Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

In This Issue

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Official News

· S.A.V.E. and Child Abuse Workshops

· May Graduates: It's Time to Order Graduation Regalia General Announcements

· Remember to Vote - Excellence in Teaching

· Resume and Cover Letter Workshop at the WLC!

· Have Questions About EMS?

· Runners - Wear Reflective Gear

· Study Abroad Opportunity for Liberal Arts Students

· TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

· Fire Extinguisher Training and Fire Safety Training

· Meet the Candidates Night

· Seeking Visiting Artist Housing

· Internship & Summer Job Fair Resume Collection Continues

· Bowling Night Out!- Fri., Feb.25th

· Excellence In Teaching Award - Updated Link

· The Women's Leadership Academy Info Night!

· Be the Diversity Director!

· 40th Annual Sarasota Luncheon

· Movie Matinee: 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002) PG-13

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:20 Learn 2 Lead Workshop 8:30 International Folk

Dancing

·Myths of EMS

TOMORROW 9:20 Fire Extinguisher

Training

10:10 Fire Safety Training

·Swim Meet

THURSDAY 12:10 Bergren Forum -

’Walking in Darwin’s Footsteps’

3:20 Flamenco Vivo Master Class

·Swim Meet

S.A.V.E. and Child Abuse Workshops

In order to meet NYS Education Department requirements for certification, all education major and minor students must attend a Safe Schools Against Violence In Education (SAVE) Workshop and a Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Workshop.

The Division of Education will offer these workshops as follows:

Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Workshop:

Monday, March 14 & Wednesday, March 16, 2011 from 8-9:15 a.m. - 336 Myers Hall (must attend both days to complete workshop).

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March 14 & 16, 2011 from 9:20-10:35 a.m. - 336 Myers Hall (must attend both days to complete the workshop).

Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Workshop:

Monday, May 2, 2011 - 4:10-6:50 p.m. - 228 Myers Hall

Please note: This is the last time these workshops will be offered this semester. If you are an

education major or minor student who is graduating in May but haven't attended these workshops yet please attend. The Division of Education cannot recommend you for certification until you complete both workshops.

Submitted by: Cathy Allen

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May Graduates: It's Time to Order Graduation Regalia

May graduates can now order regalia at the AU Bookstore. The deadline is Wednesday, March 30. Pre- payment is required. Stop in to give measurements. Bachelor's unit (cap, gown, tassel, hood) $53.96;

Master's unit $59.96.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Remember to Vote - Excellence in Teaching

Each year at Honors Convocation, Alfred University recognizes current full-time teachers who have demonstrated Excellence in Teaching. All students and faculty are eligible to vote.

Submitted by: Faculty Development Committee

Resume and Cover Letter Workshop at the WLC!

Your resume only gets 15 seconds of attention. Come to the WLC's Learn 2 Lead Workshop and learn how to make every one count! Tuesday, Feb. 22, 12:20 to 1:15 p.m. at the WLC!

For questions contact us at [email protected] or 871.2971.

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Have Questions About EMS?

AURS has a poster up on the second floor of PCC Monday and Tuesday. We invite you to write questions concerning EMS, College Rescue Squads, or how to respond in an Emergency.

We will be posting the answers we find to your questions in Alfred Today on Friday!

Link: www.alfreduniversityrescuesquad.webs.com Submitted by: AU Rescue Squad

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Runners - Wear Reflective Gear Dear runners and bikers,

An Alfred village board member has asked me to remind all our faculty, staff, and students to wear reflective clothing if they're biking or jogging on the street. There have been a few near misses as the weather has gotten better and more people are out on the road.

Thank you - Kathy Woughter, VP Student Affairs Submitted by: Kathy Woughter

Study Abroad Opportunity for Liberal Arts Students

Great new study abroad opportunity for liberal arts students! We have just created an exchange with the University of Winchester, a small university in Winchester, England. Winchester, home of King Alfred, is a lively city with a rich medieval history located about one hour from London.

The university offers courses in a variety of fields including (but not limited to) performing arts, English literature, psychology, history, religion, American studies, criminal justice, education, and archaeology. On-campus housing is available.

Students wishing to participate in this exchange will pay their tuition and fees at Alfred and their housing and meals at Winchester.

For more information, please attend the study abroad info session onWednesday, Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m.

in Seidlin 016; or contact the Office of International Programs in Perlman Hall at 871.2269, visit www.alfred.edu/studyabroa... and click on the UK on the map.

We have room for several students in the fall 2011 and/or spring 2012 semester and there is still time to apply before our March 1 deadline for the fall semester.

Submitted by: Susan Wellington

TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

Jason Sciotti, Individual TIAA-CREF Consultant, will be conducting one-on-one, 45-minute, individual retirement counseling sessions on Tuesday, March 15 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 1.800.732.8353; remain on the line for assistance.

If you need assistance with scheduling, please call the Human Resources Office at 607.871.2118.

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Fire Extinguisher Training and Fire Safety Training

Classes on Fire Extinguisher Training and Safety Training will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011 for employees and students.

9:20 - 10:10 a.m. -- Fire Extinguisher Training

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10:20 -10:10 a.m. -- Fire Safety Training Both classes will be held in Susan Howell Hall.

Registration is MANDATORY. E-mail [email protected] OR [email protected]. Phone registrations to Beth at 607.871.2196 or Dean at 607.871.3020.

Submitted by: Beth Cartella

Meet the Candidates Night

During the Student Senate meeting at 8 p.m. in Nevin Theater there will be a "Meet the Candidates Night," where the student body can meet the candidates for president and vice-president for spring of 2011-spring of 2012 term.

Want to learn more about the candidates ? Come to the Meeting.

Candidates for President:

Gauthier, Ana D Farrell, Matthew A

Candidates for Vice President:

DeFranco-Norton, Scott F Ogrodnik, Ronja E

Submitted by: Janice Cheung

Seeking Visiting Artist Housing

The IART Program is hosting an Alfred favorite, Judi Strahota, for a wood sculpture workshop. She's bringing her sweet dog and is looking for places to stay.

She's all set for the second half of her residency, but if you're going away for spring break and need pet sitting, or otherwise have space for an artist and her dog, please contact me and I'll get you in touch with Judi. Dates needed: any part of March 2 - 18.

Submitted by: Laurel Carpenter

Internship & Summer Job Fair Resume Collection Continues

The resume collection part of the Internship & Summer Job Fair will continue until 4:30pm on Thursday, February 24th.

To submit your resume to one or dozens of opportunities, you will need to bring a hard copy of your resume with you to the Career Development. There you will review the possible internships and summer jobs then insert your resume into the appropriate packet(s). This will make more sense once you see how it works.

Attached you will find the directory of the employers that are participating in the Resume Collection part of the event.

Attachment: Directory of Resume Collection Employers Submitted by: Mark McFadden

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Bowling Night Out!- Fri., Feb.25th

Tired of the snow yet??? Well gather friends & family for a fun night out of bowling @ Maple City Bowl in Hornell Fri.2/25 from 9:30pm-1am. Prizes for best/worst teams, most family members present, best outfit with bowling shoes, & more! Tickets are just $10 for 3 games/shoes & sold Wed. 2/23 -2/25 from 10-2pm at PCC or get them at the Bookstore. Also sold at the event venue. Sponsored by the 2011 Senior Class.

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Excellence In Teaching Award - Updated Link

Due to server problems the link for voting for the Excellence In Teaching Award has been updated.

Please use the following link http://forms.alfred.edu/s... and click on Excellence In Teaching 2011 at the bottom of the page. If you want to vote for less than 5 faculty you can use N/A in the boxes that you don't fill in with a faculty members name.

The winners will be announced during Honors Convocation, April 15, 2011 at 4 p.m. in McLane Gym.

Be sure to vote and attend Honors Convocation to see these recipients and support your friends as they receive awards.

Link: Excellence in Teaching Voting Submitted by: Faculty Development Committee

The Women's Leadership Academy Info Night!

Thinking about joining the Women's Leadership Academy? Come to our Info Night, Tuesday, March 1, 7 p.m. at the WLC. Ask your questions and get to know other Academy women.

Light refreshments will be served.

For questions contact us at [email protected] or 607.871.2971.

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Be the Diversity Director!

Want to get involved on campus? Want to help out your fellow students? Want to apply your enthusiasm to school activities and clubs?

Applications for the next Student Senate Diversity Director are now available; see attachment to this announcement. Forms are also available on the senate door.

Forms are due back by 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and may be dropped off into the Drop-off box on the Student Senate door or to Craig Arno, Diversity Programming Coordinator.

Attachment: Diversity_Director_Application.PDF

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Submitted by: Adrian To

40th Annual Sarasota Luncheon

Join AU President Charles Edmondson and his spouse, Laura Greyson, as they welcome alumni, parents, and friends to the 40th Annual Sarasota Luncheon.

Saturday, March 5, 2011 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. 25. You may register by phoning 607.871.2144, by e-mailing [email protected], or by visiting www.alfred.edu/alumni.

Hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

Movie Matinee: 'Bend It Like Beckham' (2002) PG-13 Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 1:30 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585.593.3410

Engaging comedy set in West London of an Anglo-Indian girl who is forbidden to play soccer by her traditionally minded parents. Not just for soccer enthusiasts, this winning film is also about parents and their teen children. The film is a U.S. - British - German collaboration. Stars include Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightly, and Jonathan Rhys Meyer. Rated PG-13.

This library-sponsored film is free and open to the general public.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark