Thursday, March 6, 2014 - AURA - Alfred University

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

In This Issue

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Official News

· Planned Water Shut-Offs Monday and Tuesday

· Parking Prohibited on Davis Gym Loop Road

· McMahon Parking Closed for Construction

· Process for Ordering Business Cards Has Changed General Announcements

· Bergren Forum - South Africa: After Mandela

· Glass Candidate Presentation

· Mechanical Engineering Faculty Candidate on Campus March 6-7, 2014

· Numen For Use Tape Installation Opening and Reception

· Long-time Vocal Professor Paul Giles Dies in Canandaigua

· Submit to the CSI: Get Involved Guide

· Save the Date - Pre-Health Workshops

· Health & Wellness Center/Fitness Center Break Hours

· AU Scholarship Opportunity

· AU Summer Sessions

· Are You in a Band?

· 50% Off Clearance Clothing - Don't Miss It!

· Life Trustee Plans Book Signing

· Sale at the AU Bookstore

· Concert: 'Songs of Spring-An Evening of Chinese Music'

· Zumba classes continue during spring break

· New Year, New You with Weight Watchers At Work Meetings

· St. Patrick's Brunch in Buffalo

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

· Alfred Village Playground Renovations!

· An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt - Portrayal by Paul Stillman

· Family Program: Gretchen Sepik-Portrayal of Mary Jemison

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

10:00 Walk-in Hours at the CDC

12:10 Bergren Forum -’After Mandela’

1:00 Saxon Swap

4:30 Numen For Use Tape Installation Opening,

TOMORROW 11:00 Saxon Swap 4:00 Saxon Guild

·Indoor Track -Away

SATURDAY

·Indoor Track -Away

·Equestrian @Home

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Reception

4:45 Zumba classes with licensed instructor Zumba classes with licensed instructor 6:00 The Maple City: See,

Make, Integrate Glass Candidate Presentation

Planned Water Shut-Offs Monday and Tuesday

On Monday, March 10, beginning at 7 a.m., the water will be shut off in several buildings, starting with Miller, then Crawford (approximately 10 a.m.), and finally the Science Center (approximately 1 p.m.).

Each building will be without water for approximately two-three hours.

On Tuesday, March 11, beginning at 7 a.m., the water will be shut off first in Herrick Library followed by the Saxon Inn (approximately 10 a.m.). Again, each building will be without water for

approximately two-three hours.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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Parking Prohibited on Davis Gym Loop Road

Attention all Faculty/Staff and Students that utilize the McLane Center Parking Lot. You must discontinue parking on the roadway/loop between Davis Gym and McLane Center. Please utilize the parking lot that has reopened behind McLane Center.

Also note, that in order to park in this area you must obtain/possess a 2013-14 Alfred University Parking Pass. This permit can be obtained at the Office of Public Safety or by visiting

alfred.thepermitstore.com for students.

Public Safety will start issuing violation in these areas Feb. 20, 2014.

If you have any question please call the Office of Public Safety at 607.871.2108.

McMahon Parking Closed for Construction

Starting Monday, March 3, 2014 the parking around McMahon will be closed due to pending

construction. The parking areas affected will be: The south end of McMahon along upper Pine Street;

The north end of McMahon facing the building; and the entire back parking area in the courtyard and along the access lane of the McMahon building.

Submitted by: Jamie Babcock

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Process for Ordering Business Cards Has Changed

The process for ordering official Alfred University business cards has changed. The local print shop that has produced most of our business cards, Sun Publishing, is in a transitional phase due to economic changes. Based upon their new business model, they will only do business card orders in batches of 10 or more different names. It is not cost effective for them to do one person's card at a time.

Since orders for AU business cards are typically one or two at a time, we have located an alternative print shop and process to ensure a seamless transition. The Alfred State College Document Center is prepared to handle business card requests through a virtual storefront that has been developed specifically for ordering AU business cards online.

