Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - AURA - Alfred University

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

In This Issue

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Official News

· Managed Student Printing Program

· Open Enrollment for 2011 Benefits

· Secure Belongings Before Leaving on Break

· University Holiday Closing Reminder General Announcements

· What I Know Wednesday - Choosing A Great Wine with Dawn Grosso

· CYLI Event: Drawn 2 Diversity Tonight

· 'Margaret Thatcher - A Portrait of the Iron Lady'

· Alfred University Blood Drive

· Richard Neer, Perkins Ceramic History Lecture

· Global Awareness Roundtable Presents Nigeria and Senegal

· Student Senate Meeting Agenda 2010.11.10

· Books Available for John Blundell Talk

· Code of Conduct/Safety Focus Group

· Topics in Information Technology & Digital Media

· AU Student Seeks AU Clothing for Community Blanket

· Ever Have a Chance Encounter

· National Collegiate EMS Week Continues

· Sign up for emergency notifications

· Two Offices Have 100% Participation

· Jansport Clothing Sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

· Family Program: Bruce Weaver & Friends - Spark Your Imagination

· Concert: Wellsville Performing Arts Orchestra: A Musical Portrait

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

9:00 Greg Pierce LIVE @ STUDIO Visits!

12:20 ’Real World’ Seminar:

Car-Buying Tips/Incentives What I Know Wednesday

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 7:00 Global Awareness

Roundtable

TOMORROW

10:00 Red Cross Blood Drive 10:20 SOE Graduate Seminar 12:10 Bergren Forum -

'Changing Religious Landscape'

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 4:30 Richard Neer, Perkins

Ceramic History Lecture

7:00 ’Margaret Thatcher -- A Portrait of the Iron

FRIDAY 12:20 Are Lesbians Going

Extinct?

7:30 InterVarsity's Annual Square Dance 8:00 Nevins Film: ’Scott

Pilgrim vs. The World’

11:00 Nevins Film: ’Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’

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Lady’

Native Americans 1O1 Meeting

Alternative Cinema Presents

Managed Student Printing Program

In the spring semester of 2011, ITS computer labs and AU's libraries are going to implement a Managed Printing Program for students. The purpose of this initiative is to reduce unnecessary printing in public computer labs on campus.

Using a print management software program called PaperCut, AU will assign each student a set

number of free printed pages per semester. After a student has exceeded the number of free prints, he or she may add money to his or her account and continue printing. Each month, the student will be charged for the extra amount.

For more information, please visit the Managed Student Printing Program Web page.

Link: Managed Student Printing Program Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

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Open Enrollment for 2011 Benefits

The open enrollment period for Alfred University benefits will be from Nov. 18 through Dec. 3, 2010.

The benefits chosen during this time will be effective Jan. 1, 2011.

We will hold information meetings in the Nevins Theater on Thursday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 19 and schedules will be posted as soon as they are finalized.

A special meeting will be held for employees who do not participate in the University Medical Plans to show how our supplemental plans work with other benefits to complete your protection.

Another special Retiree only meeting will be held to answer questions regarding offerings for retirees.

Every effort has been made to assure our employees and eligible retirees that they will have access to affordable and comprehensive benefits that will meet the needs of themselves and their families. We have worked very hard with our brokers and providers to design plan options that will protect participants from financial harm while assuring the best access to care available.

The Health Care Reform legislation has allowed us to enhance our plan offerings to cover dependents up to age 26, to offer preventative care with no cost to the employee or their dependents and to provide for a third party dispute resolution system when a claim is denied. These enhancements to our medical plans are coming at a very reasonable small increase as compared to previous years. We are also able to offer an enhanced vision plan for those employees who wear glasses or contacts that is less expensive than in years past.

For non-statutory employees we have worked with our dental carrier to allow for those persons who did not take coverage last year to enter the program without a waiting period for services. The dental plan has been hugely successful and is a great way to ensure your general health by taking care of your teeth.

Facts and answers for your questions about these plan changes and offerings will be provided at the upcoming meetings. Please plan to attend so that you will have the information you need to make the best choices for yourself and your family.

Submitted by: Mark Guinan

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Secure Belongings Before Leaving on Break

The Holiday Break exodus from campus is generally the time of year when belongings seem to disappear if rooms, offices, and cars that are not locked. Please take an extra moment to lock all rooms, offices, and vehicles.

If you see any suspicious activity please report it immediately to the Office of Public Safety at 607.871.2108 or 911.

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

University Holiday Closing Reminder

Alfred University will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 to observe the Thanksgiving Holiday. The University will reopen on Monday, Nov. 29. Only designated "Essential Personnel" are permitted to work during this period of closure.

