Tuesday, September 5, 2017 - AURA - Alfred University

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

In This Issue

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Official News

· McLane Water Shut Down General Announcements

· Open Forum - Director of Admission Candidate, Jacob Yale

· Alfred University Track and Field Informational Meeting - 7pm, Indoor Track

· Men's Swimming locker room closed for renovations

· TIAA Consultant on Campus

· Don't be fooled by tricky SPAM!

· "Safe Zone' Training for Faculty and Staff

· Open Forum Interview - Director of Student Activities Candidate

· So you want to learn to sing?

· Swimming Lessons

· Do you have an event scheduled for Fall Family Weekend?

· Students: Check out available courses and opportunities in Performing Arts

· BIG DATA

· Singing in a choir has been proven to lift depression. Join AU Chorus today

· Engineering Career Fair RESUME DAYS!

· AU Peer Education Program

· Respirator Training - Fall 2017 Semester

· Violinists and Violists WANTED

· $2 Tuesday Movie Night

· Alfred Art Walk

· Eva Hild

· Health And Wellness - The Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Technology

· Are you a Tenor or a Bass (singer) but missed the Chamber Singers audition?

· It's not too late to join Alfred University Chorus!!!

· Article for Parents E-Newsletter

· "Take the Leading Role!" Performing Arts & Leadership Conference

· National Campus Safety Awareness Month

· Access to the Digital Edition of the New York Times

· Alfred/Düsseldorf MFA in Painting

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

12:00 On Campus Job Fair 12:10 BIG DATA

8:30 International Folk

TOMORROW 12:15 SoAD ALl School

Meeting 5:20 Yoga Class

THURSDAY

12:10 Bergren Forum - Steve and Luanne Crosby

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Dancing 7:00 ASME Weekly Meeting

McLane Water Shut Down

The water in McLane will be shut down from 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 5 for repairs.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Physical Plant

Submitted by: Kelly Moore

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Open Forum - Director of Admission Candidate, Jacob Yale

Faculty and staff are invited to an open forum session from 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, in the PCC Kenyon Allen room presented by Jacob Yale a candidate for the director of admissions position.

Topic: "What are the Characteristics of a High Functioning Office of Admission?"

Submitted by: Janet Lynch

Alfred University Track and Field Informational Meeting - 7pm, Indoor Track The Alfred Saxons track and field program represents Alfred University in the sport of track and field(indoor and outdoor). The program includes separate men's and women's teams, both of which compete in Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Empire 8 Conference. The Saxons compete in the indoor season starting from November to March, and from March to May for the outdoor season; competing in meets all throughout the East Coast. If you are interested and want to hear what the program is about, stop by the McClane Annex's indoor track at 7:00 p.m. Everybody is welcome!

Link: Track and Field Page

Submitted by: Erik Diehl

Men's Swimming locker room closed for renovations

The men's swimming locker room at McLane will close Wednesday, Aug. 30, and will remain closed for about three weeks while construction is under way. We will notify the campus community when it will reopen. Any questions may be directed to Adam R. DuPree

Director Equipment/Facilities Manager, at Extension 2892 or by email [email protected]

Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

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TIAA Consultant on Campus

A TIAA consultant will be conducting one-on-one, 45-minute, individual retirement counseling sessions on Wednesday, September 6 in the Human Resources Conference Room in Greene Hall. Let her help you make financial decisions that are right for you. To schedule an appointment, employees should call TIAA-CREF at 1.800.732.8353; remain on the line for assistance.

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Don't be fooled by tricky SPAM!

Dear Campus Community,

As you have likely noticed the number of Spoofing/SPAM emails that ask you for your network username and password and/or with malware attachments have become increasingly sophisticated over the last several months. Some of the more sophisticated tactics include:

* Posing to have been sent from the ITS Helpdesk

* The appearance of being sent by a University employee (and even the University President)

* Using University branded images and logos

* Using IT/Helpdesk language

Any email (or email that links to a Web form) that asks for your username and password and/or contains an unknown attachment should be treated with extreme caution. ITS will never ask directly through email for your username and password. And there is only one notable, but extraordinarily rare occurrence when we will ask you to input your username and password into a Web form...during computer deployment, only once, every three years.

