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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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The Employee Recognition Committee would like you to know that the nomination form is open to nominate your co-workers for the three established service awards. Nominations will be received through 4/15/23.
Three Awards (to read more about these click the link below):
-Bob Condrate Lifelong Learner Award
-Saxon Service Award
-Cathy Johnson Service Award
These awards will be presented at the 6th Annual Employee Recognition Event.
Link: Employee Recognition Page
Submitted by: Kayleigh Jones
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Phi Beta Kappa of Alfred University is pleased to announce the winner of the 2023 Wit & Wisdom student competition. The winner is Monica Nowik. She will present her winning essay, "Bodily Autonomy and Gender Bias in Rosemary's Baby" at the April 6 Bergren Forum. She will also receive a $250 award.
Two other students, Eddie Sawin and William Leuck, were finalists in the Wit & Wisdom competition. Congratulations to all three of these outstanding students, and thanks to every student who submitted their work!
Submitted by: Juliana Gray
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This is the eighth training in a 9 part training series targeted at any AU employee who has supervisory roles in their department. This training can also be especially helpful for any staff who support the supervisors in their department.
This training will encompass: setting boundaries, acceptable work behavior, how to be the manager, how to address employees, and what you should do to document employee behavior
Supervisors who may be new in their rolls or need a refresher are encouraged to come.
This training will be held on April 4, 2023 from 11:15am-12:00pm and on April 19, 2023 from 11:15am-12:00pm both online.
https://alfredu.zoom.us/j...
Submitted by: Kayleigh Jones
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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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Candidates for the glass faculty position in Sculpture Dimensional studies will give public presentations on the following dates
CANDIDATE # 1
4:30PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Binns-Merrill Hall 106
CANDIDATE # 2
11:20AM, THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Location TBD
CANDIDATE # 3
4:30PM, TUESDAY, MARCH 28 Binns-Merrill Hall 106
Submitted by: Arts Events
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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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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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The IDEA Lab is sponsoring a multi-cultural cooking workshop on Friday March, 24 from 11:20 am to 1:20 pm in the IDEA Lab. Making fresh food and talking about multicultural food in Jerusalem. Vegetarian and Vegan options available and you can take food with you after the workshop.
Link: AU Connect Event
Submitted by: Arts Events
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The Office of the Provost would like to announce drop-in office hours from 9:30 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. All faculty and staff are welcome, and no appointment is necessary.
Please feel free to come in to share thoughts or concerns, ask questions or give feedback to Provost Dobie. These open office hours will be in effect the following dates through the spring semester.
January 31
February 14 & 28
March 28
April 11 & 25
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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Paul S. Briggs will give a lecture and gallery talk in connection with his exhibition, Knot Stories, currently on view at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum.
Lecture: Thursday, March 23 at 4:30pm in Nevins Theater
Gallery Talk: Friday, March 24, 4:30pm in the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum
Paul S. Briggs will give a walk through of his exhibition currently on view at the Alfred Ceramic Art Museum. Alfred University ceramic students, Victoria Walton, Chelsea McMaster and Hudson Bell will read poems by Black Poets which inspired Briggs current body of work.
Submitted by: Arts Events
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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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The Robert C. Turner Gallery is a professional gallery space at Alfred University that is run and organized by students and also features student exhibitions during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Black Glass Artist Series Exhibition (Main Space)
Here, There, Everywhere (Catwalk)
March 17 - 24
Link: AUConnect Event
Submitted by: Arts Events
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The Robert C. Turner Gallery is a professional gallery space at Alfred University that is run and organized by students and also features student exhibitions during the Fall and Spring semesters.
The culmination of the worked created in collaboration with Alfred students during the black glass artist series.
Black Glass Artist Series Exhibition (Main Space)
Here, There, Everywhere (Catwalk)
March 17 - 24
Link: AUConnect Event
Submitted by: Arts Events
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Several AU students have created an "Outside of Ordinary" bottle opener!
Made from upcycled lacrosse shafts, the Bottle Buddy costs $12, or two for $20. (Please ignore the price listed in the video below)
All of our profits are going to The HEADstrong Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness to help those affected by cancer.
Donations are also greatly appreciated!
Venmo - @Hunter-Cartwright-11
Email - [email protected]
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLJndr7CCYg
Attachment: The Bottle Buddy
Submitted by: Evan Koffman
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"About SpaceX and Rocket Thermal Protection Systems, Limitations, and Future Problems"
Daniele Boncompagni,
Principal Thermal Engineer, SpaceX Jeffrey Andress,
Senior Thermal Engineer, SpaceX
Thursday, March 23rd, 2023
11:20 - 12:10 p.m.
Holmes Auditorium, Harder Hall
BIO: Daniele Boncompagni has been with SpaceX since 2015, and currently serves as Principal Thermal Engineer - TPS R&D Team Leader based out of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Previously, he served as Aerodynamics Team Leader for McClaren Racing, and as a Senior Aerodynamicist at Toyota Motorsport. Mr. Boncompagni holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the Universit� di Pisa and a Certificate in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from UCLA.
BIO: Jeffrey Andress has been with SpaceX since 2018, and currently serves as a member of the Starship heatshield TPS development team based out of Cape Canaveral, Fl. Previously he served as a senior member of the engineering team at the Kennedy Space Center, Thermal Protection System Facility overseeing ceramic and glass materials manufacturing processes for multiple spacecraft re-entry heatshields. This work spanned the entirety of the Space Shuttle program, X-38, X-37, Orion and Sierra Space Dream Chaser development and production.
Abstract: SpaceX, founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. This presentation will provide an introduction and overview of SpaceX operations and will provide an overview and discussion on the design, testing, and production of thermal heat shields utilized in Falcon 9 Full Thrust family of medium-lift launch vehicles. Jeff Andress has worked for the full duration of the NASA space shuttle program and will provide some historical perspective on space flight and a discussion on system limitations and future/open problems.
Submitted by: Nikkie Guysick
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Do you want to live in a house on campus with a French native speaker and other French-speaking students? Apply to live in the "French House" next year (2023-2024). If interested, please submit the Application Form for the Language House by the end of March to Janet McClain in 203 Perlman or [email protected]. No late submission accepted. You may apply as a group, pair or individual. For questions, email Professor Bouhet at [email protected]. The application form can be found here:
https://www.alfred.edu/ab...
Immerse yourself in the French language and French and Francophone cultures!
Submitted by: Janet McClain
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Have you or are you going to earn a minor? Show off all your hard work with a frameable minor certificate, on sale for $20 off. Sale price of $30 (plus shipping) now through April 3rd. Stop into the Registrar's office to order and see a sample.
Attachment: Sale Minor Certificate
Submitted by: Kathleen Hillman
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All presentations will be on Thursdays from 12:15 to 1:00 in Nevins Theater. Tea and coffee
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 23 Diana Maguire, Yavuz Keceli, and Halil Zaim, "How well do students feel represented in the University?
Diana Maguire, Assoc. Prof. Of Management, Yavuz Keceli, Asst. Prof. of Information Systems, and Halil Zaim, Visiting Asst. Prof. of Management, will present an overview of their research on students' perceived representation, according to multiple diversity measures, in their universities' faculty, staff, and leadership.
Submitted by: Marilyn Saxton
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Theatre Production directed by Asst. Prof of Theatre Jonathan Ziese.
Dani, Emma, Izzy, Vivien, and Maddie gather in a Las Vegas hotel to celebrate Emma's wedding. (Just don't call it a "bachelorette party" or Emma will yell at you.) No one expected the literal and proverbial cuts they would ultimately inflict on each other over the course of an evening that would change each of their lives in ways both overt and subtle.
The three shows, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, (March 30-April 1) will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Miller Theater.
This show is free to the public and no reservations are required.
*Please note that this show does contain mature subject matter with adult content and may not be suitable for all audiences.
Link: AUConnect Event
Submitted by: Arts Events
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The AU Libraries are trying out a database that provides access to historical newspapers! To learn more about the database and how you can use it for your research, join Kevin Adams and Dr. Szymanski in Olin 306 on Friday, March 24 from 10:20-11:10.
Attachment: Newspaper Database Demonstration Info
Submitted by: Kevin Adams
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Next week is advising week, so here's a heads up about a special course being offered in fall 2023:
Topics: Bridges Between Mathematics and the Arts - 18497 - MATH 200 - 1
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in art or math. We will focus on learning and exploring intersections of the two fields, drawing on research and expertise of AU math and arts faculty. Students will produce artwork and/or analytical papers which can be submitted for peer review to The Bridges Organization, an international mathematics, art, music, architecture, and culture organization with an annual conference and peer-reviewed publications. Mentoring students who are producing work for peer review, then optionally submitting it and/or attending the Bridges 2024 math arts conference are all facets of the class. Faculty will continue mentoring students toward this goal, even when the class concludes. For more information about the Bridges organization, including archives of previously accepted artwork and papers, conference announcements and updates see https://www.bridgesmathar....
