputes, and he will work with the involved parties to try to reach a mutually agreeable solution."

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If you need to use his services, please email [email protected], or call 871.2999.

Stop into the Bookstore to See Something New!

Don't forget Mother's Day! New items just arrived - scarves (lots of them!), glass necklaces, and bracelets, hair accessories, handbags, and other fun stuff!

We are open this Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and this Sunday noon-3 p.m. Stop in to look!

April 2014 New Hires

Della K. Carl, custodian, Physical Plant

Cindy J. DeFelice, assistant director, Admissions, Alumni Hall

Tyler G. Kindron, Web application programmer, Information Technology, Greene Hall Jasun M. Shephard, barn assistant, Equestrian Center

Don't Miss the Deadline to Register for Reunion 2014!

Join us for Reunion 2014 - "Alfred Through the Ages!"

Join your classmates and friends for a fun-filled weekend June 6-8 including:

Friday Events:

Alumni Golf Scramble at the Wellsville Country Club Flavors of Alfred - sample the local fare

Movie night in Nevins

Hypnotist, Thomas Bresadola - Enjoy an entertaining performance highlighting Alfred's unique history Saturday Events:

5k Run/Walk

Local Artisan Craft Show and Sale in the New McLane Health/Wellness Center All-Class Reunion Picnic

Tasting of NYS Breweries - includes an AU glass mug Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art Various Campus Open Houses

Saturday night dinner with your reunion group and desserts through the decades Movie Night in Nevins

Dance Party with Bobby K Entertainment

Party with Mr. Mustard, a group specializing in Beatles music

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Honored Class Dinners for:

1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, and our Golden Saxons Special Reunion Groups:

Alpha Kappa Omicron Lambda Chi Alpha Dinner Sigma Chi Nu

Epic Party Booth will be providing a photo booth with FREE photos and props throughout the weekend!

Deadline for registration is Friday, May 9, 2014. To see who's already registered and to register for the weekend, please visit www.alfred.edu/alumni/reg... or contact the Office of Alumni Relations by phoning 607.871.2144, faxing 607.871.2391, or emailing [email protected].

Come join the fun at Reunion 2014!

Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni