Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Tuesday, September 4, 2012

In This Issue

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Official News

· Student Mailbox Address Change

· All Students are Required to do Banner Timesheets General Announcements

· Leadership Week: True AU

· AU Dance Theater Choreographers Audition

· Josef Schtzenhfer, Works on Paper

· New York Times Newspaper Subscription

· COLORSCAPES - Closing Reception

· Lecture in Conjunction with COLORSCAPES Exhibition

· Reading Through Beuys

· Intramural League Starting - Sign Up This Week!

· First-Year Student Survey

· Yoga Aid World Challenge

· Pool hours for the Fall 2012 Semester

· Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card by Submitting Your Internship Experience

· Peace Corps Information Sessions

· TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

· Hillel Mailing List

· Get Out and Register to Vote

· Toshiba Copier Contract Extended w/Savings

· AU Homecoming 2012 - Saturday, Oct. 6

· NYS Launches Internship Website; Acception Applications for Fall '12

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 4:00 9/4 W. Tennis AWAY at

Ithaca - 4pm 5:00 The Hungry Ones 6:00 AU Dance Theater

Choreographers Audition

Leadership Week: True AU Kick-Off

AU Dance Theater Choreographers Audition

TOMORROW

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 3:00 9/5 - Men’s Soccer

AWAY at Pitt-Brad - 3pm 5:00 Kripalu Yoga

9/5 Women's Tennis AWAY at Pitt-Brad - 5pm

Alfred has a New Face!

6:00 9/5 Women's Soccer AWAY at Pitt-Brad - 6pm

THURSDAY

12:10 Bergren Forum - ’It’s a Small World After All’

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 4:30 COLORSCAPES -

Closing Reception 4:45 Zumba@ Fitness Class 6:00 Leadership Week: True

AU Day 3

·Tai Chi Group Sessions and Instruction

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8:30 International Folk Dancing

Leadership Week: True AU Day 2

Student Mailbox Address Change

Effective immediately please do not abbreviate the PCC in the address line. It must be spelled out as follows:

XXXX Powell Campus Center Alfred, New York 14802

If the address is not spelled out it can delay your mail reaching the Powell Campus Center.

Should you have any questions please contact the Mailroom at x2666.

Submitted by: Sue Peck

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All Students are Required to do Banner Timesheets

Please remember all students (both Grad and Undergrad, Work Study and Non-Work Study) are required to do a Banner, online, timesheet.

Instructions and Payroll Schedules are handed out to students when they come to the HR/PR office in Greene Hall to do their new-hire paperwork.

Timesheets only appear on BannerWeb after all paperwork has been done; I9 completed, tax forms filled out, NYS Wage forms signed and green card/student PA turned in.

Submitted by: Kathy Costello

Leadership Week: True AU

Leadership Week is a 3-evening event for students to LEARN about their leadership style, to BUILD leadership skills, and to REFINE skills for special leadership!

Students can complete Level 1 and Level 2 of the Gary Horowitz Leadership Development Program by attending all 3 nights of Leadership Week.

Check out the True AU Schedule for specific event details!

Attachment: True_AU_Schedule.pdf Submitted by: Heather Folts

AU Dance Theater Choreographers Audition

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If you want to audition to be a choreographer for the AU Dance Theater concert in February then come to Miller 301 at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Have your concept sheet filled out (in folder outside of the studio) and be ready to propose your project to a panel of adjudicators from CLAS and SOAD.

Preference will be given to those that have taken Comp 1 & 2.

Submitted by: Chase Angier

Josef Schtzenhfer, Works on Paper

Josef Schtzenhfer is visiting Alfred University for the second time as the Theodore Randall

International Chair in the Division of Drawing, Painting and Photography. His solo exhibition at The Cohen Gallery will run from Friday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Oct. 12.

He will be giving a gallery talk at 6 p.m. on Sept. 7 during the opening reception, 5:30-7 p.m.

The show features three bodies of work on paper of politically charged work addressing liberation and indignant police authority in Austria.

Artist's Websites:

http://werkstadt.at/werks...

http://liberation45.com/

http://randnotizen.steiri...

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

New York Times Newspaper Subscription

The AU Bookstore is offering an academic NY TIMES newspaper subscription. The papers arrive Monday-Friday to the bookstore for pick-up after 2 p.m.

With a subscription, you do qualify for online availability, including the weekend papers. The cost of the subscription is $47 for the Fall semester.

Papers start 9/4/12 and go through 12/12/12, not including breaks.

To subscribe please stop in the bookstore or email [email protected]

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

COLORSCAPES - Closing Reception

Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art located on the top floor of Binns-Merrill Hall invites you to come to the closing reception of COLORSCAPES. The reception will be held on Sept. 6, 4:30-6 p.m.

The exhibition surveys three prominent colors in ceramic history - brown, white, and green. Over sixty pieces from the collection are on display with the addition of contemporary pieces on loan from artists

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Linda Cordell, William DePauw, Gerit Grimm, Bryan Hopkins, Nicholas Kripal, Forrest Lesch-Middelton, and John Williams. The works are presented in three dense compositional arrangements to create a sense of color ancestry in ceramics.

Lecture in Conjunction with COLORSCAPES Exhibition Color: The Happy Accident that Begs to be Studied - Dr. William Carty Location: Binns-Merrill Hall, room 106/C

Date: Monday, Sept. 10, 2012 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Cost: Free/Open to public

After form, the color of the ceramic glaze is arguably the critical esthetic. Color can be elusive, however, particularly in ancient ceramics where the results were sometimes described (in translation?) as "Happy Accidents." Of the three principle (modern) routes to obtaining color in glazes, the color that is dependent on the complex interaction between chemistry and kiln atmosphere is the most intriguing.

Our work, which evolved out of a chance discussion on the firing temperatures of ancient Korean Celadons, have forced us to re-think the firing processes of ancient ceramics. In particular, ancient firing cycles were very long (potentially up to four days) and at lower temperatures than are currently used in ceramic production.

Also, the color of the glazes appears to be the direct result of the reaction between the body and the glaze, rather than an "intentional" chemistry addition to the base glaze. These observations provide insight into ancient processes and have several modern implications for studio work.

William Carty is the John F. McMahon Professor and Chair of Ceramic Engineering at the Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.

Reading Through Beuys Curated By: Andrew Deutsch Location: Fosdick Nelson Gallery Show Dates: Sept. 7 - Oct. 12 Opening Reception: Friday, Sept. 7 Time: 7-9 P.M.

Presenting a collection of books, posters, videos, postcards, interviews, and mass-media images by or about Joseph Beuys. Also included are contemporary works produced in response to Beuys works by Shannah Burton, Eberhard Kranemann, Emil Schult, David Sylvian, Caroline Tisdall, Stephen Vitiello and John Zorn.

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Intramural League Starting - Sign Up This Week!

TEAMS AND LEAGUES FORMING --- SIGN UP NOW

TEAM ROSTERS/SIGNUPS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL Friday, Sept. 7 GAMES WILL BEGIN WEEK OF 9/10/12

Each sport will be on a different evening so I have listed the days of participation. Please note that there are multiple sports on some evenings, but we don't think they will overlap so you can sign up for both.

The times listed below are tentative and are subject to change according to Varsity Sports' practice times. We will also be adjusting some locations due to the construction being done on campus.

Fall Events:

6 v 6 Indoor/ Outdoor soccer (Open) Monday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

Coed 6 v 6 Indoor/ Outdoor Soccer Tuesday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

Coed Kickballl (10 v 10) Wednesday Nights 6-8:30 p.m. Field between McLane and Davis Volleyball 6 v 6 (coed) Wednesday Nights 7-10 p.m. McLane Gym

5 v 5 (open) Basketball Thursday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

You may register your team by dropping off your completed roster to the drop off box at the Intramural Bulletin board in the lower level of the McLane Center. Blank roster forms are available at the bulletin board as well. You may also e-mail your roster to [email protected]

All rosters must be submitted by the "due date."

FAQ's

Open = Can be all male, all female or a mix.

Coed= Must include at least 2 females and 2 males while participating.

How do I join a team to sign up?

AU Intramurals Sports and Recreation invites all AU students, faculty and staff to participate. You are encouraged to create your own teams with friends, classmates and neighbors. If you are unable to connect with a group you may contact the director of IM Sports and Recreation for assistance in joining another team.

Who can I have on my team?

Current Varsity/JV Athletes. No more than 2 (on the field at the same time)varsity/junior varsity athletes may participate on IM Sports teams in the sport, or associated sport, in which they competed at the intercollegiate level. An athlete that appeared on an intercollegiate roster at any time during the current academic year is considered a varsity/junior varsity athlete. You may have more than 2 on the roster but only 2 can compete at the same time.

Former Varsity/ JV Athletes. Former varsity/junior varsity athletes may participate on IM Sports teams without restriction provided they have not appeared on varsity/junior varsity rosters at any time during the current academic year.

Submitted by: Scott Miller

First-Year Student Survey

By now all new first-year students have received an email invitation to participate in the CIRP Freshman Survey. I hope that you will take just a few minutes of your time to click on the link in the email and respond to the survey. Your responses will provide AU administrators with invaluable

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information so that we can provide the best educational experience for our students.

Submitted by: Karen Johnson

Yoga Aid World Challenge

On Sunday Sept. 9, yogis around the world will participate in a yoga-relay for charity. The Alfred event will take place from 2-4 p.m. in the Knight Club in the Powell Campus Center on the Alfred University campus. Open to all. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Register or donate at

http://www.yogaaid.com/. Drop-ins also welcome.

Link: http://www.yogaaid.com

Submitted by: Cecilia Beach

Pool hours for the Fall 2012 Semester

The pool hours will be as follows (starting Monday, Sept. 3):

Monday - Friday:

Lap swimming: 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Open swim: 8-10 p.m.

Weekends:

Open swim: 3-5 p.m.

