Thursday, April 18, 2013 - AURA - Alfred University

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Thursday, April 18, 2013

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Official News

· Using Only Internet Explorer 8 with SmartData or Banner INB

· Sales Tax at Restaurants General Announcements

· Fidelity Investment Representative on Campus

· Bergren Forum - 'Why I Like "Brave"'

· Fall 2013 ARGUS Proposal Deadline

· E-Board 101

· Let's Talk!

· Friday Night Hikes

· Open Mic on Friday, April 19

· Hot Dog Day Vendor Fair - Deadline Extended to 4/18!

· Mascot Tryouts

· OKGO Show Needs 57 Volunteers (Students, Faculty, Staff)

· Alfred Area Earth Week Schedule of Events

· Chromatics Schematics

· Win an AU Sweatshirt!

· Rent a Bike! Bike Hub Discount!

· New Club Leading Discussion - What is Objectivism?

· Backflips! and Free Stuff!

· Graduate Assistantship Available

· Hot Dog Day Color Walk/Run!

· Training Opportunity - Travel Forms

· Join us for Reunion 2013!

· Orpheus Spring Concerts

· SPCA's Pages for Paws Book Sale

· Players of Allegany County Present: 'The One That Got Away'

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:10 Bergren Forum - ’Why I Like "Brave" ’ 1:30 Fidelity Investments

Retirement Seminar 3:00 4/18 Softball AWAY at

Cazenovia - 3pm 4:45 Zumba@ Fitness

Classes

TOMORROW

3:00 4/19 Softball HOME vs.

Houghton - 3pm 4:00 4/19 W. Lacrosse

AWAY @ Utica - 4pm 7:00 Open Mic

8:00 Performing Arts present ’Almost Maine’

SATURDAY

10:00 Visit us on a Saturday

E-Board 101

1:00 4/20 M. Lacrosse AWAY

@ SJF - 1pm 4/20 W. Lacrosse AWAY @ Ithaca - 1pm

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5:30 Writing Center Workshop: Thesis Statement

6:30 Mental Health Movie Night

·Zombie Apocalypse Marathon Pre-Registration

·Business on Par

Film: ’Silver Lining Playbook’

11:00 Film: ’Silver Lining Playbook’

·Zombie Apocalypse Marathon Pre-Registration

·Business on Par

4/20 Softball AWAY @ SJF - 1pm

2:00 Zombie Apocalypse Marathon

·4/20 Track AWAY @ Nazareth College

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Sales Tax at Restaurants

When frequenting restaurants on University business, please make sure you carry Alfred University's tax exemption certificate.

Club 57 is requiring a tax exemption form be presented to the server when ordering. For your convenience, a tax exemption form is attached.

Attachment: NYS Tax Exemption Form Submitted by: Susan Peck

Fidelity Investment Representative on Campus

Fidelity Investments, one of the options for AU's Retirement Plan, will have a representative on campus Thursday, April 18, 2013 for morning one-one consultations.

In the afternoon, 1:30-3, he will present a seminar on getting the best from your retirement savings.

The seminar will be held in the Nevins Theater located in the Powell Campus Center. All AU faculty and staff are invited to this informative event.

Submitted by: Mark Guinan

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Bergren Forum - 'Why I Like "Brave"'

The Bergren Forum sponsored by the Division of Human Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will be meeting on Thursday, April 18 at 12:10 p.m. in the Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.

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

Speaker: Susan Morehouse

Topic: "Why I Like 'Brave': A Memior of Mothering and Movies."

Professor of English Susan Morehouse will offer a hybrid of personal narrative and popular cartoon movie analysis with apologies to serious practitioners of either genre.

Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton

Fall 2013 ARGUS Proposal Deadline

Students interested in funding from the Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program must submit their completed proposals by the end of Saturday, April 20.

Proposal formatting and submission instructions are available at the ARGUS website below. Proposals that do not meet guidelines will be returned without review. Please contact Geoffrey Bowers at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Link: ARGUS Program

Submitted by: Geoffrey Bowers

E-Board 101

E-Board member of a Senate-funded club next year? Make sure to head to Olin this Saturday the 20th from 10 A.M.-2 P.M. to learn the ins and outs. Remember, only one e-board member is required per club and one person can represent two clubs.

