Alfred University's Daily Announcements

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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

In This Issue

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Official News

· Correction-Nov. & Dec. One Card Reconcilliation Date General Announcements

· Interested in Taking a Bus to the Saxon Game vs. Mount Union?

· Advance tickets for Saturday's game on sale now!

· WLC Workshop Canceled

· Say 'Thank You' to Your Mentor with a Nomination!

· Ellen Baker, long-time AU dining services employee

· Art Major Student Exhibition

· General Chemistry Team Trivia Night

· Over do it on Thanksgiving? Move it! Move it! To the WLC!

· December Informal Dance Showing

· Herrick Library Extended Exam Week Hours

· Help Recognize an Innovative Student!

· SENIOR/GRADUATE RECEPTION- Friday, December 3rd

· Sign up for emergency notifications

· Color Copying at Office Services

· Stimulus Money Will Provide Greater Connectivity for Alfred University

· 2010 AU Holiday Luncheon Invitation

· University Staff Changes October 2010

· Thanks for Your Participation in Herrick's Food for Fines Program!

· Alumni Association Seeks Award Nominations for 2011

· Foreign Movie: 'I've Loved You So Long' (French/German 2008) PG-13

· Proposals Sought: Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

· Season of Wonder presented by the Hornell Area Community Choir

What's Happening?

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TODAY 12:20 Topics in Info

Technology & Digital Media 11/30

5:00 Fitness Session 7:00 Graduate Student

Social Night 8:30 International Folk

Dancing

TOMORROW

10:20 MS/MSE Thesis Defense - Brittany Higgins 1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career

Development Center 4:30 Art Major Student

Exhibition

THURSDAY

10:20 SOE Graduate Seminar 11:00 Art Major Student

Exhibition 12:10 Bergren Forum -

'Contemporary Abstract Painting' 1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career

Development Center 7:00 Informal Dance

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Informal Dance Showing

Correction-Nov. & Dec. One Card Reconcilliation Date

In order to facilitate the preparation of mid-year financial statements and budget reports, all cardholders must have all transactions coded correctly in paymentnet and the original receipts for NOVEMBER One Card charges to your card manager by Friday, Dec. 3, 2010, before leaving campus.

The Card Managers must have all of the transactions approved and the paperwork to Sue Peck by Friday, DEC. 10, 2010.

For December charges, cardholders must have all of the transactions coded correctly in paymentnet and the original receipts for DECEMBER One Card charges to your card manager by Friday, Jan. 7, 2011.

The Card Managers must have all of the transactions approved and the paperwork to Sue Peck by Friday, Jan. 14, 2011.

Submitted by: Sue Peck

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Interested in Taking a Bus to the Saxon Game vs. Mount Union?

Students Rocco Lucente and Troy Norton are gathering interest in chartering a bus to this weekend's big NCAA D3 Football game in Alliance, Ohio.

If you are interested please e-mail Rocco at [email protected]. Tentative prices would be $10 for bus and $8 for a ticket. This is just a preliminary list - and responding to Rocco does not guarentee a seat or ticket.

Submitted by: Dan Napolitano

Advance tickets for Saturday's game on sale now!

Tickets for Saturday's NCAA East Region final of the NCAA Division III football championship

tournament between Alfred University and host University of Mount Union are available in advance and can be purchased on-line.

Kickoff for the Dec. 4 game is at noon and tickets - all reserved - cost $8; advance ticket sales end Wednesday at 2 p.m. To access the on-line ticket order form, please go to

http://athletics.mountuni...

Alfred University fans are asked to indicate in the "Additional Comments" field of the on-line form that they wish to purchase tickets for seats in the visitor bleachers. Pre-purchased tickets can be picked up at a Will Call location at the main ticket booth beginning at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Tickets can also be purchased in advance over the phone by calling 330-821-6759 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.

Alfred (10-2), the sixth seed in the East Region, is making its third appearance in the NCAA tournament, and after victories over third-seeded Maritime in the first round and second-seeded Cortland in last Saturday's regional semifinals, has a 2-2 all-time record in tournament play.

Top-seeded Mount Union (12-0), a 10-time NCAA Division III champion and the second-ranked team in the nation, beat eighth-seeded St. Lawrence in the first round and fourth-seeded Delaware Valley in the regional semifinals on Saturday.

Link: Mount Union online ticket sales Attachment: AdvanceticketsMtUnion.doc Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

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WLC Workshop Canceled

Unfortunately, the Learn to Lead Workshop on Thursday December 2nd, "Breaking Those Bad Verbal Habits," has been canceled. Please contact the WLC at [email protected] or 607.871.2971 with any questions. Thank you.

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Say 'Thank You' to Your Mentor with a Nomination!

Is there a staff or faculty person at AU who has helped and encouraged you through your college career? Would you like for their encouragement and support to be recongized and thanked?

Nominate your mentor today! Send the WLC your mentor's name and why they have impacted your life to invite them to be a part of the first Mentor Appreciation Luncheon!

