Monday, March 31, 2014 - AURA - Alfred University

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Monday, March 31, 2014

In This Issue

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General Announcements

· Marlin Miller Outstanding Seniors Announced

· Drone Warfare and Targeted Killing: Legal? Moral? Effective?

· Underclassmen: The Kanakadea Yearbook Needs You!

· El cafecito: Surprise Cooking Lesson!

· Bergren Forum - Wit and Wisdom Winner Presentation

· McLane Gym, Health & Wellness, Fitness Centers Closures

· Why Are You So Happy (You Dumb Kid?)

· Attention Student Leaders and Advisers!

· SAGE's 'The Vagina Monologues'

· Paper Due?

· Sign Up to Be a Vendor at Hot Dog Day 2014

· HDD 5K Color Run/Walk!

· AU Scholarship Opportunity

· Are You in a Band?

· Summer Internships in Washington DC!

· Student Senate Minutes 3.26.2014

· New Yoga Classes

· Old Video Games!

· Green Tip of the Week

· Zumba classes are back!

· Summer School 2014/Financial Aid

· Noon-time Toning Class?

· Malt and Mingle with AU at Brown's Brewing Co.

· Alfred Montessori School Spring Art Auction! Tickets Available Now!

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

9:00 ATS Council Meeting 11:00 Saxon Comix

Want to Buy Some Comic Books?

4:45 Zumba@ Fitness Class 5:30 "Drone Warfare and

Targeted Killing"

6:00 Kripalu Yoga

TOMORROW

12:00 Zumba Toning classes 3:00 Softball @Home 4:00 Men's Tennis

@Houghton

6:00 El cafecito: Surprise Cooking Lesson

WEDNESDAY 9:00 ATS Council Meeting 10:00 Walk-in Hours at the

CDC

12:00 ATS Council Luncheon 3:00 Softball @Home 5:20 Kripalu Yoga

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Marlin Miller Outstanding Seniors Announced

Congratulations to this year's Marlin Miller Outstanding Seniors, Kelly McNamara and Kevin O'Connor!

The selection committee had a tough job - 56 nominations were received for 24 students this year.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate our deserving seniors who make AU such a great community.

Submitted by: Kathy Woughter

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Drone Warfare and Targeted Killing: Legal? Moral? Effective?

The co-director of the University of Utah's Center for Global Justice will speak about the moral and legal implications of Drone Warfare. Followed by a Q&A. Sponsored by Hillel at Alfred. In Olin 302 at 5:30 P.M., Monday, March 31.

Submitted by: Gary Ostrower

Underclassmen: The Kanakadea Yearbook Needs You!

Do you want a yearbook next year to commemorate your time in Alfred? Without your help, the Kanakadea Yearbook will not continue in 2015!

We are in need of staff editors, writers, and photographers - no experience necessary!

If you'd like to help make the 2015 yearbook happen, join us for an interest meeting on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m. in the Center for Student Involvement, or contact us at [email protected].

Submitted by: Eileen Cody

El cafecito: Surprise Cooking Lesson!

Please join us for AU's Spanish Cultural & Conversation Club, El cafecito as we practice speaking Spanish while enjoying a "Surprise" Cooking Lesson with a tasty treat! Beginner to Advanced Spanish speakers Welcome!

Tuesday, April 1 6 - 7 p.m.

AU Language House, 12 Park St.

Submitted by: Michele Gaffney

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Bergren Forum - Wit and Wisdom Winner Presentation

The Bergren forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies and the College of Liberal Arts &

Sciences will be meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 12:10 P.M. in the Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.

Bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea will be provided.

Speaker: Dylan Sammut

Topic: "The Hour is Getting Late: Musicians Unraveling an Apoclypse"

Winner of the Phi Beta Kaappa Wit & Wisdom competition, English major Dylan Sammut will discuss the way various musicians conceive of the apocalypse.

Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton

McLane Gym, Health & Wellness, Fitness Centers Closures

Please see below closures due to Sudent Acceptance Day from Friday April 4 - Saturday, April 5:

McLane Gym:

Closed Friday, April 4 at Noon - Saturday, April 5 at 2 P.M.

Fitness Center:

Closed Saturday April 5 until 1 P.M.

Health & Wellness Center:

Closed Saturday, April 5 until 2 P.M.

Please refrain from parking overnight in the McLane parking lot.

Submitted by: Tony Aquilina

Why Are You So Happy (You Dumb Kid?) Open Reception: Friday, March 28

Time: 7-8 P.M.

Closing Reception: Friday, April 4 Time: 7-8 P.M.

Location: Robert C. Turner Gallery -Mezzanine Cost to Attend Event: Free/open to public Sponsored By: Robert C. Turner Gallery

A compilation of work primarily by Isabel Bowser and Kate Schneider that deals with the subject of close friends and interpersonal interactions. It explores the relationships with those people that we share space, time, and ideas with. We describe these moments using primarily photography and video art.

Works range from large-scale, black-and-white photographs to small, informal Polaroids, and video installations. This show addresses intimacy and representation of identity both of the subject and the maker often blurring the line between the two.

We want to depict the specificity of creating a certain image of someone and how it is contingent on who is creating it.

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Submitted by: Shelly Grant

Attention Student Leaders and Advisers!

It is that time of year again...

The Center for Student Involvement is conducting its annual renewal process to determine which student organizations will continue into the next academic year. Here are five things you should take away from this email.

1. The 2014-15 "Student Organization Manual and Renewal Form" is attached as a PDF. Additional printed copies will be available in the CSI Suite.

2.You only need to complete the LAST PAGE of the 41-page manual and submit that one page along with your constitution (if not already on file).

3.The only new policy added since last year is a newly required travel waiver for students to sign before overnight trips.

4.All paperwork is due back to the CSI office by Monday, April 7 - so elect your top five new leaders/officers by next week and have them sign!

5.All organizations must have one representative at E-Board 101 on Wednesday, April 9 from 6-9 p.m.

Feel free to respond back with any questions!

Dan Napolitano

Director, Student Activities Coordinator, Drawn to Diversity Alfred University

Attachment: Student Organization Manual Submitted by: Deborah Clark

SAGE's 'The Vagina Monologues'

"The Vagina Monologues" will be performed on April 12 AT 6 p.m. in the Knight Club. Submissions by women about the feminine experience are being solicited. Performers are also needed! If you would like to help out email SAGE at [email protected]

Submitted by: Students Advocating for Gender Equality

Paper Due?

Come to the Writing Center! Whether you have a visual analysis, a lab from chemistry class, or an assignment from Writing II, the Writing Center can help!

We can assist you with grammar, punctuation, citations, organization, and much more! Make an appointment today!

Link: http://alfred.mywconline.com/

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Submitted by: Dylan Sammut

Sign Up to Be a Vendor at Hot Dog Day 2014

If you would like to be a vendor at Hot Dog Day 2014, please visit the attached link for information and registration.

The Hot Dog Day Vendor Fair will be on Saturday, April 26 from Noon - 5 P.M.

Spaces are going fast!

Link: Hot Dog Day Vendor Information & Registration

Submitted by: Craig Arno

HDD 5K Color Run/Walk!

Registration is now open for the Hot Dog Day 5K Color Run/Walk! Please visit our website for more information and to link into the registration form - pre-register now to guarantee your shirt!

www.my.alfred.edu/csdc

Link: http://www.my.alfred.edu/csdc

Submitted by: Amber Hardy

AU Scholarship Opportunity

Scholarship - School of Engineering majors (one scholarship award) and Childhood Education (Pre-K- 6th grade) majors (one scholarship award). Application deadline is Monday, March 31, 2014.

NYS residents (residing in one of the Home Bureau's chapter counties), United States citizens, and full- time undergraduates --- you may wish to consider applying for the 2014-15 AU/New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship.

Open the attachment for more details and application.

Attachment: Scholarship Details & Application Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

Are You in a Band?

This year's Hot Dog Day Committee is looking to find local bands to play at the bandstand on Saturday, April 26, 12:30-5 p.m. Please go to the link provided if you are interested.

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Link: http://jotform.us/form/40585203149149

Submitted by: Patricia Debertolis

Summer Internships in Washington DC!

Are you still deciding what to do this summer? It's not too late to spend two months in Washington, D.C.!

You will make an impact by serving with a non-profit organization while earning academic credit and expanding your leadership skills and professional network.

Link: http://www.DCinternships.org/IPVS Attachment: IPVS details

Submitted by: Julia Overton-Healy

Student Senate Minutes 3.26.2014

See attached the minutes of the last Student Senate meeting as well as the updated Constitution.

Attachment: Minutes_3.26.2014.pdf Attachment: constitution_3.26.2014.pdf Submitted by: Student Senate

New Yoga Classes

Emily Guedes will be leading yoga classes on Thursdays from 6:15-7:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose room (McLane Health and Wellness Center), with an optional 15-minute meditation at the end. Classes will continue until June 26.

Please feel free to contact her if have any questions about the class: [email protected].

Emily is a doctor of physical therapy and a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified teacher. She trained at Peaceful Way Wellness in Connecticut.

Submitted by: Cecilia Beach

Old Video Games!

Hey everyone! So there is still one old video game left in the Bike Hub in the downstairs of Powell! It does not work, but it is up for grabs if anyone wants it for a project, to fix it, or just because. It must be claimed by March 31 or it will be thrown away.

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*It is a pretty large game... its the Area 51 game like at arcades!

So if you are interested please email [email protected] or myself at [email protected] Thanks!

Submitted by: Courtney Hopkins

Green Tip of the Week

Request smaller portions-Restaurants will often provide half-portions upon request at reduced prices.

From the Council on Green Efforts

Submitted by: Autumn McLain

Zumba classes are back!

Zumba classes with licensed instructor Denise Eck will be held Mondays and Thursdays at 4:45 p.m. in the multipurpose room on the second floor of the McLane Annex (new Health and Wellness

Center).Classes are $3 each. No need to register in advance. Just bring clean, dry athletic shoes and get ready to join the party!

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Summer School 2014/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 eligibilty applicable to summer enrollment.

In most cases, the availability of financial aid for summer school is limited and not the same as during the academic year.

Attachment: Summer School 2014 Financial Aid Details Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

Noon-time Toning Class?

Want a noon-time workout that burns calories, tones muscles, and still gets you back to your desk on time?

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Try Zumba Toning, a 35-minute workout taught by Denise Eck, licensed instructor. Sign-ups are now under way for an April session, with classes to be held at noon Tuesdays and Thursdays in the multi- purpse room at the Alfred University health and wellness center adjacent to McLane.

Nine classes, starting April 1, for only $40. Must have at least seven people sign up for classes to be held. Fill out the attached form and either mail it or bring it to the first class. Forms may also be emailed to [email protected].

For students only: NO need to register for all nine sessions. Just attend when you can, and pay by the class.

Attachment: Zumba Toning Registration Form Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Malt and Mingle with AU at Brown's Brewing Co.

Join Albany area alumni, parents, and friends for a special Alfred University gathering!

Thursday, April 10, 6-9 P.M.

Brown's Brewing Co.

425 River St.

Troy, NY 12180

Alfred Trustee Michael Christakis '99 and Christa Nyman Christakis '01 invite you to join other Alfred graduates in the Capital District as they enjoy several beer samples and learn about pairing food with the right ales, stouts, and pilsners. In addition, you will have the opportunity to tour Brown's

award-winning brewery, inhale the aroma of fermenting hops and malts and learn what it takes to make a great beer.

The cost for this event is $10; this includes six beer samplings, a pint of beer, and an hors d'oeuvres buffet.

Please register by April 3rd.

Online: www.alfred.edu/alumni/reg...

Email: [email protected] Phone: 607-871-2144

Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

Alfred Montessori School Spring Art Auction! Tickets Available Now!

Alfred Montessori, a little school with a big heart, is planning an art auction for Saturday, April 5, 2014 to help raise funds for a community project.

Artists of local and national acclaim have already committed to donate pieces for the event, which will be held from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Alfred Village Hall.

One can expect to bid on ceramic, glass, sculptural and functional pieces by artists including Angus Powers, Amy Powers, Betsy Kent, Steve Edwards, Matt Metz, Linda Sikora, Mike Griffin, Kristin Buchholz, Angie To, Sarah Powers, J. Michael Powers, Robin Howard, Pat Edwards, Marcia Lichtman, Randi Fridmann, Katie Greene, and many more.

Tickets are $15 each or two for $25, and are available now. Admission includes brunch appetizers, beverages, and live music for the first hour, with child care available at the Montessori School for a nominal fee.

To purchase tickets, or make a donation, call Carman Banzaca, Montessori School Director, at

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607.587.9334, or visit www.alfredmontessori.com.

Funds raised by the auction will help renovate and improve the Mike Kenyon community playground in Alfred, a cause that will benefit all of the children in the community. Twenty years ago, the community rallied to create the existing playground and the time has come to update the structure. We have consulted the original playground designers for direction as we plan renovations.

Link: http://www.alfredmontessori.com

Submitted by: Jill Crandall