Thursday, March 26, 2009 - AURA - Alfred University

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

In This Issue

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Official News

· May Graduates Order Regalia by This Friday 3/27/09

· Summer School 2009/Financial Aid General Announcements

· Dr. Louis K. Greiff Lecture Series

· 2009 Passover Seder

· Undergraduate Research Forum Abstracts Due April 15

· Fredonia Percussion Ensemble Friday Night

· 'Stage Combat' Workshop

· Petpals is looking for pets!

· Support Staff Council Looking for Members!

· Skill-Building Workshops for Students, Faculty, and Staff

· Concert: AU Jazz Band in the Knight Club

· Consider Taking Summer Classes!

· Dr. Quentin Smith to Present Gertz Lecture on March 30, 2009

· Purple and Gold Days for Accepted Students!

· 50-50 Raffle

· Blackboard Upgrade Coming Soon!

· Child Abuse & S.A.V.E. Workshops

· Graduate Info Sessions for Education Seniors

· AU in Florence

· Washington Semester Program for Fall 2009

· Online Security and the AU Campus

· Reunion 2009 -- Save the Date

· Free Medicare Basics Trainings

· Free Tax Assistance Available

· Attention Senior Citizen Artists

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY 12:10 Bergren Forum -

’China’s China’

6:00 Etiquette Dinner and Professional Image Show

7:00 Horse Owner Seminar Series

8:00 Concert Reading of New Play by AU Alum

TOMORROW 11:00 Final Performance of

’Prospect’

7:00 Guest Artist Series - Fredonia Percussion Ensemble

8:00 ’Marley & Me’

'Marley and Me'

SATURDAY

3:00 Self-Defense Workshop - Reserve your spot!

11:00 'Marley and Me'

·Stage Combat Master Class

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Concert Reading of New Play by AU Alum 9:30 AUAT Gold Rush

Bowling Tournament 10:00 Badweather Blues Band 11:00 ’Marley & Me’

'Marley and Me'

·Stage Combat Master Class

May Graduates Order Regalia by This Friday 3/27/09

All May graduates need to order regalia by THIS Friday, March 27, 2009. Avoid the $20 late fee. Cap, gown, tassel, and hood must be worn at graduation.

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Summer School 2009/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.

Attachment: Fin Aid / Summer School 2009

Dr. Louis K. Greiff Lecture Series Thursday, March 26, 2009

Speaker: James Naremore

Title: "Stanley Kubrick and Cold Modernism"

Upstairs Howell Hall 8 p.m.

Reception to follow

Free and open to the public

2009 Passover Seder

Hillel at Alfred invites all t the 2009 Passover Seder, Wednesday, April 8, 6 p.m., Susan Howell Hall.

Members free Non-members $15 Children 6-15 $8 Children under 6 free

Reservations MUST be made by Monday, March 30. Contact Larry Greil at [email protected] or Barbara Greil at [email protected]. Indicate if you are a vegetarian or have other dietary needs.

Payment may be made at the door. Checks are payable to: Hillel at Alfred.

For more information call Larry Greil at 587.8694 (home) or 871.2885 (work) or e-mail

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[email protected], or call Barbara Greill at 587.8694 (home) or 587.4313 (work), or e-mail [email protected]

Attachment: Seder_Announcement_2009-11.doc

Undergraduate Research Forum Abstracts Due April 15

AU's annual Undergraduate Research Forum will be held from 5:30-7:50 p.m. on Thursday, April 23 in McLane. All undergraduates engaged in scholarly activity are encouraged to present at this campus- wide event.

Abstracts for the forum are required and are due Wednesday, April 15. Information about submitting abstracts can be found at http://my.alfred.edu/inde....

Additional information can be obtained from Michele Hluchy at [email protected].

Link: Undergraduate Research Forum

Fredonia Percussion Ensemble Friday Night

Come to an exciting concert of great music from the Fredonia Percussion Ensemble! The free concert starts at 7 p.m. on Friday, the 27th, in Holmes Auditorium and will feaure a Mexican marimba ensemble, West African drumming, Ugandan xylophones, ragtime and more!

'Stage Combat' Workshop

The Theater Department is offering a free, beginner-level "Stage Combat" master class for all

interested Alfred University students. This 8-hour workshop, divided into 4, 2- hour sessions beginning at 3:15 p.m., Friday, March 27, will be in the Miller Performing Arts Center, Room 211. Follow-up sessions will be on Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning.

Guest Fight Director Brad Lemons, with Broadway, off-Broadway, Metropolitan Opera, film, and television credits, will be teaching a wide range of practical and fundamental stage combat skills, including:

* The four basic areas of combat (Reversing the Energy, Perspective Hits, Contact Hits, Cage Hits)

* Punches and kicks

* Slaps

* Falling

* Fainting

* Head Bashes and Head Butts

* Supported Throws

* Basic Forward Rolls and Throws

* How to use objectives to make the acting come through

* How to tell a good story through violence

* How action works on stage

* Basic "actorbatics"

* Basic aikido techniques

This is a tremendous opportunity for AU theater and non-theater students alike. No previous experience is necessary.

This Stage Combat workshop will be the 1st we have had in Alfred in decades. Anyone interested is STRONGLY encouraged to take full advantage. For further information, contact Steve Crosby, Professor of Theatre ([email protected])

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Attachment: Brad_Lemons_Resume_3_09.doc

Petpals is looking for pets!

Hello Everyone! Petpals Club is looking for faculty, students, and Alfred residents who have people- friendly animals. We are in need of volunteers to bring in their animals for us to love. We meet every other Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in Davis Gym. Please e-mail the Petpals account at [email protected] if you are interested in helping us.

Support Staff Council Looking for Members!

The Support Staff Council is asking for nominations for the Council. There are 6 seats and 2 alternates open. (For details see the attachment 'Call for Nominations.')

Please e-mail your nomination to Candy Brundu-Obrien ([email protected]) by this Friday, March 27. Elections will take place next week.

Not sure who you can nominate? See the attachment 'Support Staff Spring-'09. he Council needs YOUR SUPPORT! Please consider nominating someone or volunteering to run!

Attachment: Call for Nominations Attachment: Support Staff Spring 09

Skill-Building Workshops for Students, Faculty, and Staff Thursday, April 2, At the WLC. Everyone welcome.

Sign up for one, two, or all three. You must register no later than Monday, March 30 for the Conflict Management workshop. Register for all at [email protected].

*9:20 - 11:10 a.m. Conflict Management - When Arm Wrestling & Rock, Paper, Scissors won't do:

Handling Disagreements in Purple and Gold Fashion. Learn how to listen for common ground, ask probing questions, & summarize to get at the root of the conflict.

*12:20 - 2:10 p.m. Time Management - Putting Out Fires: Managing Your Time without Going Up in Smoke. This program will focus on developing good habits for effective time management techniques.

*3:20 - 5:10 p.m. Meeting Management - How to Apprehend Meeting 'Robbers': Managing Meetings the Saxon Way. Learn meeting management techniques such as defining roles, summarizing decisions, managing discussions and planning for the next steps.

Concert: AU Jazz Band in the Knight Club

Come listen to some great jazz by some of our very talented Alfred University students this Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m. in the Knight Club. The AU Jazz Band will perform up-tempo swing, Latin, funk (to name a few!) in a very casual setting.

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Consider Taking Summer Classes!

Consider taking classes here on campus this summer! Summer School registration is now under way.

The summer schedule includes a variety of popular undergraduate and graduate classes. Some are offered in a short-term, focused-study format so you can complete a whole course in just two or three weeks! Or, if you prefer a somewhat more relaxed pace, there are many 6-week courses being offered as well.

Please check BannerWeb for the most up-to-date course information.

