Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - AURA - Alfred University

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

In This Issue

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Official News

· 2011-12 Tuition Exchange Application Deadline is Oct. 15, 2010.

General Announcements

· Study Abroad Deadline - Oct. 1, 2010

· Gayngs Advance Tickets Available

· CYLI EVENT: Robot Kit Tonight

· AU Gospel Meeting

· 2 Credit Studio Art Class for Everybody!

· West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Info Session

· Interested in Becoming a Practicing Psychologist? Grad School?

· Cohocton Wind Farm Trip

· Speech Coming Up? Feeling Whoozy?

· Information Session-Germany 2011

· Student Senate Meeting Agenda 2010.09.29

· Homecoming 2010

· AU PRIDE & Friends - Homecoming Weekend Events

· Class of 2011 Survey

· Student Carillon Players

· Office Equipment to Give Away

· Vaccination Clinic

· Alpha Phi Omega is Recruiting!

· Don't Merely Exist. Lead. Women's Conference 2010.

· Censored Classic Movie: 'The Children's Hour' (1961)

· 18th Annual Ridgewalk & Run

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY

9:00 Bob Bingham LIVE @ STUDIO Visits!

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 3:30 Learn To Lead Workshop 5:15 Interested in Becoming

a Practicing Psychologist?

7:00 Women’s Soccer Game 8:00 Betty's Summer

Vacation by C. Durang

TOMORROW

11:30 MS/EE Thesis Defense - Lin Lin

12:10 Bergren Forum - Heather Zimbler- DeLorenzo, 'Botswana'

1:00 Walk-In Hours - Career Development Center 4:00 West Virginia School of

Osteopathic Medicine info session

4:30 Express Yourself

FRIDAY

10:20 SOE Graduate Seminar 11:00 Homecoming 2010 11:20 Master Class in

Responsive Movement 12:20 Environmental Studies

Speaker

7:00 Homecoming Bonfire 8:00 Betty's Summer

Vacation by C. Durang Nevins Film: ’Grown Ups’

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5:15 Randall International Chair Lecture by Boris Groys

8:00 Betty's Summer Vacation by C. Durang

·Homecoming Events &

Saxon Spirit Days 9/30- 10/2/10

8:30 GAYNGS IN CONCERT 11:00 Nevins Film: ’Grown

Ups

·Homecoming Events &

Saxon Spirit Days 9/30- 10/2/10

2011-12 Tuition Exchange Application Deadline is Oct. 15, 2010.

Faculty and Staff - the Tuition Exchange Export Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 15, 2010.

If your child is planning to begin college (or transfer to another college) next year, 2011-12, you may wish to explore the schools participating in the Tuition Exchange (TE) Program.

RENEWAL TE Export applications are also subject to the deadline of 10/15/10.

Please read the attached TE Information Memo for application procedures and details on the program.

Two application forms are required; specifically, the TE Export Application and the Human Resource (HR) TR/TE form (links and attachments, herewith).

Link: Human Resources TR TE Form

Attachment: TE Information Memo for Community

Attachment: TE Export Application and General Instructions Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

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Study Abroad Deadline - Oct. 1, 2010

Are you interested in studying abroad? The deadline for Spring 2011 is Friday, Oct. 1.

If you are planning on going you need to make an appointment with the Office of International Programs prior to Oct. 1.

Please go to our Web site and see all of the wonderful opportunities that are available.

Link: http://www.alfred.edu/studyabroad Submitted by: Susan Wellington

Gayngs Advance Tickets Available

Friday (Oct. 1) is a great steal of a concert coming to Alfred. Never heard of GAYNGS? Of course you haven't. BECAUSE this is a collective of over 8 bands and 12 performers coming together for a rare 9- city tour.

Alfred was asked to replace Toronto's gig and we're the ONLY college on this exclusive tour. Trust us, this is something unique that will be worth the $5 admission.

SAB is selling advance tickets this week and then next week you will be sent a GAYNINGS TATTOO AND BRACELET in your PCC Box. Also, every $5 goes toward a better spring show - so please support.

Link: http://www.gayngs.net Submitted by: Dan Napolitano

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CYLI EVENT: Robot Kit 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 school 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.

Description of tonight's event:

Starting at 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of Powell students will attend three events for this program.

First, students will get their bots and practie a few speed events with them. The second event will have kids demonstrating their creations and practicing for the big event, the competition on the final day.

Submitted by: Christopher Romanchock

AU Gospel Meeting

AU Gospel will be meeting on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 5:30 p.m. We welcome all who would like to participate and/or help out the group. For more information, e-mail me at

[email protected]

Submitted by: Jared Cooper

2 Credit Studio Art Class for Everybody!

Biography Autobiography:

Telling your Story with Paper Sculpture & Appropriation IART 200, Fall 2010, 2 credits

B BLOCK: T R 3:20 - 5:10 p.m.

Telling our stories often happens on paper. It will in this introductory art class, too. Paper from all sources--phone books or wallpaper samples or precious texts--will be photocopied, torn, taped, marked, folded and shaped to tell your story sculpturally. Using inspiration and appropriation from others' stories, and through hands-on experimentation, students will examine the fundamental techniques of three-dimensional art and explore topics including 'zines, oral traditions, the memoir, and poetic license.

Attachment: bioautobio1.pdf Submitted by: Laurel Carpenter

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Info Session

An Admissions Counselor from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM), a nationally recognized Osteopathic medical school in Lewisburg, W.Va., will visit Alfred University.

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The Admissions Counselor will meet with students interested in becoming an osteopathic physician in the Kenyon Allen Room on Thursday, Sept. 30 from 4-7 p.m.

Anyone should attend who is interested in learning more about WVSOM, primary care medicine and the Osteopathic philosophy (the patient is treated as a whole person which results in a more holistic approach and a focus on preventive medicine). Today one in five U.S. medical school students is enrolled in an osteopathic medical school.

Anyhone with an interest or background in science or an allied health field such as nurses, EMTs, or pharmacists are especially encouraged to attend.

Link: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Submitted by: Mark McFadden

Interested in Becoming a Practicing Psychologist? Grad School?

If you are thinking about psychology graduate school, you are invited to attend a discussion of the ins and outs of the application process. Dr. Atlas and Dr. Gagne will cover the importance of: GREs , GPAs, letters of recommendation, essays, and interviews. They will also talk about the types of programs that psychology students are eligible for. Join them on Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 5:15 p.m. in Science Center 421.

Submitted by: Kaaren Reeder

Cohocton Wind Farm Trip

A field trip to the Cohocton Wind Farm for students, faculty, and staff has been set up for Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010 (rain date Oct. 24). The trip will last from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This trip is being sponsored by Tau Beta Pi, the Career Development Center, the School of Engineering, and the Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Departments.

Please e-mail [email protected] by Friday, Oct. 8 if you are interested in attending. Space is available for up to 30 people.

Submitted by: Marissa Tousley

Speech Coming Up? Feeling Whoozy?

"Don't Vomit On The Podium or How To Control Your Public Speaking." Learn the fine art of public speaking at our first Learn To Lead Workshop Series free at the WLC! Wednesday, Sept. 29, 3:30-5 p.m.

Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Information Session-Germany 2011

The information meeting regarding the short-term trip to Germany in January 2011 is TONIGHT! If you are thinking about going, please plan on attending the meetng. It is scheduled for 8 p.m. in the Olin

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Conference Room. See the attached flyer for details.

Attachment: germany12.pdf Submitted by: Susan Wellington

Student Senate Meeting Agenda 2010.09.29 Agenda Attached

Attachment: Student_Senate_Meeting_Agenda_2010.09.29.pdf Submitted by: Student Senate

Homecoming 2010 Homecoming Bonfire

Friday, Oct. 1, 7-9 p.m. on McLane Lawn

Sponsored by WALF, Phi Beta Lambda & AU PRIDE

Meet the Homecoming Candidates, AU Saxon Sports teams, watch some amazing performances by student clubs, giveaways for best face painting, make s'mores, and so much more!

Be sure to wear your Purple & Gold to show your AU PRIDE!

Saturday, Oct. 2 Events:

Tailgate Picnic at the tent on McLane Lawn (sponsored by the Alumni Association) 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tickets: $12 for adults, $6 for AU Students, Faculty/Staff and children under 12 Alfred Saxons vs. Frostburg Bobcats

1 p.m.

Tickets: $5 for adults, $2 for children under 12, free for AU Students (with ID), Faculty and Staff.

Halftime Reception (Co-sponsored by the Friends of Saxon Athletics and Connors And Ferris, LLP) Everyone welcome!

Carillon Recital at the Davis Memorial Carillon 4 p.m.

Enjoy a free afternoon concert by University Carillonneur, Laurel Buckwalter '89.

Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner at Kenyon-Allen and Knight Club of Powell Campus Center 5 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively

Tickets: $30 per person

Celebrate AU's Hall of Fame with the induction of the following new members:

Brian Striker '00 - Men's Swimming & Diving Lauren D'Aurio '00 - Women's Lacrosse Paul McDonnell '89 - Football

Michael Schaeberle - Swim Coach Joe DiCamillo '62 - Men's Track

For more Homecoming information or to register, please visit our Web site at

www.alfred.edu/alumni/reg... or contact the Office of Alumni Relations by phoning 607.871.2144, faxing 607.871.2391, or e-mailing [email protected].

GO SAXONS!

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

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AU PRIDE & Friends - Homecoming Weekend Events

Join us this week for a host of exciting activities starting Thursday and Friday for SAXON SPIRIT DAYS, Friday Night Bonfire & Saturday Night Neon Formal.

For details view attachment or become a fan on the AU PRIDE Facebook page.

Attachment: Homecoming10.pdf Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Class of 2011 Survey

Seniors, the link below leads to the Senior Survey givinge options for our Senior Gift for this year.

Please fill it out promptly. We value your opinion as all ideas will be reviewed.

The survey will be up for 1 week from today on Alfred Today, My Alfred, & the AU PRIDE page. The results will be announced before Fall break on the AU PRIDE Facebook page so become a fan to get all the latest updates for information on Seniors.

As always, to get involved please contact your committee members for information and meeting times.

Thank you.

Committee Members: Jessica Marble, Kaci Dean, Mike Kudra, Peter Nyitrai, Zach Grosser, Dave Hensel

Link: http://forms.alfred.edu Submitted by: Susan Gorman

Student Carillon Players

The campus will be hearing the sound of the carillon more often as two AU students practice for their carillon lessons this semester.

Laurel Buckwalter, the University Carillonneur, hopes that the community will enjoy the sound of the carillon, even playing scales and exercises, and support the educational endeavors of the two young men.

Submitted by: Laurel Buckwalter

Office Equipment to Give Away

I have an IBM Selectric typewritter and a XEROX 5314 copier. If your office can use either, please let me know. Gary Ostrower at 871.2999.

Submitted by: Gary Ostrower

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Vaccination Clinic

Allegany County Department of Health will offer a vaccination clinic at the University Church in Alfred, on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The clinic will be offering Tdap (tetanus and whooping cough), pneumonia, hepatitis A/B for 19 years and older ($19 each). Flu (combination H1N1 and seasonal) is for 6 months old and up ($33).

Allegany County offers this walk-in service to the community.

Submitted by: Kimberly O'Rourke

Alpha Phi Omega is Recruiting!

So you've seen our name in the Fiat, and now you want to find out more. Understandable, you must have a lot of questions.

How can a fraternity exist on campus?

Are Alfred University students allowed in?

Is it really co-ed? With no hazing?

Monday 27th through Friday the 1st, 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.:

we will be running an information table in Powell, right outside the bookstore. Stop by, say hi, and ask whatever you want, because this is your chance to get in on something great.

And if you have any more questions, drop an e-mail to [email protected] or [email protected] Submitted by: Alpha Phi Omega

Don't Merely Exist. Lead. Women's Conference 2010.

Find inspiration and encouragement to become a more confident emerging leader at the Women's Conference 2010. This capstone project of the Women's Leadership Academy of Alfred University will be held on Alfred University's campus on Saturday, Oct. 23.

The theme of the conference is "Don't Merely Exist. Lead." It speaks to all the opportunities available to young women and men. It also speaks to the challenges of making a difference, trying something new, and protecting your work/life balance.

Registration is $25 per person or $20 per person for a group of five or more. The registration fee pays for workshop sessions, a networking luncheon where you will meet and network with college students from outside Alfred University, a panel discussion, and various presenters from the western New York region.

To register for the conference go to http://people.alfred.edu/... or call the WLC at 607.871.2971.

Attachment: WC_2010_Program_927101.pdf Submitted by: Cheryl Foster

Censored Classic Movie: 'The Children's Hour' (1961) Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6:45 p.m.

Nancy Howe Auditorium David A. Howe Public Library

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155 N. Main St., Wellsville 585.593.3410

Join us for a formerly censored movie in celebration of Banned Book Week. "The Children's Hour" was censored in the 196's due to thematic content. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine, this adaptation of a play by Lillian Hellman is the story of two school teachers whose lives are torn apart by one small girl's lie.

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

18th Annual Ridgewalk & Run Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, Wellsville

7:30 a.m. Ridgewalk & Run Registration/Bag Pick-up; Wellsville High School

126 West State Street, Wellsville, NY 14895

A day of trail walks, competitive runs, casual bike rides, all showcasing the fall beauty along the highest ridge in Western New York.

Pre-registration only! 1,100 entry cap. Entry forms as well as a schedule of all weekend events can be obtained at: www.ridgewalk.com

Ridgewalk & Run offers walking distances of 2, 6, 9, or 15 miles and a "ride at your own pace" bicycle ride. Ridgewalk also features an "Active Older Adults' Experience" (55+yrs.).

Bring a family member or friend to compete for prizes and awards in the 5K, 10K, Trail Runs, or the stunning but grueling Julie Taylor Ogden Memorial 15-Mile Trail Run.

Ridgewalk is a great family outing, accessing remote trails on private land highlighted with temporary educational signage.

The Jones Memorial Hospital "Finish Line Arena" hosts all finishers on a horse farm south of town.

Festivities include refreshments, music, kids' activities, as well as health and safety clinics and displays.

Awards ceremony 2 p.m. Entrants are then bused back to registration/parking area in Wellsville.

Benefits Wellsville Area Chamber of Commerce and Allegany Senior Foundation.