The Spring Break exodus from campus is generally the time of year when belongings seem to disappear if rooms, offices, and cars are not locked. Please take an extra moment to lock all rooms, offices, and vehicles. If you see an suspicious activity please report it immediately to the Office of Public Safety at 607.871.2108 or 911.

John M. Dougherty
Chief, Office of Public Safety
One Saxon Drive
Alfred, New York 14806
607-871-2108 work
607-871-2616 fax
dougherty@alfred.edu



Submitted by: Deborah Clark

If you are an Education major or minor student that plans to Student Teach in the fall semester of 2010 you need to fill out and submit a student teaching application to the Division of Education by Friday, March 5, 2010. Applications have been distributed by faculty and are also available through the Division Secretary, Cathy Allen, in 333 Myers Hall.

Submitted by: Cathy Allen

IMPORTANT: MARCH 15, 2010 IS THE DEADLINE FOR FILING THE 2010-11 ALFRED UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION AND THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA).

If you will be an undergraduate student at AU for the 2010-11 academic year and do not have these documents, please stop by the Financial Aid Office to pick them up. We are located in Alumni Hall and are open 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Submitted by: Elena Wallace

It is unfortunate news that the Kimya Dawson Concert scheduled for 3/3 will be canceled due to illness. It is hopeful that the show will be rescheduled, so stay tuned!

Submitted by: Craig Arno

Apply now to live in the Hillel House for the 2010-11 academic year.

Attachment: HOUSE.APP_2010.doc

Submitted by: Arthur Greil

Student Senate voting has been extended to Wednesday, March 3 at Noon. If you do not see the Student Senate Elections Ballot 2010 under your course list please e-mail Meghanne Freivald and she will make sure you are registered for the voting "course."



Submitted by: Kacie Dean

Don't travel without it. The H1N1 vaccine is available for AU students. Protect yourself from picking up the virus over break or, worse yet, spending your time sick in bed. Get vaccinated. Call for an appointment at Health Services (607.871.2400).

Health Services is seeing a slight increase in ILI (Influenza Like Illness). An indication that, as predicted, H1N1 is back lurking around, looking for victims.

Submitted by: Pamela Schu

The WMST roundtable featuring Assistant Professor of English Juliana Gray has been rescheduled for this Friday, March 5, 12:20 - 1:10 in the Women's Leadership Center.

Submitted by: Melissa Ryan

We will be showing the film "Including Samuel" in the Myers Curriculum Lab on Wednesday, March 24 at 1 p.m. Bring your lunch & come watch this inspiring movie! This will also be a pre-event for the bus trip to Nazareth to see Keith Jones speak, an inspiring member documented in "Including Samue.l"

Link: Film website

Submitted by: Council for Exceptional Children

Scholarships - School of Engineering majors (two scholarships) and Elementary Education (Pre-K-6th grade) majors (one scholarship). Application deadline is Monday, March 22, 2010

NYS residents (residing in one of the Home Bureau's chapter counties), United States citizens, and full-time undergraduates -you may wish to consider applying for the 2010-11 AU/New York State Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc., Scholarship.

Open the attachment for more details and application.

Attachment: Scholarship Application and Details

Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

Dr. Wang has set up a field trip to the Cohocton Wind Farm Field for Sunday, April 11, 2010 (rain date April 18 or 25).

This trip is being sponsored by the Career Development Center, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Transportation will be provided.

This is an invitation for undergraduate, graduate students & faculty. Please e-mail diraimon@alfred.edu if you would like to attend. Cut-off date is Thursday, April 1.

If you are registered with the Physical Plant to drive an AU vehicle, please let me know.

More details to be announced at a later date --
(e.g., where to meet; what time leaving and approximate time return to the AU campus, etc.)

Submitted by: Deborah Clark

CEC & the Education Department will be offering FREE transportation to see Keith Jones (a powerful member of the "Including Samuel" documentary) speak at Nazareth College on Wednesday, March 24. We will be leaving campus at 3:30 p.m. in order to get there before the talk 5:30-7 p.m. If you would like to attend please e-mail the club account: cec@alfred.edu ASAP Thanks!


Link: Keith Jones video

Submitted by: Council for Exceptional Children

The Office of Admissions is looking for students living on campus to host accepted students who will be visiting the evening of March 26. After arriving around 4:30 p.m., they would stay overnight with you in your residence hall and then you would escort them to Powell Campus Center around 8:30 a.m. the next day.

