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Information Technology Services aims to provide the best possible technology experience for our campus community. If you experience any technology-related difficulty, or have a question regarding AU technology, please contact the Information Technology Services (ITS) Helpdesk as soon as possible.
The ITS Helpdesk can troubleshoot issues and/or refer them to one of five teams in ITS for a timely resolution. Common questions received by the ITS Helpdesk include but are not limited to: AU email, password resets, WiFi capability, classroom technology, computer maintenance, and Applications (Microsoft Office, Canvas, etc.).
The ITS Helpdesk can be reached by phone at 607-871-2222 or by email at [email protected].
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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As many of you know, we have a new automated phishing prevention system. I am advising all our users to utilize the "Phish Alert Button" in Outlook (image attached).
If you receive a suspected phishing email, clicking on the Phish Alert Report button will remove it from your email and quarantine it for analysis. And even better, through your reporting, ITS systems will automatically look for similar emails on university servers and remove them from other accounts. In this way, you are acting as a "human firewall" to protect yourself and the wider campus community from these social engineering attacks. Report with confidence...If you (accidentally) falsely report a phishing email, the analysis engine will release it back to you.
Attachment: Phish Alert Button
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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The Wellness Center Counselors are hosting several ongoing opportunities for students to get emotional support and learn skills for having a more balanced student experience now and wherever your journey takes you after your time here at Alfred University.
Spring 2023:
*Let's Talk Drop-in Consultation
Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-4:30 p.m., McNamara Room (Powell Campus Center)
Fridays 1-4:30 p.m., Scholes Library Conference Room 218
*Saxon Wellness Workshops
Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m., Scholes Library Room 307
*LGBTQ+ Student Support Group
Wednesdays 3:15-4:30 p.m., Wellness Center Conference Room
For more information or to schedule an individual appointment, call 607-871-2400
Link: https://my.alfred.edu/wellness-center/index.cfm
Attachment: Saxon Wellness Workshops
Attachment: Let's Talk
Submitted by: Allsun Ozyesil
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Fall Advisement week starts Monday, March 27. Remember all undergraduates must see their advisor to receive their alternate pin number to register for Fall classes.
Web registration begins on date noted for each class standing.
* Graduate Students & Seniors (90+ credits) - Monday, April 3
* Juniors (60-89 credits) - Wednesday, April 5
* Sophomores (30-59 credits) - Friday, April 7
* First Years (0-29 credits) - Tuesday, April 11
*Class Standing for Registration Purposes includes in-progress (Spring Semester) credit hours
Submitted by: Kathleen Hillman
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Opportunity Programs (HEOP) seeks to fill a summer position for a Reading/Writing instructor from 7/14/23-8/12/23. This instructor must be able to think creatively while also being detail-oriented and organized. If interested, review the posting "Summer Reading/Writing Instructor" on jobs-at-alfred and apply.
Link: https://www.alfred.edu/jobs-at-alfred/
Submitted by: Wendy Marvin
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On Tuesday, March 21st, at 5:30 p.m., on Zoom, Dr. Cora Fern�ndez Anderson, Associate Professor of Comparative Politics at Mount Holyoke College, will deliver the second talk in the Riley Speakers Series titled "Fighting for Abortion Rights: Lessons from Latin America." Everyone interested in this topic is encouraged to attend. Below is the Zoom link for registration:
Riley Speaker Series with Dr. Cora Fern�ndez Anderson
When: Tuesday, Mar 21, 2023 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://alfredu.zoom.us/m...
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you have questions please reach out to Sandra Singer @ [email protected]
Submitted by: Janet McClain
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If you would like to live in the Environmental House on 16 Park St. next academic year (2023-2024), please fill out an application.
The applications can be found using the link below. This is an AU residence for students who would like to develop a "green" lifestyle and you must apply to live there because space is limited. Applications are due by March 17, 2023.
The Environmental House is open to students of all majors.
If you have any questions or would like an electronic copy of the application, please send an email to Michele Hluchy at [email protected]
Attachment: Environmental House Application 23-24
Submitted by: Shannon Yocum
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The Undergraduate Research Forum (URF) provides Alfred University undergraduate students with an opportunity to showcase their scholarship and creative activity. Held each spring, the URF brings together an intellectual community of highly motivated students to share their work with faculty, staff, peers, and external audiences. The URF provides a unique educational opportunity for aspiring researchers. AU undergraduates gain experience in presenting their research and answer questions about their work from audience members and guests.