The University will also be closed on Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 31 in observation of the Winter Holiday Season. The University will reopen on Monday, Jan. 3, 2011. Once again, only those persons designated as "Essential Personnel" are permitted to report to work during this time.

If you have any questions regarding your work schedule please contact your supervisor or the Human Resources Department.

Best wishes for a safe and wonderful holiday season.

Submitted by: Mark Guinan

What I Know Wednesday � Choosing A Great Wine with Dawn Grosso

Pinot Grigio with my turkey? Riesling with my dessert? So many wines, so many pairings, but how do I know what goes with what?

Come to the third installment of the WLC's What I Know Wednesday series on Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 12:20-1:10 p.m., where Ms. Dawn Grosso will be giving an informal discussion on wine and wine pairings. Bring a brown bag lunch.

Please contact the WLC for any questions, 871.2971 or [email protected].

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

CYLI Event: Drawn 2 Diversity Tonight

Do you want a rewarding volunteer experience? Do you want to make a difference in children's lives?

Why not volunteer with the Children and Youth Learning Initiative tonight?

CYLI is bringing local students on campus for fun programming tonight and they need your help! All programs begin at 3:30 p.m. and go to about 6:30 p.m.; e-mail [email protected] with any questions or to sign up for an event.

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Description of tonight's event:

Starting at 3:30 in Powell's Nevins Theater We are sure the program will be super awesome.

Submitted by: Christopher Romanchock

�Margaret Thatcher � A Portrait of the Iron Lady�

John Blundell will be speaking about his book, "Margaret Thatcher -- A Portrait of the Iron Lady." His lecture will provide a comparative perspective between British and American politics and highlight the role of women leaders.

In addition to his work on Margaret Thatcher, Blundell is currently writing a book on 20 women leaders.

This event is brought to you by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and co-sponsored by the Women's Leadership Center. It will take place on Thursday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., at Susan Howell Hall.

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Alfred University Blood Drive Sponsored by APO and the Biology Club Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010

The Knight Club 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please schedule your life-saving appointment at www.alfred.givesblood.org All presenting donors will receive a Red Cross and Alfred University T-Shirt.

Richard Neer, Perkins Ceramic History Lecture

Richard Neer will present the Twelfth Annual Dorothy Wilson Perkins Ceramic History Lecture sponsored by the Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art at Alfred University.

Neer is the David B. and Clara E. Stern Professor of Humanities, Art History and the College at the University of Chicago, where he is also an affiliate of the departments of Classics and Cinema & Media Studies.

The title of his talk is "Greek Vases: Wine and Humor in the Age of Tragedy."

This lecture will discuss the fineware pottery produced in ancient Athens during the 400s BCE-the age of Pericles and the Parthenon, Socrates and Sophocles. The figured decoration on these vessels give a unique window into the daily lives of the Greeks. Specifically, Attic pottery was produced for use at drinking parties known as symposia. Conducted under the auspices of Dionysos, the god of wine, these parties were often rambunctious.

The focus of this talk will be on the ways in which the drunken, disorderly world of the drinking party is reflected in the images on Athenian pottery.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 11 Time: 4:30 p.m.

Location: Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center

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Attachment: Neer_lecture2p2.pdf Submitted by: Susan Kowalczyk

Global Awareness Roundtable Presents Nigeria and Senegal Global Awareness Roundtable

Will Present: Nigeria and Senegal Udoyen,Edidiong V &Jessica Taylor Wednesday, Nov. 10 2010

Night Club Campus Center @ 7-8 p.m.

Edidiong V, a native of Nigeria, intends to touch on aspects of his country concerning its history, economy, religious beliefs, people and culture as well as places of interest and festivals. He will to talk more about Nigerians as a people and their cultural values that may not be obvious to many

Americans.

Jessica's presentation will cover a broad range of topics dealing with Senegal's history, culture, politics, language, women... as well as her own experience as an American woman studying abroad.

The Global Awareness Roundtable is a monthly event designed to introduce the Alfred community to a variety of cultures from around the world. This informal gathering gives our international faculty, students and alumni the opportunity to introduce participants to countries as diverse as Japan, Guatemala and Tunisia. Students who have lived, studied or worked abroad also share their

experiences and observations. Presentations cover a wide range of topics including history, traditions, art, music and food. This event is supported by the liberal Arts College and the language department.

If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact Zakia Robana @ 871.2880

Submitted by: Zakia Robana

Student Senate Meeting Agenda 2010.11.10 Agenda Attached

Attachment: Student_Senate_Meeting_Agenda_2010.11.10.pdf Submitted by: Student Senate

Books Available for John Blundell Talk

Books for the John Blundell talk held at Howell Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday, 11/11 are available at the AU Bookstore. "Margaret Thatcher: A Portrait of the Iron Lady" will also be available for sale that evening.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Code of Conduct/Safety Focus Group

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Please join us this Thursday as we solicit your opinions about the student code of conduct and how to improve student safety. This will be an informal focus group to hear your ideas and suggestions.

