Thursday, September 1, 2011 - AURA - Alfred University

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Thursday, September 1, 2011

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Official News

· Portions of McLane lot to be cordoned off for testing

· Annual Safety and Fire Report Available

· Planning Publications or Web Pages? Identity Standards in Place General Announcements

· Intramural Sports - Sign up Before Sept. 9

· Cave Dogs Shadow Puppet Theater

· Music: Hyena

· 2012 Senior Class Committee Meeting This Friday!

· 2 Tower-2 Miles-2 Remember

· Auditions for '9/10', by Richard Willett

· TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

· Moon Festival Celebration

· Meal Plan Changes for Fall Semester

· Brass: Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns, Euphoniums

· 5k Run/Walk

· Respirator Training

· Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center

· Private Information and E-mail Communication

· Foster Lake Trail Maintenance and BBQ

· Alto Sax and Trombone Players

· Stipends for artists available

· Lois M. Smith Memorial Service

· Student Employment with University Relations

· Sophomore and Junior Women Awards... Click Here!

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY 9:00 Yearbook Photos 1:20 Respirator Training 4:40 Respirator Training 7:30 Auditions for ’9/10’, a

Play by Richard Willet

TOMORROW 9:00 Yearbook Photos 1:20 Respirator Training 4:40 Respirator Training 5:50 Capture the Flag and

Hay Ride! Sept. 2 @ 6 p.m.

6:00 Law School Night - University of Rochester - tranportation

provided

8:00 Nevins Movie: ’X-Men

SATURDAY 9:00 Yearbook Photos

Art History Club Field Trip to Rochester 9:30 Saxon's Fall into

Service

12:00 Women's Tennis Away at Brockport on 9/3

10:00 Music: Hyena

·New York Reined Cow

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First Class’

9:00 Dodgeball Tournament 11:00 Nevins Movie: ’X-Men

First Class’

·9/2 & 3 - Men's Soccer at Oswego Tournament

Horse Association Extreme Team Penning

·NY and NRCHA Extreme Penning

·9/2 & 3 - Men's Soccer at Oswego Tournament

·Women's Soccer

Tournament at Alfred - 9/3

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Portions of McLane lot to be cordoned off for testing

Portions of the McLane Center parking lot will be barricaded off, with no parking permitted in that area, for four or five business days, beginning this Friday to permit a geotechnical survey of the site for the new health and wellness center.

During the time the drilling rig is being used, the parking lot on the north side of McLane Center, from the west (front) faade of the building to the east (rear) faade and extending all the way to the tennis courts.

Temporary parking will be permitted on the grassy area between McLane Center and Davis Gym.

Overflow parking will be at Crandall Hall on South Main Street, in the lot in front of the Alfred Montessori School.

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

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Annual Safety and Fire Report Available

The Alfred University annual safety and fire report is now available. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example, policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.

Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the school and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus.

This report is available online at http://contribute.alfred.... You may also request a paper copy from the Office of Public Safety.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Planning Publications or Web Pages? Identity Standards in Place

As communications become more varied, more complex, and more frequent in the 21st century, clarity and consistency in communication becomes increasingly more important. The guidelines were

developed to help to consistently convey the brand that is Alfred University to our key target

audiences. A unified visual presentation benefits all of us by establishing a clear and direct association between our many and varied components.

By adhering to these standards, all divisions, departments, and offices will help project an image of cohesiveness and excellence that plays an important role in attracting high-quality students and faculty. Maintaining this image conveys the sense of stature, history and quality for which the University is known.

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The Visual Identity Standards are administered and periodically updated by the Visual Identity Standards Committee. They are responsible for overseeing the University's graphic identity system, maintaining visual standards, and approving use of any representative mark or symbol. This applies to all forms of communication in print, web, and video. Units within the University are permitted to use the Alfred University name and its marks and symbols, according to established guidelines, for purposes of recruitment, development, or general promotion of the institution.

The Visual Identity Standards Committee will consist of the Director of Communications, the Director of Publications/University Designer, the Director of Marketing and the Webmaster. The Director of Communications will serve as chair.

Current members include:

Office of Communications Sue Goetschius

[email protected] 607-871-2170

Rick McLay

[email protected] 607-871-2103 Office of Marketing Jodi Bailey

Information Technology Services Judy Linza

Attachment: Revised Visual Identity Standards Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Intramural Sports - Sign up Before Sept. 9 Fall Intramurals - Sign Up NOW!

AU Intramural Sports and Recreation

TEAMS AND LEAGUES FORMING --- SIGN UP NOW

TEAM ROSTERS/SIGNUPS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL Friday, Sept. 9 GAMES WILL BEGIN WEEK OF 9/12/09

In attempt to make things easier for scheduling, I have listed the days of participation. Please note that there are several different sports on each evening, so you may have to chose one sport. I will attempt to schedule them so they do not overlap but I can't guarantee anything. The times listed below are tentative and are subject to change according to Varsity Sports' practice times.

Fall Events:

Soccer 6 v 6 (men's) Monday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

Tennis (Doubles and Singles) Monday Nights 7:30- 10 p.m.

Basketball 5 v 5 (Open) Tuesday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

Kickball (10 Players)(Coed) Tuesday Nights 6-10 p.m.

Soccer 6 v 6 (coed) Wednesday Nights 7:30- 10 p.m.

Flag Football 6 v 6 Wednesday Nights 7:30-10p.m.

Volleyball 6 v 6 (coed) Thursday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

Slow Pitch Softball Thursday Nights 6-10 p.m.

You may register your team by e-mailing your roster to [email protected] (Scott Miller, Men's Soccer Coach)

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You may also drop off your completed roster to the drop box at the Intramural Bulletin board in the lower level of the McLane Center. Blank roster forms are available at the bulletin board as well. All rosters must be submitted by the "due date".

FAQ's

How do I join a team to sign up?

AU Intramurals Sports and Recreation invites all AU students, faculty and staff to participate. You are encouraged to create your own teams with friends, classmates and neighbors. If you are unable to connect with a group you may contact the director of IM Sports and Recreation for assistance in joining another team.

Who can I have on my team?

Current Varsity/ JV Athletes. No more than 2 varsity/junior varsity athletes may participate at the same time on IM Sports teams in the sport, or associated sport, in which they competed at the intercollegiate level. An athlete that appeared on an intercollegiate roster at any time during the current academic year is considered a varsity/junior varsity athlete. You may roster more than 2 but only 2 can compet

Former Varsity/JV Athletes.

Former varsity/junior varsity athletes may participate on IM Sports teams without restriction provided they have not appeared on varsity/junior varsity rosters at any time during the current academic year.

What kind of leagues/events are available?

Men's Open: All male students or faculty/staff members are eligible to play in this league. Women may compete on a men's league team. Non-student female spouses of students and male spouses of faculty/staff members are not eligible.

Submitted by: Scott Miller

Cave Dogs Shadow Puppet Theater

The Division of Foundations is excited to welcome the Cave Dogs Shadow Puppet Theater. The Cave Dogs will be leading a workshop for the Freshman Foundations class. The workshop will culminate in a multi-media performance extravaganza on Friday, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. in Holmes Auditorium. Free for all AU students, faculty, staff. and Alfred Community members. Please come and join us!

Submitted by: Angie To

Music: Hyena

10 P.M. SATURDAY, SEPT. 3 KNIGHT CLUB, POWELL CENTER

Arguably one of the hottest San Diego bands of the moment, Hyena is making a big buzz in the local indie-electro scene despite being brandnew to the genre.

Submitted by: Samantha Sloan

2012 Senior Class Committee Meeting This Friday!

Seniors, the class committee is now forming with our first meeting scheduled for Friday, Sept. 2 from 2-3 p.m. in PCC McNamara. If you are interested in being part of the excitement for your class this

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year, please join us!

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

2 Tower-2 Miles-2 Remember

As part of its observance of the 10th anniversary of the destruction of the World Trade Center towers on Sept. 11, 2001, Alfred State College is hosting a two-mile road race on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Registration is at 10:30 a.m. at the Orvis Activities Center, Alfred State campus.

Cost is $10 for students, $15 for general public. The cost of a commemorative tee-shirt is included in the registration fee.