All stages of research and creative scholarship are welcomed--from preliminary to capstone projects and everywhere in between! Research and creative activity conducted during courses, internship, Education Abroad, or community-based participatory research are also accepted. Work conducted during any semester (fall, spring, and summer) may be submitted for presentation at URF. Research is a process. Share with the university community where you are in that process when you present at the URF.
Students will have the opportunity to present their work in the form of a poster presentation at the forum. All currently enrolled Alfred University undergraduate students who are engaged in original work are eligible to participate. Those that received an undergraduate degree in the December immediately prior to URF are also eligible to participate. Abstract submissions will be accepted from March 27 to April 13, 2023. Abstracts must be submitted using the 2023 URF Abstract Submission Form. Please click on the link below to access the submission form. The form must then be e-mailed to [email protected]. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for using the form.
Undergraduate Research Forum 2023
Thursday, April 20th Wellness Center- McLane Annex
5:30pm - 7:30pm
If you have any questions about the Undergraduate Research Forum or submitting abstracts, please contact Shannon Yocum at [email protected].
Attachment: 2023 URF Abstract Submission Form
Submitted by: Shannon Yocum
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Are you in need of a job this summer? Consider staying in Alfred and applying as a Peer Mentor for the AU Advantage Summer Bridge Program! For more information, check out the attached flyer.
If interested, you may send your resume to [email protected] or apply on Handshake.
Link: Apply on Handshake!
Attachment: Peer Mentor Job Posting
Submitted by: Sarah Pratt
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Sunny Cove Farm is hosting their annual Maple Days Friday March 17th and Saturday March 18!
Family friendly fun on the farm!
Come see the process of how maple syrup is made, from tapping trees to boiling sap into pure amber syrup!
Sunny Cove Farm is located at 1444 Randolph Road in Alfred. For more information visit sunnycovefarm.com.
Link: https://www.sunnycovefarm.com/
Submitted by: Carson George
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Alfred University has a six semester live on requirement for its students. Only students who are approved via the waiver process are allowed to live off campus.
If you are a GRADUATE STUDENT who is remaining at Alfred University, you do not need to complete the waiver process to move off-campus. For the complete waiver process, please click the link provided at the end of this announcement.
To complete the waiver process please submit a waiver request in the AU Housing Self Service portal. DO NOT SIGN A LEASE FOR OFF CAMPUS HOUSING until you are notified that your waiver has been approved.
Waiver approvals will not occur until final grades have posted in May.
You can and should go through the room selection process and the waiver process at the same time.
If you have completed the 6 semesters and want to move off-campus, you will need to attend a seminar. These seminars will be conducted virtually via zoom, and the information will be sent out at a later date.
Unless your waiver specifically states that you are waived from campus housing for the remainder of your enrollment at AU, you need to submit a waiver each year.
Students who fail to comply with the Housing Policy will be charged at the double room rate and the lowest meal plan for which they are eligible for each semester registered for classes.
Link: Housing Waiver Link
Submitted by: Daniela Isabella
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Lorelei will give an Artist Talk hosted by James Hanson and the Institute for Electronic Arts on Wednesday, March 15 at 1:15pm in BMH 106
Lorelei d'Andriole (she/her/hers) is an trans* artist, educator and writer whose work is at the intersections of experimental art and transgender studies. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, d'Andriole earned her MFA from the University of Iowa's Intermedia program. She has shown work at universities, galleries, festivals and DIY spaces including most recently at the Great Lakes Association for Sound Studies inaugural conference at the University of Regina. d'Andriole was a visual arts fellow at the Leslie Lohman Museum of Art in New York City, NY from 2021-2022 and is an Assistant Professor in Electronic Art and Intermedia at Michigan State University where she teaches courses in video, sound, and performance. She is currently teaching the first ever transgender studies course through MSU's Interdisciplinary Art and Humanities program. She currently serves as a committee member for the International Alliance for Women in Music, where is advocates for trans* inclusion.
Link: AUConnect Event
Submitted by: Arts Events
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Thursday, March 16, 5-8pm
Venues
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum
Cohen Gallery
Fosdick-Nelson Gallery
Gallery 2
and Open Screening in Holmes Auditorium
Alfred Art Walk is a collaborative monthly venture created by the galleries in the Village of Alfred and on the campuses of Alfred University and Alfred State College in an effort to foster dialogue within the local arts communities.
Our goal is to support local artists and galleries and to highlight Alfred as the arts destination it truly is. ?
Have an event or venue you'd like to add to the Art Walk? DM or email us [email protected] by the Monday the week of our event for inclusion on our website and social posts.
Alfred Art Walk is also a club! Interested in community organizing? join us!
Link: AUConnect Event
Submitted by: Arts Events
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All presentations will be on Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:00 in Nevins Theater. Tea and coffee provided. The Zoom link for people unable to attend in person is: https://alfredu.zoom.us/j...
For further information, contact Marilyn Saxton: [email protected]
March 16 John Luckie, "Russia's invasion of Ukraine"
Many pundits and experts believed prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the 24th of February 2022 that it would be a swift and complete victory for the Russian Military. Now, almost a year later, the fighting continues, NATO is growing, and Russia appears to be more isolated than ever. John Luckie, Prof. of Military Science at St. Bonaventure University, will outline initial indications of the difficulties that Russia faced, and how their assessment of Ukraine and NATO was incorrect.
Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton
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Dear Students and Faculty,
Alfred University's President's Committee on Diversity (PCoD) is organizing campus conversations focused on actively (rather than reactively) promoting inclusion and diversity. Here is the information about the upcoming conversation:
TITLE: Why is it important to have difficult conversations?
DAY: Wednesday, March 15th
TIME: 12:20 pm to 1:10 pm
LOCATION: Knight Club, Powell Campus Center
Free lunch will be provided. Please RSVP: https://auconnect.alfred....
As an institution of higher learning, we believe it is important to foster an environment that develops the skillset and inspiration needed for people to be daring and equipped to have difficult conversations in classrooms, at work, and in everyday life. Alfred University's President's Committee on Diversity (PCoD) is dedicated to promoting an inclusive and accepting atmosphere where people with different ideas and opinions can appreciate and learn how to have respectful difficult conversations.
We hope to see you there.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Angie Taylor P.h.D and Brian Ngatunga
Diversity Co-Chairs
Link: https://auconnect.alfred.edu/event/8976387
Submitted by: Brian Ngatunga
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The Wellness Center will be hosting a Wellness Check-In event on March 16 from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Powell Board Room. Participants will be able to screen for symptoms of depression or anxiety, connect with a counselor from the Wellness Center if needed, learn holistic stress relief techniques, and get their blood pressure checked! We hope to see you there!
Submitted by: James Ward
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Team Trivia with Prizes!
Guest quizmasters Drs Butterfield and Westacott will preside over a British-style team trivia quiz night (AKA pub quiz) with the aid of ace Writing Center tutors Monica Nowik and Ash Julian. 7pm in the Herrick Library BookEnd Lounge, Friday March 24th. Come as a team or join one when you arrive to compete for prizes! Sponsored by the Writing Center.
Submitted by: Monica Nowik
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Women's History Month was initially just International Women's Day, a day that commemorated the Feb. 28 meeting of socialists and suffragists in Manhattan in 1909.
One year later, on March 8, 1910, according to BBC, a German activist named Clara Zetkin suggested that they recognize International Women's Day at an International Conference of Working Women in Copenhagen. With 17 countries in attendance at the conference, they all agreed.
On March 8, 1911, the first International Women's Day was celebrated in Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark, though the holiday wasn't widely celebrated in the United States until the United Nations began sponsoring it in 1975.
In 1977, in order to persuade school principals to comply with the recently passed Title IX, a task force in California created Women's History Week. They used that week to celebrate the accomplishments of women.
In March 1980, after celebrations had spread across the country, President Jimmy Carter declared that March 8 was officially the start of National Women's History Week. That same year, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch and Maryland Representative Barbara Mikulski co-sponsored the first Joint Congressional Resolution declaring the week of March 8, 1981, National Women's History Week.
By 1987, Congress declared the entire month of March Women's History Month. Since then, every president has declared the month of March Women's History Month.
Link: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/unladylike2020/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkOz537Tb_QIVyGtvBB1yBASCEAMYASAAEgJZ-vD_BwE
Attachment: Women's History Month
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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The Powell Campus Center Mailroom will be closed the morning of Thursday March 16, 2023 for the installation of our new postage meter. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Submitted by: Melissa Badeau
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