Friday, February 9, 2018 - AURA - Alfred University

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Friday, February 9, 2018

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Official News

· 2018-19 FAFSA Filing Deadline 3/15/2018 General Announcements

· "Against My Will" Collaborative Art Project

· HR Tip of the Week

· Wellness Seminar

· Spring Job Fair!!

· HR Tip of the Month

· Squash Courts offline beginning 2/12

· Winter Open House with Admissions

· Math Research Talk by Dr. Jamie Juul,

· Searching for Hip-hop dancers for the Black Cultural Showcase

· Movie - Get Out

· Woman Suffrage Exhibit now at Herrick Library

· Great Class for B Block - 2 credits Open to ALL Students

· Join the Women's Leadership Academy. Apply today!

· Need Faculty Assistance

· Psych Club's Valentine's Day Fundraiser

· Make your own Valentine's Day Card! (Free)

· Environmental House Applications Due Mar. 2!

· Live Music: Joy Ike

· Laser Tag: Friday Night

· Extended Bookstore Hours Saturday, February 10- Open 8:30-4

· May Graduates- Time to order your Regalia @ AU Bookstore

· 50% OFF Hallmark Greeting Cards @ AU Bookstore

· AU's Carnaval & Mardi Gras: A Multicultural Experience

· �When Balaklava goes Orange: Pussy Riot and the Fashion of Protest�

· The Community Table Cooking Class: Valentine's Day Desserts

· Internationalitea: �Small Talk� - Wed 2/14 @ 7:00 - Bookend Lounge, Herrick

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

9:00 Learn Tai Chi for Free with Master from China!

11:00 Wellness Seminar 12:20 Math Talk! with Dr.

Kevin Gerstle

TOMORROW

·TWO IHSA WESTERN HORSE SHOWS TO BE HELD AT THE EQUESTRIAN CENTER

SUNDAY

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8:00 Laser Tag: Friday Night

2018-19 FAFSA Filing Deadline 3/15/2018

IMPORTANT: MARCH 15, 2018 IS THE DEADLINE FOR FILING THE 2018-19 FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA).

If you will be a student at AU for the 2018-19 academic year...

It's FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) filing time!

For 2018-19, you don't have to wait until January 1, 2018! The 2018-19 FAFSA became available on October 1, 2017.

You'll need your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to sign the 2018-19 FAFSA. Go to https://fsaid.ed.gov to create an FSA ID (if you do not already have one).

Proceed to https://fafsa.gov to get started with the FAFSA filing.

For 2018-19, you will be using 2016 income information. No need to wait until 2017 tax return is filed!

Use the Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA to upload the 2016 income directly from the IRS to more quickly complete the form.

The Alfred University FAFSA school code is 002668.

Upon completion of the FAFSA, you will be directed to "Start your state application" if your home state requires it. For NY State residents, this form is called a TAP Application and is required for TAP and other NY State aid.

For New York State Residents only: Be sure the proper Alfred University TAP school code is listed for both the fall and spring semesters.

Alfred's Code is 0020 for programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Professional Studies, and Mechanical, Renewable Energy, and Undecided Engineering.

Use code 0960 for all other Engineering Programs and the School of Art and Design.

For more general information about financial aid at Alfred University, please visit our our web page @ www.alfred.edu/finaid. Our telephone number is 607-871-2159 and our email address is

[email protected].

Link: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Submitted by: Elena Wallace

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"Against My Will" Collaborative Art Project

*Trigger warning*

If you are a survivor of sexual assault/harassment, please consider joining us for an art collaboration with Brooklyn artist, Traci Molloy.

No art skills necessary.

Your identity will remain confidential.

Contact Summer and Savannah Markajani at [email protected] for more information.

All genders/sexual identities/ages are welcome!

Attachment: "Against My Will" Collaborative Art Project

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Submitted by: Summer Markajani

HR Tip of the Week

Did you know that as an employee of AU you are eligible for membership in ServU Federal Credit Union?

The Credit Union makes available share accounts; Christmas, Vacation, and Back-to-School Clubs; and various loan programs. More detailed information is available from the Credit Union located at 180 Main Street, Alfred.

You will need at least 1 paystub to take with you to the bank to show that you are an AU employee and a customer transaction specialist will be able to help you set up an account.

Link: ServU

Submitted by: Kayleigh Misner

Wellness Seminar

Heart Healthy Living: The Beat Goes On Friday, February 9

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Powell Campus Center- Kenyon/Allen Room

Your best defense against coronary artery disease and other cardiovascular problems, including stroke, is knowledge. Learn what causes heart disease, your controllable and uncontrollable risks, and lifestyle choices for a healthy heart.

Brought to you by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. Faculty/Staff/Students are all welcome to attend.

Attachment: Heart Health Flyer Submitted by: Kayleigh Misner

Spring Job Fair!!

The Spring Job Fair, Sponsored by OI, Samtec, Kohler, and the Collegiate Restaurant, will take place on Thursday, February 15 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Joyce/Walton Family Center. Employers will be present to recruit for full-time/permanent positions, co-op and internship positions for all majors.

To view a growing list of employers who will be represented, please log into your Handshake account at alfred.joinhandshake.com.

Link: http://alfred.joinhandshake.com

Submitted by: Jill Crandall

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HR Tip of the Month

Did you know that with your health insurance there are zero cost services that are covered without having to pay a co-payment, deductible, or out of pocket expenses?

If you have been putting off necessary screenings, check the charts now to see what you may be eligible for at no cost to you.

Attachment: Non Statutory Employees BCBS of Western NY Attachment: Statutory Employees NYSHIP

Submitted by: Kayleigh Misner

Squash Courts offline beginning 2/12

The Mclane Squash /Racquetball Courts will be offline beginning Monday, February 12 due to fitness center rennovations

Submitted by: Tony Aquilina

Winter Open House with Admissions

The Office of Admissions is hosting our first open house of the spring season on Saturday, February 10. We have a great mixture of students that have applied, been accepted and even have committed to AU! We also have a great group of prospective students that are still deciding on where to apply, and this visit may entice those students to leave applications with our staff that day!

We have planned a very interactive visit for our guests. If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact Michelle at x2015.

Attachment: Schedule of Events Submitted by: Michelle Pomeroy

Math Research Talk by Dr. Jamie Juul,

The Division of Mathematics and Computer Science is pleased to announce a research talk by Dr.

Jamie Juul, a candidate for the tenure-track position in mathematics. Dr. Juul's talk will take place on Tuesday, February 13 from 12:20 pm - 1:10 pm in Room 228 of Myers Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Title: Arithmetic Dynamics and Periodic Points

Abstract: Arithmetic Dynamics is the study of arithmetic properties of dynamical systems. A discrete dynamical system consists of a set and a function from the set to itself. One of the main goals is to determine what happens to each point in the set when we apply the map repeatedly. In this talk we will focus on functions defined by polynomials and our sets will be finite sets, called finite fields. We will consider the question: How many points in our set should we expect to eventually return to

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themselves as we iterate the function? Such points are called periodic points of the function. We will get intuition about the answer to this question from a familiar problem in probability theory. Then we will state some results and, if time permits, give an idea of the tools that go into the proofs.

Submitted by: Bailey Grillo

Searching for Hip-hop dancers for the Black Cultural Showcase

The Alfred University Dance Team is looking to recruit new members to dance for the Black Cultural Showcase on 2/24. Our style is hip-hop/ jazz fusion, but no experience is needed, just be ready to learn. An informational and rehearsal session will be held Friday, February 9, in Miller at 5:00 pm.

Come prepared to move. Email [email protected] for questions.

Submitted by: Rebecca Cetta

Movie - Get Out

Join us for a showing of the highly acclaimed film "Get Out" on Friday, February 9 at 7:00 pm in Nevins Theater.

Submitted by: Shakima Clency

Woman Suffrage Exhibit now at Herrick Library

Come see the traveling exhibit, Recognizing Women's Right to Vote in New York State at Herrick Library's Leondar Learning Commons now through Friday, March 2.

New York State is celebrating the centennial of women gaining the right to vote in New York State on November 6, 1917-three years before the 19th Amendment was passed and women throughout the United States gained the right to vote. The South Central Regional Library Council and the Empire State Library Network has partnered with the Digital Public Library of America on an exhibit,

"Recognizing Women's Right to Vote in New York State." This exhibit looks beyond the traditional Women's Suffrage narrative and explores the history behind the movement that made New York State such an important place in the fight for Women's Suffrage.