The link to that storefront is:

https://v2.printsys.net/

Log on: AlfredUniversity Password: AlfredUniversity1

There are two templates from which to choose: the first template is indicated for only Admissions and Financial Aid offices because they require specific phone number options; and the second template is designed to accommodate all other offices.

When you double click on your selection, a new window will open that contains a form with fields to enter your information. As the fields are filled, the information will show up on the template at the right so you will see how the business card will look upon completion. Once all the information has been entered, you will proceed to a shopping cart that has options for quantity and payment, using your AU One Card.

In order to maintain the brand identity of the University, a PDF of the card will be emailed to the Office of Communications for review/approval. Once the cards are printed, you will be notified so that you can pick them up at the ASC Document Center, 10 Upper College Drive (607.587.3532). ASC does not deliver at this time. The design and specifications of color and paper are based upon the official AU business card format that is currently in use.

IMPORTANT: For situations where you do not have access to an AU One Card, or a required deviation from the standard format cannot be included within the two template options, you will need to contact Rick McLay at [email protected] so that a design can be created and provided to the ASC Document Center. In those situations, the online purchase option will not be available and a paper invoice will be sent to you by the ASC Document Center.

Please contact the Alfred University Office of Communications at 2103 if you have any questions.

Bergren Forum - South Africa: After Mandela

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

Sciences will be meeting at 12:10 P.M. on Thursday, March 6 in the Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.

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

Speaker: Nicholas Waddy

Topic: "After Mandela: Reflections on Recent Travels to South Africa"

Nicholas Waddy, associate professor of history at Alfred State College, will share his insights about life today in South Africa and the country's future prospects.

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Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton

Glass Candidate Presentation Date: Thursday, March 6

Time: 6 - 7 P.M.

Location: Room C, Binns-Merrill Cost to Attend: Free/Open to Public

Join the School of Art and Design for a lecture/presentation presented by Keith Lemley, candidate for the assistant/associate professor in glass position.

"I focus on the quiescent potential of materials and environments to be more and different than how they are currently perceived and understood; fulfilling an innate desire to explore, discover, share, and think.

"Drawing attention to physiological systems of vision, thought, and memory, I am interested in making conspicuous our abbreviated and abstracted understanding of reality, time, and identity. Initially capturing attention through formal means, the content of my work then enters the cognitive as one actively relates this experience with those already held in the mind as memory.

"At this juncture of feeling and thought meaning is produced. By delaying this process through reorganizing the fabric of the everyday into the unusual, a heightened sense of the present is felt.

Ultimately, one walks away more self aware and delighted in everyday visual ephemera and the experience of being a living breathing being."

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Candidate on Campus March 6-7, 2014

All Engineering Faculty & Students Invited: Please attend Dr. Yongle Du's presentation scheduled for Friday, March 7, 2014 at 10:20 -11:10 a.m. in Binns-Merrill 108.

Topic: "Toward the Fundamental Understanding, Accurate Prediction and Effective Control of the Turbulent Noise Sources of Aircraft Engine Jets Using Advanced CFD/CAA"

Submitted by: Rosalie DiRaimondo

Numen For Use Tape Installation Opening and Reception Date: Thursday, March 6

Location: Harder Hall Foundations Studio Time: 4:30 P.M.

Cost to Attend Event: Free

Thursday, March 6 at 4:30 two visiting artists from the artist collective Numen For Use, Ivana and Sven Jonke, will reveal the works they have done here in Alfred during their five-week residency.

Numen For Use will be presenting the Alfred version of the "Tape" installation made through workshops

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and collaboration with our AU students. They will also exhibit several sculptural pieces made with the help of the glass studio and the metal casting foundry studio.

The Tape installation has been previously created in various locations around the globe; sculptural pieces are new and result of exploration of potential connections between visiting artists and art studios here in Alfred.

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

Long-time Vocal Professor Paul Giles Dies in Canandaigua

Paul Giles, professor emeritus of vocal music and director of the Alfred University (AU) Chorale, died March 4 in Canandaigua, NY. Professor Giles retired from the University Dec. 31, 1992, concluding 30 years of service.