Submitted by: Brian Striker

Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card by Submitting Your Internship Experience

Students who submitt an Internship Survey to the Career Development Center will be automatically enrolled in a drawing to win a $50 gift card.

Link: Internship Survey

Submitted by: CDC Intern 2

Peace Corps Information Sessions Attention AU Faculty:

A representative from the Peace Corps will be on campus Thursday, Nov. 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. If anyone is interested in having this person meet with their class for five minutes or 50 minutes, please contact Mark McFadden - [email protected].

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Submitted by: Mark McFadden

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 Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 25, and Nov. 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.

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Hillel Mailing List

Hillel at Alfred is the Jewish student's organization on campus. Please email Hillel if you would like to be on our mailing list.

Submitted by: Arthur Greil

Get Out and Register to Vote

Alfred University stands behind the idea that we all benefit when a greater share of Americans register and vote. This year there will be an important general election on Nov. 6, 2012. If you are not already registered to vote, please consider doing so now.

Alfred University students often have a choice of registering and voting right here in Allegany County (if you have been a resident in your present address for at least 30 days before the election) or voting by absentee ballot in your home county or state. The choice is yours, but please plan to register and vote on Nov. 6.

You can download the registration form and get more information about voting in New York State, including instructions on how to vote by absentee ballot, at this Web site maintained by the NYS Board of Elections: www.elections.ny.gov.

For information about other states' registration deadlines and absentee ballot request deadlines you can visit www.canivote.org.

Submitted by: Patricia Debertolis

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Toshiba Copier Contract Extended w/Savings

Alfred University has extended the current Toshiba MFP (photocopier) contract. The cost per copy has been reduced from $0.0254 to $0.022 beginning August 2012.

The extended contract has a minimum copy charge each month per machine. The minimum is based on 90% of each machine's usage over the past 18 months.

Every quarter Toshiba will review actual usage against the minimum established for each machine and will credit the department if the usage is less than the minimum. That is, while the monthly charges will be based on estimates, this will be adjusted quarterly to reflect actual usage. If a department exceeds the minimum established for their machine the cost per additional copy will be at an even lower rate of $0.015 per copy.

NOTE: An email will be forthcoming with the minimum requirements for each machine.

How this works:

Minimum Established: 1,000 copies per month At end of quarter: 3,000 copies at a cost of $66.00

* If the actual quarterly count is 2,500 copies, a credit will be posted o 500 copies at a rate of $0.022 or ($11.00)

* If the actual quarterly count is 3,500 copies there will be an invoice for the additional copies o 500 copies at the reduced rate of $0.015 or $7.50

By extending the contract, the University could save nearly $50,000 over the term of the agreement.

Submitted by: Sue Peck

AU Homecoming 2012 - Saturday, Oct. 6 Tailgate Picnic

11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.

Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for AU Students, Faculty/Staff and children under 12.

Alfred Saxons vs. Ithaca Bombers at 1 P.M.

Tickets: $5 for adults, $2 for children under 12, free for AU Students (with ID), Faculty and Staff.

Carillon Recital at the Davis Memorial Carillon, 4 P.M. Enjoy a free afternoon concert by University Carillonneur, Laurel Buckwalter '89.

Hall of Fame Reception, Kenyon-Allen at 6 P.M. and Dinner, Knight Club of Powell Campus Center at 7 P.M.Tickets: $30 per person

Celebrate AU's Hall of Fame with the induction of the following new members:

Peter M. Colburn '95 - Lacrosse Richard L. Hymes '88 - Swimming Brian W. Quinlan '99 - Basketball James L. Smith '85 - Track & Field Jennifer L. Smith '02 - Equestrian

For more Homecoming information or to register, please visit our website: www.alfred.edu/alumni/

register or contact the Office of Alumni Relations by phoning 607.871.2144, faxing 607.871.2391, or emailing [email protected].

GO SAXONS!

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Submitted by: Deborah Clark

NYS Launches Internship Website; Acception Applications for Fall '12

State launches new Website listing internship opportunities in all state agencies; over 400 internships available to students

New York State today launched a new one-stop website that allows students to view and apply for internship opportunities across an array of state agencies both downstate and upstate. The website is a product of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's New New York Leaders Initiative, which is focused on attracting new talent to state government through both a fellowship program and an internship

program. With the new internship website, applicants can view job descriptions, create profiles, specify interests, and upload resumes, writing samples and letters of recommendation.

"The internship program is designed to attract and mentor a new generation of talented leaders for New York State," said Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. "I'm encouraging the best and brightest young minds to apply, dedicate some time to public service and acquire valuable skills."

"Internships provide an opportunity to enhance academic course work with hands-on experience," said Civil Service Commissioner Jerry Boone. "Internship experience can provide an edge in an increasingly competitive job market."

The program is open to resident graduate and undergraduate students as well as students who attend schools in other states, but reside in New York. Opportunities include both paid and unpaid positions.

Internships may include academic credit depending on the policy of the educational institution.

To apply, visit nysinternships.com.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark