The Business Office in Carnegie Hall, Student Service Center (both Registrar and Student Accounts) in Seidlin, Payroll Office and Procurement Services in Greene Hall, and Sponsored Research Administration in Binns Merrill will be closed Friday, May 9 11:45 a.m.-2 p.m. so that all the staff may attend the Service/Retiree Award Reception.

The Financial Aid Office will be closed from 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008. This closure will allow our full staff to attend the Service/Retiree Award Reception.

The ITS Helpdesk will be closed Friday, May 9 from 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., so that staff can attend the awards luncheon.

(See attachment)
Attachment: Exam_Week_Spring_20081.doc

The VISTA (Volunteer In Service To America) member will serve as Alfred University's Service Learning Coordinator connecting Academic Affairs and Student Affairs to create and promote programming that links community service to curricular learning objectives.

The position will build relations with community agencies and connect needs of the community to academic coursework that relates to these needs. A major component of this project will be assisting the students living in the Horowitz Center for Service Learning in determining a service learning group project for the year and work with a faculty liaison to facilitate that project.

The VISTA volunteer will also establish the Service Learning Center as a gathering place for service-learning related activities and events for the campus community, not just for the house residents.

Ideally, the coordinator will help us identify and apply for sources of funding to grow the program. This is the first year of our program, so the VISTA volunteer will gain experience from the ground up. The VISTA volunteer will maintain office hours in the Career Development Center under the supervision of the Coordinator of Internships and Co-ops. Extensive student and faculty/staff outreach and collaboration are expected.

This position requires that the coordinator live in the Service Learning House with the college students. A campus meal plan, parking pass and fitness center membership are all included.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.nyccvista.org. You may also contact the Career Development Center at 871-2164 or e-mail Jill Ninos at ninos@alfred.edu for more information.

Link: http://www.nyccvista.org

The Alfred University softball team has been chosen to compete in this week's Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Upstate Championship tournament, being held Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, May 7, 10 and 11, at
Union College.
Link: Softball Team Earns ECAC Bid

The last session of Right to Know (Hazcom) training for the 2007-2008 academic year, and your last chance to fulfill your mandatory training requirement, will be held Friday, May 16 at 9 a.m. in HOLMES Auditorium.

Don't forget to preregister via e-mail: cartella@alfred.edu or perryd@alfred.edu or telephone 2196 (Beth) or 3020 (Dean).

The Gibbs Fitness Center hours are changing on Friday 5/9 to 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and on Sat/Sun 5/10-5/11 to noon-6 p.m.

Summer hours commence on Monday 5/12.
Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. & 3:30-6 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays from noon-2 p.m.

The School of Art & Design is pleased to invite the
COMMUNITY to GALLERY TALKS by graduating MFA students on Saturday, May 10.

2 p.m. Michael Fujita will discuss his work in the Schein-Joseph Museum
(in Binns-Merrill Hall)

2:30 p.m. Mark R. Hochstedler will talk about his work in the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery (in Harder Hall)

Come ask the artists questions!

The Schein-Joseph Museum will be open noon-6 p.m. and the Fosdick-Nelson Gallery open 1-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.

Please take a minute to fill out the Career Development Center's graduate survey to help us get a jump-start on our annual First Destinations report for the Class of 2008.

Whether you have your plans settled or not (e.g. employment or graduate school), we'd like to hear about it. The CDC uses your responses to understand the job and grad school market for AU students. The information is confidential and is not reported in a personally identifiable way.

If you have any questions about the survey or need assistance with your career plans, please contact us at 871.2164 or cdc@alfred.edu. Thank you from the CDC staff!
Link: http://www.alfred.edu/cdc/forms/gradsurvey/

WHAT STUDENTS NEED TO KNOW: When moving out, place your unwanted items in the common area of your hall. (Anytime between now and graduation day, May 17.)

WHAT IS DUMP n' RUN?: Every spring when students move out, usable items students don't want or can't fit into their cars end up in the dumpster! This year will be a bit different. Under the auspices of the AU Support Staff Council, students are being encouraged to 'dump' their usable items in the common areas of their residence halls before they 'run' off to family and summer jobs.

Non-perishable food items will be given to the local food pantries. All other items will be sold on May 23 and 24 at the Davis Gym on the AU campus. Items not sold will be given to charitable organizations for distribution to families in need. All money from the sale will be shared first with organizations which help with the collection and sale, and then to other charitable organizations.

Don't miss the BAFA Senior shows!
Opening Saturday, May 10, 4 p.m.
Continuing Sunday - Tuesday: May 11-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Brick Fine Arts Studios and upstairs at Terracotta Coffee House!
Attachment: BAFA08.pdf

Seniors in the School of Art & Design will exhibit their work at various locations throughout the community, including Harder Hall, Binns-Merrill Hall, Cohen Studio and Davis Gym.

Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Please remember that the Service Award/Retiree luncheon will be held in Ade Hall at noon on Friday, May 9. RSVP was required for those planning on attending.

The attached list of honorees has been revised.
Attachment: Listing_for_display_082.doc

Don't throw your canned food or paper towels away!
When you move out, make sure to look for the cardboard boxes in various Res Halls as well as in Powell and Ade labeled, "Hope Lodge Donations Here!"

Supplies being collected: Paper towels, tissues, soaps, detergents, napkins, coffee filters, coffee (regular & decaf), canned food (fruit, veggies, soups), peanut butter, jellies, crackers, pasta

All of this will go to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge for cancer survivors receiving treatment. The Hope Lodge provides a place for cancer patients to stay while receiving treatment far from home.

For example, instead of having to commute to the Rochester area, cancer patients (and their families) from Allegany County can stay at the Rochester Hope Lodge for free while receiving cancer treatment. Your donations will contribute to the quality of life the ACS can provide at the Rochester Hope Lodge.

Please come and join us on Thursday, May 15, in Sponsored Research Administration in Binns Merrill 145, as we have to say good-bye to Garth Gregor.

Garth has been with Alfred University for almost three years and has been a great asset to our research program. We'll be having cake and punch at 10 a.m. in his honor. Hope to see you then!

CALLING ON THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY - FACULTY AND STAFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - FRIDAY MAY 23 and SATURDAY MAY 24 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) to assist the Support Staff Council with a "DUMP & RUN" yard sale. (We can also use help sorting the items!)

Local charitable organizations that volunteer assistance with this coordinated effort will receive a percentage of the proceeds.

If willing to help (and we hope there's a lot of people that will help!) OR/AND for further information contact Audrea A. Sirianni @ sirianaa@alfred.edu or Phone: 871-2144

ONLY graduating seniors will be required to return their mailbox key to the PCC Mailroom to avoid a non-refundable fee.

Undergraduate students may keep their mailbox keys over the summer and until they graduate.

Colleges of Worcester Consortium Courses in College Teaching Summer 2008 Course Offerings:

IDND30501 Seminar in College Teaching* (2 graduate credits, offered at Worcester State, meets 3 - 6 p.m., Tuesdays, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17): Learn the basics of college teaching: designing and developing courses, choosing and using a variety of teaching methods, and assessing student work. No prerequisite.

ONLINE IDND30501 Seminar in College Teaching (same as above, online asynchronous, 6/18 - 7/29)

IDND30517 Teaching with Writing (1 graduate credit, offered at WPI, meets 3-5 p.m., Mon & Wed, 6/9, 6/11, 6/16, 6/18, 6/23, 6/25, 6/30, 7/2): Examining the "writing across the curriculum" movement, we consider how writing can be used to promote learning in all subject areas. Through reading, case study, and in-class demonstrations, we examine the features of effective writing assignments and a variety of classroom activities to guide students through planning, drafting, and revising. We examine a range of student papers to consider the most effective ways to respond to and evaluate student writing.

GRAD980 Preparing to Teach Psychology (2 graduate credits, offered online through the University of New Hampshire, 6/1/08 - 7/25/08) This online course is designed for graduate students who are interested in preparing to teach psychology at the postsecondary level. No prerequisites. Because this is offered by special arrangement with UNH, students interested in taking this course should contact Judy Miller (judmiller@clarku.edu) as soon as possible.

Tuition for Certificate courses is $435/credit for external participants; in addition, there is a $30/semester pre-enrollment fee. You must pay for courses at the time of registration, but you may qualify for tuition reimbursement. Consult with your advisor, faculty development center, or HR Department for details about applying for tuition reimbursement before you register for any courses. Financial aid applications considered on a first-come, first-served basis; contact Susan Wyckoff (swyckoff@cowc.org) for more details.
Registration procedures are at http://www.cowc.org/colle... (follow the Procedures for Students link). The online pre-enrollment form (for beginning the registration process; you will have to pay by credit card at this site) is at http://www.cowcworks.org/....

Wednesday, May 14 9-11 AM Olin 301

What is a Rubric? How was your 1st year Assessment? Did we meet our first year objectives?

Drop in when you are available for individualized discussion of your assessment questions.

Contact: Nancy Evangelista 2649

Sponsored by the Student Learning Assessment Committee

Student employees not returning in the Fall, should confirm with the Registrar's Office in Seidlin Hall that a valid mailing address is on file before leaving campus. This address will be used to mail Payroll issued 2008 W2 forms next year.

Also, if you have payroll direct deposit and will be closing your bank account, you need to notify Payroll before you close the account. You can either complete a Cancellation of Direct Deposit form or email "Payroll." Failure to do so can result in your bank rejecting the deposit and a delay in receiving your net pay and/or student refund.

There are two openings left for faculty/staff to participate in the 7th Annual Five College Consortium on Curriculum and Program Transformation June 16-20 at Alfred University. Books, materials and lunch are all provided.

There is a stipend of $500 for successful completion of the week-long seminar. To reserve your place in this summer seminar contact Bob Amico, Program Director (link below). Reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis.
Link: Bob Amico

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Moving Wall
Coming to Island Park in Wellsville, NY.

It's open and free to the public from
Thursday, 5/8/08 1 p.m. - Monday, 5/12/08 1 p.m.

Military services being held are as follows:
Thursday, May 8 @ 6 p.m.
Opening Ceremony
Friday, May 9 @ 9 p.m. - Candlelight Service
Saturday, May 10 @ 3 p.m. - Dedication Ceremony
Sunday, May 11 @ 5 p.m. - Closing Ceremony

For details go to www.wlsvlegion702.com
or call 585-593-5345

Link: http://wwww.wlsvlegion702.com

The Forever Stamps are available at the Alfred Post Office until Saturday, May 10 at a cost of $.41 each. After Saturday they will cost $.42 each.