Attachment: Entry form Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Auditions for '9/10', by Richard Willett

As part of a week-long community-based art and performance project entitled "LINKED, Our

Connection Over Time," intended to reflect on the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, a public reading of Richard Willett's play "9/10" will be presented on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 10.

Co-sponsored by Student Activities/Drawn to Diversity and the Theatre Department of the Division of Performing Arts/College of Liberal Arts, actors will be drawn from the AU student body and our community demonstrating the unity we all share as we reflect on this somber event that so strongly impacted our nation and the world.

Roles are available for 8 actors. Of particular interest, we are seeking a Latino actor, an African- American actor, a Japanese-American actor, and an actress of Middle Eastern descent (see attachment for character descriptions). Auditions, open to all, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Thursday evening (9/1), in the CD Smith III Theatre, Miller Performing Arts Center.

Developed from a play-writing workshop that Willet taught at Alfred in 2003 when America had just gone to war with Iraq, "9/10" interweaves four stories, each set in the World Trade Center on the night before the attack.

A reception and talk-back session with NYC director and AU alum Eliza Beckwith, who will co-direct with Professor Steve Crosby and his Directing I class, will be held after the free performance.

Attachment: Cast of Characters

Attachment: Fading Memories of Sept 11 Submitted by: Stephen Crosby

TIAA-CREF Consultant on Campus

You're invited! Jason Sciotti, Individual TIAA-CREF Consultant, will be conducting one-on-one, 45- minute, individual retirement counseling sessions on September 7 and September 29 in the Human Resources Conference Room in Greene Hall. Let him help you make financial decisions that are right for you.

To schedule an appointment with Jason, Non-Statutory employees should call TIAA-CREF at 1.877.209.3144 and Statutory employees should call 1.800.732.8353; remain on the line for assistance. If you need assistance with scheduling, please call the Human Resources Office at 607.871.2118.

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Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Moon Festival Celebration

Confucius Institute is going to celebrate one of the most important traditional festivals in China--Moon Festival from 5-8 on Sept 10, Saturday at Susan Howell Hall. Please join us for Chinese paper-cutting, Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy, and Chinese food, esp. moon cakes!

Please RSVP to [email protected] by Sept 9.

Submitted by: Jing Zhu

Meal Plan Changes for Fall Semester

Changes in your current meal plan must be made in the Residence Life Office, first floor of Bartlett Hall.

The LAST DAY to change your meal plan for the fall 2011 semester is Friday, September 2, 4:00 PM.

NO CHANGES after 4:00 PM on Friday. No exceptions!

Submitted by: Karen Porter

Brass: Trumpets, Trombones, French Horns, Euphoniums

If you play a brass instrument, join the Alfred University Symphonic Band! Have fun and make some great music!

INSTRUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE for most instruments!

Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 in Miller 302. Contact Dr. Chris Foster, [email protected], 871-2571, if interested.

Submitted by: Christopher Foster

5k Run/Walk

The Gary Horowitz Service Learning Program and Residence Life are hosting a 5k Run/Walk on Saturday 3 September. The race will benefit Allegany County Cancer Services, Inc.

Registration is $10 and begins at 9:30am at the Bandstand on South Main Street, Alfred. The race will begin at 10am.

Attachment: 5kposter.pdf Submitted by: Service Learning

Respirator Training

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Respirator Training for Employees and Students is REQUIRED ANNUALLY for anyone on campus who works with hazardous chemicals that require the use of a respirator for class or work (attend one session).

Please note session locations listed below as Friday classes were moved.

Thursday, September 1, 1:20 - 2:10PM - Holmes Aud., Harder Hall Thursday, September 1, 4:40 - 5:30PM - Holmes Aud., Harder Hall

Friday, September2, 1:20 - 2:10PM - NEVINS THEATER, POWELL CAMPUS CENTER Friday, September 2, 4:40 - 5:30PM - NEVINS THEATER, POWELL CAMPUS CENTER Registration is a must - e-mail [email protected] or call 3020.

