Tuesday, November 20, 2018
In This Issue
Webmail users click hereGeneral Announcements
· Attention Musicians !
· We want the shoes off of your feet!
· Accounts Payable Check Payments-Thanksgiving
· Free meal at Ade with donation of a pair of shoes!
· Shoe drive for charity!
· GET YOUR HAIR DONE ON CAMPUS!!!!
· International Folk Dancing
· AU Chorus with a Common Ground Theme
· STUDENTS: Check out our classes in Performing Arts !
· Gibbs Fitness Center FOB access
· Accessibility Group
· ******Got Winter Break Plans?*************
· Phil Niblock with Katherine Liberovskaya
· Faculty/Staff: Safe Zone Training
· Spend your Summer in Alfred
· 8th Annual Auction and Show
· Monthly Safety Tip
· Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (Call for Volunteers)
· Student Senate Diversity Chair Nomination and Applications OPEN
· Gibbs Fitness Center FOB pick-up
· Bookstore Hours Thanksgiving Week
· Invisible Disabilities Collaborative Discussion Series
· Job Posting
· Airgas Delivery Delayed
· Human Library Project Alfred Edition (Informational Meeting)
· It's Hunting Season! Be Careful!
· Psychology Dept. Spring Course Changes
· Let's Talk about Antisemitism
What's Happening?
More Events...TODAY 6:30 Phill Niblock with
Katherine Liberovskaya 7:00 Men's Basketball at RIT
·Thanksgiving recess begins after last class
TOMORROW 12:10 Faculty & Staff Bible
Study (Students also welcome)
THURSDAY
Attention Musicians !
Do you love to sing or play an instrument? Share your talent with other musicians in Performing Arts by joining an ensemble and/or taking private lessons. Private Lessons under MUSIC on Banner.
Ensembles are Free Overload credit, and we have instruments, so there is no excuse not to join this Spring ! Questions- email LANTZ@ alfred.edu
MUSC 271 AU Chorus
MUSC 272 Chamber Singers - contact Luanne Crosby MUSC 273 Symphonic Band
MUSC 274 Jazz Band
MUSC 275 Symphony Orchestra MUSC 132 Beginning Voice Class
MUSC 133 Music of Guzheng - instruments provided ! MUSC 279 Chamber Music
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz back to top
We want the shoes off of your feet!
The Alfred Navajo Water Project is collecting shoes for our fundraising drive. $1000 will be donated to our fund drive if we collect 2500 pairs of new or gently used shoes, sandals, boots, flipflops, whatever by the end of the semester. Collection boxes can be found at Alfred Pharmacy, Alfred Community Bank, Alfred Steuben Trust, Kimberleys hair salon, The Union University Church center in Alfred, the Powell Campus Center, and the Leadership center already. We will also put boxes out in some of the academic buildings....want a box in your area? Let us know! You know you have shoes in your closet you don't wear! The shoes, ultimately, go to less developed countries such as Haiti and Honduras.
Help us meet our goal of 2500 pairs. Ask your friends, family, relatives, strangers on the street for their unwanted shoes!
Submitted by: Michele Hluchy back to top
Accounts Payable Check Payments-Thanksgiving
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no Accounts Payable check run the week of November 19th. There will be a check run on Thursday November 15th and again on Thursday November 29th.
Please plan accordingly and have your invoices to the Business Office the Monday before the check run. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 871.2128.
Submitted by: Jodi Howe back to top
Free meal at Ade with donation of a pair of shoes!
You can receive a free meal at Ade Hall if you bring a pair of shoes to donate to the Navajo Water Project! We are trying to collect 2500 pairs of new or used shoes (must be wearable) by the end of the semester to meet a challenge by Funds2Orgs. They will donate $1000 to the Navajo Water Project if we collect 2500 pairs by the end of the semester. Dining Servies has graciously offered to provide a free meal at Ade if you bring a pair of shoes with you to donate! Go enjoy a great meal and help a
great cause!
Submitted by: Michele Hluchy back to top
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
Submitted by: Michele Hluchy back to top
GET YOUR HAIR DONE ON CAMPUS!!!!
Hey Alfred University! My name is Shannon and I am a licensed cosmetologist on campus! As an AU business student, I am doing a project where I am raising money for charity one haircut at a time!
Female Haircuts- $12, Male Haircuts $10, Blowout and Style $10... and more! Contact me to schedule an appointment! Text (716) 930-7003, DM on Instagram @shakeupmakeupshan or email at
[email protected]! A portion of the money raised will go to Cradle Beach Camp for children with disabilities!
Link:
Submitted by: Shannon Mendola back to top
International Folk Dancing
Tuesday nights, 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm, in the Knight Club, PCC. We learn and enjoy dances from around the world. No experience necessary, we welcome beginners!
Link: Alfred University International Folk Dancing
Submitted by: Otto Muller back to top
AU Chorus with a Common Ground Theme
The AU Chorus is open to all students regardless of musical background. If you can sing, we want you and we will teach you! In the spring semester, the choir will focus on music that celebrates diversity, acceptance and hope. We will be working on "Glory" from the movie "Selma" and alumni Chaz Bruce will come from Rochester to help us sing Gospel and R & B music. We will perform 2-3 selections from a new work "Considering Matthew Shepard" a piece about the tragic death of a young gay man but also focusses on hope for our future. We'll celebrate our Latino community in a Caribbean based
"Kyrie" with steel drums and multiple percussion.
Concerned about issues of diversity, inclusion and community? Let's sing about it and through our songs truly become community.
University Chorus is a 2 credit course MUSC 271 and satisfies part of the Arts credit in General Education. The choir meets on Monday from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm and Wednesday 5:20 pm - 6:50 pm.
The group is also open to faculty and community members.
Singing in a choir has been shown to relieve stress and help people to find a community.
Submitted by: Luanne Crosby back to top
STUDENTS: Check out our classes in Performing Arts !
Courses available in Theatre, Music, Dance, Performance Design & Technology THEATRE
THEA 200 "Literary London- Page to Stage" B block, includes trip to London THEA 240 Acting I
THEA 340 Acting II
THEA 212 Page to Stage: Script Analysis
THEA 242 Performance Lab: Musical Theatre Double Threat
Opportunities on stage and behind the scenes for the Theatre Production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" contact Becky Prophet for information: [email protected]
PERFORMANCE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY PDAT 120 Technical Theatre
PDAT 200 Costuming on the Half Scale DANCE
DANC 120 Fundamentals of Dance DANC 224 Contact Improvisation DANC 322 Modern Dance II DANC 222 Modern Dance I
DANC 330 Improvisation/Composition II MUSIC
Private Lessons available to ALL Students from Beginners to Advanced: Guitar, Piano, Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion, Voice and the Chinese Guzheng are available for credit as listed in Banner
MUSC 120 Music Theory MUSC 130 Piano I MUSC 131 Piano II
MUSC 133 Music of the Guzheng MUSC 211 World Music
MUSC 215 History of Rock Music
MUSC 200 Performance Lab: Musical Theatre Double Threat
MUSC 272 Chamber Singers- Audition information, contact Luanne Crosby: [email protected] These Music Ensembles are Open to Everyone-
NO Audition necessary *Instruments are available MUSC 271 University Chorus
MUSC 273 Symphonic Band MUSC 274 Jazz Ensemble
MUSC 275 University Symphony Orchestra MUSC 279 Chamber Music
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz back to top
Gibbs Fitness Center FOB access
The Gibbs Fitness Center will be transitioning to using FOB access to enter the facility. A soft opening will occur on Monday, November 26. At this date, all users will need FOB access to enter the Gibbs Fitness Center going forward.
All on-campus students that have FOB's for their residence halls; those fobs will also work in the fitness center beginning on 11/26.
Any students that live on-campus without FOBS- you should have a FOB in your Powell Campus Mailbox by 11/26
Any staff/faculty, community members with current memberships, and off-campus students that are interested in receiving access to the Gibbs Fitness Center should complete the below link by 11/20/18:
https://gosaxons.com/sb_o...
Submitted by: Tony Aquilina back to top
Accessibility Group
In collaboration with Information Technology Services, The Center for Academic Success is seeking students, faculty, and staff who are interested in helping to determine accessibility of Alfred University's portal website (my.alfred.edu) for individuals with disabilities. If you are interested in helping with this project or learning more please follow this link: https://goo.gl/forms/s8bb...
Link: https://goo.gl/forms/s8bbMUj5hHXriacP2
Submitted by: Center for Academic Success (CAS) back to top
******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
Submitted by: Valerie Daciw back to top
Phil Niblock with Katherine Liberovskaya Date of Event: Tuesday, November 20
Time of Event: 6:30 pm
Location of Event: Holmes Auditorium Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Expanded Media, Electronic Integrated Arts MFA program Phil Niblock
Music Composition Performance
Phill Niblock (b. 1933, USA) is an artist whose fifty-year career spans minimalist and experimental music, film and photography. Since 1985, he has served as director of Experimental Intermedia, a foundation for avant-garde music based in New York with a branch in Ghent, and curator of the foundation's record label XI. Known for his thick, loud drones of music, Niblock's signature sound is filled with microtones of instrumental timbres that generate many other tones in the performance space. In 2013, his diverse artistic career was the subject of a retrospective realised in partnership between Circuit (Contemporary Art Centre Lausanne) and Mus�e de l'Elys�e. The following year Niblock was honored with the prestigious Foundation for Contemporary Arts John Cage Award.
Screening from Niblock's Film: The Movement of People Working 1973-1991 Katherine Liberovskaya
Video Performance
Katherine Liberovskaya is a video and media artist based in Montreal, Canada, and New York City.
Working predominantly in experimental video since the late eighties, she has produced many single- channel videos, video installation works and video performances which have been presented at a wide variety of artistic venues and events around the world. In recent years her work - in single-channel and installation video as well as performance - mainly revolves around collaborations with new music composers/sound artists and live improvisation video-mixing with numerous live new music/audio artists including, Phil Niblock, Al Margolis/If,Bwana, Hitoshi Kojo, Zanana, Anne Wellmer, David First, David Watson, Margarida Garcia, Barry Weisblat, o.blaat, murmer, Andr� Gon�alves, Monique Buzzart�, Anthony Coleman, Shelley Hirsch, Giuseppe Ielasi, Renato Rinaldi, Audrey Chen, plus others.
Submitted by: SOAD Events back to top
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
Submitted by: Eliza Ordway back to top
Spend your Summer in Alfred
Interested in staying in Alfred over the summer? Stop by the Powell Campus Center, lobby on Tuesday, November 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm or Ade Dining Hall on Wednesday, November 28 from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm to check out summer employment opportunities with Summer Programs!
Submitted by: Emma McDowell back to top
8th Annual Auction and Show Date: Friday, November 30
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Robert C. Turner Gallery
In its 8th year, the ACC Auction draws collectors, artists, and art lovers from the local community and beyond to Alfred for this notable event!
The proceeds go towards providing students educational opportunities by supporting extracurricular activities such as visiting artists lectures, workshops, funding student travel, supporting summer program scholarships, and making donations to the local community and national emergency relief funds.
Donated work is exhibited for two weeks then auctioned in the Robert C. Turner Gallery at Alfred University. This year the live auction will be held Friday, November 30th, 2018.
Submitted by: SOAD Events back to top
Monthly Safety Tip
Cold weather, ice and snow can increase the chances of slips and falls, so the Alfred University safety committee would like to remind all Saxons to stay safe throughout this winter season. We remind you to dress warmly and wear suitable attire, and, when appropriate, walk like a penguin. It may sound silly, but short, shuffled steps can decrease your chances of slipping and falling. Be sure to download a copy of our Walk Like A Penguin poster to post in your area.
Attachment: Walk Like A Penguin Poster Submitted by: Dean Perry
back to top
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service (Call for Volunteers)
As a kickoff for the Alfred University celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Week we will be participating in a day of service in the surrounding community to commemorate and celebrate the legacy of service to one another and the communities in which we live and participate. The event will begin with a light breakfast and beverages before the volunteers go to their assigned service locations in the surrounding area. Sign-up using the included link.
Link: Sign up to participate by 11/30/18
Submitted by: Brian Saltsman back to top
Student Senate Diversity Chair Nomination and Applications OPEN
AU Student Senate and the Institute for Cultural Unity are seeking applications for the position of Diversity Chair. The position will serve both as a Senate executive Board member as well as the chair of the Institute for Cultural Unity. Applications and position descriptions are available in the Powell Campus Center at the Institute for Cultural Unity, Center for Student Involvement, and through the link below. All applications are due by Wednesday, November 21 and candidates will be interviewed during the week of November 26th. All questions can be directed toward Dr. Brian Saltsman, Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected])
Link: https://goo.gl/forms/BWV8DH4tCFsY7Fv92
Submitted by: Brian Saltsman back to top
Gibbs Fitness Center FOB pick-up
A reminder that for all staff, faculty, community members, that have completed the online link for a Gibbs Fitness Center FOB, to pick them up 3-5 days following your submission at the Main Athletic office in the MCLane Center by seeing Colleen Harvey.
If you are a staff/faculty member, or community member with active membership, please fill out the following link to request a FOB:
https://gosaxons.com/sb_o...
All students living on-campus & off-campus students that have completed the link will have a FOB in their Powell Mailbox by Monday, November 26.
FOBs will be required for entry to the facility beginning Monday, November 26.
Submitted by: Tony Aquilina back to top
Bookstore Hours Thanksgiving Week
The AU Bookstore Hours for November 19- Nov 23. Open regular hours Mon. & Tues. 11/19 & 20 8:30- 5 pm, Wednesday 11/21 9:30-3:30pm. Closed Thurs.- Sun. 11/22-25.
Watch for our Cyber deals online, you can always pick up your order at the Bookstore! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Link: alfred.bncollege.com
Submitted by: Marcy Bradley back to top
Invisible Disabilities Collaborative Discussion Series
Every other Tuesday, the Directors of the Wellness Center and the Center for Academic Success will facilitate a discussion on different invisible disabilities, ways symptoms may manifest in and outside of the classroom, and practical strategies to help students with invisible disabilities feel more understood and included.
Tuesday, November 20 Time: 12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Powell Board Room
This week's topic is Chronic Medical Conditions
Please bring your lunch, ideas, experiences, and questions.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Niles back to top
Job Posting
Employment Opportunity:
Head Men's & Women's Track and Cross Country Coach Link: Head M/W Track & Cross Country Coach Posting
Submitted by: Connie Lewis back to top
Airgas Delivery Delayed
Airgas deliveries scheduled for Friday, November 16 have been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 20 due to weather conditions. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
Submitted by: Valerie Ewald back to top
Human Library Project Alfred Edition (Informational Meeting) When: Tuesday, November 27 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Scholes Library Seminar Room (2nd Floor)
Come learn how to be a part of an exciting new and highly interactive project just getting started here at Alfred University. This initial informational meeting is to recruit volunteers, participants, and plan out some of the basic logistics for the AU Human Library Project session planned to take place during MLK week in January. Brian Saltsman, Samantha Dannick, and Laurie Lounsberry McFadden will present and facilitate a conversation about the idea and program, answer questions, and assist participants and those interested in participating in the event.
The Human Library Project is an international initiative which opens the opportunity for participants to interact and "check-out" human books or volunteers whom share their experiences with identity characteristics which are both illuminating and timely. The Alfred University version will highlight community member volunteers who will share their insights and life experiences, stories, and musings to both entertain and to educate. There are opportunities for anyone regardless of their identity or standing in the community to volunteer to be a "human book". This is meant to be the first of several
"reading sessions" to take place during the spring semester. "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover"
Submitted by: Brian Saltsman back to top
It's Hunting Season! Be Careful!
For your safety, we would like to notify you that big game hunting season has begun in Western New York. The season began on Saturday, November 17 and is over on Sunday, December 9.
Please be very careful if you decide to walk in any wooded area during this time. If you do, wear blaze orange or some other very bright color. If you see a POSTED sign, get the landowner's permission to enter or you could be fined for trespassing.
Hunting is not allowed on Alfred University property which includes the woods behind the campus and around Forster's Lake.
Submitted by: Norm Pollard back to top
Psychology Dept. Spring Course Changes
Psychology 300 : Approaches to counseling - has been cancelled and replaced with Psychology 300:
Alcohol and Substance Abuse.
This course is an introduction to and the study of alcohol and substance abuse and the treatment of addictions. Upon completion of this course the student should have a basic understanding of alcohol and drug abuse and its treatment, lifestyle choices, and the human cost drugs have on the lives of people and society.
Submitted by: Nikki Sortore back to top
Let's Talk about Antisemitism
A round table discussion-based event regarding recent acts of Antisemitic violence (Pittsburgh Tree of Life shooting), experiences Jewish people have had while living in Alfred, and ways we as a community
can make our spaces safe and accepting of Jewish people. You do not need to be Jewish to attend.
Students, professors, and other community members are welcome to attend.
Will be occurring 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Tuesday, November 27 in the Kenyon Allen Room, Powell Campus Center
Link: Check out this event on AUConnect
Submitted by: Rachael Pettinicchi back to top
Alfred University | MyAU | Events | BannerWeb | Canvas | News | Enews
