Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Friday, February 26, 2010

In This Issue

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Official News

· Study Abroad Deadline - March 1!

· Miller Building Closed Over Break General Announcements

· Celebrate Black History in Alfred

· Mardi Gras - Jewish Style

· my.alfred/our.alfred Redesign Focus Group

· Student Spotlight in Harder

· Coffee and Cider with Charley

· AU Summer Sessions

· Help the American Cancer Society

· Planning a Sick Spring Break?

· Painting in Italy Enrollment Deadline March 1

· AU Financial Aid -- Scholarship

· Field Trip to Cohocton Wind Farm

· Wit and Wisdom Competition Winner

· Internship & Summer Job Fair eResume Collection

· Student Health Behavior Survey

· Senate Meeting on Feb. 24

· Cutural Cafe Slam Poetry Open Mic in the Terra Cotta

· Lecture: 'From Muscles to Motors in the Farm'

· Wellsville Hospital Conducting Urgent Care Survey

· Family Program: 'The Wind in the Willows'

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:20 WMST Roundtable:

Women's Love Poetry 2:00 Cider and Cookies with

Charley

7:00 Purim-A Jewish Mardi Gras

8:00 Film: ’The Princess and The Frog’

9:00 Black History Blast! - Alfred's Poet Cafe 11:00 Film: ’The Princess and

The Frog’

·Men's Swimming and

TOMORROW 6:00 Rube Goldberg Golf 8:00 Black History Blast! -

Student Talent Night 10:00 Comedy: Myq Kaplan

·Men's Swimming and Diving Championships (A)

·IHSA WESTERN HORSE SHOW-ZONE 3/REGION 3

·Cornerstone Theater Coming to Alfred University

SUNDAY

1:00 Black History Blast! - Late Night Dance Party 2:00 Film: ’The Princess and

The Frog’

·IHSA WESTERN HORSE SHOW-ZONE 3/REGION 3

·Cornerstone Theater Coming to Alfred University

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Diving Championships (A)

·AU PRIDE - Healthy New You Week- Feb.22-26

Study Abroad Deadline - March 1!

The deadline to study abroad during the fall 2010 semester is fast approaching! Please make an appointment with the Office of Internationial Programs if you are planning on studying abroad this fall.

E-mail [email protected] - to make an appointment or call: 871.2269. It is not too late to go.

Submitted by: Susan Wellington

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Miller Building Closed Over Break

The Miller Building will be closed the week of break due to work being done on the floors. Please contact the Division Office if you have questions - [email protected] or 871.2562. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Submitted by: Nancy Freelove

Celebrate Black History in Alfred

Students from Alfred University are putting together a two-day show for students, faculty, staff, and the community of Alfred to come and join us celebrate Black History Month together. Friday, Feb. 26 @ 9p.m. in the Terre Cotta coffee house will be a Slam Poetry Night and on Saturday, Feb. 27 @ 8pm in Holmes Auditorium there will be a show called students Spotlight... this is not a week you should miss .... this is bigger and better. This is a week for Alfred to Stand up...

Submitted by: Maimunatu Mohammed

Mardi Gras - Jewish Style

It is Spring, time for Purim, a Jewish Holiday comparable to Mardi Gras. This year Hillel at Alfred and the Middle Eastern Dance Organization are teaming up for a night of Dance, Food, and Fun.

Friday, Feb. 26, 7-10 p.m.

Knight Club, Powell Campus Center

This event is FREE and sponsored by Hillel At Alfred.

If you have any questions please e-mail [email protected] Link: http://people.alfred.edu/~hillel

Submitted by: Hillel at Alfred

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my.alfred/our.alfred Redesign Focus Group

Do you use my.alfred? Or our.alfred? Join us at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 in the Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, for a discussion on what you like, don't like, or would like to see from a newly combined internal Web portal. Dessert and refreshments will be provided.

Submitted by: Jodi Bailey

Student Spotlight in Harder

Student spotlight, Saturday, Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. in Harder, Holmes. There will be an African dance team, morden dance, steppa teams, many solos, and visting performers. If you will like to perform please feel free to contact Mbm1 or simply comejoin the show that you will hate to miss out.

Coffee and Cider with Charley

Students are invited to drop in to the Multicultural Suite on Friday, Feb. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m. to meet President Charley Edmondson. Mulled cider and baked goodies will be served.

You are welcome to bring up any questions you have, issues you'd like to discuss, ideas for AU, or just come and meet the President.

Submitted by: Kathy Woughter

AU Summer Sessions

It's not too early to begin thinking about taking classes here in warm, sunny Alfred this summer!

Summer registration begins March 15, but the Summer course schedule is viewable now in Banner.

