Thursday, May 30, 2019
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· TIAA Open Educational Session
· ENI Open Educational Sessions General Announcements
· Summer Hours 2019
· TIAA Consultant on Campus
· Job Opening-Secretary for the CAS
· Brother LC103LC Ink Cartridges
· Music Lessons
· Instrumental Ensembles
· B & B at the Brick during MostArts !
· Self Service Password Reset
· Need Lodging during the MostArts Festival?
· MostArts Tickets and Workshops are On Sale Now!
· Business Office, HR, Procurement, Bursar, Sponsored Research & Mailroom
· Summer Pool Hours
· Enroll Today for MostArts Workshops
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TIAA Open Educational Session
Chris Dabroski, a financial consultant with TIAA will be on campus this Friday, May 31, 2019 delivering an educational session Money at Work: 1 Foundations of Investing. The session will focus on
understanding the role of investing, protecting against various risks, augmenting traditional savings programs to help accelerate retirement savings, the products and the tools available to manage a growing portfolio. Please join us from 11:00-12:00 in Nevins Theater for this educational session, open to all faculty and staff.
Submitted by: Mark Guinan back to top
ENI Open Educational Sessions
On Friday, May 31, 2019, Skye Tolendini with ENI will be on campus offering two educational sessions.
The sessions will be held in Nevins Theater as follows, and are open to all faculty and staff:
Self-Management: Making the Most of Your Time. Topics discussed in this session include: dispelling
the myth about time management, identifying your personal 'time wasters', how to create S.M.A.R.T goals, tools for organizing, prioritizing, analyzing and managing your time. The session objective is to learn how to improve your self-management skills at work and home to make better use of this precious commodity we call Time. This session will take place from 1:00-1:45 in Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.
Improving Communication: How to Make Yourself Understood. Topics discussed include the Communication System, identifying personal communication filters, non-verbal communication, overcoming barriers to effective communication, The Art of Listening. The session objective is to learn the secrets you need to be a powerful, confident communicator when it matters most to you and your career. This session will take place from 2:00-2:45 in Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.
Submitted by: Mark Guinan back to top
Summer Hours 2019
The University will henceforth observe a summer work schedule beginning the Monday following commencement and concluding the second Friday in August. For this year, summer hours will begin on Monday, May 20 and will continue through Friday, August 9.
While most University employees will be working according to the Administrative Office hours, some department schedules may vary. Please speak with your supervisor for your department's schedule.
Administrative Office Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm (with a half hour lunch) Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial: No schedule change
Additional Information:
-On the door of your office, please post summer office hours
-Please change your voice mail message to indicate your specific summer hours, as may be appropriate
-Any questions regarding payroll/timesheets, please contact the Payroll Department
Submitted by: Kayleigh Misner back to top
TIAA Consultant on Campus
A TIAA consultant will be conducting one-on-one, 45-minute, individual retirement counseling sessions on Wednesday, June 19, in the Human Resources Conference Room in Greene Hall. Let them help you make financial decisions that are right for you. To schedule an appointment, employees should call TIAA at 1.800.732.8353 and remain on the line for assistance; or register at
www.TIAA.org/schedulenow.
Submitted by: Kim Wyant back to top
Job Opening-Secretary for the CAS
Please see the link below for more information on the Secretary for the Center for Academic Success position.
Link: Job Description
Submitted by: Tamara Green back to top
Brother LC103LC Ink Cartridges
I have some ink that is no longer compatible with any printer in my department's office. Please email me if you have a printer that requires this type of ink. [email protected]
Value pack 3 color ink cartridges.
Submitted by: Jen Guarasci back to top
Music Lessons
The Department of Music at Alfred University offers a variety of music lessons for Voice, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Percussion, Strings, Brass, and Woodwinds.
There are beginning lessons which are 30 minutes a week and only $300 a semester. And there are advanced lessons, 60 minutes a week and $600 a semester. Cost for lessons can be added to your tuition.