If you have any questions, please email Greg Arnold ([email protected])

Submitted by: Robert Cilino

Let's Talk!

Let's Talk is a Counseling Services program designed to provide informal walk-in consultations with counselors at Bartlett Hall, in the Residence Life office suite from 11 A.M.-Noon on Mondays and 1-3 P.M. on Wednesdays.

Let's Talk is considered different from counseling and is not a "clinical" service. We call it "informal consultation" or "consultation and support." There is no paperwork to fill out, no formal intake, no appointment, and no fee. Students are encouraged to drop by and talk about whatever is important to them. They are also allowed to meet anonymously if they prefer. Meetings have no set time length.

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Attachment: Poster Submitted by: Steve Byrne

Friday Night Hikes

Friday Night Hikes will continue through the spring semester. We will be meeting this Friday (as we will every Friday) to hike the Pine Hill trails - approximately three (3) miles.

-When: Every Friday at 6 p.m.

-Where: We will meet on the 1st floor of the Powell Campus Center near the mail room

Submitted by: Mark McFadden

Open Mic on Friday, April 19 When: April 19 from 7-9 P.M.

Where: The Gothic Chapel

What: People sharing work (stories, poems, music, etc.) that they are passionate about and free snacks, what more could you ask for?

Free event. Hosted by Alfred's Creative Writers. Everyone is welcome!

Submitted by: Stephine Hunt

Hot Dog Day Vendor Fair - Deadline Extended to 4/18!

Are you interested in distributing information or selling goods during the Hot Dog Day Vendor Fair from noon - 5 p.m. on April 27?

It is super easy! All you need to do is fill out the attached form and return it to the Center for Student Involvement or via email to Craig at [email protected]. The cost per space is $25 for current AU/ASC students or $55 for the general public.

All relevant information is in the opening letter of the attached vendor packet. If you have questions you can ask Craig at [email protected] or 607-871-2175.

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 4/18/13!

Attachment: Hot Dog Day Vendor Packet Submitted by: Craig Arno

Mascot Tryouts

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Try out to be AU's new mascot! We will be looking for someone who is: entertaining and funny; a performer; friendly and engaging with a crowd; and spirited and enthusiastic.

Applications are due to Jodi Bailey, director of marketing, by Friday, April 26. Tryouts will be held during the Alfies on May 4. Go to http://saxons.alfred.edu/... for more information.

Link: Mascot Tryout

Attachment: Mascot Tryout Information Attachment: Mascot Application

Submitted by: Jodi Bailey

OKGO Show Needs 57 Volunteers (Students, Faculty, Staff)

Consider this a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Go behind the scenes and help run a major concert.

We need volunteers to help build the stage, prepare the dressing rooms, work the concert, and tear it all down. Any amount of time is appreciated, but eight hours will get you a shirt and one admission ticket.

Please consider clicking the link and helping make this happen. It will be a fun experience that you'll remember for a lifetime.

Link: Click to read shifts and pick time to help!

Submitted by: Dan Napolitano

Alfred Area Earth Week Schedule of Events

Alfred University, Alfred State College, and the Village of Alfred are partnering in a series of events to mark Earth Week 2013.

Please take a look at the schedule (attachement below) and plan to participate in as many events as you can.

Attachment: Alfred Area Earth Week 2013 Events Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Chromatics Schematics

Joe Page - Rebecca Chappell - Michael Fujita April 10 - May 18, 2013

Opening Reception April 10, 5-7 p.m.

Gallery Talk April 11, 4:30 p.m.

Gallery Hours

Tuesday 9 a.m. -noon Wednesday noon-6 p.m.

Thursday 2-6 p.m.

55 N. Main St., Alfred, New York 14802

To visit by appointment email: [email protected]

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Submitted by: Shelly Grant

Win an AU Sweatshirt!

AU Health Services is asking for your participation in a BRIEF (11 question) survey on the risks of high blood pressure (hypertension). Complete the survey and you will have the option to be entered into our drawing!

http://studentvoice.com/a...