Just click on "Class Schedule" and then select Summer 2010.

AU Summer Sessions offer students a great opportunity to concentrate on one course without the burden of a heavy course load. You can complete a full semester course in as little as two or three weeks, take a full-year of the language requirement, get a head start on the fall semester, or make up a course you failed during the fall or spring.

A "quick reference" preliminary list of summer courses is attached for your convenience.

Please visit the Summer Sessions Website for information about registration, housing, deadlines, tuition, and other details and to view a PDF version of the Summer Schedule Booklet.

Printed copies of the Booklet will be available to be picked up at the Student Service Center in Seidlin, the Mail Room and the Office of Summer Programs in Carnegie in early March. Keep in mind, however, that changes/additions/deletions made to the schedule after it was printed will not be reflected in the Booklet. For the most accurate, up-to-date schedule, please check Banner.

If you have general questions about Summer Sessions and/or non-art summer courses please contact the Office of Summer Programs at 607.871.2612 or via email to [email protected]. If you have questions about summer art courses please contact the School of Art & Design at 607-871-2412 or via e-mail to [email protected].

Thank you.

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Link: Summer School Website

Attachment: Preliminary Summer Course List Submitted by: Melody McLay

Help the American Cancer Society

Hello! You all may have seen the flyers around campus detailing the Daffodil Days sale to benefit the American Cancer Society. Well, the deadline is Friday, Feb. 26, btu last-minute orders are still appreciated! After all, the daffodils are a mere $10 per bunch!

If you are interested in ordering or just have last-minute questions, please e-mail Stasha Dailey at [email protected] detailing the number of bunches you desire to order, the total amount of your order (that's number of bunches x $10 for the sum), your name, student phone number, student e-mail, student address, credit card number and credit card expiration date.

The order form is attached for clarification. Thanks and we look forward to your contributions!

Attachment: Daffodil_Day_Order_Form.pdf Submitted by: Stasha Dailey

Planning a Sick Spring Break?

Avoid H1N1 this spring break. H1N1 vaccine is available by appointment at Health Services (607.871.2400). Protect yourself from picking up the virus over break or, worse yet, spending your time sick in bed. Get vaccinated.

Health Services is seeing a slight increase in ILI (Influenza Like Illness). An indication that, as predicted, H1N1 is back lurking around, looking for victims.

Submitted by: Pamela Schu

Painting in Italy Enrollment Deadline March 1

The Deadline for Enrollment for "Painting in Florence" is Monday, March 1.

E-mail Stephanie McMahon to enroll and for more information on the course and payment deadlines [email protected]

ART 300 Study Abroad:

Santa Reparata International School of Art - Painting In Florence May 31 - June 29, 2010 (Summer Session 1 -2, 4 weeks) 4 credit hours (elective or additional studio only)

Tuition & fees: $4,500 includes tuition, studio fees, housing, and some scheduled tours.

An additional $250 refundable housing security deposit is required by Santa Reparata.

$72 Student fee

Students will be responsible for airline ticket cost (approximately $1,250), plus their meals.

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Faculty: Stephanie McMahon Location: Florence, Italy

Students will discover the city of Florence through field trips and assignments that explore the artwork, architecture, landscape, and culture of Florence and the surrounding areas. Painting on location and in the studio, students will create a body of work drawing on their travels, observations and experiences.

Assignments will focus on expanding conceptual and technical abilities and will be augmented by discussions, lectures and critiques. Opportunities for additional travel within Italy will be available.

Submitted by: Stephanie McMahon

AU Financial Aid -- Scholarship

Scholarship - School of Engineering majors (two scholarships) and Elementary Education (Pre-K-6th grade) majors (one scholarship). Application deadline is Monday, March 22, 2010

NYS residents (residing in one of the Home Bureau's chapter counties), United States citizens, and full- time undergraduates --- you may wish to consider applying for the 2010-11 AU/New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc., scholarship.

Open the attachment for more details and application.

Attachment: Scholarship Application and Details Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

Field Trip to Cohocton Wind Farm

Dr. Wang has set up a field trip to the Cohocton Wind Farm Field for Sunday, April 11, 2010 (rain date April 18 or 25).

This trip is being sponsored by the Career Development Center, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Transportation will be provided.

This is an invitation for undergraduate, graduate students & faculty. Please e-mail [email protected] if you would like to attend. Cut-off date is Thursday, April 1.

If you are registered with the Physical Plant to drive an AU vehicle, please let me know.

More details to be announced at a later date --

(e.g., where to meet; what time leaving and approximate time return to the AU campus, etc.) Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Wit and Wisdom Competition Winner

The winner of the first Alfred University Wit and Wisdom Award will be presenting her prize speech at the Bergren Forum on Thursday, March 4, from 12:10-1:10 p.m. in Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.

The winner is Elizabeth Wager, an English major. Wager's winning speech is titled, "Why Do Personas Matter?" Within the body of her speech is a collection of original poems.

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This competition was created and sponsored by Alfred University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa to promote excellence in public speaking on our campus.

Submitted by: Sandra Singer

Internship & Summer Job Fair eResume Collection Over 30 organizations/companies looking for AU students Deadline for resume submissions: Sunday, Feb. 28 @ midnight Directions for uploading and attaching resume:

Log onto Saxon JobLink using your ID and password - http://alfred.edu/cdc/ > Student or Alumni Login

Upload Resume (If you already have a resume on the system skip to Virtual Resume Collection):

1. Click on "Documents" tab 2. Click "Add New"

3. Give your resume a "label" (this will only be seen by you, not employers) 4. Add your resume via the browse button

5. When you have your resume in the browse window click "Submit"

6. It should only take a minute or so for your resume to upload onto the system Virtual Resume Collection:

1. Go to your Saxon JobLink "Home"

2. Under the "Shortcuts" click on "Campus Interviews I Qualify For"

3. All virtual resume collections will be posted here

4. Click on the job title to learn more and upload your resume Link: Participating companies

Submitted by: Mark McFadden

Student Health Behavior Survey

This week and next, 2/22 through 3/6th, please encourage students to participate in the National College Health Assessment II (NCHA II-Web). The survey appeared in student e-mail boxes on Monday and is completed on-line.

The data helps AU Student Affairs Division meet the wellness needs of our students. The needs assessment covers physical, mental, and educational issues and is used to develop both direct service and educational programming.

A flyer for distribution or posting can be downloaded using the link below.

Attachment: Flyer

Submitted by: Pamela Schu

Senate Meeting on Feb. 24 Hello Fellow Readers,

Here is what happened during our Senate meeting on Feb 24. Don't forget to vote for our President and Vice President on Blackboard. Make your vote count. Enjoy the reading.

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Your Favorite Club, Student Senate

Attachment: Senate_Minutes_from_Feb_24.doc Submitted by: Student Senate

Cutural Cafe Slam Poetry Open Mic in the Terra Cotta

Slam poetry night in the Terra Cotta this Friday, Feb. 26, at 9 p.m. We have guest performers and students who will be singing, playing intruments and etc. There will be an open Mic at the show so please feel free to get up and share your talent with us all... See you there

Lecture: 'From Muscles to Motors in the Farm'

Lecture: "From Muscles to Motors in the Farm - Henry Ford and the Great American Tractor Wars 1910 - 1930"

Speaker: Dr. Milton C. Sernett, Syracuse University, Professor of History, retired Tuesday, March 2 at 7 p.m.

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

Join return lecturer Dr. Milton C. Sernett as he discusses Henry Ford's entry into the tractor business which had long-term consequences for American life on and off the farm. The transition from horse power to tractor power, from muscles to motors, took place in an era of rapid social changes in American life. Dr. Sernett uses rare images from the great tractor manufacturers and depictions of the seasons of agricultural work before the factory farm replaced the family farm. This is also an

opportunity to share memories of farm life in our community.

This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities' Speakers in the Humanities program.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Wellsville Hospital Conducting Urgent Care Survey

Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville, is conducting a Community Needs Assessment during the month of February to assess the level of interest in establishing an After Hours or Urgent Care Center. This would provide an alternative to the ER for non-emergent care issues. Hours for the center would be in the late afternoon or evening and on the weekend.

Please visit the Jones Memorial Hospital Website (below) and click on " Community Needs Survey " on the home page to complete your survey.

Please also forward this message to your friends and family to complete this survey as well! Thank you for your assistance in this effort.

www.jmhny.org <http://www.jmhny.org/

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Family Program: 'The Wind in the Willows'

"The Wind in the Willows" performed by the Rochester Children's Theatre Sponsored by Art For Rural America (AFRA)

Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

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

This musical adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's story of adventure, loyalty, and friendship on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. follows the curious Mole on his trip down the river of The Life Adventurous.

Emerging from his home at Mole End one spring, Mole's whole world is changed when he meets up with the good-natured, boat-loving Water Rat, the boastful Toad of Toad Hall, and the society-stunted Badger who lives in the Wild Wood. Incorporating a number of Mr. Grahame's short stories and culminating with a journey on Toad's Wild Ride, "The Wind in the Willows" is a joyous musical adventure for everyone involved!

This program, sponsored by Art For Rural America (AFRA), is free and open to everyone.