Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

In This Issue

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Official News

· Ignore Requests to Verify Your E-mail Account

· New Shelter-in-Place Plan

· University Judicial Board and Peer Review Board Recruitment

· Randy Gillette and Holmes Auditorium

· AU Logotype and Style Manual Now Online!

General Announcements

· NYS Park Police Recruiting

· Time Management Tutorial Workshop

· Get Your Tickets for 'The Runner Stumbles'

· First Club Hockey Practice

· Submit for the CSI:Alfred Event Guide

· Arc Art: A celebration of self-expression

· Alfred University Habitat for Humanity

· Engineering Networking Opportunity, Appointments Will Fill Quickly!

· Nick Cave Talk and Reception Tuesday, Sept. 30

· Another Great Opportunity from the CDC!

· More Information on U.S. News Video Request

· Equestrian JV Riding Team

· Owens Corning Diversity Leadership Conference

· Alfred Century Bike Ride This Saturday!

· 16th Annual Ridgewalk & Run - Sunday, Oct. 19

· Autumn lineup of fall classes at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center

· Holiday Classes at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:20 AU Math Club Meeting 4:00 Women's Tennis

Match

7:30 Alfred Womens Field Hockey Club Interest Meeting

8:30 International Folk Dancing

TOMORROW

11:20 MS/EE Thesis Defense - K. Chaturangi

Gunaratne 12:15 Psychology Club

Meeting

3:00 Women's Tennis Match

4:00 Men's Soccer Game 6:30 Psychology Graduate

School

7:00 Meet the Coaches Reception

THURSDAY 12:10 Bergren Forum -

’Raising Hell for Sustainability’

5:00 Visiting

Artists/Speakers Series - Lenka Clayton

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Ignore Requests to Verify Your E-mail Account

Please IGNORE any e-mail message you may have received that asks you to verify your E-mail user name and E-mail password.

These "phishing" e-mails are not sent by staff at Alfred University and are not official requests by e- mail or network administrators.

Please be advised that Alfred University ITS will never ask for your user name and/or password via e- mail.

If you have inadvertently responded to a "phishing" e-mail, please change your password immediately.

To change your password, go to: https://security.alfred.e...

If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact the Help Desk at 607-871-2222.

Regards, Adrian Morling

Manager of Network Services Information Technology Services Alfred University

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New Shelter-in-Place Plan

This is the new Shelter-in-Place plan. Please read the attached, print and add it to your orange Emergency Response Information folder. If you haven’t received this folder please contact me at [email protected]

Attachment: Shelter-in-Place Plan

University Judicial Board and Peer Review Board Recruitment

We are currently recruiting students, faculty, and staff members to serve on our University Judicial Boards. Our judicial system is designed to hold students accountable for the Student of Conduct, change problematic behavior through a structured educational process, and protect the University community. The judicial system enables the campus community to take an active role in the judicial hearing process.

Board members need to posses strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgment, personal integrity, and demonstrate respect for others. Hearings are scheduled on an as needed basis.

Serving on a board depends on your schedule and availability.

If you are interested, please contact [email protected] or x2132.

Randy Gillette and Holmes Auditorium

Randy Gillette (AV Technician and Holmes Auditorium Manager) will be away from the University for 6- 8 weeks. For the time being, Steve Whalley will be coordinating the work that Randy normally does. If you have issues or concerns that you would normally address to Randy, please address them to Steve Whalley or Meghanne Freivald. Thank you for your patience.

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AU Logotype and Style Manual Now Online!

The Communications Office gets many requests for the official Alfred University logotype for print, Web, and other purposes. For the convenience of the campus community, we have created several different downloadable formats, including jpegs, PDFs and eps files, along with instructions and guidelines for usage.

Simply go to our.alfred.edu, go to the "Faculty/Staff" link and look for AU Logotype & Style Manual on the drop down menu.

(The AU Logo files link is http://our.alfred.edu/aut...)

NYS Park Police Recruiting

The NYS Park Police recruitment officer will be on campus Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 to meet with students. PO Chris Booker will be in the Powell Campus Center, second floor outside the Book Store from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide information on NYS Park Police permanent and summer

opportunities.

The NYS Park Police have an upcoming entrance exam and applications will also be available at the information table.

All majors are welcome to stop by. Opportunities are located throughout the NYS Park system;

extending from Albany to the Niagara Frontier; Long Island to the Canadian border.

Park Patrol Officers utilize 4-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles and ATVs, mounted patrol, personal water craft and marine patrol.

* Current starting salary at SG-13 is $42,576, with advancement to SG-14 $44,633 at the completion of the first year.

* 13-24 vacation days per year

* 12 paid holidays

* 5 personal leave days

* 13 days paid sick leave per year

* Excellent health, dental and optical insurance coverage

* Uniforms provided

If you have any questions regarding On-Campus Recruiting please review the On-Campus Interview Guidelines http://www.alfred.edu/cdc...

and/or contact Nancy Williams, Recruiting Coordinator at 607-871-2164.