Submitted by: Amber Hardy

Rent a Bike! Bike Hub Discount!

The Bike Hub is open for spring hours!

M-F 1-5 p.m.

Bike Rentals:

$3 for a day

$8 for a week

$25 for a month Service:

We offer full bicycle service to students, faculty, and community members.

-Stop in for a quote!

Storage:

Store your bike over the summer for $20, and we'll tune it up for free!

We will also be open over the summer!

M-F Noon-3 p.m.

Mention this add during your visit to receive an extra rental day for FREE!

questions? [email protected]

Submitted by: Bike Lending

New Club Leading Discussion - What is Objectivism?

A new student club, formed to discuss ideas of Objectivism, will be meeting Wednesday (4/24) from 5- 6 p.m. in the Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center. No knowledge of Objectivism required.

A simple description of Objectivism is a philosophy by the author Ayn Rand expressed in such books as

"The Foundtainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged." Join us for a discussion and possibly future meetings.

Link: E-mail founder Michael Walsh by clicking here

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Submitted by: Dan Napolitano

Backflips! and Free Stuff!

Hot Dog Day Bike/Skate Jam!

April 27 Noon-5 P.M.

Davis Gym Live Muisc FoodRaffles

Spectators welcome!

Participants:

$10 to Skate, bike, inline

*Includes raffle ticket & hot dog

**Helmets required

Raffle prizes from: Kink, Sunday, Darkstar, Enjoi and many others Non-participants:

Come one, come all... because winning free stuff is better than going to the mall Sit back and enjoy the high-flying action!

Raffle prizes from:

Local businesses, restaurants, apparel companies

Submitted by: Extreme Sports Club

Graduate Assistantship Available

Alfred University's Center for Student Involvement is seeking candidates for a graduate assistantship.

The 20 hour/week position is created to provide weekend night supervision to the Powell Campus Center, the hub of campus life at AU. The graduate student would supervise and/or support student managers, staff, and volunteers who are presenting numerous events in both the Nevins Theater (weekly film series) and our Knight Club (bands, comedians, novelty acts).

AU seeks candidates with experience in event-planning, student organization leadership, and crisis management skills.

Attachment: AU_Grad_Weekend_Supervisor_Advertisement.pdf Submitted by: Patricia Debertolis

Hot Dog Day Color Walk/Run!

Registration is open for the 5K Color Walk/Run - $10 for students (can be charged to your student account) and $15 for the public! For more information and to register go to

www.my.alfred.edu/csdc.

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Submitted by: Amber Hardy

Training Opportunity - Travel Forms

We will be offering training sessions on how to complete Travel Authorization and Advance Request Forms as well as Travel Expense Reports. This will also be an opportunity to ask clarifying questions about the travel policy and what is required for substantiation of a trip.

The sessions will be held in the Banner Training room located at the side entrance of Howell Hall on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, April 24: 1 - 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 25: 11 a.m. - Noon Tuesday, April 30: 2 - 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1: 10 - 11 a.m.

Space is limited to 20 attendees per session, so please contact Jodi Howe at x2325 or [email protected] to sign up for a session. We look forward to having you join us.

Submitted by: Jodi Howe

Join us for Reunion 2013!

We think the world of Alfred University Alumni Join us for Reunion 2013!

Join your classmates and friends for a fun-filled weekend June 7 - 9 including:

Friday Events:

7 Wonders of Alfred Tour

Alumni Golf Scramble at the Wellsville Country Club Local Artisan Craft Show and Sale

Horse-drawn wagon rides

Flavors of Alfred-sample the local fare. Pay as you go Movie night in Nevins

International singing featuring AU Faculty and Alumni Music and mingle at Alumni Hall

Saturday Events:

5K Run/Walk - sponsored by the Gary Horowitz Service Learning Program 7 Wonders of Alfred Tour

Local Artisan Craft Show and Sale All-Class Reunion Picnic

Alumni Association Wine Tasting - Emeriti Faculty Equestrian Center-Reined Cow Horse Show/Tours Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art Various Campus Open Houses

Movie Night in Nevins

International singing performance: Faculty and Alumni Music and Mingle at Alumni Hall

New to Reunion:

You can enjoy "All Around Alfred" on Saturday night. You will be given a "passport" to collect stamps at the local Alfred businesses that you know and love.

