Dear faculty and staff,

The returning student newsletter is online, though it has not yet been advertised widely to students. I am happy to add announcements if your department or division would like to include something later in the summer.

Kathy Woughter (woughter@alfred.edu)
Link: Returning Student Newsletter

We recognize the rising cost of gasoline is an increasing burden for most of our employees, and we are exploring ways in which we can help people save money on their commuting costs.

1. We are discussing with the Hornell Area Transit (HAT) bus operators ways in which they can adjust their schedules to mesh better with the work hours at the University. The current schedule is available on-line: http://www.hatrides.com/a...

2. We are working with Allegany County Transit on the possibility of more direct bus routes from other Allegany County communities to Alfred and back on schedules that will accommodate our employees. Thanks to all of you who completed the survey.

3. We have a ride board, and we recommend people use it to set up car pools to reduce commuting costs. Check out http://my.alfred.edu/inde... to see if you can share a ride to and from Alfred.

4. If you need minor schedule accommodations in order to be able to use public transportation or carpooling, please ask your supervisor. He or she may be able to accommodate your needs.

5. We would like to remind those who wish to bicycle to and from campus that they can use facilities in the McLane Center to shower and change clothes.

-- AU Cabinet and other administrators working on this issue

Dining Services is once again offering meal plans for Faculty and Staff to use on campus!

Block Meals - All you care to eat meals in Powell and Ade Dining Halls. Meals are good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, during regular serving hours and are valid until May 11, 2009.

Block of 10 Meals - $50
Block of 18 Meals - $75
Block of 25 Meals - $100

You can begin using your Faculty/Staff Meal Plan when Powell Dining Hall opens for camps on July 6 - the schedule for each week varies and will be posted at the front door. Those without a Faculty/Staff plan are welcome to purchase individual meals at the following rates:

Breakfast - $5
Lunch - $10
Dinner - $14

Purchase any plan and receive an Alfred University ID Card free of charge. You can buy your meal plan and get an ID card in the Student Organization Room on the first floor of Powell Campus Center, Monday, June 30 through Thursday, July 3 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.

The Gibbs Fitness Center and pool will be closing after normal hours on Thursday, July 3. We will reopen Monday, July 7 with regular operating hours.
Thank you.

Lila Gagen Church, 98, who was a nurse at Crandall Health Center for several years until her retirement in 1974, died June 12, 2008, after a brief illness. A former resident of Wellsville, NY, she had resided in the retirement home of Winter Park Towers in Winter Park for the past 24 years.

Friends and family may call from 9-10:30 a.m. July 12 at the Mulholland-Crowell Funeral Home, North Main Street, Wellsville, with a memorial service following at 11 a.m.

Attachment: Lila Church obituary

NYS College of Ceramics
Link: Research Administration Specialist

Student Service Center
Link: Extension Site Coordinator (Half-Time)

The Wingate Memorial Carillon Recital Series brings players from around the world to perform on Tuesday evenings in July. The last four Tuesdays of July will feature John Widmann from Maryland, Gordon Slater from Ottawa, Lisa Lonie from Pennsylvania and Helen Hawley from Michigan. All are invited to the free recitals which run from 7 to 8 p.m.

Art Camp gives kids the opportunity to have fun exploring the creative side of their personalities. A wide range of artistic activities are available to kids of all skill levels. Join us at the Wellsville Creative Arts Center: Multiple sessions run Friday, July 4 through Friday, Aug. 15.

Sessions run Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m. Prices are $54 (members) $60 (non-members). All supplies and materials are included in cost! Ages are for 7 -16 years old.

For list of courses see attached.

Sign up online at: www.WellsvilleCreativeArt... <http://www.wellsvillecrea...> or in person. For more information, visit the above web-site or call 585-593-3000.
Attachment: WCAC_Art_Sessions.doc