Alfred University's Daily Announcements - AURA

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

In This Issue

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Official News

· Campus Street Closure

· University Traffic/Parking Reminder

· Summer School 2015/Financial Aid

· New Policy for Summer Motor Pool Use General Announcements

· Ski in the Alps

· Global Flows: Ceramics from the Permanent Collection

· MS/ME Thesis Defense - Ross Stewart

· Get Your Copy of the Kanakadea Review Today!

· MS/GS Thesis Defense - Andrew J. Lanphere

· Ceramic Candidate Presentation

· Campfire Tales are Best Told in Whispers

· Math Talk: Katherine Shoemaker - 'Computer Vision'

· Concert: AU Jazz Band

· Come Play in the Mud

· DASA Workshop for Certification

· Leadership, Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Men and Women at Work...

· Support Staff Council - Accepting Nominations!

· Kaplan Test Prep is Giving Away Free Digital Copies of Their Study Guides

· Alfred Lions Club Hot Dog Day Chicken Barbecue

· Senior T-shirts Now on Sale! Saxon Seniors Make H15story!

· Mother's Day Rose Sale

· AU Bookstore Now Hiring Students for Fall

· Online Web Request Form

· New Hires March 2015

· Green Tips

· Free 4-Drawer File Cabinet

· Statesmen Jazz Ensemble & Alfred State Voices

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

10:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 12:30 Seed Bomb Drop-In

Workshop

4:00 Men's Lacrosse Away

TOMORROW 12:10 Bergren Forum - ’Cat

Sweaters’

10:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 11:30 Saxon Swap Open on

Thursdays

FRIDAY 11:00 Spanish Storytime 12:20 ’Computer Vision: The

Basics of Image Process’

4:00 Honors Convocation 7:00 Inflatable Bubble Ball

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Women's Lacrosse - Away

5:20 Kripalu Yoga 8:00 Campfire Tales Are

Best Told In Whispers

·Outdoor Track - Away

12:00 Ceramic Candidate Presentation

4:30 Museum Reception for Global Flows

7:00 Praise and Worship 7:30 Broadway Cabaret 8:00 Campfire Tales Are

7:30 AU Jazz Band

Broadway Cabaret 8:00 Campfire Tales Are

Campus Street Closure

Saxon Drive will be closed Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park Street from Ford Street to Saxon Drive will also be closed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25.

Any questions, call the Office of Public Safety at 607.871.2108

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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University Traffic/Parking Reminder

Only authorized University and Emergency vehicles are allowed to pass through or park on Academic Alley. All unauthorized vehicles parked in this area will be ticketed.

John M.Dougherty

Office of Public Safety at Alfred University One Saxon Drive

Alfred, New York 14802 607.871.2108

[email protected]

Summer School 2015/Financial Aid

If you plan to take summer classes at AU and are a current financial aid recipient, we are providing you the following information to help you determine if you may have financial aid eligibility applicable to summer enrollment.

Attachment: Summer School Financial Aid Details Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

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New Policy for Summer Motor Pool Use

Due to the increased demand for exclusive, long-term use of fleet vehicles during the summer months, it has become necessary to revisit the current operating procedures to ensure we are able to most effectively serve the needs of the campus community. With currently more than 75% of the vehicles being reserved for the entire summer, the ability to support normal university travel requests and maintain the fleet of vehicles is compromised. Most of these vehicles reserved for the entire summer travel very few miles and the payback does not cover the maintenance on the vehicles during this period. Therefore we have developed the following policy (see below):

Attachment: New Summer Motor Pool Policy Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Ski in the Alps

Details: Science in the Snow will be a Spring semester class (3 credits F1) that will meet Tuesday afternoons at Swain and spend Spring break in the French Alps. There will also be a 2-credit version of the class without the Spring Break trip.

There will be an informational meeting Wednesday 12:30-1 p.m. in SCIE 233. Email [email protected] for more information.

Submitted by: David De Graff

Global Flows: Ceramics from the Permanent Collection

The new exhibition, Global Flows: Ceramics from the Permanent Collection, will be on view from April 23 - Aug. 7, 2015 at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. This exhibition features pieces celebrating student research from the fall 2014 ceramics history seminar led by Meghen Jones. The reception will be Thursday, April 23 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is located on the top floor of Binns-Merrill Hall and is open Wednesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Link: http://ceramicsmuseum.alfred.edu/

Submitted by: Grace Tessein

MS/ME Thesis Defense - Ross Stewart

Dr. Jinghong Fan is pleased to announce that Ross Stewart will defend his MS in Mechanical Engineering thesis entitled,

"GP AND GP-FEA MULTISCALE MODELING: MODEL SIZE EFFECTS AND APPLICATIONS"

on Wednesday, April 22 at 9 a.m. in McMahon 118.

Copies of his thesis are on display in the Dean's Office in Binns-Merrill Hall 160 and the CACT Office in McMahon 120.

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Attachment: RStewart_Abstract.pdf Submitted by: Katie Decker

Get Your Copy of the Kanakadea Review Today!

The Kanakadea Review, Alfred University's undergraduate history journal, is on sale this week! This journal was edited and published by undergraduate students. Come support your fellow classmates!

Submitted by: Phi Alpha Theta

MS/GS Thesis Defense - Andrew J. Lanphere

Dr. Alastair Cormack is pleased to announce that Andrew Lanphere will defend his MS in Glass Science thesis entitled,

"A STRUCTURAL STUDY OF A MULTICOMPONENT E-CR GLASS VIA MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATION"

on Wednesday, April 22 at 10:30 a.m. in McMahon 244.

Copies of his thesis are on display in the Dean's Office in Binns-Merrill Hall 160 and the CACT Office in McMahon 120.

Attachment: AJLanphere_Abstract.pdf Submitted by: Katie Decker

Ceramic Candidate Presentation Date: Thursday, April 23

Time: Noon

Location: Binns - Merrill Hall, Room C (106) Cost to Attend: Free/Open to Public Sponsored By: School of Art & Design

Join the School of Art and Design for a lecture/presentation by Ashley Lyon, a candidate in our Assistant/Associate Ceramic search.

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

Campfire Tales are Best Told in Whispers

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Showing April 22-23 at 8 p.m. and April 24 at 9 p.m. in CD Smith Theater, free admission.

A student production written and directed by J.J. Davis about a transman mistakenly put in a girl's cabin at summer camp. After being bullied into silence by his cabinmates, Cameron's camp counselor, Danielle, struggles to relate to him as he struggles to learn sign language from Olivia.

Submitted by: Janina Davis

Math Talk: Katherine Shoemaker - 'Computer Vision'

Alfred University Mathematics Presents Katherine Shoemaker's talk on "Computer Vision: The Basics of Image Processing"

Join us Friday, April 24 for this educational and interesting opportunity!

The talk will outline the basic processes involved in how computers visualize the world. The algorithms and concepts behind the storing, blurring, and manipulating of images will be explained. Come and find out about the idea of object detection and a simplistic form of facial recognition.

Located in Myers Hall Room 334 at 12:20 p.m.

Pizza and Soda while it lasts!

All are welcome; bring a friend.

Submitted by: Bailey Grillo

Concert: AU Jazz Band

The AU Jazz Band will perform in the Miller Theater, on Friday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a wide variety of crowd-pleasing jazz, including bebop, Latin, and funk. This is sure to be an exciting performance....don't miss!

Selections include Duke Ellington's "Don't Get Around Much Anymore," Miles Davis's "The Theme,"

"Cool," From "West Side Story," Dave Brubeck's "Blue Rondo a la Turk," works by Chuck Mangione and others (including a surprise)!

Admission is free and open to the public.

Submitted by: Christopher Foster

Come Play in the Mud

Each year the Hot Dog Day Committee sponsors Mud Olympics with all money going to our local charities. Find 5 friends and form a team to compete this year. The deadline for submitting forms is Friday, April 24.

Attachment: HOT_DOG_DAY_2015_Mud_olympics.pdf

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Submitted by: Patricia Debertolis

DASA Workshop for Certification

The Division of Education is offering a free DASA workshop:Training in Harassment, Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Discrimination in Schools: Prevention and Intervention.

When: Monday, May 4, 2015 in the SPED 456 class Where: 340 Myers Hall

Time: 4:20 - 6:50 p.m.

This workshop has two-parts: class portion and an on-line component. If you plan to attend please e- mail Cathy Allen ([email protected]) as we would like to distribute the online portion prior to the class date.

Submitted by: Cathy Allen

Leadership, Work Motivation, Job Satisfaction, Men and Women at Work...

If these topics sound interesting, these undergraduate and graduate summer course offerings in management are for you! Courses are open to most students but may be subject to instructor permission.

MGMT/WGST 305: Gender and Organizations - This course builds an understanding of gender issues within organizations as well as policies that organizations can implement to create a more equitable work environment.

Topics of discussion encompass the impact of gender on communication, influence, and perceptions of competence, what progress has been made regarding gender equality, and what still remains to be resolved.

Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor

MGMT 328: Management and Organizational Behavior - Get this business core course out of the way before the fall Management and Organizational Behavior (OB) examines the organization using evidence-based behavioral science. During this course, we will answer the question of why people act the way they do at work. We will study management roles and functions, work motivation, attitudes, teamwork, creativity, decision making, and a lot more!

This class incorporates a multitude of ways to get you involved and engaged so prepare to participate.

Prerequisites: Junior standing or permission of instructor

MGMT 300/MBA 600: People Analytics - This course focuses on the tools, procedures, and analyses used to inform data-based human capital decisions in organizations.

The methods taught in this course will be applied to HR and OB policy in organizations including but not limited to staffing, training, and measuring employee performance and satisfaction. Identification of the appropriate tools and statistical procedures for analyzing human capital will be emphasized along with the ability to effectively interpret and communicate statistical analyses into organizational policy recommendations.

Prerequisites: Statistics, MGMT 300, permission of instructor

MBA 610: Leadership Dynamics - Leadership is a complex phenomenon. In practice, leaders want to inspire and motivate workers to do the best they can for the organization, and must continually monitor the environment they have created for this success to blossom.

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In this class, our goal will be to learn and understand the theories that underlie leadership, but at the same time try to put these leadership theories into action. So, our class will be focused around discussing a variety of theories pertaining to leadership, and how these theories inform and explain leadership in organizations. More importantly, we'll give you a chance to reflect on your own leadership style - or discover it for the first time. Prerequisites: graduate standing.

If you're interested in learning more about these course offerings, contact Dr. Jennifer Griffith at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!

Submitted by: Jennifer Griffith

Support Staff Council - Accepting Nominations!

If you would like to nominate yourself or a fellow support staff employee as a member of the Support Staff Council, please submit your nominations before April 24. You can send your nomination to [email protected]. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Attachment: Recruitment_Flyer.pdf Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Kaplan Test Prep is Giving Away Free Digital Copies of Their Study Guides

Thinking of getting an advanced degree or just need a formula sheet to help with your math/science courses?

Kaplan Test Prep is giving away FREE digital copies of their GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT &

PCAT Study Guides!

* GRE & GMAT: A must-have guide to key math formulas and proven Kaplan strategies

* MCAT, PCAT, OAT & DAT: The must-have science and formula guide(s) for pre-health students.

Great resource for your current science courses!

* LSAT: Full Logic Games Section with explanations.

Link: Link to request your personal copy

Submitted by: Mark McFadden

Alfred Lions Club Hot Dog Day Chicken Barbecue Alfred Lions Club Hot Dog Day Stearns famous Chicken BBQ - Saturday, April 25

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Union University Church Center, corner of Main and Church Streets Look for the sandwich boards and the giant 'Chicken Sign'!

Stop by before or for a break during the afternoon HDD festivities! EAT IN OR TAKE OUT.

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Full meal: half chicken, potato salad, baked beans, roll and beverage - $8; Half chicken only: $6.

Homemade pies for dessert offered by Bakers Bridge Historical Society.

All funds are returned to the community.

Senior T-shirts Now on Sale! Saxon Seniors Make H15story!

Seniors, get your 2015 Seniors Make H15story t-shirt! On sale at the AU Bookstore; tees are $12.

ALL proceeds go to your senior week events. Make sure to purchase your Senior Week wristband by May 1 (on sale at the bookstore, $50 CASH).

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Mother's Day Rose Sale

Your Alfred Lions are selling one dozen red roses for $19! Delivery is on Friday, May 8 - just in time for Mother's Day or as a gift for your favorite sweetheart.

See any Alfred Lion to order by 5/2 or contact Cathy Johnson at 871.-2412 or [email protected].

Submitted by: Cathleen Johnson

AU Bookstore Now Hiring Students for Fall

The AU Bookstore is now hiring for Fall semester. You MUST have weekend availability during the school year (noon-4 p.m. Saturday, noon-3 p.m. Sunday). Temporary and seasonal positions. Hours scheduled vary 2-8/week. Apply at www.bncollegejobs.com

Link: www.bncollegejobs.com

Online Web Request Form

In order to ensure that requests for new web pages or changes to existing pages are handled in a timely manner, please use our online request form.

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This is the only request format that will be accepted. If you have questions regarding the form or its use please contact Webmaster, Judy Linza, at x2727 or e-mail [email protected].

Link: Web Request Form

Submitted by: Judy Linza

New Hires March 2015

David J. Forbes, desktop technician, Information Technology, Herrick Library Brandon J. Knefley, barn assistant, Equestrian Program

Ann H. Lehman, director, Institutional Effectiveness and Research, Provost's Office, Seidlin Hall Eliza J. Ordway, secretary, Center for Student Involvement, Powell Campus Center

Green Tips

When possible, reuse take-out containers to send home leftovers with others after hosting dinner.

Submitted by: Jordyn Williams

Free 4-Drawer File Cabinet

The AU Bookstore has a metal, 4-drawer, file cabinet to give away. It does not have a lock on it.

Please email or call 2350 if you would like it!

Statesmen Jazz Ensemble & Alfred State Voices Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m.

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

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585-593-3410

Alfred State College has a rich and long history in its performing arts organization. The Statesmen Jazz Ensemble performs modern, traditional, new wave, and big band music, among many.

The Alfred State Voices choral ensemble's genres include a cappella, jazz, show tunes, folk, and classical choral music.

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