We are offering a $20 gift card for each student that you are willing to host. Please contact Reg Miller at millerrj@alfred.edu if you are interested.

Submitted by: Reg Miller

Attention all Atlanta-area Alumni, Parents, and Friends!

Alfred University Trustee Beth Robinson Judson '82 and her husband, Jim, invite you to their home for a St. Pat's brunch.

Sunday, March 14, 2010
1-4 p.m.
2840 Windrush Lane
Roswell, GA

There is no registration fee for this event; please RSVP byMonday, March 8, 2010 in order to attend.

Please contact the Alumni and Community Relations Office to register, with questions, or for directions to the event by phone at 607.871.2144, by fax at 607.871.2391, by e-mail at alumni@alfred.edu, or register online at www.alfred.edu/alumni/reg....



Link: Atlanta St. Pat's Registration

Submitted by: Audrea Sirianni

The Confucius Institute at Alfred University will host The Golden Dragon Acrobats, the premiere Chinese acrobatic troupe in the United States today, to present a show at Alfred University at 7 p.m. on March 16, Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall.

By combing award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music, and theatrical techniques, the Golden Dragons Acrobats continue to present a show of breathtaking skill and spellbinding beauty.

Come and experience something spectacularly beautiful!

Student tickets can be picked up at the Powell Information Desk. Faculty and staff tickets may be picked up at Room 211 in the Olin Building.


Attachment: Poster

Submitted by: Jing Zhu

TEAMS AND LEAGUES FORMING --- SIGN UP NOW

TEAM ROSTERS/SIGNUPS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL Friday, March 5
GAMES WILL BEGIN WEEK OF 3/15/10 after the break

In an attempt to make things easier for scheduling, I have listed the days of participation. Please note that there are multiple sports on some evenings, but we don't think they will overlap so you can sign up for both. The times listed below are tentative and are subject to change according to Varsity Sports' practice times.

Spring Events:

6 v 6 Indoor soccer (men's) Monday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.
Coed 6 v 6 Indoor Soccer Tuesday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.
Coed Slow Pitch Softball (10 Players) Wednesday Nights 6-8:30 p.m.
5 v 5 Basketball Wednesday Nights 7-10 p.m.
Coed Kickballl (10 v 10) Thursday Nights 6-10 p.m.
Volleyball 6 v 6 (coed) Thursday Nights 7:30-10 p.m.

You may register your team by dropping off your completed roster to the drop off box at the Intramural Bulletin board in the lower level of the McLane Center. Blank roster forms are available at the bulletin board as well. You may also e-mail your roster to millerst@alfred.edu

All rosters must be submitted by the "due date."

FAQ's

How do I join a team to sign up?

AU Intramurals Sports and Recreation invites all AU students, faculty and staff to participate. You are encouraged to create your own teams with friends, classmates and neighbors. If you are unable to connect with a group you may contact the director of IM Sports and Recreation for assistance in joining another team.

Who can I have on my team?

Current Varsity/ JV Athletes. No more than 2 varsity/junior varsity athletes may participate on IM Sports teams in the sport, or associated sport, in which they competed at the intercollegiate level. An athlete that appeared on an intercollegiate roster at any time during the current academic year is considered a varsity/junior varsity athlete.

Former Varsity/ JV Athletes. Former varsity/junior varsity athletes may participate on IM Sports teams without restriction provided they have not appeared on varsity/junior varsity rosters at any time during the current academic year.


Attachment: Roster_Forms.doc

Submitted by: Scott Miller

The Gary Horowitz Center for Service Learning is now accepting funding requests for Service Learning courses for the Fall 2010 semester. Please fill out the application and return it by Friday, March 5 at 4:30 p.m.

Questions? Please contact Ryan Arroyo, Service Learning Coordinator (Arroyo@alfred.edu or x2702)

Attachment: Fac-Staff_Funding_Form_2009-20103.doc

Submitted by: Ryan Arroyo

Are you interested in volunteering in the community? If so, please contact Ryan Arroyo, Service Learning Coordinator, (Arroyo@alfred.edu) for more information about volunteer opportunities.

Submitted by: Ryan Arroyo

Thursday, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville

Sankofa presents dance and theater works expressing the dynamic presence of African culture in America. This group, composed of faculty and students from The College at Brockport, Department of Dance, offers a program that includes replicas of traditional African dance as well as re-creations employing contemporary themes and movement motifs.

This library-sponsored concert is free and open to everyone.


Submitted by: Deborah Clark