The best tactic to avoid being tricked by these emails is to STOP, and immediately contact the ITS Helpdesk either through a phone call (607.871.2222) or forwarding the suspect email to

[email protected]. We can directly assist you in verifying that the email is fraudulent. Be

extraordinarily suspicious of any email that asks for authentication credentials or ANY protected private information. Always verify the authenticity of such requests by contacting the ITS Helpdesk.

Fiat Lux!

Submitted by: Gary Roberts

"Safe Zone' Training for Faculty and Staff

"The Gay Alliance's SafeZone program was created to develop, enhance and maintain environments in workplaces, schools and other social settings that are culturally competent and supportive to LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) individuals, as well as straight, cisgender people who care about diversity, equality and inclusion."

Upcoming Trainings for Faculty and Staff all will be held in the Kenyon/Allen Room in the Powell Campus Center:

Wednesday, September 13th from 1:00-4:00pm Tuesday, October 17th from 1:00 - 4:00pm Thursday, November 16th from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Please contact Eliza Ordway [email protected] to register for any of these sessions.

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Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Open Forum Interview - Director of Student Activities Candidate

Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an open forum interview, for the Director of Student Activities position.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 14, Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center

The candidate will discuss the following topic: What will the Office of Student Activities look like after one year under your leadership?

Please contact Amanda Baker x2164 or [email protected], if you would like copies of the resumes.

Submitted by: Amanda Baker

So you want to learn to sing?

Beginning Voice Class MUSC 132 is a great way to improve your singing skills, lessen stage fright and have a great time while earning 2 "C" (ARTS) credits. Anyone can take this class. If you already sing, you'll improve your range, vocal projection and confidence. If you think you can't sing, think again.

This is the class for you!

Beginning Voice meets MW 1:20 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. in Miller 126. If you have questions or just want to find out more contact Professor Luanne Crosby at [email protected].

Submitted by: Luanne Crosby

Swimming Lessons

The Swimming and Diving team will be offering swimming lessons Monday, September 4 - Thursday, September 7. They will be conducted at the Alfred University pool in the McLane Center.

Beginner Block A 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Beginner Block B 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Intermediate 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Advanced 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Ages: 4-13 (younger ages are allowed upon request) Cost: $30 for lessons - discount when enrolling 2+ children

Registration: It is preferred if you register prior to the start of lessons through the contact information below, although registration will be available September 4th prior to the start of lessons.

Questions: (609) 618 - 5145 or [email protected] (Caroline Burgos)

*Money should be paid the first night of class / checks made out to Alfred University Swimming*

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Submitted by: Brian Striker

Do you have an event scheduled for Fall Family Weekend?

Fall Family Weekend is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, September 15-17, 2017. The Office of Parent Programs puts together a booklet of scheduled events for parents and would like to list any and all planned activities. If you have an event/activity you'd like included, please send me the information (date, time, location, cost if any, etc.) and I will make sure it is added to our booklet. You can email it to me at: [email protected].

Submitted by: Bonnie Dungan

Students: Check out available courses and opportunities in Performing Arts

Below are courses and opportunities in Performing Arts for all students regardless of major or college Theatre

THEA 240 Acting I - New Section !!!

THEA 110 Intro to Theatre THEA 212 Script Analysis

THEA 220 Design Fundamentals for Stage, Dance and Film Performance Design & Technology

PDAT. 110 Technical Theatre

PDAT 200 Costuming on the Half Scale PDAT 320 Scenic Design

Music

Join the Chorus, Orchestra, Band or Jazz Band

Private Music Lessons available for all instruments and voice MUSC 200. History of Rock Music

MUSC 133 Music of the Guzheng Dance

DANC 200. Dance Costume Development

Submitted by: Lisa Lantz

BIG DATA

A 12:10 PM talk in Nevins about Big Data by Courtney Bowman of Palantir, the leading Big Data firm in the US. "The Guardian" describes Palantir as having "more influence over our lives than Google."