There will be a memorial service for Professor Giles on Saturday, March 8, at 1 p.m. in the Life Spring Community Church, 5026 North Road, Canandaigua. Arrangements are being made through the Fuller Funeral Home, Canandaigua. A full obituary will be disseminated when it is available.

Survivores include his wife, Betty, a long-time music instructor at the University. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to Alfred University and designated for the Paul Giles Scholarship in Performing Arts.

Cards and letters of condolence may be sent to Betty Giles at 5152 Overlook Lane, Canandaigua, NY 14424.

Submit to the CSI: Get Involved Guide

Do you have an event or activity coming up during the second half of the Spring Semester that you would like advertised in the CSI: AU Get Involved Guide?

The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is beginning to organize events for the dates of March 17 - May 17, 2014.

If you would like to submit your event, please send your announcement and any attachments of photos to [email protected] by THURSDAY, March 6, 2014. Thank you.

Submitted by: Nancy Banker

Save the Date - Pre-Health Workshops

The Pre-Health Advisory Committee will be holding two workshops after spring break. If you are interested in pursuing a pre-health field after graduation (such as medical, vet, dental, PT, PA,

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nursing, pharmacy, etc.), you should attend at least one of these workshops. Each will end with one- on-one meetings, therefore RSVPs are necessary ([email protected] or [email protected]).

Wednesday, March 19 - 12:30-1:30 p.m., Board Room, Powell

This workshop will focus on what to do during the summer to get your experiential hours.

Thursday, March 20 - 12:30-1:30 p.m., Board Room, Powell This workshop will focus on the application process.

Submitted by: Heather Zimbler-DeLorenzo

Health & Wellness Center/Fitness Center Break Hours

Please see adjusted operation hours for the Health and Wellness Center and Fitness Center over Break.

The hours listed below will begin Saturday, 3/8 and be effective through Sunday, 3/16.

Health & Wellness Center:

9 A.M. - 5 P.M. every day Fitness Center:

Monday - Friday 11:30 A.M. - 6 P.M.

Saturday-Sunday Noon - 4 P.M.

Submitted by: Tony Aquilina

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

AU Summer Sessions

It's not too early to begin thinking about taking classes here on campus this summer when Alfred is warm, sunny, and green!

Summer course registration begins Monday, March 17, but the Summer course schedule is viewable now in Banner. Just click on "Class Schedule" and then select Summer 2014.

AU Summer Sessions offer you a great opportunity to concentrate on one or two courses without the burden of a heavy course load. You can complete a full semester course in as little as two or three

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weeks, take a full-year of the language requirement, get a head start on the fall semester, or make up a course you failed during the fall or spring.

Please visit the Summer Sessions website for information about registration, housing, deadlines, tuition, and other details and to view a PDF version of the Summer Sessions Course Schedule Booklet.

Printed copies of the Booklet will be available at the Student Service Center and the Mail Room when you return from Spring Break. Keep in mind, however, that changes made to the schedule after it is printed will not be reflected in the Booklet. For the most accurate, up-to-date schedule, please always check Banner.

Questions about registration and payment may be directed to the Student Service Center and questions about financial aid, to the Financial Aid Office.

If you have general questions about Summer Sessions and/or non-art summer courses please contact the Office of Summer Programs at 607.871.2612 or [email protected]. Questions about summer art courses may be directed to the School of Art & Design at 607.871.2412 or

[email protected].

We hope to see you on campus this summer!

Link: Summer Sessions Website

Submitted by: Melody McLay

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.

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

Submitted by: Patricia Debertolis

50% Off Clearance Clothing - Don't Miss It!

At the AU Bookstore, take an ADDITIONAL 50% OFF the Clearance Clothing Racks. THURSDAY, March 6 only. Store Hours 8:30-5 p.m. Don't miss it!

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Life Trustee Plans Book Signing

Dr. Ruth Scott, a Life Trustee of Alfred University, will be signing copies of her book, "The Circles God Draws," at Moodmakers, a bookstore at Village Gate on Goodman Street in Rochester, from 6-8 p.m.