Time Management Tutorial Workshop

Do you feel like you can't keep up with school? Do you ever hand in assignments late or not at all, because you've forgotten about them? Do you just want some extra help learning to manage your time effectively? Then this workshop is for you!

There will be a Time Management Tutorial Workshop offered for all students.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Seminar Room (106) of Herrick Library.

Please e-mail [email protected] if you plan to attend the workshop.

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If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Elmore @ (607) 871-2148.

Get Your Tickets for 'The Runner Stumbles'

The Runner Stumbles is a suspenseful murder mystery/psychological drama lush with intrigue and intensity as it tells a compelling story centered on a smalltown parish priest and a nun who have to deal with the conflict between forbidden love and religious vows. The play is based on an actual early 1900s trial for the murder of a nun in a rural Michigan community.

The pay is directed by J. Stephen Crosby and runs Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 1 - 4, 8 p.m., in the CD Smith III Theatre, Miller Performing Arts Center.

Tickets are availabe via the virtual Box Office, by e-mailing [email protected] with your information (day, number of tickets) or calling the Box Office, 871-2828.

Link: Box Office for Miller Performing Arts Center

First Club Hockey Practice

Wedensday, Sept. 24 will be the First Alfred Club Hockey Practice. The cost is $15 for the first 2 practices. Show up at Davis Gym at 7p.m. Any questions/concerns please e-mail

[email protected]

Submit for the CSI:Alfred Event Guide

Do you have an event coming up during the second half of this semester that you would like

advertised in the CSI:Alfred Event Guide? The Center for Student Involvement is beginning to organize events for the dates of Oct. 15-Dec. 12. If you would like to submit your event, please send your announcement to [email protected] by MONDAY, SEPT. 29. Thank you.

Arc Art: A celebration of self-expression Arc Art: A celebration of self-expression by artists with developmental disabilities

Date: October 2, 2008 Time: 6 pm - 8 pm Cost: Free

Description: Public Welcome! Various artworks created by individuals with disabilities will be on display for the month of October at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center. An opening Artist’s Reception will be held Thursday, October 2nd at 6pm. Meet the Arc Art artists and enjoy

refreshments.

Contact: Carrie Redman ([email protected])

Alfred University Habitat for Humanity

Come join a historic 100-mile bike ride through the beautiful Allegany fall scene. Can't do 100 miles?

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Well that is totally ok. You are expected to ride as far as you can.

All proceeds go towards building materials for the homes of families in need. Prices are going up and the need for homes is also going up.

Please join this great cause.

Do you know someone who is free on Saturday and enjoys bike rides? Feel free to then sponsor them as well.

Thank You

Alfred University Habitat For Humanity Attachment: CENTURY_BIKE_RUN.pdf Attachment: Century_Registration1.DOC

Engineering Networking Opportunity, Appointments Will Fill Quickly!

The Career Development Center is taking appointments for our next Employer-in-Residence: Adecco Engineering & Technical. Get a jump start on your resume prior to the Engineering Career Fair!

A representative from Adecco Engineering & Technical will be available to give career advice, provide a critique of your resume, information about engineering career paths, interviewing skills and/or how to network. These are NOT employment interviews; they are for your own education and information.

Date: Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Appointment hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (last available time 1:45 p.m.) Length of Appointment: 45 minutes

Location: Career Development Center

Deadline to sign up: Midnight, Sept. 24, 2008 or until all appointments are filled.

This opportunity is open to all students. Space is limited so sign up early!

How to sign up:

Appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis our Web site. www.alfred.edu/cdc/

Click on "Student or Alumni Login." Log into Saxon JobLink using your ID and password per the instructions. Next click on "Campus Interviews I Qualify For."

Be at the CDC a few minutes prior to your scheduled time.

Due to the short notice of this event, no reminder e-mails will be sent out.

All policies regarding on-campus recruiting are in effect for this Employer-In-Residence.

http://www.alfred.edu/cdc...

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Link: Saxon JobLink

Nick Cave Talk and Reception Tuesday, Sept. 30

Artist's Talk moderated by John Massier from Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center at 5 p.m. in Holmes Auditorium. Sponsored by the CDC. Gallery reception for Nick Cave: Alter Skins at the Fosdick Nelson from 7 -9 p.m.

Another Great Opportunity from the CDC!

The Career Development Center offers an International Internship Award to any undergraduate student who is interested in doing an internship abroad. It must be at least four weeks in duration. The

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deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4:30 p.m. Questions can be directed to Kevin Jacobs at [email protected]

Attachment: Internship-International-Award-PhaseI.pdf

More Information on U.S. News Video Request

During the past week, we’ve received several great questions that we felt it would be helpful to answer these questions for everyone. So here goes:

1. Why is the link not working?: If your link to the contest is not working, cut and past this link www.usnews.com/youtubecon... www.usnews.com/youtubecon...> into your browser and it should work from there.

2. Can faculty members submit videos?: Yes, students, staff and faculty members are encouraged to submit videos for the contest.

3. When does the contest end?: Midnight, October 31, 2008

4. Does the entrant retain the rights to their work?: The applicant is free to reuse the video once it’s been submitted. However, by participating, each Entrant hereby grants U.S.News & World Report the right to use, copy, sublicense, transmit, distribute, publicly perform, publish, delete or display such Video, or any portion thereof, in any media.

Please let me know if you have any further questions. I am also happy to assist with press releases, student-written articles or any other method that is undertaken to spread the word.

We look forward to seeing your videos soon!

Christie Garton

Manager, Audience & Business Development U.S. News & World Report

Equestrian JV Riding Team

THERE WILL BE A MEETING FOR ALL RIDERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ON THE JV RIDING TEAM, WEDNESDAY, 9/24 AT 7 P.M. AT THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER AT [email protected]

Owens Corning Diversity Leadership Conference

The Career Development Center is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the 6th Annual Diversity Leadership Conference sponsored by Owens Corning.

Owens Corning, a global leader in the building materials and composites industries, is eager to identify students to participate in our Sixth Annual Diversity Leadership Conference. The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for talented young men and women to enhance their knowledge and understanding of leadership and corporate values through workshops and exercises.

The conference will take place Jan. 29 - 31, 2009, at the Owens Corning World Headquarters in Toledo, Ohio. Transportation, lodging, and training materials for each student will be provided.

Must have sophomore or junior standing; majoring in business or engineering.

Only 25 students from campuses throughout the United States will be accepted. The past few years

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Alfred University has had 2-3 students attend this event.

It is a fantastic addition to any resume and all expenses are covered if you are accepted.

Complete information including agenda and application process are in the attached document.

Applications due by Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008 with notifications completed early December 2008.

Link: Owens Corning Diversity Leadership Website

Attachment: Owens Corning Diversity Leadership Information

Alfred Century Bike Ride This Saturday!

Ride your bike and experience Allegany County in its Autumn Splendor! Genesee Valley Habitat for Humanity and AU HfH are sponsoring a Benefit Century Bike Ride Saturday, Sept. 27. Registration starts at 7 a.m. at Almond Municicpal Building (first bldg. on left past bridge in Almond) with the ride starting at 8 a.m $20 registration fee benefits HfH. For more info, e-mail: [email protected]

16th Annual Ridgewalk & Run - Sunday, Oct. 19

Did you know the highest ridge in Western New York is just a few miles from Alfred? Alma Hill (2,548') features some geological features and fauna seldom seen in New York State.

Wellsville's Ridgewalk & Run is one of the largest family oriented, participatory events in the region offering a palette of wellness choices. This versatile morning outdoors is geared to all fitness levels - from the novice to the experienced athlete.

Sunday, Oct. 19 Ridgewalk & Run will once again feature spectacular trail walks and competitive runs along linked parcels of private land open one day for public use. Ridgewalk & Run offers walking distances of 6, 9, or 14 miles, a casual 2-mile road walk; as well as competition for prizes and awards in the 5K, 10K, and 14 Mile Trail Runs.

All Ridgewalk events conclude at a horse farm four miles south of Wellsville. Busing provided to trail heads as well as to and from the finish line and registration.

Don't wait to sign up! Ridgewalk and Run will reach a 1,000 entry cap well in advance of event day.

No entries accepted day of event.

Sign up online, download an entry form at www.ridgewalk.com, or call Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce,585.593.5080.

Autumn lineup of fall classes at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center Advanced Cake Decorating with Pam Eastman

Monday,, Sept. 29, 2008 (6-8:15 p.m.)

The Other Side of the Looking Glass with Susan Williams Beckhorn An Introduction to writing children's books

Mondays, Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 2008 (6 p.m.-8:15 p.m.) Luminous Landscape Painting with Mikel Wintermantel

Saturday, Nov. 8 & Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 (10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

For more information about these and other workshops, please visit the WCAC's website at www.WellsvilleCreativeArt... <http://www.wellsvillecrea...> or call 585-593-3000

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Holiday Classes at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center

Give a gift from the Heart with Holiday Classes at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center.

Whether decorating your own home for the holidays or creating one of a kind gifts for friends and family, the Wellsville Creative Arts Center has something for everyone. The WCAC has four, one-day workshops to choose from:

- Holiday Floral Arrangement w/ Tami Maglier Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.)

- Thanksgiving Ceramic Basket w/ Marsha Van Vlack Saturda,y Nov. 8, 2008 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

- Holiday Decorative Ceramic Planter w/ Marsha Van Vlack Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

- Holiday Clay Coil Pot w/ Clay with Marsha Van Vlack Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)

For more information about these and other workshops, please visit the WCAC's website at www.WellsvilleCreativeArt... <http://www.wellsvillecrea...> or call 585-593-3000