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If you get a stamp from at least three of the local businesses, you can turn your passport in for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

Honored Class Dinners for:

1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, and our Golden Saxons.

Special Reunion Groups:

Lambda Chi Alpha Dinner Theta Theta Chi

Track & field

Deadline for registration is May 10, 2013. For more information and to register for the weekend, please visit www.alfred.edu/alumni/reg... or contact the Office of Alumni Office for a Reunion brochure, Golf Brochure, 5K flyer, or Youth Program brochure by phoning 607.871.2144, faxing 607.871.2391, or emailing [email protected].

Come join the fun at Reunion 2013!

Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

Orpheus Spring Concerts

The Orpheus Chorale presents a concert of sacred music by two great American choral composers.

"With Light and Voice" features a world premiere of "The Voices," by Dale Warland, and "Lux Aeterna,"

a requium by Morten Lauridsen.

There will be two performances: Sunday, April 14, 2 p.m., United Presbyterian Church of Hornell (150 Main St.); and Sunday, April 21, 7 p.m., Seventh Day Baptist Church, Alfred (5 Church St.). Both performances are free and open to the public. Doors open one hour prior to concert time--please join us then for a pre-performance discussion of the program, including history and context for each piece, presented by Mark A. Smith, Artistic Director, Orpheus Chorale.

Link: For more information.

Submitted by: Stephen Crandall

SPCA's Pages for Paws Book Sale

The SPCA Serving Allegany County is holding its Annual Pages for Paws Book Sale & Stearns Chicken BBQ this weekend on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the American Legion, 23 Jefferson St., Wellsville. We are still accepting and are in need of donations of gently used books and baked goods.

Every year we sell out of our Stearns Chicken BBQ tickets and we still have some tickets left to sell this week and they are going fast! Tickets are pre-sale only for $8 and are available at First Citizens Community Bank, Hamilton 's Shoes, Collins Automotive, T-N-T Gym, and at the shelter.

We have done something new this year and we have added to the menu a vegetarian dinner which is also $8. Pick-up of the Chicken BBQ or vegetarian dinner is from Noon - 2 p.m. on April 20.

In the past, friends of the SPCA kindly donated a variety of books. This overwhelming generosity has made the Pages for Paws book sale a success in raising much needed funds to care for the animals.

We have a great selection of books, such as children's books, gardening, romance, fiction & non- fiction....there is something for everyone!

If you love to read and would like to help support the shelter animals, please stop by from 9am - 2pm to pick from a wide variety of gently used books, buy delicious baked goods or if you are feeling lucky you can purchase some raffle tickets!

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We will also have SPCA t-shirts, magnets and other goodies available, such as home made pet treats!!

And...If you can't make it to the Pages for Paws book sale - you can still help the SPCA by donating some books or baked goods for the sale this week.

Anyone interested in donating any baked goods are asked to contact the shelter at (585) 593-2200.

Books may be dropped off at the SPCA shelter, located on Route 19 South in Wellsville, daily between Noon and 4 P.M. Books can also be dropped off at other convenient locations in Wellsville: First Citizens Community Bank or T-N-T Gym. For additional information, contact the shelter at (585) 593- 2200 or visit us online at www.SPCAallegany.org or join our Facebook fan club page for updates.

We hope to see you on Saturday to help us support our furry friends at the SPCA!

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Players of Allegany County Present: 'The One That Got Away' The Players of Allegany County present

"The One That Got Away," a full-length comedy by Eddie McPherson.

Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m., and

Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m., at the Nancy Howe Auditorium, David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville; 585-593-3410. Tickets are $8.

"The One That Got Away" is a full-length screwball comedy. Scheduled to coincide with the Wellsville Trout Derby, it involves a mix-up in room reservations for a group of women and men during a fishing tournament.

Tickets ($8) can be purchased at the Howe Library Circulation Desk and at the Auditorium door prior to the performance.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark