ITS will upgrading the phone system on the following dates: March 29, April 5, 12, and 19. During those dates, a small number of phone users may experience a very short disruption of service (no more than a few minutes).

In addition, as part of this upgrade, a small number of campus users will be receiving a new handset. ITS will make every effort to contact you prior to those dates to let you know if you are receiving a new handset.

Instructional Support Services will be providing basic instruction on the new handsets and will publish class dates in Alfred Today.

Submitted by: Gary Roberts

All May graduates need to order regalia for graduation by Thursday, March 25. Please stop by the AU Bookstore to place your order. Bachelor unit (cap,gown,tassel,hood) $50, Master unit $54.49.

Submitted by: Marcy Bradley

Join us for Team Trivia in the Herrick "BookEnd" this Saturday, March 20, from 8-10 p.m.

Our host, Mike Allen, will lead the event, with prizes going to the top teams. Come with your team, or join a team when you arrive.

We hope to see you then!


Submitted by: Ellen Bahr

Come out and show some support for the people of Haiti! On Friday, March 19 from 7-10 p.m. in the Davis Gym the HEOP program will be hosting a Dodge Ball Tournament with all proceeds donated to the RED CROSS and Relief Funds for Haiti victims.

Sign your team up at the CSI office in the Powell Campus Center, ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN. Prizes will be given to the winning team. T-shirts will be sold at the event.

Submitted by: Wendy Marvin

Amy DeNisco, Class of 2010, recipient of the Smith-Crapsey Award, will present an original performance titled "Silhouettes" on Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, at 8 p.m. in the Rod Brown Acting Studio, Miller Performing Arts Building. "Silhouettes" features a series of monologues spanning 2,000 years, giving a third dimension to women in history through theater and fashion.

Be sure to catch an interview with the director following Friday's performance.

Submitted by: Carmen Wilkins

SENIORS - Order your SENIOR T-shirt & make your gift of $20.10 towards the SENIOR GIFT of a new AU ENTRANCE SIGN this Friday at PCC -2nd Floor Table in front of the bookstore.

We take cash, check, charge, or you can pay through your student account.

(NEW SIGN & SHIRT DESIGNS WILL BE DISPLAYED AT THE TABLE - or check them out on Facebook @ AU PRIDE)

Attachment: SR.10_T-Shirt.pdf

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

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

An easy meal & help out a good cause, what more can you ask for? Pre-order your Stearns chicken halves from 3/17-4/2 @ the Bookstore. ($4.25 ea. or 3 for $12). Pick-up will be on Tuesday 4/6 from 3:30-6 p.m. @ PCC McNamara Room. Proceeds to benefit the Senior Class Gift of a new AU entrance sign!

Attachment: Stearns_Chicken_BBQ1.pdf

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

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

Join the School of Art and Design for a lecture/presentation by Joe Galbreath ~ Design faculty candidate, on Monday, March 22 at 5 p.m. in BMH 106/C.

Attachment: design_candidate_lectures4.pdf

Submitted by: Cathleen Johnson

Seniors - we want to know where you want to go on your Senior Trip! Please fill out the survey below by 4/7. Sponsored by the Senior Initiative Committee.

Link: Take Survey

Submitted by: Susan Gorman

If you plan to take summer classes at AU and are a current financial aid recipient, we are providing you the following information to help you determine if you may have financial aid eligibility applicable to summer enrollment.

Attachment: Fin Aid / Summer School 2010

Submitted by: Catherine Schnurle

Click on the link below to download a map of three walk/run routes on campus. Choose the route that is best for you, one is easy, one a bit harder, and the third is a doozie!

Try a route at lunchtime and walk with the Wellness Team. If you sign in for 10 lunchtime walks you will receive free registration and a t-shirt for participation in the Fun Bun Walk and Run.

Attachment: Walking Routes

Submitted by: Pamela Schu

Employment Opportunity:
Senior Financial Analyst

Link: Sr Financial Analyst Posting

Submitted by: Kim Wyant

Minutes from the Student Senate meeting.
Come to it! Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in Nevins

Attachment: Senate_Minutes_from_March_17.doc

Submitted by: Student Senate

Thursday, March 25 at 7 p.m.
Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville

Join this regional vocal group under the direction of Marcy Bledsoe for its third appearance at the Howe Auditorium. Its inspirational Lenten selections will be accompanied by guitar, trumpet, flute, bass, and piano.

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


Submitted by: Deborah Clark

Saturday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 N. Main St., Wellsville

Join us for an interactive musical program of fun and songs with Tom Sieling, a songwriter/musician who performs regularly for children as well as adults. He has delighted audiences in libraries as well as many other venues for the past 20 years.

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


Submitted by: Deborah Clark