Friday, March 7.

Dr. Scott was a member of the AU Board of Trustees from 1991 to 2006, when she became a Life Trustee. She was awarded an honorary degree by the University in 1997. Her son Gregory is a 1985 alumnus of AU.

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"I would welcome my Alfred friends at the book-signing," said Dr. Scott.

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Sale at the AU Bookstore

Stop in to check out the clearance table at the AU Bookstore. 50% OFF items, March 6-11. General reading books, bargain books, art supplies, and more.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Concert: 'Songs of Spring-An Evening of Chinese Music'

Confucius Institute will host the "Songs of Spring-An Evening of Chinese Melody" concert at 7:30 p.m.

on Thursday, March 20 in Nevins Theater. It's free admission.

The concert consists of 10 Chinese classic music pieces by Guzheng musician Zhongbei (Daisy) Wu, Guqin musician Peter Worden from Buffalo, Dizi musician Shijun Cheng from Confucius Institute at Binghamton University, and Dr. Luanne Crosby from the Division of Performing Arts.

For more information, please feel free to contact Rose at [email protected] or by calling 607.871.2762.

There is also a free master class on the Chinese instruments-Guqin & Dizi at 5:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, Wednesday, in the Choral Room in Miller Theater.

Link: Web of CIAU Attachment: Poster

Submitted by: Yanfang Song

Zumba classes continue during spring break

Zumba classes will continue as scheduled during spring break at the University. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays at 4:45 p.m. in the multipurpose room on the second floor of the new Health and Wellness Center. Enter from the McLane Center parking lot, and tell the attendant you are there for Zumba classes. No need to register in advance. Classes are $3 each, and taught by licensed instructor Denise Eck.

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

New Year, New You with Weight Watchers At Work Meetings

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Alfred University and Alfred State students, faculty, and staff are getting fit and working toward a healthier lifestyle. Join our At Work meetings each Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Meetings are held in Room 408 (at the top of the stairs) of the new Student Leadership Center (SLC) on the Alfred State Campus.

Lose weight and feel great in the company of friends from Alfred University and Alfred State!

For further information, please contact Beth Turner by email at [email protected] or by phone at 607.587.4080.

Link: Alfred State campus map

Attachment: Weight Watchers At Work Meeting flyer Submitted by: Anne Cornell

St. Patrick's Brunch in Buffalo

Join Buffalo Area Alumni, Parents, and Friends for a St. Patrick's Day Brunch!

Alfred University Alumnus Chris Robinson '86 and his wife, Cynthia, invite you to join them at their home to continue the St. Patrick's brunch tradition. Julia Overton-Healy, Director of the Beth Robinson Judson Leadership Center, will also be in attendance with some of Alfred University's student leaders.

Sunday, March 16, 2014 - 1-4 p.m.

216 Shellridge Drive, East Amherst, NY 14051

This event in complimentary, but please RSVP by Friday, March 7.

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

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

Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

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

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Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

Alfred Village Playground Renovations!

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

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 2 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 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

An Evening with Theodore Roosevelt - Portrayal by Paul Stillman Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585-593-3410

Join us as we travel with Theodore Roosevelt through his exciting life. Paul Stillman will cover Roosevelt's early years, his life in the West, the Spanish American War, his tenure as police commissioner, politics, conservation, FDR, and his White House years.

Paul has been "bringing history to life" for over 30 years in his first-person characterizations.

The library-sponsored program is free and open to the general public.

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Family Program: Gretchen Sepik-Portrayal of Mary Jemison Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585-593-3410

Gretchen Sepik portrays Mary Jemison, a young girl captured by the Shawnee Indians and, when rescued, chose to remain with the Seneca family and friends she loved.

She draws the audience into the heart of her story by asking them how they would react in her situation. Storytelling gives Gretchen the opportunity to share history in a unique way. See:

gretchensepik.com

This program is sponsored by The Young Audiences of WNY, supported by a grant from the NY Council for the Humanities.

This family program is free and open to the general public.