Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - AURA - Alfred University

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

In This Issue

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Official News

· Graduate Students - Financial Aid Filing General Announcements

· EH&S Office Closed

· El cafecito: La cena formal

· Interdisciplinary Art Student Exhibition

· April Wellness - National Walk at Work Day April 30

· They don't think it be like it is, but it do. #therewillbesnacks

· Dick Stuart is Retiring!

· Volleyball Tournament

· Women's and Gender Studies Roundtable

· Listen Up, We're Taking Attendance!

· Music! Music! Music!

· 2014 MFA Thesis Exhibition - Electronic Integrated Arts

· Paper Due?

· Sign-Ups for Midnight Breakfast

· Win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

· Read This to Become the Greatest Writer Ever

· Graduate Assistantship Available

· IART Senior Shows

· Senior Week Events Scheduled!

· WILD Whitewater Rafting Trip

· Do You Enjoy Keeping Up on Campus News and Activities?

· PULP

· Summer School 2014/Financial Aid

· Job Posting - Hunt Seat Instructor/Coach

· Job Posting - Western Instructor/Coach

· Job Posting - Visiting Faculty in Photography

· Green Tip of the Week

· Author Visit: Tom Fitzgerald - 'Poor Richard's Lament'

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:00 Zumba Toning classes 6:00 El cafectio: La cena

formal

TOMORROW 10:00 Walk-in Hours at the

CDC

4:30 IART Foundation Show!

THURSDAY 10:00 Walk-in Hours at the

CDC

11:20 Scholes Lecture 12:10 Bergren Forum -

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IART Exhibition 5:20 Kripalu Yoga

7:00 They don't think it be like it is, but it do.

’Electricity Prices and County Economic Growth’

1:00 Saxon Swap 4:30 GLASSARTENGINE

Exhibition IART Exhibition 5:30 A Student Musical

Theatre Recital 6:00 Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball Tournament 6:15 Peaceful Way Yoga 9:00 Sam Kogan

·Deposit Deadline

Graduate Students - Financial Aid Filing

If you will be a graduate student at AU for the 2014-15 academic year and use Federal Direct Loans, you will need to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. You can complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov.

Link: Free Application for Federal Studen Aid (FAFSA)

Submitted by: Elena Wallace

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EH&S Office Closed

The Environmental Health and Safety office will be closed Monday, April 28 and Tuesday, April 29, 2014. In the event of an emergency contact Public Safety at Ext. 2108.

Submitted by: Dean Perry

El cafecito: La cena formal

Last El cafecito of the semester will be a "Formal Dinner!"

Please join the AU's Spanish Culture & Conversation Club for our last gathering of this semester as we enjoy homemade Latin American and Spanish food. Feel free to dress-up or come as you are.

Tuesday, April 29 6 - 7 p.m.

AU Language House, 12 Park St.

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Submitted by: Michele Gaffney

Interdisciplinary Art Student Exhibition

Students in IART 102 and 104 will present artworks in the Brick Studios.

Opening Reception:

Wednesday April 30 4:30-6 p.m.

Exhibition continues Thursday & Friday Noon-5 p.m.

Plus, as always: COOKIES!

Submitted by: Dale Inglett

April Wellness - National Walk at Work Day April 30

Did you know that there was an actual "National Walk at Work Day"? Well there is and it is April 30.

This year why don't you and the rest of your colleagues plan to take a walk around our beautiful campus during the lunch hour? Hopefully winter will be just an un-fond memory by then and we might even have a few early May flowers to sniff as we wind down from the hectic semester and look forward to our beautiful summer weather.

Attachment: 8834_National_Walk_at_work_2014_WNY.pdf Attachment: 8833_Wellness_News_APRIL2014_WNY.pdf Submitted by: Mark Guinan

They don't think it be like it is, but it do. #therewillbesnacks They don't think it be like it is, but it do. #therewillbesnacks

Date: Wednesday, April 30

Location: Alfred 95 N. Main St./105 N. Main St./134 N. Main St.

Time: 7-9 P.M.

Cost to Attend Event: Free/open to public

Sponsored By: Drawing, Painting and Photography

Six students in The Contemporary Photographer class will present their final work from a semester- long project. Each artist developed a body of work based on themes in contemporary photography, exploring tropes in commercial work, consumer technologies and the materiality of the medium.

Featuring work by: Alli Argento, Charlie Golonkiewicz, Melanie Gydesen, Emily Schell, Kate Schneider and Emily Stoddard.

Submitted by: Shelly Grant

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Dick Stuart is Retiring!

Please save the date Thursday, May 1 to wish Dick a Happy Retirement, from 2-4 in the Book Ends area of Herrick Library.

Dick will be leaving the University on May 9 after 29 years of dedicated service. Come and have some cake and punch with Dick.

Submitted by: Mary Lou Coleman

Volleyball Tournament

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting a Volleyball Tournament on Thursday, May 1! Cost is $4 per person and teams may have a maximum of 6 players.

The tournament will be held in the new health and wellness center and McLane gym and will start at 6:30 P.M.

Follow/Friend/Like ALFRED SAAC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to find out the dates, times, and locations for pre-registration. You may also e-mail Tyler Beyor at [email protected] to secure a spot for your team. Pre-registration is not necessary but is highly encouraged.

Teams will be allowed to register beginning at 6 P.M. the night of the tournament. Please see the attached flyer for more info on this fun event!

Attachment: Volleyball Tournament Information Submitted by: Aileen Ascolese

Women's and Gender Studies Roundtable

This Friday, May 2, from 12:20-1:10 p.m. in the Knight Club, graduating Women's and Gender Studies minors will be presenting their capstone projects.

The graduating minors this year are Julia Berbling, Alexandria Garcia, Kelly McNamara, and Hannah Ponte.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public.

Submitted by: Sandra Singer

Listen Up, We're Taking Attendance!

A Foundations End of Year Exhibition Date: Saturday, May 3

Location: Cohen Studio Building Time: 2-4 P.M.

Cost to Attend Event: Free/Open to the Public

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As a celebration of the freshman foundations students' growth and accomplishments, please join us for an exhibition of their projects. All are welcome; refreshments will be provided.

Music! Music! Music!

We have an incredibly busy schedule! We get tired - YOU get to hear great music!! Plan to attend a few of these events!

April 25 - 7 p.m. - Orchestra in Miller Theater April 28 - 7:30 p.m. - Jazz Band in Miller Theater May 2 - 7:30 p.m. - Symphonic Band in Miller Theater May 3 - 3 p.m. - Student recital in Howell Hall May 4 - 3 p.m. - Student recital in Miller Theater

May 4 - 7 p.m. - Student recital in Howell Hall featuring Holly Durand, Bellisant Corcoran-Mathe, Jessica Antrobus, Rebecca Hayes, Nick Labate, and Liam Maillaro!

Submitted by: Nancy Freelove

2014 MFA Thesis Exhibition - Electronic Integrated Arts Opening: Saturday, April 26, 7-9 p.m.

Robert C. Turner Gallery upstairs, Immersive gallery, Mezzanine, Smart wall.

Saturday, April 26

7:10-7:30 p.m. LIVE Projection 7:40-9 p.m. video screening Sunday, April 27

1-1:20 p.m. LIVE projection 1:30-3 p.m. video screening Monday, April 28

11-11:20 a.m. LIVE projection 11:30-4 p.m. video screening Tuesday, April 29

11 -11:20 a.m. LIVE projection 11:30 a.m. -4 p.m. video screening

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Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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Paper Due?

Any final papers looming over your shoulder? Not sure how to begin? Problems with grammar, citations, or thesis? Then come to the Writing Center! We can help with all of that and more! Make an appointment today!

Link: Make an appointment here!

Submitted by: Dylan Sammut

Sign-Ups for Midnight Breakfast

Hello faculty and staff! Midnight Breakfast is next Tuesday, May 6 from 10:30 P.M. - 12:01 A.M. at Ade Dining Hall. We are looking for volunteers to serve our hard-working students at this event.

We hope you will consider helping out. If so, please contact Dan at [email protected]. Thank you!

Submitted by: Nancy Banker

Win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

Please complete the online Customer Satisfaction Survey and earn a chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card! The AVI Fresh Spring Survey is a valuable tool which helps us continue to improve our services.

The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, we appreciate your time and feedback.

Link: Complete Survey Here!

Submitted by: John Dietrich

Read This to Become the Greatest Writer Ever

Any final papers looming over your shoulder? Not sure how to begin? Problems with grammar, citations, or thesis? Then come to the Writing Center! We can help with all of that and more! Make an appointment today!

Link: Click here to become the greatest writer ever.

Submitted by: Dylan Sammut

Graduate Assistantship Available

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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

IART Senior Shows THE BASEMENT SHOW

Drawings! Sculpture! Paintings! Prints! GIFs! Neon! Photos! Ceramics!

**NEW** DAY + TIME: OPENING FRIDAY, May 9, 5-8pm with DJ!

Exhibition continues Saturday + Sunday 3-6 p.m.; Monday + Tuesday, noon - 6 p.m.

Attachment: basement.pdf Submitted by: Laurel Carpenter

Senior Week Events Scheduled!

Senior Week has some great activities planned. Don't miss out on all the fun! Open the attachment below and check them out!

Attachment: Senior_Week.pdf Submitted by: Nancy Banker

WILD Whitewater Rafting Trip

Join WILD for a trip down the Genesee River through "The Grand Canyon of the East" and make memories that will last a lifetime.

This is the perfect trip for first-time rafters as the Class II rapids are enjoyable but not too risky. Five and one-half miles of spectacular scenery and fun rapids await you and your fellow paddlers. On warm days, you can cool off body surfing at "New Wave Rapids" or get soaking wet at "The Leap of Faith."

The bus will leave in front of the Powell Campus Center on Sunday, May 11 at 12:30 p.m. The fee is

$40 and covers transportation and rafting. We look forward to having you join us.

Link: Registration Link

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Do You Enjoy Keeping Up on Campus News and Activities?

Do you enjoy keeping up on campus news and activities? Would you like to be one of the first to know about events on campus? And would you like to write about all these things?

The Office of Communications is seeking a writing intern with Work Study hours - or a student in need of internship hours - for academic year 2014-15. Our student writers assist in writing press releases and news feature articles about activities and events and interesting students and faculty members on campus.

If you think this type of on-campus work would interest you, please send a brief note along with a resume to Debbie Clark, director of Communications, at [email protected], or by snail mail at Office of Communications, Fasano House, by Friday, May 2.

Eligible candidates will be contacted to attend a brief interview before leaving campus for the summer.

PULP

PULPContemporary Cut-Paper by Mia Pearlman, Kako Ueda, Alta Buden, Natasha Bowdoin and Hong Seon Jang

Date: March 21 - May 17 Location: Cohen Gallery

Alfred, NY - Alfred University's Cohen Gallery is pleased to announce is upcoming exhibition, Pulp, curated by Alexis Grabowski (08'). Pulp is a group exhibition bringing together contemporary artists working with cut, collaged and assembled paper, including Mia Pearlman, Kako Ueda, Natasha

Bowdoin, Alta Buden and Hong Seon Jang. These artists, through tedious artistic labor, create intricate and often surreal articulations - ranging from eroded geologic forms and weather systems to elaborate traditional paper-cuts depicting corporeal forms, insects and urban life.

Together, the works in Pulp explore the improbable spectrum of possibilities offered by one of the most common staples of artistic production - to be broken down and transformed anew. The exhibition illuminates the flickering dimensionality and solidity of paper-media and the process of artistic production through deconstruction.

Gallery hours are Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays noon - 5 p.m. For more information please contact [email protected]@alfred.edu>.

Summer School 2014/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.

In most cases, the availability of financial aid for summer school is limited and not the same as during the academic year.

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Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

Job Posting - Hunt Seat Instructor/Coach Employment Opportunity: Hunt Seat Instructor/Coach Link: Equestrian Hunt Seat Posting

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Job Posting - Western Instructor/Coach Employment Opportunity: Western Instructor/Coach Link: Equestrian Western Posting

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Job Posting - Visiting Faculty in Photography Employment Opportunity

College of Ceramics School of Art & Design

Link: Visiting Faculty Photo Posting

Submitted by: Kathy Costello

Green Tip of the Week

Create a healthy office environment.

Make it a habit to use nontoxic cleaning products. Brighten up your cubicle with plants, which absorb indoor pollution. Make it a policy to buy furniture, carpeting, and paint that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and won't off-gas toxic chemicals.

From the Council on Green Efforts

Submitted by: Autumn McLain

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Author Visit: Tom Fitzgerald - 'Poor Richard�s Lament' Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m.

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

At the current time when we are concerned by social and economic ills, Benjamin Franklin arrives, after a celestial trial, to view the effects of capitalism on the American society.

This talk, based on "Poor Richard's Lament," conjectures an unexpected root cause for our woes, as well as an unexpected course of redemption. Tom Fitzgerald will also discuss the genesis of his book and books will be available for purchase and signing.

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