The course is cotaught by Drs. Lipnicki and Matson. It will take place 12:20-1:10pm MTWF.� �Please keep it in mind for your advising week meetings.�
Submitted by: Amanda Lipnicki
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Fall 2023 Arts Courses open to all!
SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN
ART 121 - Sculpture Non-Majors
ART 122 - Glass Studio Non-Majors
ART 151 - Ceramics Non-Majors
PERFORMING ARTS DIVISION
All Performing Arts Classes are open to non-majors, beginning to advanced!
DANCE
DANC 120 - Fundamentals of Dance
DANC 200 - Organizing Bodies: Personal and Collective
DANC 222 - Modern Dance I
DANC 227 - African Dance
DANC 230 - Improvisation / Composition I
DANC 225 - Laban Movement Practicum
MUSIC
MUSC 130 - Class Piano I
MUSC 132 - Beginning Voice Class I
MUSC 133 - Music of the Guzheng
MUSC 135 - Class Guitar I
MUSC 213 - History of Jazz
MUSC 217 - FYE Introduction to Ethno/Musicology
MUSC 225 - Western Music History I
ENSEMBLES
MUSC 200-02 - Popular Music Ensemble
MUSC 200-03 - Sound Gathering Ensemble
MUSC 271 - University Chorus
MUSC 273 - Concert Band
MUSC 275 - University
Symphony Orchestra
MUSC 279-02 - Guzheng Ensemble
PRIVATE LESSONS
MUSC 101-107 & 301-307 - Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Viola, Cello, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele, Bass Guitar
PERFORMANCE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
PDAT 120 - Technical Theatre
PDAT 222 - Stage Makeup & Theory
PDAT 226 - Scenic Painting
PDAT 330 - Costuming on the Half Scale
THEATRE
THEA 110 - Introduction to Theatre
THEA 212 - From Page to Stage: Script Analysis
THEA 330 - Directing I
THEA 240 - FYE Acting I
THEA 241 - Vocal Production for the Theatre
THEA 242 - Collaborative Performance Lab
THEA 340 - Acting II
Submitted by: Arts Events
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Please Read:
Message from Zahriyah- Amina, Vice President of the African Students Association (ASA) and the Muslim Student Ambassador.
As Salam Alaikum Ramatullahi Wa Barakhatu All,
The Cresent Moon has been spotted in Saudi meaning this year Ramadan will take place from Wednesday, March 22nd to Friday, April 21.
First, we would like to commend you on your commitment to fasting this year as it is a challenging thing to do while being active and school while also taking part in sports, clubs, or organizations. Angie Taylor has offered to supply dates and water on a needed basis. You can stop by her office on the first floor of Powell to get your supplies per week. We also have an area on the second floor of the gothic Powell equipped with Qurans, Dikr beads, Prayer rugs, and garments if you need them.
If you would like personal Qurans in English we have about 50 we can give away, please contact Eliza Ordway or Angie Taylor for them. As you know we also have 3 Stories of the Prophets events coming up with snacks and chia as you enjoy the film. THESE FILMS WILL NOT SHOW THE FACE OF ANY PROPHET WITHIN ISLAM AS IT IS CONSIDERED HIGHLY DISRESPECTFUL.
We will also be hosting a trip to a Masjid in Elmira, NY, during Dhurh prayer on Sunday, April 2, to get a tour of the Masjid and to learn more about the blessed month of Ramadan. We hope your Ramadan is easy this year and if you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.
Link: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ramadan
Attachment: Ramadan 2023
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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The Alfred University Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Lisa Lantz will perform its annual Spring Concert featuring student soloist, Vanessa Gazi.
Take a ride on the Orient Express as the orchestra performs works from Austria, Asia and Norway including Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony," Strauss' "Blue Danube Waltz," Borodin's "In the Steppes of Central Asia" and Grieg's "In the Hall of the Mountain King."
Mark your calendars for Friday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Miller Theater. The public is invited to this free concert.
Link: AU Connect event link
Submitted by: Arts Events
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Are you looking to study abroad but aren't sure how that would fit with an engineering degree?
AU now offers an international semester in France for Ceramic, Electrical, and Material Science and Engineering students! All classes are offered in English and this can be a great opportunity to stay on track for your degree while traveling abroad.
For more information, just reach out to [email protected] !
Submitted by: Laura Johnson
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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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