Submitted by: David Snyder

Great Class for B Block - 2 credits Open to ALL Students

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Special Topics: Audition for Television, Theatre, and LIFE - CRN: 27076 - THEA 200 - 01

Have you ever worried about an audition, an interview, a first meeting? This class will give you the tools you'll need to make your best first impression, and help you walk into a room with confidence.

Useful for both theatre students and others, the class will incorporate acting exercises as well as discussion on how you present yourself to the world, and will teach you tools to overcome nerves. You will learn how to perform a monologue, how to read from a script, and how to create your resume.

New York City based Off-Broadway director (and AU grad)Eliza Beckwith shares her knowledge and experience teaching this vital class for any aspiring performer.

Enroll now ! Questions? Contact Eliza Beckwith --- [email protected]

Submitted by: Lisa Lantz

Join the Women's Leadership Academy. Apply today!

Building on Alfred University's heritage as the first truly co-educational institution in the nation, the Women's Leadership Academy (WLA) provides opportunities for Alfred University students to explore, develop, and fulfill their potential as leaders personally, professionally, and within their communities.

The WLA is an elite group of AU students who combine academic coursework with experience-based leadership.

Are you interested in...

-Developing leadership skills in project management, public speaking, and conflict resolution?

-Creating lasting relationships with Academy alumnae and your fellow cohort members?

-Participating in WLA-exclusive events, field trips, and workshops?

-Receiving priority access to funding for internships, conferences, and research projects?

-Improving your resume?

-Examining the ways in which gender impacts leadership?

If the answer is YES!, apply today using the attached form or via the JLC's AU Connect page. This year's application form is available under "Documents." Applications will be accepted until April 9th.

However, it is STRONGLY recommended that you apply as early as possible.

We seek students of all gender identities who are intellectually curious and ready to participate in an academic and experience-based study of leadership. A particular GPA is not a prerequisite for admission, but please note that academic and judicial records will be reviewed. Note: the Fall 2018 course, WGST 201: Gender and Leadership, is required for WLA members. It is two credits and will be scheduled for Mondays, 7:20-9:10. The Spring 2019 required course, WGST 475: WLA Practicum, will be offered based on the cohort's availability.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the WLA, please contact Abby Griffith at [email protected].

Attachment: 2018 WLA Application Form Submitted by: Abby Griffith

Need Faculty Assistance

The Wellness Center will be sending out a lengthy survey to the student body in the coming weeks.

The survey will help us to better understand students' needs related to wellbeing and campus climate, allowing us to be more intentional and purposeful with programming efforts. The survey has been reviewed and approved by our Human Subjects Research Committee. We are seeking faculty willing to offer extra credit to students as an incentive to complete the survey. If you would like to learn more about the survey or you are interested in supporting us by encouraging students to participate, please

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contact Del Rey Honeycutt at [email protected] or Amanda Khodorkovskaya at [email protected].

Thank you for your consideration.

Attachment: Additional Information Submitted by: Del Rey Honeycutt

Psych Club's Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Psych Club will be tabling on the third floor of Powell on February 12 - 14 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

We will be selling carnations (1 carnation for $2) and we will be raffling off a HUGE teddy bear (1 raffle ticket for $2 and 3 tickets for $5). The winner will be chosen from the raffle on Wednesday, February 14.

Stop by at our table and spread some love with a carnation!

Attachment: Psych Club's Valentine's Day Poster Submitted by: Savannah Markajani

Make your own Valentine's Day Card! (Free)

Stop by the Writing Center's card-making table on the third floor of Powell on Wednesday, Feb. 14 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. We provide the supplies and Writing Center tutors will be on hand to help you craft the perfect message to complement the card you make. Free!

Submitted by: Vicky Westacott

Environmental House Applications Due Mar. 2!

If you would like to live in the Environmental House, 16 Park St., next year, please fill out an application.

The applications can be found in room 320 of the Science Center. This is an AU residence for students who would like to develop a "green" lifestyle and you must apply to live there because space is limited.

The Environmental House is open to students of all majors. Applications are due Friday, March 2.

If you have any questions or would like an electronic copy of the application, please send an email to Michele Hluchy at [email protected]

Submitted by: Shannon Yocum

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Live Music: Joy Ike

Come enjoy the piano and vocal styling of Joy Ike this Saturday night in the Knight Club starting at 9:00 pm.

Submitted by: John Lewis

Laser Tag: Friday Night

Laser Tag: Friday night in the Joyce & Walton Center starting at 8:00 pm. It's FREE!!!

Submitted by: John Lewis

Extended Bookstore Hours Saturday, February 10- Open 8:30-4

The AU Bookstore will have extended hours of 8:30 am - 4:00 pm on Saturday, February 10 for the Admissions Open House. Wear your purple & gold!

Link: http://alfred.bncollege .com

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

May Graduates- Time to order your Regalia @ AU Bookstore

All May graduates- it is time to order your regalia for May graduation. Place order at the AU Bookstore.

Order deadline March 22. Payment is required at the time of ordering. Bachelor degree( includes cap, gown, tassel, and hood) $70.49 tax included. Master degree $75.05.

50% OFF Hallmark Greeting Cards @ AU Bookstore

Take advantage of 50% OFF on all Hallmark (Only) greeting cards at the AU Bookstore. Sale now-until we empty the rack!

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AU's Carnaval & Mardi Gras: A Multicultural Experience

Please join us for traditional Carnaval and Mardi Gras celebrations with a variety of delicious foods from around the globe, along with fun, cultural activities and games.

Tuesday, February 13 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AU Language House

12 Park Street, (across from the Saxon Inn)

Sponsored by El cafecito, French Club and the division of Modern Languages

Submitted by: Michele Gaffney

�When Balaklava goes Orange: Pussy Riot and the Fashion of Protest�

Lecture by Dr. Alla Myzelev February 14 at 7:20 pm Holmes Auditorium Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Art History Division, Art History Club, Foundations Division, and the Women's and Gender Studies Program

After the fall of the USSR traditional roles of masculinity and femininity in Russia had gone through significant re-evaluation. In the early 2000s, less rigid forms of gender identities evolved and prospered for some time. Now we are witnessing the turn to more conservative values in Russian culture. Dr. Myzelev's talk will test this trajectory of gender function using both masculine and feminine fashion. She will be looking at the two successful designers of male fashion to understand how an understanding of masculinity had changed in the twenty-first century. Then she will turn to the well-known in the West group Pussy Riot and attempt to analyze the reasons for their two-year imprisonment through the lens of gender identities.

Alla Myzelev is an Assistant professor of Art History and Museum Studies at the State University of New York at Geneseo and has published extensively on feminism, activism, and material culture. She is the author of Architecture, Design and Craft in Toronto 1900-1940: Creating Modern Living (Ashgate 2016); Exhibiting Craft and Design: Transgressing the White Cube Paradigm (Routledge, 2017); and is currently writing a manuscript, contracted by Routledge, on the politics of fashion in the Soviet Union.

Myzelev has also curated several shows including the yearly Feminist Art Conference International exhibition in Toronto (2014-2017).

Submitted by: SOAD Events

The Community Table Cooking Class: Valentine's Day Desserts Tuesday, February 13 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

with Josie Owens Eat what you make!

Saxon Swipe or $8

(Cash, Credit, Dining Dollars, or Fiat Bux)

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Sign up by Monday, February 12.

Call 871-2285 or email [email protected]. Class size is limited.

Submitted by: Marie Williams

Internationalitea: �Small Talk� - Wed 2/14 @ 7:00 - Bookend Lounge, Herrick The Office of International Programs is hosting:

Internationalitea Topic: "Small Talk"

All students (U.S. and international) are invited and welcome - and the tea or coffee is on us!

Come to the Bookend Lounge in Herrick Library on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm for a cup of tea (or coffee) and casual conversation. Each week, we'll talk about a different topic related to culture, language, trends, and issues in the United States and on campus.

Link: http://international.alfred.edu/

Attachment: Internationalitea Flyer - 14 Feb 2018 Submitted by: Polina Arteev