Friday, November 9, 2018
In This Issue
Webmail users click hereGeneral Announcements
· November Women's and Gender Studies Roundtable - Speak Up!
· Open Enrollment Labs
· Shoe drive for charity!
· Lost and Found
· Final Answer? Team Trivia Night at Herrick Library Saturday, Nov. 10!
· Caribbean Student Association (CSA)
· Visiting Artist Lecture, Livia Corona Benjamin
· A Tool Box for Faculty and Staff
· Take the NaNoWriMo Challenge
· Mark Thomas Gibson
· HR Tip of the Month
· ******Got Winter Break Plans?*************
· Jes Fan: Artist Talk
· BFA Thesis Exhibition
· Don Bluth Movie Night!!!
· Environmental Studies Seminar Cancelled Nov 9..
· 11-11-11 The violent end of World War I Nov 11, 1918
· Alfred University alumna, Dr. Pascucci to deliver the McMahon Lecture
· The Community Table AU Faculty & Staff Coffee Hour
· The Community Table Cooking Class: Fruit Carving
· Visiting Artists to Mentor Intro to Printmaking Students
· Go jump in the lake! President Zupan is going to!
· Need Thanksgiving plans?
· Faculty/Staff: Safe Zone Training
What's Happening?
More Events...TODAY
2:00 The Community Table AU Faculty & Staff Coffee Hour
3:30 Visiting Artist Lecture, Livia Corona Benjamin
TOMORROW 8:00 IHSA Western Horse
Shows
11:00 Football at University of Rochester
12:00 Women's Swimming at SUNY Fredonia
Men's Swimming at SUNY Fredonia
2:00 Women's Basketball vs.
SUNY Cobleskill
SUNDAY 6:00 11-11-11 100th
Anniversary of World War I Armistice
November Women's and Gender Studies Roundtable - Speak Up!
Please join us for an open discussion about the Midterm Elections and the results this Friday, November 9, from 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. in the Knight Club. On your way to the third floor, PLEASE stop by the Community Table on the second floor of the Powell Campus Center and help out the Navajo Water Project by purchasing your lunch there. The menu will be: Navajo Tacos (with meat or
vegetarian), Navajo fry bread, and Navajo corn cakes. The Women's and Gender Studies Roundtables are free and open to the public. During this discussion, there will be time limits on comments and we will be using guidelines to foster mutual respect and civility.
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Open Enrollment Labs
All Open Enrollment Forms must be typed for accuracy and readability. All forms that are in the packets are typable forms. If you need help filling out these forms or have further questions about the new insurance please feel free to stop in at Herrick Library Computer Lab 120. There is no need for an appointment.
All forms will be available during the open labs. Employees should bring any information relating to dependents including: date of birth and social security number.
October 31- 9:30am-11:30am November 6- 2:00pm-4:00pm November 9- 11:00am-1:00pm November 12- 2:00pm-4:00pm November 16- 9:30am-11:30am
For questions, please contact Kayleigh Misner, HR Generalist
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Shoe drive for charity!
The Navajo Water Project, an initiative to raise funds to install clean, running water systems in homes on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico, will be sponsoring a shoe drive. Why shoes, you ask? An organization that sends shoes to countries such as Haiti and Honduras will contribute $1000 to our fund-raising drive if we collect 2500 pairs of shoes by Dec. 22. The shoes must be wearable....they can be used or new, but must be wearable. Sandals, sneakers, even flip flops, are all ok to donate!
Collection boxes will be placed at the following locations: Powell Campus Center (in the hallway toward the mailroom), Alfred Pharmacy, Community Bank in Alfred, Steuben Trust in Alfred, Kimberly's Hair Salon, and the Union University Church center, and possibly some more locations on campus. So take this opportunity to clean out your closet and donate your shoes for a good cause. Also, a donation of shoes will get you into the last home AU varsity football game on Nov 3 for free. So bring a pair of shoes to the game and get the ticket price waived! Any questions, email Michele Hluchy at
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Lost and Found
If you have an item you lost or found, please post it on the Lost and Found Board using the link below.
Link: Lost and Found Board
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Final Answer? Team Trivia Night at Herrick Library Saturday, Nov. 10!
The Final Team Trivia Night of the fall semester will be held from 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm on Saturday, November 10 at Herrick Library's Bookend Lounge. Bring your friends and compete for prizes!
The veteran Team Trivia Host Mike Allen has all the right answers for an entertaining, thought- provoking, brain-draining evening of fun.
Throw in the free pizza and soda, milk and cookies, and you've got the makings of an inexpensive date.
Groups are welcome to compete as a team; individuals are also welcome to play either solo or to join others to compete for the prizes awarded to the top teams.
The event is free and open to all.
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Caribbean Student Association (CSA) All are welcome!
Divided by Sea, United by Culture!!
Meetings are every Friday in the ICU at Powell Campus Center.
Time: 7:00 pm
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Visiting Artist Lecture, Livia Corona Benjamin Date of Event: Friday, November 9
Time of Event: 4:30 pm
Location of Event: Nevins Theater Cost: Free and open to the public.
Sponsored by: Division of Drawing, Painting and Photography
The Division of Drawing, Painting and Photography is pleased to present visiting artist Livia Corona Benjamin. Livia's work moves fluidly between sculpture and photography, exploring architectural structures and their roll in agriculture, history and cultural identity. In her ongoing series Infinite Rewrite, Livia employs analog manipulation in the color darkroom. She carefully breaks down black and white images of grain silos found throughout the Mexican Republic into colorful patterns that vibrate.
Each handmade image allows a glimpse of the original structure and creates a disorienting typology.
Livia Corona Benjamin lives and works between New York, Mexico City and Ensenada, Baja California.
She was born in Mexico. Corona Benjamin is a Guggenheim Fellow and a twice honored recipient of a SNCA Endowment for the Arts, granted by Mexico's Commission of Arts and Culture. Her works have been exhibited worldwide including LACMA, Los Angeles; New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York;
Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City; Institut Valenci� d'Art Modern, Spain; Palais des Beaux-Arts, Bruxelles, Belgium; Ballroom Marfa, Texas; Fundaci�n Joan Mir�, Palma de Mallorca, Spain;
K�benhavns Museum, Denmark; and the exhibition Pacha, Llaqta, Wasichay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art, recently on view at the Whitney Museum of American Arts.
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A Tool Box for Faculty and Staff
Wednesday, November 14 in Nevins Theatre from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm. The Wellness Center counselors would like to invite faculty and staff to come hear about what you can expect from counseling services on our campus, how we can be partners and collaborators to aid in the success of our students, and learn some tips on how to respond to emotional needs. Presenters: Emma Wolf, MS, NCC and Elena Yee, MS, NCC.
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Take the NaNoWriMo Challenge
Ever wanted to write a book? Take the NaNoWriMo challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in one month. Join in Friday, November 16 at 7:00 pm in the BookEnd Cafe of Herrick Library for an evening of creative writing, discussion, and share your story!
Link: NaNoWriMo
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Mark Thomas Gibson Mark Thomas Gibson
Visiting Artist- Graphic Novelist and Painter Lecture Friday, November 9
Nevins Theater 5:45 pm
Painter and graphic novelist Mark Thomas Gibson will lecture on his work Friday November 9th at 5:45pm in Nevins Theater. Gibson uses the language of comic books as a tool for social justice. His work involves graphic novels, consisting of black and white pen drawings, and colorful paintings developed from imagery chosen from his books. He is represented by Fredricks and Freiser Gallery in New York.
This lecture is sponsored by the Division of Drawing, Painting and Photography.
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HR Tip of the Month
Did you know that Section 162 of the New York Labor Code states that it is mandatory that Alfred University provide employees with a 30 minute lunch break when they are working a shift of more than six hours, which extends over the noonday meal period?
It should be noted that while employees are clocked out on their lunch break, they must be allowed an uninterrupted meal period and must be free to leave their work area and engage in other pursuits.
Under no circumstances will an employee work any time "off the clock" or fail to full report actual time worked during a payroll pay period.
Alfred University has an obligation to pay all employees for hours worked, if you are clocking out and continue working, we have to pay you for those hours worked. Please, refrain from this behavior, as it can become a conduct issue.
Link: Time Worked Policy
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******Got Winter Break Plans?*************
GOT WINTER BREAK PLANS? Participate in an employer site visit through EACE's Road Trips to the Real World!
Participate in EACE's Road Trips to the Real World! Road Trips offers college students the opportunity to attend one-day employer site visits between January 3-18, 2018. Host companies will talk about their organization, industry, internships, and job opportunities This is your chance to get the inside scoop and literally get your foot in the door at 30 participating employers...BUT space is limited and spots fill up VERY quickly, so register now!
The registration deadline is Friday, December 7, 2018. Register at www.eace.org/roadtrips At each site, you will get an in-depth look at how the company operates and see firsthand the potential internships and jobs that are available. You will also network with employers and get a head start on your career planning. This is an opportunity you do not want to miss!
WHO: Students who are interested in exploring career opportunities. Open to any current
undergraduate or graduate student attending a college or university that is a member of the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE).
WHAT: An opportunity for students to learn first-hand about a career field, network with employers, and explore internship and job opportunities at 30 companies.(There is a cost of $10 per company visit to be paid at registration)
WHERE: Northeast region (Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and D.C. just to name a few!).
WHEN: Registration is open from October 29 - December 7, but sign up early as space is limited. Site visits
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Jes Fan: Artist Talk
Date of Event: Wednesday, November 14 Time of Event: 5:00 pm
Location of Event: Binns Merrill, Room C Cost: Free!
Sponsored by: Sculpture/Dimensional Studies
Jes Fan is a Brooklyn-based artist born in Canada and raised in Hong Kong, China. They received a BFA in Glass from Rhode Island School of Design. Fan's trans-disciplinary practice is based on a material inquiry into otherness as it relates to identity politics. Reflecting on the inter-sections of many identities, they question the concept of "otherness" by creatively exploring materials and substances with social, political, and erotic connotations. Working with glass, latex, silicone, glycerin, and injectable Depo-Testosterone, Fan's playful, poetic objects and drawings explore transgender identity, body modification, and self-determination. Critical of stereotypes and hierarchies, Fan's paradoxical creations (a limp pink silicone dumbbell, testosterone-scented candles) greet viewers as riddles, inspiring complex meditations on the conventions and inventions of gender.
Fan is the recipient of various fellowships and residencies, such as the Edward and Sally Van Lier Fellowship at Museum of Arts and Design, Pioneer Works, and a CCGA Fellowship at Wheaton Arts. Fan has exhibited in the United States and internationally; selected exhibitions include No Clearance in Niche at Museum of Art & Design (New York), Whereabouts at Glazenhuis Museum (Belgium), Material Location at Agnes Varis Gallery (New York), and Ot(her) at Brown University's Sarah Doyle Gallery (Providence).
www.jesfan.com
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BFA Thesis Exhibition Where: Robert C. Turner Gallery
When: Saturday, December 8 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Don Bluth Movie Night!!!
Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 pm:
Hillel will be hosting a movie night in Howell Hall (big building up on the hill past Powell)!!
Admission: FREE Snacks: PLENTIFUL Fun: GUARANTEED
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Environmental Studies Seminar Cancelled Nov 9..
Due to circumstance beyond the scheduled speaker's control, the Environmental Studies seminar is cancelled on Thursday, November 9.
However, the ENVS 106 Water Planet class will be preparing and selling Navajo tacos and Navajo corn cakes for their fundraiser on Friday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Community Table in Powell Campus Center, so please join us for that instead!
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11-11-11 The violent end of World War I Nov 11, 1918
A discussion led by historians Andrew Kless and Gary Ostrower about World War I on the 100th anniversary of the armistice.
On Sunday, November 11 at 7:00 pm in Herrick Library.
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Alfred University alumna, Dr. Pascucci to deliver the McMahon Lecture
Alfred University alumna Dr. Marina R. Pascucci, director of government programs, CeraNova Corporation, will deliver the John F. McMahon Lecture on Thursday, November 15 at 11:20 am in Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall.
Link: https://www.alfred.edu/about/community/outreach/lectures.cfm
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The Community Table AU Faculty & Staff Coffee Hour
AU faculty and staff, join us at The Community Table (second floor of Powell) on Friday, November 9 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm!
Learn about our space and mingle with AU Fresh staff!
Refreshments will be available.
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The Community Table Cooking Class: Fruit Carving
Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, November 13, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with Chef Rob
Saxon Swipe or $8
(Cash, Credit, Dining Dollars, or Fiat Bux) Sign up by Monday, November 12th.
Call 871-2247 or email [email protected]. Class size is limited.
The Community Table is on the second floor of Powell Campus Center, next to the bookstore.
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Visiting Artists to Mentor Intro to Printmaking Students
The Print Club of Rochester has been invited to collaborate with Intro to Printmaking students.
Bringing their knowledge and experience in the printmaking industry, students are paired up with a member to receive 1:1 advice, and inspiration to develop their practice. Students also worked with images from the Rochester artists, preparing laser woodblocks for printing on Saturday, November 10.
You are invited to view the outcome of these prints, which will be on display in the Printmaking Studio (Harder Hall, 3rd floor) from Saturday on wards. Thank you to the Print Club of Rochester for their dedicated time!
Link: Print Club of Rochester
Attachment: Pre-production image for laser woodblock printing Submitted by: Myles Calvert
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Go jump in the lake! President Zupan is going to!
The Navajo Water Project is sponsoring a "Semipolar Plunge" on Nov. 18 at Foster Lake. You can support this fund-raising initiative by either getting pledges to support going into the lake yourself, or by pledging money for someone who is willing to go in. All funds go to the Navajo Water Project.
Go to semipolarplunge.myevent.com to register and set your "price " to go in or to pledge funds for someone already registered to go into the lake.
President Zupan has already registered! Who wants to join him? Who wants to support him?
The event will begin at 3:30 pm on Sunday, November 18 at Foster Lake. After the plunge, you can change into dry clothes and enjoy a bonfire, hot cocoa, and s'mores (thanks to AU Fresh and the Forest People). Spectators are welcome.
Link: http://Semipolarplunge.myevent.com
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Need Thanksgiving plans?
Are you staying in Alfred for Thanksgiving break? The Fecteau/Volk family will host Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 22. We will serve a home-cooked turkey dinner, including vegetarian options and PIE! Our home is open to AU students, faculty, and staff. Contact Corey Fecteau, Art Career Advisor and Service Learning Coordinator at the CDC, for more information:
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Faculty/Staff: Safe Zone Training
"The Gay Alliance's SafeZone program was created to develop, enhance and maintain environments in workplaces, schools and other social settings that are culturally competent and supportive to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) individuals, as well as straight, cisgender people who care about diversity, equality and inclusion."
Friday, November 30 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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