We will meet in McNamara Room of the Powell Campus Center on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 4 p.m.

Submitted by: Norm Pollard

Topics in Information Technology & Digital Media

ITS is pleased to continue its lecture and discussion series though the Fall semester. On Tuesday, Nov.

16, Adrian Morling, AU's Network Services Manager, will give a presentation on Online Security. He will discuss security issues that campus users should be aware of, types of Web sites to avoid, and what users should do to protect themselves against phishing scams, viruses, and data loss.

All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. No reservations are necessary. The presentation will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. in The Training Center in Howell Hall. If you have any questions, please contact Meghanne Freivald at 871.2363 or via e-mail.

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

AU Student Seeks AU Clothing for Community Blanket

AU student Isabella Caesar is seeking donations of fabric clothing that will be crocheted into a

community blanket. This blanket will be donated to the Turning Point Center in Hornell to be hopefully used to provide warmth for a community member in need.

Ideal items would be AU apparell/old t-shirts or any other items that are Alfred related that you don't need. The whole final piece would reflect the AU community and will be put on display in Powell Campus Center for a few days before heading to Hornell. It will be sent to the Turning Point Center too help those residents make it through the winter months.

There will be a cardboard box by the info desk in Powell with the title "donated fabrics" on it starting this week and throughout next week.

Please help make this happen for those that are less advantaged than you. Thank you for any donations.

Questions can be sent to Isabella at [email protected].

Submitted by: Dan Napolitano

Ever Have a Chance Encounter

Ever been far away from Alfred and had a chance encounter with a fellow alumnus, former faculty member, former roommate, campus staff member? We'd like to hear stories about the time you just happened to have an encounter with someone connected to Alfred University.

Some of your stories might be used in an upcoming edition of Alfred Online, our e-magazine. Send your stories to Debbie Clark at [email protected] by Monday, Nov. 15. Photos would be great too.

Thank you.

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National Collegiate EMS Week Continues

All tips and tricks will be shown at a table in Powell during the following-

Wednesday: Blood & Alcohol 11am-1pm - Hints & Tips for those nights when you're going out drinking at Alex's.

Thursday: Sleeping? Hurt? Aspirin? 11am-1pm - Think your friend is sleeping after a night of partying?

Learn how to make sure it isn't worse. Find out how to treat yourself and what you can't treat yourself!

Unsure about any of this? Email [email protected] Link: Alfred University Rescue Squad Website Submitted by: AU Rescue Squad

Sign up for emergency notifications

Alfred University will soon conduct a test of NY-Alert, the notification system that will be used to send out text messages, emails, phone calls and faxes in the event of an emergency on campus.

To make sure you receive the notices, which could be critical in a real emergency, please sign up now at the link below. If you signed up before, make sure your information is up-to-date by logging in and verifying.

Link: Link to sign up or update information Submitted by: Susan Goetschius

Two Offices Have 100% Participation

The Human Resources Office and the Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences have 100%

participation in the AU Charities Drive. Some other offices are close.

It is not too late to join the drive which which is at about 65% of its goal.

Submitted by: Wes Bentz

Jansport Clothing Sale Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off

NOW through 11/28 all Jansport clothing is Buy 1, Get 1 50% OFF. We have sweatshirts, tees, and sweatpants. Mix or Match! Don't need two? Share with a friend!

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

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Family Program: Bruce Weaver & Friends - Spark Your Imagination Puppets, Ventriloquism & Fun!

Saturday, Nov. 13 at 10:30 a.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585.593.3410

Bruce and his puppet friends have been entertaining communities in New York and Pennsylvania for over30 years with ventriloquism and fun. This time they will explore activities that you can learn about at the library such as theater, music, and magic. Help his friends Edgar, Chester Hound, Aunt Gabby and our other guests and audience as they try to outwit Bruce and steal the show with their charm and pranks.

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

Concert: Wellsville Performing Arts Orchestra: A Musical Portrait Friday, Nov. 12 at 8 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library 155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585.593.3410

Join the Wellsville Performing Arts Orchestra for its 25th Anniversary Concert, A Musical Portrait. The Orchestra was founded in 1985 by a group of string players seeking an outlet for their musical interests. Six "charter members" and many other instrumentalists continue to organize and play concerts for area venues.

Led by conductors Gordon Hardy and Edward Belin, the 25th anniversary event will feature both classical and contemporary selections ranging from Bach to Broadway. Favorites from past concerts will include works by Grieg, Copland, and Gould.

Funding for the Wellsville Performing Arts Orchestra is provided by the NYS Council on the Arts. The program is free and open to the general public.