Contact Dustin Woodard at [email protected] for details.
Sign up for MUSC 101-108 or 301-308.
Submitted by: Dustin Woodard back to top
Instrumental Ensembles
The Department of Music at Alfred University has three instrumental ensembles that are looking for new members. All are welcome to join whether you are a student, faculty, staff, or community member. No auditions necessary, and instruments are available if you do not own your own.
If you would like to join or have any questions please contact the director of the ensemble:
MUSC 275 - University Symphony Orchestra Dr. Lisa Lantz ([email protected])
MUSC 274 - Jazz Ensemble
Dr. Raul Barcenes ([email protected]) MUSC 273 - Concert Band
Dr. Raul Barcenes ([email protected])
Submitted by: Dustin Woodard back to top
B & B at the Brick during MostArts !
Do you know someone looking for a place to stay during the MostArts Festival. Consider the MostArts B & B at the historic Brick. Single or double rooms available- package includes festival tickets, gourmet breakfast, access to campus activities and more: https://www.alfred.edu/mo...
Link: MostArts Lodging
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz back to top
Self Service Password Reset
ITS is happy to announce the general availability of Self-Service Password Reset. This feature will allow users to reset their own passwords without needing to rely on ITS staff to assist when they forget their password, or their password expires. Starting on June 5th, when you log into your email you will be prompted to set up Self-Service Password Reset. You can skip it if you don't want to set it up then, but you will be prompted to set it up every time you log into webmail until you do. If you do not use webmail and you would like to set up SSPR, please visit aka.ms/ssprsetup and follow the instructions there. Please call the help desk at (607)871-2222 with any questions.
Link: SSPR Setup
Submitted by: Thomas George back to top
Need Lodging during the MostArts Festival?
Do you know someone looking for a place to stay during the MostArts Festival. Consider the MostArts B & B at the historic Brick. Single or double rooms available- package includes festival tickets, gourmet breakfast, access to campus activities and more: https://www.alfred.edu/mo...
Link: https://www.alfred.edu/mostarts/b-and-b-at-the-brick.cfm
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz back to top
MostArts Tickets and Workshops are On Sale Now!
The Magic Returns July 7-13
Tickets for the 2019 MostArts Festival are on Sale! Visit our new website for more information about soloists, workshops, and more: www.alfred.edu/MostArts
Link: http://www.alfred.edu/MostArts
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz
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Business Office, HR, Procurement, Bursar, Sponsored Research & Mailroom
The following offices will be holding an in-service training day on Friday, May 31 and will be closed for transactions between 9:30 am - 3:30 pm:
Business Office, Human Resources/Payroll, Procurement, Sponsored Research Administration, Bursar's Office, Mailroom.
Submitted by: Trina Cook back to top
Summer Pool Hours
The pool will be open for lap swimming:
Wednesday - Friday 6/5 - 6/7 and Wednesday - Friday 6/12- 6/14 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:30 -5:30 pm
We will open Monday - Friday (same hours) starting June 17.
Submitted by: Brian Striker back to top
Enroll Today for MostArts Workshops
Special one day workshops are offered for children and adults during the festival- Space is Limited, so enroll Today!
Clay Workshops Monday, July 8, morning & afternoon Master Gardener Workshop Tuesday, July 10 afternoon
Playing With Words -Creative Writing -by the Daily or Week (July 8-12) Chinese Guhzeng Workshop Thursday July 11 afternoon
Food Sculpture & Brunch Tuesday, July 9 morning Cooking Class & Dinner Tuesday, July 9afternoon
Special Piano Recital- with Joaquin Achucarro- free and open to the public Free Event Sat. July 13 - Village Band Concert at 1:00 Village Band Stand 3:00 High Tea and Poetry Reading with Jason Gray
For detailed information and Registration visit www.alfred.edu/MostArts Link: MostArts
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz back to top
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