Please e-mail nominations to [email protected] or call us at 871-2971 by Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Ellen Baker, long-time AU dining services employee

Alfred University Alumni Association as an honorary alumna was something she was very proud of. Her family say "Ellen was an AU person heart and soul!"

Calling Hours are Friday, December 3, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 at the Baker-Swan Funeral Home, 7 Church St., Andover. Funeral services are 11 A.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Art Major Student Exhibition Painting!

Drawing!

Paper Sculpture!

Video Installation!

Performance Art!

The Interdisciplinary Art Major invites you to see and experience what we've been making.

Opening: Wednesday, De.c 1, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Exhibition continues: Thursday & Friday, Dec. 2 & 3 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

THE BRICK ART STUDIOS Attachment: front_of_card1.pdf Submitted by: Laurel Carpenter

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General Chemistry Team Trivia Night

The AU Chem Club will be hosting a general chemistry team trivia night on 12/2/10 at 6 p.m. in Herrick Library. There will be a $1/person entry fee. Participants need not be a general chemistry student.

This event is open to all AU students. E-mail [email protected] with any questions.

Submitted by: Erika Raye

Over do it on Thanksgiving? Move it! Move it! To the WLC!

Since you've gobble gobbled up all that food Thanksgiving weekend, you're going to want to move your body back into shape! Motivate your muscles and yourself!

Register for Tuesday, Nov. 30's, FREE fitness sessions with personal trainer Brian Dunham!

The last fitness session is on Tuesday, Dec. 7. All sessions take place at the Women's Leadership Center from 5-7 p.m.

To register contact us at [email protected] or by phone at 871.2971. Wear your workout gear and get ready to sweat!

December Informal Dance Showing

Come see what the dancers on the AU campus have been working on this semester at the Informal Dance Showing Thursday, Dec. 2, Friday, Dec. 3, and Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the CD Smith Theater located in the Miller Performing Arts Center.

There will be dance performances by students in D. Chase Angier's and Robert Bingham's Site Specific Performance, Composition, and technique classes.

Independent choreographers such as Laura Smith, William Head, Kayla Di Chiaro, Ebony Grant and Faith will be showing their works.

Dance clubs - Alfred Steppas, Alfred State Japanese Dance Team, Alfred University Dance Team, and The Middle Eastern Dancers will also be performing.

Each night will a different program will be offered; admission is free. Any questions please contact D.

Chase Angier at [email protected] Submitted by: Chase Angier

Herrick Library Extended Exam Week Hours Herrick Library's hours for exam week will be:

Sat. Dec. 4: 8 a.m.-2 a.m.

Sun. Dec. 5: 10 a.m.-2 a.m.

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Fri. Dec. 10: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Good luck on your exams!

Submitted by: Erinnae Baker

Help Recognize an Innovative Student!

Each year, AU's Board of Trustee's recognizes student innovation through the Richard V. Bergren Student Innovation Award. Please take a few moments to nominate a student whom you may have noticed creating a solution to an existing void or problem on campus.

Please send your nomination to Dan Napolitano at [email protected] by Friday, Dec. 10, 2010.

Submitted by: Dan Napolitano

SENIOR/GRADUATE RECEPTION- Friday, December 3rd

University Relations & AU PRIDE will host the Senior/Graduate Reception this Friday, December 3rd, 2010 from (7-9pm, PCC Knight Club). Bring proper forms of ID and cash for the terrific prizes in our raffle drawing. All proceeds to benefit the Senior Class Project.

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Sign up for emergency notifications

Alfred University will soon conduct a test of NY-Alert, the notification system that will be used to send out text messages, emails, phone calls and faxes in the event of an emergency on campus.

To make sure you receive the notices, which could be critical in a real emergency, please sign up now at the link below. If you signed up before, make sure your information is up-to-date by logging in and verifying.

Link: Link to sign up or update information Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Color Copying at Office Services

Please know that printing color documents on your desktop printers can be very costly.

Office Services charge is 10 cents per copy of any size 20# white paper (paper cost is included) and 15 cents per copy of any size of heavier paper (paper cost is included) no matter how many copies you need. Paper sizes are 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14 and 11 x 17.

For a quote or if you have any questions contact Office Services at x2698.

Submitted by: Sue Peck

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Stimulus Money Will Provide Greater Connectivity for Alfred University

A regional Internet service provider called ION was awarded $40 million to expand broadband connectivity through the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Gary Roberts, director of information technology services, will explain how this new infrastructure will bring additional connectivity to Alfred University, Alfred State and other local colleges and universities.

This presentation will be the latest installment in ITS's Topics in Information Technology & Digital Media. It will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. in the Training Center in Howell Hall. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

2010 AU Holiday Luncheon Invitation

President Charley Edmondson and Professor Laura Greyson would like to extend an invitation to all faculty and staff, including part-time and temporary employees, to attend the AU Holiday Luncheon to be held on Friday, Dec. 10, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Ade Hall dining room.