Submitted by: Beth Cartella

Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center

Submitted by: Peggy Broderick

Private Information and E-mail Communication

E-mail is the official communication medium of Alfred University and e-mail users can assume a reasonable level of security and privacy in their e-mail communications. Users should understand that e-mail, by its nature, is not a highly secure form of communication.

E-mail is rarely encrypted when it is transmitted across the Internet or stored on servers.

Private/personal Information on servers can persist for years. Furthermore, e-mail can be readily forwarded from one user to another. As a result, University employees should:

Never communicate private information (such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, or private medical information) in an e-mail message, and employees should take great care when sending personal information such as grades or other information that is subject to FERPA regulation.

If you receive an e-mail that contains private information, please delete the message from all

computers and mobile devices that may have downloaded the information. You will also need to delete the message from the "deleted items" or "trash". To prevent additional unsecured transmissions of information, ask the individual to communicate future private information through the telephone.

Link: Private Information and Email Communication Submitted by: Gary Roberts

Foster Lake Trail Maintenance and BBQ

Come join us in a Foster Lake Trail Maintenance Project and enjoy free BBQ. Service starts at 1 p.m.

and the BBQ at 3 p.m. Transportation is TBD.

Submitted by: Kevin Keefe

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Alto Sax and Trombone Players

You're wanted! The AU Jazz Band still has openings for these instruments! The Symphonic Band also has openings for trombone and euphonium players.

The Jazz Band meets on Mondays at 7:15-8:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. in Miller 302.

The Symphonic Band meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30-7 p.m. in Miller 302.

We have instruments available!

Contact Dr. Chris Foster, [email protected], 871.2571 for questions and details.

Submitted by: Christopher Foster

Stipends for artists available

Strategic Opportunity Stipends (SOS) a program of the New York Foundation for the Arts working in collaboration with arts councils and cultural organizations across New York State, is designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of specific opportunities that will significantly benefit their career development. Artists working in all disciplines (including literature, media arts, visual arts, music and theater) may request support ranging from $200 to $1,500.?The next deadline is Sept. 12, 2011. This deadline is for opportunities occurring between Nov. 1, 2011 and Oct. 31, 2012. To learn more, go to: www.nyfa.org/sos. You may also contact Catharine Kendall Hannoosh

at?[email protected].

Lois M. Smith Memorial Service

There will be a memorial service for Lois M. Smith, who died July 11, 2012, on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m., in the Union University (Seventh Day Baptist) Church, 5 Church St., Alfred. The service will be followed by a reception in the Church Center across the street.

After 34 years as a librarian with faculty status, Lois retired in 1974 from the NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred University. She was married to the late C. Duryea Smith III, who was chairman of the AU Department of Speech and Drama. She is survived by her son Charles (Ruth) and daughter Jennifer (Roger), a sister, and four nephews.

Donations in Lois' memory may be made to Alfred University (Attn: The C. Duryea Smith III and Lois M. Smith Fund), Alfred, NY 14802. The Fund is used to support theater activities at the University.

Alternatively, the family suggests that, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an organization of your choice.

You may contact Lois's daughter, Jennifer Fajman, at 17922 Pond Road, Ashton, MD 20861; or at 301.570.9065 (home) or 301.221.0769 (cell); or by e-mail: [email protected]

Student Employment with University Relations

Join the SDA (Student Development Associates) and start FEEDING YOUR PIG and wallet today! Work

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for an organization that makes a difference for students on campus. Flexible hours/network with our alumni/learn skills employers want. All majors represented.

To learn more stop by our table @ PCC Aug. 31-Sept. 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or contact Susan Gorman- Associate Director, [email protected]

Link: SDA Facebook Page

Attachment: 2012_SDA_Poster2.pdf Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Sophomore and Junior Women Awards... Click Here!

Attention all sophomore and junior women students! The Women's Leadership Center and the alumnae of Alpha Kappa Omicron are presenting you with the opportunity to apply for the AKO Leadership Awards 2011!

One sophomore-level woman student will be awarded for her work in academics, and one junior-level woman will be awarded for her work to create change for AU's common good.

Interested? We thought so! Click on the link below for application information!

Attachment: AKO_Awards_application_information.pdf Submitted by: Cheryl Foster