Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Monday, February 13, 2012

In This Issue

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General Announcements

· Senior Class Gift Kick- Off Party

· New! Singing Valentines with an International Twist

· Oxfam Hunger Banquet

· Talk By Manuel Delanda

· CLAS Major/Minor Fair

· May Graduates, Time to Order Regalia

· Daily McLane Gym (Basketball Courts) Closing 2/2/12 through 3/1/12

· AU Dance Theater

· Physics Candidate Presentation

· Learn2Lead: How Do I Lead?

· Intramural One-Day Tournaments - Soccer (Last Chance) and Basketball

· Order Your Class Ring!

· Yoga

· Bergren Forum

· February Women's Studies Roundtable

· TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

· Career Development Center's Olin Walk-in Hours

· Cohen Gallery Open Hours

· Student Senate Meeting Minutes 2/8/2012

· Issues with Uploading

· Don't Forget to Bring Your Postcard!

· AU Bookstore Now Carries Nook Products

· Buffalo Area St. Pat's Celebration!

· 41st Annual Sarasota Luncheon

· New Music, Art, and Dance Classes at Hornell Y

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:00 Senior Class Gift Kick- Off Party

4:00 Physics Candidate Presentation 5:00 Learn2Lead: Smart

Goals

6:00 Invitation to Business Networking &

Professional Etiquette Event

TOMORROW 9:00 Career Development

Center's Olin Walk-in Hours

1:00 ***Walk-In Hours*** - Career Development Center

5:20 Talk By Manuel Delanda 6:00 Invitation to Business

Networking &

Professional Etiquette

WEDNESDAY

12:30 Learn2Lead: How Do I Lead?

1:00 ***Walk-In Hours*** - Career Development Center

PhD/GS Thesis Defense - John S. Rich

·Tai Chi Group Sessions and Instruction

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Auditions & Casting 7:00 Lecture: Lawrence

Ross - The Divine Nine

Event

7:00 2/14/12 - MBB AWAY @ Keuka - 7pm

8:30 International Folk Dancing

Senior Class Gift Kick- Off Party

Join us Monday, Feb. 13 from noon-2 p.m. in Powell for refreshments @ our "Kick Off" awareness &

donation event for the Senior Class Gift.

Learn more about this honored AU tradition from Senior Committee members and see what this years gift will be!

Link: Senior Class Website

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

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New! Singing Valentines with an International Twist

As a special addition to the Chamber Singers' "Singing Valentines," Arun Varshneya and Luanne Crosby will deliver Hindi Love songs in traditional Indian dress between the hours of 4-5 and 6-9 p.m.

on Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Valentines can be reserved with members of the Chamber Singers in the Campus Center on Monday, Feb. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., or by contacting Luanne Crosby [email protected].

International Valentines are $20. ($15 for students)

Submitted by: Luanne Crosby

Oxfam Hunger Banquet

Come learn about poverty in the world and get a free meal. Please watch the video posted below and invite your friends! Email [email protected] for more details or to reserve your spot. Reservations by Feb. 14 are appreciated but walk-ins are welcome!

Submitted by: Samuel Miller

Talk By Manuel Delanda

"Symbolic and Material Culture:

The Place of Craft in the Philosophy of Matter"

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Date: Tuesday, Feb. 14 Time: 5:20 p.m.

Location: Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall Cost to Attend: Free/Open to Public

Co-Sponsors: Division of Expanded Media/Office of the Dean, School of Art and Design/ Division of Ceramic Arts/ Division of Art History/ Office of the Dean, Inamori School of Engineering/

Interdisciplinary Art Program within the Division of Human Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences/ Digital Media & Animation Department at Alfred State College/ School of Architecture, Management, and Engineering Technology at Alfred State College

Manuel DeLanda is one of the most original thinkers writing today. His work focuses on diverse fields such as economics, nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, geology, architecture, self-organizing

autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, artificial life, and the history of science.

After studying art in the 1970s, DeLanda became known as an independent filmmaker. His

underground 8mm and 16mm films, circulating internationally, were inspired by critical theory and philosophy.

In the 1980s, he focused on programming, writing computer software, and producing computer-based art. After being introduced to the work of Gilles Deleuze, Manuel DeLanda saw new creative potential in philosophical texts, becoming one of the representatives of the 'new materialism'.

Manuel DeLanda's published books include War in the Age of Intelligent Machines (1991), A Thousand Years of Nonlinear History (1997), Intensive Science and Virtual Philosophy (2002), New Philosophy of Society: Assemblage Theory and Social Complexity (2006), Deleuze: History and Science (2010). His most recent book is Philosophy & Simulation: The Emergence of Synthetic Reason (2011).

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

CLAS Major/Minor Fair CLAS Major and Minor Fair Thursday, Feb. 16

POWELL CAMPUS CENTER

PRIZES --REFRESHMENTS - ADVICE - INFORMATION - ANSWERS 10 a.m. - noon

Knight Club

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is hosting a MAJOR and MINOR FAIR open to All AU

Undergraduates but primarily designed for CLAS students. We encourage all CLAS students to declare their major by the spring of the sophomore year.

The Major and Minor Fair brings together in one stop information that you need to help you with your decision-making.

Don't know where to start? The Career Development Center will be on hand to assist you with identifying interest areas that may lead to majors and minors.

Looking to take some courses to help you to figure it out? Faculty members and peer advisers from the majors and minors will be available to speak with you about courses within the majors and minors to get you started.

Want to learn more about the majors and minors offered at AU? Interested in double degrees? All of the Colleges and Schools of the University will be represented.

AND every student who attends may enter a raffle for a prize!

We hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Jennifer Posener

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May Graduates, Time to Order Regalia

Now is the time to order regalia for May commencement. The deadline for ordering is Friday, March 23.

Complete bachelor unit (cap,gown,tassel, and hood) is $57.96 and complete master unit is $62.96.

Payment is required at the time of order. Place orders at the AU Bookstore.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Daily McLane Gym (Basketball Courts) Closing 2/2/12 through 3/1/12

The McLane Gym (basketball courts) will now be closed from 4:30-5 p.m. every day to everybody for cleaning now through 3/1/12. Thank you for your cooperation.

Submitted by: Jeff Grover

AU Dance Theater

To reserve your tickets for AU Dance Theater featuring choreography by The Miller and Ginger Guest Artist Tiffany Mills, and AU faculty and students please email [email protected]. The

performances are Thursday, Feb. 16-Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. in the Miller Theatre.

Submitted by: Chase Angier

Physics Candidate Presentation

Dr. Jan Drake, a candidate for the faculty position in Physics, will be on campus Monday, Feb. 13. She will discuss her research with a presentation titled "Martian Atmospheric Entry Plasma."

The presentation will be held on Monday at 4 p.m. in the Kenyon-Allen room of the Powell Campus Center.

Submitted by: Andrea Fioretto

Learn2Lead: How Do I Lead?

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WHEN: 12:30p.m. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 WHERE: JUDSON LEADERSHIP CENTER

Submitted by: Heather Folts

Intramural One-Day Tournaments - Soccer (Last Chance) and Basketball Hey Everyone,

I know many of you are wanting to get back to some intramurals. The only day we have available is Sundays so I would like to run some one-day tournaments.

Please enter your roster by emailing me, Scott Miller, at [email protected].

Rosters are due by the 14th for Soccer and the 22nd for Basketball.

Feb. 19 12:30-7 p.m. 6v6 Soccer (open) Feb. 26 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5v5 Basketball (open) Link: [email protected]

Submitted by: Scott Miller

Order Your Class Ring!

2 DAYS ONLY!

Order Your Official Alfred University Ring!

A Balfour Representative will be on campus to take orders:

2 Days Only!

Monday & Tuesday Feb. 20 & 21 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Powell Campus Center Lobby

This is a unique and memorable time in your life - one you will always look back on and remember all of the people, places and successes that have contributed to what your future will become. Your Alfred ring will represent your most unforgettable years and the fine institution where it all happened.

Don't forget - every ring comes with:

A Lifetime Warranty

An Interest-free Credit Card Payment Plan A Ring Loss Protection Plan

Submitted by: Laurie McFadden

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Yoga

Yoga class for all levels Mondays 5:15-6:45 p.m.

Howell Hall downstairs Please bring a yoga mat

For information please contact Cecilia Beach [email protected]

Submitted by: Cecilia Beach

Bergren Forum

The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Scienes will be meeting at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the Nevins Theatre, Powell Campus Center.

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

Speaker: Tom Peterson and Larry Greil

Topic: "Hippies and Radicals in the Vietnam War Era"

Tom Peterson, Professor of Religious Studies, and Larry Greil, Professor of Sociology, will offer perspectives on the 1960s based on their own experiences.

Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton

February Women's Studies Roundtable

On Friday, Feb. 17, from 12:20-1:10 p.m. in the Knight Club (PCC), AU students Julia Berbling, Ali Garcia, and Hannah Ponte will be presenting at the Women's Studies Roundtable. Their topic is: "AU Feminists Attend a Leadership Summit! What Did They Bring Back to Campus?"

The Women's Studies Roundtables are free and open to the public.

Submitted by: Sandra Singer

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 Tuesday, Feb. 14 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

Career Development Center's Olin Walk-in Hours

Stop by the Career Development Center's Olin Walk-in Hours on Tuesday, Feb. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon in the main lobby of Olin (3rd floor). Get your resume reviewed and gather important information to help you prepare for the Internship & Summer Job Fair on Friday, Feb. 24.

Submitted by: Jill Crandall

Cohen Gallery Open Hours

Beginning Tuesday, Febr. 7 the Cohen Gallery will have open hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come see the current show "Flashback" consisting of work by eight alumni abstract painters.

Submitted by: Elizabeth Blomster

Student Senate Meeting Minutes 2/8/2012 Student Senate meeting minutes and attendance attached.

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Attachment: Attendance_2011-2012.xls Submitted by: Student Senate

Issues with Uploading

We have been having problems uploading the agenda, minutes, and attendance. If you would like to be added to the Senate email distribution list so that you can still view these items, please email the Senate account at [email protected].

We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope to get the problem taken care of as soon as possible.

Submitted by: Student Senate

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Don't Forget to Bring Your Postcard!

Bring the postcard that you received at home while on break and/or the one you received in your Powell Campus Center mailbox to the Internship & Summer Job Fair and enter to win one of six, $50 VISA gift cards!

The Internship & Summer Job Fair, hosted by the Career Development Center, is taking place Friday, Feb. 24, 2012 from noon-2 p.m. in the Powell Campus Center, Knight Club. Over 40 companies will be represented to recruit for internship, co-op, and summer job opportunities.

Submitted by: Jill Crandall

AU Bookstore Now Carries Nook Products

Stop in the AU Bookstore to check out the new display of Nook products. Nook Simple Touch, Nook Color, and Nook Tablet are on display for you to try out. Your Faculty/Staff discount does apply to Nook products!

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Buffalo Area St. Pat's Celebration!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Attention all Buffalo-area Alumni, Parents and Friends!

Alfred University Alumnus Chris Robinson '86 and his wife, Cynthia, invite you to join AU President Charles Edmondson to continue the

St. Patrick's brunch tradition at their home.

Sunday, March 18, 2012 1-4 p.m.

216 Shellridge Drive

East Amherst, NY 14051-1390

There is no registration fee for this event but

please RSVP by Friday, March 9, 2012 in order to attend.

Please contact the Alumni Relations Office to register, with questions, or for directions to the event by phone at (607) 871-2144, by fax at (607) 871-2391, by email at [email protected], or register online at www.alfred.edu/alumni.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

41st Annual Sarasota Luncheon

Join AU President Charles Edmondson and his spouse, Laura Greyson, as they welcome alumni, parents, and friends to the 41st Annual Sarasota Luncheon.

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Saturday, March 3, 2012 Social Hour: 11:30 a.m.

Luncheon: 12:30 p.m.

The Bird Key Yacht Club 301 Bird Key Drive Sarasota, Florida

The cost to attend is $15 per person. Please RSVP by Friday, Feb. 24. You may register by phoning 607.871.2144, by emailing [email protected], or by visiting www.alfred.edu/alumni.

Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

New Music, Art, and Dance Classes at Hornell Y

Several new music and art classes are forming now at the Hornell YMCA.

"Drawing from Life," for youth ages 6-13, begins Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 4 p.m., taught by AU alumna Kate Roberts.

Adult Fundamentals of Drawing class with Alex Contino also begins on Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Craig Prophet will lead a One-Day Workshop on Feb. 18 on clothed figure drawing from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

"Music, My Grownup, & ME!" class for children ages 0-5 with an accompanying adult begins Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. Songbirds voice class for youth ages 8-12 begins Feb. 21 at 3:30 p.m.

Group piano classes for teens and adults begin March 6. Group Guitar will be forming soon - call for details.

Join us on Saturday mornings for salsa dancing at 10:30 (partners not required) and belly dancing with AU's MEDO at 11:30.

More information about all classes is available by calling the Y at 607-324-5520 or visiting www.hornellymca.com.

Submitted by: Nancy Freelove