The Summer School Schedule Booklet with course details, tuition rates, registration instructions, housing contract and other information is accessible at www.alfred.edu/summer/sch.... Printed copies of the Booklet are available at the Student Service Center, the Mail Room and the Office of Summer Programs.

General questions about Summer School may be directed to the Office of Summer Programs (871.2612 or [email protected]). If you have questions about art courses, please contact Cathy Johnson (871-2412 or [email protected].)

Link: Summer School Website

Dr. Quentin Smith to Present Gertz Lecture on March 30, 2009

The fifth Gertz Lecture in Matters of Perception in this years' series "The Shape of Time" will be delivered by Dr. Quentin Smith on Monday, March 30, at 5:15 p.m. in Holmes Auditorium. His lecture is titled "Einstein's Relativity of Simultaneity and the New Evidence that Simultaneity is Absolute".

Dr Smith, who will argue against Einstein's relativity of simultaneity, is a philosopher and physicist who is best known for his work on the philosophy of time. He is Distinguished Faculty Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at Western Michigan University.

This lecture is open to all interested students, staff, and faculty.

Purple and Gold Days for Accepted Students!

The Office of Admissions is hosting one of two Purple and Gold Days for Accepted Students this Saturday, March 28.

We currently have 155 students registered which will bring over 450 people to campus. Accepted students and their families will have the chance to meet with academic deans, faculty, staff, coaches, and current students.

If you have any questions about the event please contact Michelle at ext. 2015.

Attachment: PurpleGold2009.doc

50-50 Raffle

The Gary Horowitz Service-Learning Experience students will be selling the 50-50 raffle tickets through this Friday, March 27 in Powell during Lunch. If you have any questions please contact Ryan Arroyo (Arroyo, X4011).

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Blackboard Upgrade Coming Soon!

ITS would like to announce that AU is upgrading to the newest version of Blackboard. Blackboard Learn 9 will be used starting in the fall semester of 2009. The current version of Blackboard will be used for summer courses, but will be discontinued at the start of the fall semester. Faculty will have the opportunity to build their fall courses in Blackboard 9 during the summer.

The new version of Blackboard includes the following additions and improvements to AU's current version of Blackboard:

- A new interface that includes contextual drop-down menus, and "drag and drop" customization capabilities

- A significantly improved gradebook which allows instructors to edit grades and perform calculations on-screen

- A new "Edit Mode" function which enables instructors to add course materials more efficiently - Increased Internet browser compatibility

- Web 2.0 presence including blogging tools, and the ability to integrate with Facebook

To assist with this transition, training will be provided beginning in early April and will continue through the fall semester. Workshops will be offered several times a week and will be open to faculty and staff. Divisional trainings will be available by appointment.

If you have any questions, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363.

Child Abuse & S.A.V.E. Workshops

In order to meet NYS Education Department requirements for certification, all Education major and minor students must attend a Safe Schools Against Violence In Education (SAVE) Workshop and a Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Workshop. The Division of Education will offer these workshops as follows:

Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Workshop:

April 6 & April 8 -- 9:20-10:35 a.m. -- 336 Myers Hall (must attend both days to complete the workshop) AND AGAIN ON

April 6 & April 8 -- 11:20 a.m.-12:35 p.m. -- 336 Myers Hall (must attend both days to complete the workshop)

Child Abuse Identification & Reporting Workshop:

May 4 -- 4:10- 6:50 p.m. -- 227 Myers Hall

Graduate Info Sessions for Education Seniors

The Division of Education, in conjunction with the Graduate Admissions Office, will be hosting information sessions about the Literacy and Numeracy Master's degree programs.

The first session is Monday, March 30, 5-6 p.m. in Myers 340. The second session is Wednesday, April 1, 4-5 p.m. in Myers 228.

Students who attend one of these sessions and apply for the Fall 2009 Literacy or Numeracy program by May 1 will receive an application fee waiver.

Interested students should sign up with Cathy Allen by Friday, March 27.

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AU in Florence

There are still spaces opened if you are interested in AU Florence art program. Please contact Kevin Wixted or Petra Visscher ASAP if you are interested.

see attached for details

Attachment: Alfred_in_Florence_(2)4.doc

Washington Semester Program for Fall 2009

Dr. Heineman of the Social Sciences Division is now taking applications for the Washington Semester Program for Fall 2009.

The Washington Semester Program is sponsored by American University and enables students to spend a semester in Washington, D.C., studying public policy in a variety of areas.

Students who have participated in the program have used their experience and contacts to obtain excellent positions in Washington and elsewhere.

In addition to taking coursework, students will meet with government officials and political leaders in seminar sessions and will participate in an internship of their choosing. In addition to its major focus on American national government, the program also has a number of options utilizing non-

governmental resources in the Washington area, including working with interest groups and art and cultural institutions. Some of these are: journalism, law enforcement, public law, economics, international business, international organizations, and women and politics.

Course credits and grades are fully transferable to the student's transcript. Students can obtain additional information on the program at www.washingtonsemester.co....

Juniors or seniors are eligible to participate, and scholarships are available. Over the past year, Kalyn Follmer and Kristin Rubisch attended the program. Those interested should contact Dr. Heineman in room 209 of the Olin Building. Applications should be completed by April 6, 2009.

Link: http://www.washingtonsemester.com

Online Security and the AU Campus

The next installment of ITS's Topics in Information Technology and Digital Media series will be Tuesday, March 31 from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. in the Banner Training Center in Howell Hall. The

workshop will focus on the security measures that should be taken while using the Internet, as well as the consequences of not doing so.

Come join us and learn how to avoid spam and viruses, and protect your personal information and your computer. This session will be presented by Adrian Morling, AU's Network Services Manager.

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363.

Reunion 2009 -- Save the Date Reunion 2009 - Save the Date

Details: Faculty & Staff please join us for Alfred University Reunion June 12-14, 2009!

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Everyone is welcome with a special invitation being extended to - Alfred's Golden Saxons and the classes of: 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004.

Contact us at the Office of Alumni and Community Relations 607.871.2144 or visit us on the Web.

Hope you can join us1

Link: Track Reunion plans on the web site.

Free Medicare Basics Trainings

The Allegany County Office for the Aging will offer free trainings to help people understand the Medicare program and their choices for additional health and drug plan coverage. These trainings will give you basic information on what is and isn't covered by Medicare, what premiums, deductibles, and co-pays you can expect in 2009, and how you can supplement your coverage with additional health and drug plans.

See attachment for all the times and places for the upcoming trainings.

Attachment: Free Medicare Basics Training Dates

Free Tax Assistance Available

The Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (TCE) offers free income tax assistance for low to moderate-income Allegany County senior citizens. Volunteer Counselors are trained and certified to help people who are 60 and over with federal, state and local returns. TCE is sponsored by the Allegany County Office for the Aging in conjunction with AARP and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

E-filing tax assistance is also available. This service assists filers in completing their tax forms and submits their applications electronically. E-filing is available at the Wellsville David A. Howe Library on Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. and at the Belmont Town Hall on Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. during February and March. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling the Office for the Aging at 585.268.9390 or toll free 1.866.268.9390.

For more information on the program and additional tax sites and dates see attached.

Attachment: Tax_Assistance_OFA.doc

Attention Senior Citizen Artists

You've heard it said that "youth is a gift of nature, but aging is a work of art." The Office for the Aging's Senior Forum will be celebrating the art of aging. As part of the program, the Office for the Aging is looking for artists over age 60 to display their work at the Forum which will be held at the Genesee Valley Central School on April 17, 2009.

If you or someone you know is over age 60 and has art to share, please contact Kim Toot at 585.268.9390 or toll-free at 1.866.268.9390.