Our AVI Chef Gretchen Lohnes and her staff will prepare a delicious buffet for us. There will also be music and a chance to mingle with friends and co-workers.

Please respond to Mary McAllister at [email protected] by Monday, Dec. 6, if you plan to attend.

**MENU**

Honey Orange Roasted Turkey Breast Herb & Horseradish Prime Rib

Pumpkin Pesto Ravioli (vegan) Apricot Chestnut Stuffing Sage Whipped Butternut Squash Sugar Snap Peas w/Dried Cherries Apple Walnut Slaw

Cranberry Sauce

Sourdough Rolls w/Butter

***Eric's Bread Pudding Brulee w/An~ejo-Espresso Caramel & Whipped Cream Apple Caramel Cake w/Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Dark Chocolate Cake w/Mousse Filling & Bittersweet Frosting Submitted by: Laura Crain

University Staff Changes October 2010

Tiffany L. Horton has been named administrative assistant to the dean in the Inamori School of Engineering, Binns-Merrill.

Shelby L. Hosmer is a barn assistant at the Equestrian Center.

Kelly Spivey is a visiting artist, Human Studies.

Rose L. Wozniak is the interim director of Special Academic Services, Crandall Hall.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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Thanks for Your Participation in Herrick's Food for Fines Program!

Hey, everyone!

Just a quick note to thank you all for participating in Herrick's Food for Fines program! We brought in 222 items for the Alfred Station Food Pantry. Thanks again for working with us to help the community!

- The Staff of Herrick Memorial Library

Submitted by: Erinnae Baker

Alumni Association Seeks Award Nominations for 2011

Attention AU Alumni, Faculty, Administration - Please ACT NOW to submit nominations for AU Awards for fellow alums and colleagues!

The Alumni Association presents awards annually at Reunion to alumni and friends of the University who have contributed to Alfred, their workplace, and society in general. Please help us recognize those individuals for their efforts and achievements by nominating them for an Alumni Association Award.

Nomination forms are available for download at http://www.alfred.edu/alu.... Nominations are due by Jan. 1, 2011.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Achievement - given to honor alumni whose achievements in their profession, career or avocational pursuits, or service to society bring honor and distinction to AU.

Alumni Award for Distinguished Service - given to alumni in recognition of loyalty and commitment in service to Alfred University.

Abigail Allen Award for Service to Women - given to honor an Alfred alumnus/a in recognition of distinctive career achievement, community service, or avocational pursuits that have improved the quality of women's lives.

Lillian T. Nevins Award for Lifetime Service to Alfred University - given to honor alumni who have rendered outstanding service to Alfred University.

Honorary Alumnus/a Recognition Award - given to a non-graduate in recognition of interest, allegiance and service to Alfred University and alumni, that the recipient may be evermore one of us.

Nominations may be forwarded to the Alumni Relations Office, Welcome Center, One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY 14802. You may also Email nominations or fax your information to 607.871.2391. Please contact us with any questions at 607.871.2144. We thank you for your support and assistance!

Link: Alumni Association Award Nomination Form Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

Foreign Movie: 'I've Loved You So Long' (French/German 2008) PG-13 Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 6:45 p.m.

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

A woman brings her sister to live with her family after an absence of 15 years. Details of her absence are revealed as the sister begins her re-entry into society. Actors include Kristin Scott Thomas and

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Elsa Zylberstein. Join us for this moving French / Geran foreign film with English subtitles. The movie is rated PG-13.

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

Proposals Sought: Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences The University of New Orleans,

11-13 July 2011

http://www.SocialSciences...

Whether you are a virtual or in-person presenter at this conference, we also encourage you to present on the conference YouTube Channel. Please select the Online Sessions link on the conference Web site for further details. We also invite you to join us on http://www.facebook.com/p... and Twitter http://twitter.com/thesoc...

The deadline for the next round in the call for papers (a title and short abstract) is 2 December 2010.

Future deadlines will be announced on the conference website after this date. Proposals are reviewed within two weeks of submission. Full details of the conference, including an online proposal submission form, may be found at the conference Web site - http://www.SocialSciences....

Season of Wonder presented by the Hornell Area Community Choir

On Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., the Hornell Area Community Choir will be performing its annual Christmas Cantata at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 27 Erie Ave., Hornell.

This year's cantata is Season of Wonders - Celebrating the Miracle of Christmas by Joseph M. Martin.

The choir is directed by AU's own Mark Smith, Associate Dean, Alfred University Libraries, Director for Scholes Library of Ceramics, and former Canisteo music teacher. Members of the choir come from a variety of backgrounds, including the Maple City Barbershoppers, area church choirs, and members from more than 20 area churches. The choir will be accompanied by an instrumental ensemble.

Admission is free, but free-will offerings will be accepted. All funds raised this year will go to benefit the Hornell Family YMCA.

The doors open at 6 p.m., when John Bartell, the organist for the church, will play Christmas tunes before the choir reaches the stage at 7 p.m.

Attachment: A Christmas Cantata - Seasons of Wonders Submitted by: Elena Wallace