Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

In This Issue

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General Announcements

· Student Flu Clinics

· Visiting Artist: Keith Sanborn

· Cohen Gallery Open Call for Proposals

· Vote for Relay For Life Theme!

· Workshop: Writing the Graduate School Personal Statement

· HR Tip of the Month

· Soulful Sit-downs

· Internship/Volunteer Fair

· Mary Barringer Artist Lecture and Demonstrations

· Trade Objects for Art at the Cohen

· Luminaries on sale 10/11-10/25

· Alfred University is Passionately Pink for a Cure- New tees on sale now!

· Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany 2017 is Saturday, October 28!

· Announcing Juliana Gray's new book release, "Honeymoon Palsy"

· This is How I Remember It

· AU Charities Drive is Underway

· Free shuttle bus transportation offered for Alfred Art Walk

· Environmental Studies Speaker Series- Michael Talbot '86 Alum

· Saxon Life Council:Represent Your Residence Hall!

· Autumn Visit Days with Admissions

· Artist Talk by Andrew Deutsch

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

4:30 Fifteenth Dorothy Wilson Perkins Lecture: Mary Barringer

5:20 Yoga class

5:30 Women's soccer vs. Canton 7:00 ASME Weekly Meeting

Special Guest Lecture: Reka Varga-Vienne, Design Dir., Phillip Jeffriies

· Trade Objects for Art at the Cohen

TOMORROW

12:10 Bergren Forum - Colleen Culley 5:30 French Club

6:00 Opening Reception: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum Exhibitions

Closing Reception at the Cohen Gallery on Main Street

7:00 CSA (Caribbean Student Association)

This is How I Remember It

Artist Talk by Andrew Deutsch

·Trade Objects for Art at the Cohen

FRIDAY

12:20 Environmental Studies Speaker Series- Michael Talbot ('86 AU Alum")

7:00 Emmy-winning director Trent Cooper, screening and talk.

·Unido! Silent Art Auction for Puerto Rico Recovery Efforts

·Mary Barringer Artist Lecture and Demonstrations

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Student Flu Clinics

Stop the flu before the flu stops you!

The Wellness Center is offering Flu Clinics to students on the following Thursdays:

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., October 5 in Powell

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., October 12 in the McLane Center (next to Athletic Training room) 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., October 19 in Ade Dining Hall

10/26: 3-5 pm in the McLane Center (next to Athletic Training room)

Flu shots cost $10.00 for students and can be charged to your student account.

Submitted by: Amanda Khodorkovskaya

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Visiting Artist: Keith Sanborn

"Disparates and The Disasters of War - Screening and Presentation by Media Artist, Keith Sanborn"

5:15 p.m., Monday, October 23 in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Division of Expanded Media of the School of Art and Design

Media artist Keith Sanborn, presents a survey of his critically-incisive media work, in an event hosted by the Division of Expanded Media. This tour through some of Sanborn's labors over the past several decades includes videos, media installations and

translation work in media - obsessions, archaeology, anthropologies, politics and pillaging.

Keith Sanborn is a media artist, theorist and translator based in New York. His work has been the subject of numerous one-person shows and has been included in major survey exhibitions including the Whitney Biennial, the American Century, and

Monter/Sampler (the Centre Pompidou) and festivals such as EMAF, OVNI, and The Rotterdam International Film Festival.

Sanborn's theoretical work has appeared in journals, books, and museum catalogues. He has translated into English the work of Debord, Vinet, Wolman, Bataille, Napoleon, Gioli, Brecht, Farocki, Kuleshov and Shub.

Keith Sanborn has also acted as an independent curator for the Oberhausen Short Film Festival, Exit Art, Artists Space, the Pacific Film Archive, and CinemaTexas. He is a collaborator with Peggy Ahwesh on Ediciones La Calavera, a small press given to

eccentricities.

Sanborn currently teaches at The New School, New York and at the Milton Avery Graduate School in the Arts of Bard College.

Submitted by: SOAD Events

Cohen Gallery Open Call for Proposals

OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Alumni, independent curators, groups, individual artists, and collaborative projects are welcome to apply.

Review begins Friday, November 10. Download a proposal request form and revisit our exhibitions from last semester at:

http://art.alfred.edu/fac...

Email us at [email protected].

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Link: http://art.alfred.edu/facilities/cohen.cfm

Submitted by: Cindy DeFelice

Vote for Relay For Life Theme!

This spring, Colleges Against Cancer will be working with the Relay for Life Club at Alfred State to have a combined Relay for Life event on April 14th from 12pm-12am! We encourage other clubs and organizations to get involved in this event! More information will be sent out about Relay for Life, but for now we need you all to vote on a theme for this years event! Use the link provided to vote and keep an eye out for more information about Relay for Life!!

Link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesyGps2LKynTxNV4736eAbpz5R5RTC8edH9jJ7RHAQdziORQ/viewform?

usp=sf_link

Submitted by: Andria Merrill

Workshop: Writing the Graduate School Personal Statement

Applying to grad schools? Need to write a personal statement? Come to the Herrick Library computer lab on Friday, October 20th at 12:15 for a grad school application essay workshop hosted by the Writing Center. Free pizza will be provided. RSVP to

[email protected] so we know how much to order.

Submitted by: Vicky Westacott

HR Tip of the Month

Did you know that as an employee of Alfred University you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness on your federal direct student loans?

Qualifying Factors:

*Must work at least 30 hours a week

*Your federal loans have to be Direct Loans to qualify

*Your loans must be paid under an income based repayment plan

*Have to make 120 on-time qualifying payments then the rest of your loans are forgiven

*Complete and submit the Employment Certification for Public Service Loan Forgiveness form yearly to your loan servicer to certify your employment

Human Resources can certify your employment and verify employment dates. You will fill out the first page of the attached document, HR will fill out the second page, and the remaining pages are for your reference.

This website will give you more information regarding Public Service Loan Forgiveness https://studentaid.ed.gov...

Feel free contact Kayleigh Misner in HR with any questions at 607-871-2276 or by email [email protected] Attachment: PSLF Form

Submitted by: Kayleigh Misner

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Soulful Sit-downs

Soulful Sit-downs are meaningful student-run conversations centered on topics ranging from authenticity and mindfulness, to love and fear.

This is not group therapy or a formal lecture! The purpose is to facilitate in-depth, nonjudgmental connections with our peers while exploring topics that are relevant to everyday life.

When: Every Monday Time: 8:00-9:00 PM

Where: Herrick Library's Seminar Room 106

Link: Alfred University's Soulful Sit-down Facebook Page Attachment: Upcoming Soulful Sit-down Topics

Submitted by: Savannah Markajani

Internship/Volunteer Fair

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 9 in the Knight Club

Sponsored by Alfred University and Alfred State, this fair is designed to highlight volunteer and internship opportunities in the region. This event will provide an invaluable opportunity for non-profits, agencies and other organizations looking to recruit motivated volunteers, and to promote their organization for internships.

Submitted by: Valerie Daciw

Mary Barringer Artist Lecture and Demonstrations October 20, 2017

Demonstrations: 8:20 a.m. - 11:10 a.m., 1:20 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.

Artist Lecture at 4:30 p.m. in Nevins Theatre

Demonstrations: Chase Folsom's Sophomore Handbuilding Classroom & Jason Green's Tile Classroom Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Division of Ceramic Art

Mary Barringer will be demonstrating her work in Chase Folsom's Sophomore Wheel class from 8:20-11:10am on Friday October 20th. From 1:20-4:10pm, she will be giving another demonstration in Jason Green's Tile classroom on the same day.

These demonstrations are followed by an Artist Lecture in Nevins Theatre at 4:30pm. The lecture will encompass her work and life experiences in studio pottery, sculpture, ceramic history, critical writing, and editing.

Mary Barringer has been a studio potter since graduating from Bennington College in 1972 with the B.A. in Arts. She served as the editor for The Studio Potter Journal from 2003-2014 while maintaining her practice as a full-time studio potter. Barringer has been an instructor at numerous universities and residency programs across the United States, including Penland School for Crafts and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Her works are featured in collections at the Crocker Art Museum, the American Museum of

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Ceramic Art, and the Weisman Art Museum.

Trade Objects for Art at the Cohen October 11 through October 19

Cohen Gallery Cost: free

As part of her exhibition "Real Lookers" at the Cohen Gallery, artist Desiree Des ('01) invites community members to exchange art or other monetary and non-monetary offerings for the posters, postcards, and hand-made buttons in her self-service, honor- system Souvenir Shop inside the gallery. Items exchanged for art souvenirs are put on display and become a community-sourced exhibition within the exhibition.

Using consumer-grade cameras, on-demand printing processes, and readymade home goods, Brooklyn-based artist Desire Des examines the tension between the photographic image and its physical presence in space. The works presented in Real Lookers often upend viewer's expectations by throwing the ordinary legibility of snapshots and household wares into question. New perspectives are overlaid on functional objects-like plates, picture frames, and blankets-by compounding their appearances with imagery referring back to themselves. In this fashion, American life's everyday materialism is represented through the interaction of its most familiar implements and their own images-that is, between reality and its depiction.

Des often creates socially engaging contexts for her art multiples, awarding them as prizes at public events, mailing them through the post, or selling them at a low cost in retail environments of her own devisement. This ensures that almost any viewer can choose to take something home and experience it on their own terms-even (and especially) if that means the works are placed into contexts beyond the artist's original intention or control. In this way, Des hopes to encourage conversation about the role of art outside of traditional galleries and underscore how seeing a work over time changes both it and the viewer.

For this show, Des has created a self-service, honor-system, pay-as-you-wish Souvenir Shop where visitors may take home a postcard or poster and "pay" with their own artworks or other monetary and non-monetary offerings. These transactional goods will be displayed on pedestals in the gallery, and contributors are welcome to add the Real Lookers exhibition to their résumé.

desireedes.com

Luminaries on sale 10/11-10/25

October is Breast Cancer awareness month and the PINK committee is planning events that promote awareness and honor and remember those who have battled Breast Cancer. One such event will take place 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 25. We will lighting the walkway up to King Alfred with luminaries and holding a short program to honor those who have survived, support those currently fighting, and remember those who have passed away. Luminaries will be for sale in the Bookstore and Residence Life office for a one dollar donation that will be put towards organizations that support cancer research. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to decorate their bags and return them to either the Bookstore or Residence Life so they can be put out on the night of the event.

Submitted by: Vicky Gebel

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Alfred University is Passionately Pink for a Cure- New tees on sale now!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. PINK tees are now on sale at the AU Bookstore for $10.00. We have two NEW tees available. ALL proceeds will go to the local Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund. Let's show our support and wear PINK the remaining Fridays in October.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany 2017 is Saturday, October 28!

Celebrate Service, Celebrate Allegany on Saturday, October 28, 2017! Participate in National Make A Difference Day with Alfred University, Alfred State College, and Houghton College by joining this annual county-wide service event benefiting local community organizations. Sign up as an individual volunteer or with a group to serve with your class, club, or team. AU's Service Learning Program provides all volunteers with a boxed lunch, t-shirt, and transportation (if necessary) to and from projects. The average time commitment is 4 hours. Contact Corey Fecteau, Service Learning Coordinator, with questions: [email protected] Link: CSCA Facebook Page

Submitted by: Corey Fecteau

Announcing Juliana Gray's new book release, "Honeymoon Palsy"

English Professor, Juliana Gray, has just released a new book of poetry, titled "Honeymoon Palsy". Her book includes poems about art, desire, marriage, and murder! Now available at the AU Bookstore. Congratulations Juliana!

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

This is How I Remember It

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Thursday, October 19 Robert C Turner Gallery

Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Robert C Turner Gallery

Inspired by an antique photo album, "This is How I Remember It" investigates the lucidity of memory in relation to cultural and generational differences. Created with a combination of fiber and paint integrated into large, digital scans of the original images;

the pieces facilitate a wide range of interpretation driven by each viewers' personal influences. This format starts new conversations in which the audience can reflect on their memories and understand the gravity of outside influence.

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AU Charities Drive is Underway Name: Wes Bentz

Email: [email protected] Title: AU Charities Drive Underway Details:

This year's Alfred University Charity Drive has begun. This week all University employees should have received an appeal letter and pledge form. We encourage you to contribute to the charities that support your home community and those that you favor.

Private sector employees should choose from the Allegany County United Way, the Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest or the United Way of the Southern Tier (Steuben County). Multiple charities may be selected. Those pledge forms and donations should be returned to Wes Bentz, Myers Hall 221.

Employees of the College of Ceramics are encouraged to choose from the Allegany County United Way, the Alfred-Alfred Station Community Chest or the United Way of the Southern Tier (Steuben County). Multiple charities may be chosen. If you do not specify where you wish your donation to go, a state formula will decide where your money goes. Ceramic College pledge forms should be sent to Connie Lewis in Green Hall.

If you have any questions, or did not receive a pledge form, contact Wes Bentz at [email protected] or call him at 607-661- 8798.

Submitted by: Wes Bentz

Free shuttle bus transportation offered for Alfred Art Walk

For those taking the Alfred Art Walk on Thursday, October 19, there will be a free shuttle bus running between Alfred University, Main Street in the Village and Alfred State Campus. The van, generously provided by the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, will make regular stops, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum, Community Bank on Main Street in Alfred, and Lot # 29 on Upper College Drive on the Alfred State College campus. Signs will be posted at each shuttle bus stop and at each Alfred Art Walk venue, and volunteers pointing people in the right direction.

Stop 1: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum - easy walking distance to:

Scholes Library Harder Hall

Fosdick Nelson Gallery Robert C Turner Gallery Snodgrass Gallery Moka Joka

Stop 2: Community Bank, 39 N Main Street - easy walking distance to:

Gallery 2, 43 N Main Street

Terra Cotta Coffeee House, 34 N Main Street Cohen Gallery 55 N Main Street

Stop 3: Lot# 29 - easy walking distance to:

Engineering Technology Building Bret Llewellyn Gallery

Typography Lab Hinkle Library Gallery Link: AU Connect Art Walk

Submitted by: Caitlin Brown

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Environmental Studies Speaker Series- Michael Talbot '86 Alum

Join us for this weeks speaker, AU Alum '86, Michael Talbot. Michael will be giving a talk on "Landfill Operations, Curbside Material Collection and its Impacts on a Small Community.

12:20 p.m. -1:10 p.m., Friday, October 20 Science Center- Roon Lecture Hall

Open to everyone Light Refreshments

Submitted by: Shannon Yocum

Saxon Life Council:Represent Your Residence Hall!

Saxon Life Council serves as a voice for students that live on-campus. Saxon Life Council meets Wednesdays at 6 PM in Nevins Theatre. Complete the form if you are interested in serving as a representative for your residence hall. You will be contacted with further details. Please note you must live in the building you represent and be available to attend the weekly general meetings.

Link: Saxon Life Council Interest Form

Submitted by: Alice Hallaran

Autumn Visit Days with Admissions

The Office of Admissions is having our second open house this fall for prospective students on Saturday, October 21. We are expecting over 75 students including their families which will bring over 200 people on campus for this event.

Registration begins in Alumni Hall Lobby at 8:30 a.m. followed by a welcome session, academic dean break-out sessions, an academic and services fair as well as other concurrent sessions.

Families will be eating lunch on campus in Ade Dining Hall from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Concurrent tours will follow lunch.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Michelle at x2015.

Attachment: Autumn Visit Day Schedule Submitted by: Michelle Pomeroy

Artist Talk by Andrew Deutsch Date: 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 19 Location: Scholes Library Gallery Cost: Free!

Sponsored by: Sculpture/Dimensional Studies and the Institute for Electronic Arts

Andrew Deutsch, will speak about his collaboration with Ann Hamilton "The First Line 1998-2017". Curated by Karen Donnellan, the exhibition features a sound and drawing installation by Deutsch and Hamilton as well as unique prints by Hamilton made while in residence at the Institute for Electronic Arts. Visitors are invited to make a drawing while listening to the audio. All drawings will

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be included in a future publication.