Submitted by: Gary Ostrower

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Singing in a choir has been proven to lift depression. Join AU Chorus today

Singing in a choir has been shown to help with depression and anxiety. (If you don't believe me I'd be glad to send you some articles). Help relieve the stress of school by joining the AU Chorus.

University Chorus is a 2 credit course satisfying 1/2 of the "Arts" general education requirement. The group meets on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. when students are joined by members of the faculty and community and on Wednesday from 5:20 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. which is just for students.

No previous choral/singing experience is necessary. The University Chorus will perform with a Chinese Orchestra (yes, we'll sing in Chinese!) in November and a seasonal concert in December. We will also be working on the "Theresa Mass" by Haydn for performance in March with small orchestra, so a two semester commitment is not required, but preferred. (It also satisfies the whole "Arts" (C) credit.

For more information, contact Professor Luanne Crosby [email protected].

Engineering Career Fair RESUME DAYS!

The Engineering Career Fair will take place on Thursday, October 5. To assist you with preparing for the fair, the CDC will host Resume Days 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 3 and Wednesday, October 4. You can stop into the CDC to get your resume reviewed and pick up some FREE resume paper.

Submitted by: Jill Crandall

AU Peer Education Program

Are you a student interested in promoting health and well-being to your peers?

If so, the Peer Education program may be a right fit for you!

Peer Educators are students that encourage other students to consider the behaviors, attitudes, and actions that guide their lives. Peer Educators are student volunteers who promote health and wellness alongside the supervision of the Health & Wellness Coordinator. Peer Educators are concerned about people their own age and are willing to take a stand about issues that affect young people.

AU has two types of Peer Educators:

Wellness Reps: Assist with health and wellness related programming focused on alcohol and substance abuse prevention, sexual health, fitness, nutrition and mental health promotion. Wellness Reps are trained to work alongside the Health & Wellness Coordinator to provide programming in the Residence Halls, in the classroom, and with campus-wide events.

Sexual Assault Prevention Peer Educators: Assist in the development and implementation of programs and initiatives that promote healthy relationships, positive communication, bystander intervention and consent. Sexual Assault Prevention Peer Educators are trained to provide programming in the

Residence Halls, in the class room, and with campus-wide events.

Peer Educators have the chance to:

Assume a leadership role

Make a positive difference in the lives of friends and peers Build their resume

Receive professional training

Freedom to create model prevention programs

If you are interested in becoming a peer educator or want more information please visit:

https://my.alfred.edu/wel.... You can also contact Amanda Khodorkovskaya at

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[email protected]

Training to become a Wellness Rep will take place on September 9 and training to become a Sexual Assault Peer Educator will take place on September 10.

Link: https://my.alfred.edu/wellness-center/peer-education.cfm

Submitted by: Amanda Khodorkovskaya

Respirator Training - Fall 2017 Semester

All training sessions will be held at Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall Sept. 4, 2017 Monday: 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Sept. 4, 2017 Monday: 1:30 PM - 2:40 PM Sept. 5, 2017 Tuesday: 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM Sept. 6, 2017 Wednesday: 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM Sept. 7, 2017 Thursday: 1:30 PM - 2:40 PM Sept. 7, 2017 Thursday: 3:20 PM - 4:30 PM

Respirator training for EMPLOYEES and STUDENTS is required annually for anyone on campus who works with hazardous materials which require the use of a respirator for class or work (attend one session).

If you "may" need to wear a respirator in the spring semester, come to one of these sessions.

For questions contact Dean Perry; Office: Myers Hall 117; Phone x2196; Email: [email protected].

STUDENTS, please check with your faculty, adviser, or supervisor.

Submitted by: Dean Perry

Violinists and Violists WANTED

Students, Faculty, Staff and Community- Join the AU Orchestra this semester! Monday 7:00 and Wed.

5:30 ... instruments and lockers are still available ! Contact Lisa Lantz for more information [email protected]

Submitted by: Lisa Lantz

$2 Tuesday Movie Night

Every Tuesday movies at the Spotlight Theater in Hornell. $2 covers your transportation and admission to the movie. Visit auconnect.alfred.edu to get the most up to date information about what movies are being run.

Link: https://auconnect.alfred.edu/events

Submitted by: Eliza Ordway

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Alfred Art Walk

Sponsored by: Alfred Art Walk

A monthly event, Alfred Art Walk will coordinate common hours of operations between the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum and the art galleries on the Alfred University campus, Alfred State campus and in the Village.

Join us for the first of Alfred's monthly Art Walk events!

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 15 Opening Receptions:

Robert C. Turner Student Gallery Summer Intern Exhibition

September 8 - September 15, 2017

Campus-Wide Reception: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 15 Cohen Center Gallery

Liz Ainslie: The Part of Sight Desiree Leary: Real Lookers (concurrent exhibitions)

September 15 - October 19, 2017

Opening Reception: September 15, 6 - 9pm Fosdick-Nelson Gallery

Alfred/ Dusseldorf MFA in Painting September 15 - October 19, 2017

Opening Reception: September 15, 6 - 9pm

The School of Art and Design celebrates the launch of the new MFA Painting program with an exhibition featuring work by painting faculty: Jutta Haeckel, Heidi Hahn, Stephanie McMahon, Kevin Wixted and visiting professors, Peter Hristoff, Stefan Kurten, Driss Ouadahi.

Bret Llewellyn Gallery Alfred State Campus

Video series featuring a different work by a different artist for 17 days.

Curated by Adriane Little, Associate Professor of Photography and Intermedia in the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University.

August 28th - September 21st The 17 Days Video Series

September 15 6 - 9 pm One night showing of the entire volume 10 video series.

On view:

Gallery 2 Gifts of Distinction 43 North Main Street Artisan co-op; over 21 Local Artists

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

Selections from the Permanent Collection Locations:

Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

Cohen Gallery 55 North Main Street

Fosdick- Nelson Gallery Harder Hall Alfred University campus Gallery 2 Gifts of Distinction 43 North Main Street

Robert C. Turner Gallery Harder Hall Alfred University Campus TSI / Harland Snodgrass Gallery Harder Hall Alfred University Campus Bret Llewellyn Gallery at Alfred State College

Submitted by: SOAD Events

Eva Hild

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4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 27 Room C BMH

Cost: free

Sponsored by Committee or Division: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum

Eva Hild lives and works in the south-west of Sweden. With her organic sculptures she has established a position on the international art scene and is represented in important private and institutional collections world-wide. Her art has met with a profound fascination at the way in which she expresses body and space, strength and fragility, presence and absence.

Health And Wellness - The Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Technology

Alfred University and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western NY are proud to present a Health and Wellness Event at 1:15 p.m. on Friday September 15, 2017 in the Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center entitled "The Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Technology. This seminar is subtitled "How can you make time for all of life's priorities? Strategies to help you find balance and live life to the fullest!" This event is open to all of the A-U campus and Staff, Faculty and Students are welcome to attend.

Attachment: The Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Technology Submitted by: Mark Guinan

Are you a Tenor or a Bass (singer) but missed the Chamber Singers audition?

If you are a tenor or a bass and either missed the Chamber Singers audition....or were hesitant to try out--the group could still use a few more male singers.

Chamber Singers is a 2 credit course and satisfies 1/2 of the Arts requirement, while having fun singing with a group of wonderful singers.

If you are interested, please contact Dr. Luanne Crosby at [email protected].

It's not too late to join Alfred University Chorus!!!

The Alfred University Chorus is open to all students, faculty and community members without audition.

Chorus is a 2 credit course (for students) MUSC 271 and fulfills 1/2 of the ARTS (C ) credit.

We meet Monday 7:00-8:30(students/faculty/community) and Wednesday 5:20-6:50 (just students).

We will be preparing a classical work by F.J. Haydn for performance with orchestra but will also be singing works from the standard and popular choral repertoire.

Come this Monday night and try it out!!!

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Article for Parents E-Newsletter

The Office of Parent Programs will be creating and sending out an E-Newsletter to parents; my hope is to have the first edition go out around the end of September; first of October. I will be adding

important dates, calendar of monthly events and any news happening around campus. If you'd like to submit an article or important date for an event taking place between October 1 and December 15 or any updates from opening, reminders to parents, etc., please submit them to me no later than September 22 via email at [email protected]. I'm looking to have a very exciting, full newsletter to share with parents that will include reminders and information about what is taking place (or has taken place that highlights student groups or individuals) here on campus. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you in advance for your participation.

Submitted by: Bonnie Dungan

"Take the Leading Role!" Performing Arts & Leadership Conference

Come join WLA graduate Elisabeth Estep and the JLC for a day of learning, leading, and free food at the Take the Leading Role Performing Arts & Leadership Conference!

What is it?

A day devoted to learning about how skills commonly used in the performing arts (dance, theater, and music) can be utilized to further hone your leadership skills and advance your future career path--even if that career path is not in the performing arts! The conference will consist of three main parts:

attendees will participate in three workshop sessions in the disciplines listed above and learn how these disciplines can be used to further develop leadership skills; they will sit in on a panel discussion of individuals who will speak to how they utilize performing arts skills in their current, non-performing arts careers; and attendees will receive a free catered dinner with additional networking opportunities.

Workshop leaders and panel members will include AU faculty/staff, AU alumni, and other performing artists from across the country.

What kind of workshops will be offered?

Workshops will include:

-Using Theater Techniques for Public Speaking -Leadership Personality Typing & Dance

-The Psychology of Music & How to Take Advantage of Its Benefits -Improving Leadership with Improv

...and many more!

Why should you attend?

-A free catered dinner is included!

-It's a great resume/CV builder!

-You'll be able to meet other AU students, faculty, and staff members who share your interest in the performing arts

-Learn and network with musicians, dancers, and actors from our region and across the country How do I register?

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Attendees may register on the day of the conference from 12:30 p.m. on in Olin. For additional information, questions, or concerns, please contact Elisabeth Estep ([email protected]). RSVP-ing via AU Connect is recommended.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Submitted by: Abby Griffith

National Campus Safety Awareness Month

September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month. Throughout the month of September there will be information and events focusing on community watch, bystander awareness, sexual violence and alcohol awareness, and domestic and dating violence. This week will focus on being a mindful and aware community member. Remember that if you see something, say something.

Submitted by: Alice Hallaran

Access to the Digital Edition of the New York Times

Faculty, students, and staff have full access to NYTimes.com, thanks to a University-wide subscription supported by the libraries.

Go to the link below to activate your "Academic Pass" to NYTimes.com.

This service requires annual registration. If your pass has expired, simply go to the URL below to reactivate the pass.

Link: Activate NYTimes.com Academic Pass

Submitted by: Ellen Bahr

Alfred/Düsseldorf MFA in Painting September 15 - October 19, 2017

Opening Reception: Friday, September 15, 7-9 pm

The School of Art and Design celebrates the launch of the new MFA Painting program with an exhibition featuring work by painting faculty: Jutta Haeckel, Heidi Hahn, Stephanie McMahon, Kevin Wixted and visiting professors, Peter Hristoff, Stefan Kürten and Driss Ouadahi.

Link: Fosdick-Nelson Gallery

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