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March 5, 2025

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UDL Tip of the Week: Guided Notes

AU's Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Task Force is pleased to share weekly tips to help faculty and staff provide an inclusive learning environment for all students, regardless of differences that may impact learning. This week's tip is:

Guided Notes

As students learn how to take notes, it can be helpful to have guided notes. Guided notes are notes which are partially filled in, and which prompt students to add additional information from the class session to recall their memory at a later time. This can be a valuable learning tool for students who are not accustomed to taking notes. The provided notes can be scaffolded over time, so fewer details are provided by the instructor and more are added by the student. Additional information is available on the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) website.

Link: CAST - Facilitate Managing Information & Resources

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

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REMINDER- Order your cap & gown for Commencement!

Check this off of your to-do list today! , Order by Wednesday March 19th to have your regalia shipped to the bookstore and avoid shipping and handling costs!

Follow the link and select "ship to bookstore" to place your order.

Link: Oak Hall Cap & Gown

Submitted by: Heather Miller

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Become a Peer Mentor - Summer Job Opportunity!

Are you in need of a job this summer? Consider staying in Alfred and working as a Peer Mentor for the AU Advantage Summer Bridge Program!

Job Benefits:
- Free on-campus housing and meal plan during the program
- Free trips and activities on the job
- Gain valuable experience that develops your skills and boosts your resume
- Build lasting relationships with your fellow peer mentors and the incoming first year attendees

For more information, check out the attached flyer and job description. If interested, you may send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Attachment: Peer Mentor Flyer

Attachment: Peer Mentor Job Description

Submitted by: Sarah Pratt

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New York State Paid Prenatal Leave

As of 1/1/2025:

Employees are entitled to take 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Leave, in a rolling calendar year, for prenatal health care appointments during or related to their pregnancy.

Pregnancy-related health care appointments include:

-physical examinations
-medical procedures
-monitoring
-testing
-discussions with a health care provider needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy
-end of pregnancy care
-fertility treatment

Only the employee directly receiving prenatal health care may use Paid Prenatal Leave. A spouse, partner, or another support person attending prenatal appointments with a pregnant person is not entitled to Paid Prenatal Leave.

Health care appointments after pregnancy are not covered by Paid Prenatal Leave.

Link: New York State Paid Prenatal Leave Policy

Submitted by: Kayleigh Jones

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Bergren Forum: Jenn Gordon

Discovering Anatomy in the Digital Era
Using the Anatomage digital cadaver as a learning tool and beyond. Dr. Gordon will discuss how using the digital cadaver has enhanced courses for our allied health science students as well as how it has sparked interest in undergraduate research and the further development of research using an unlimited library of CT and MRI scans.

Submitted by: Nickcole Klesa

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Order your cap and gown!

Order your required cap, gown, tassel and hood at the Alfred University Bookstore, Powell Campus Center. For answers to any questions, please contact Heather Miller at the bookstore.

Last day to order for delivery to the bookstore: 3/19/2025

Last day to order for home shipment: 4/13/25

Link: Order your cap and gown

Submitted by: Alex Holbrook

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Motor Pool Reservation Site

The motor pool reservation site is back online. Please utilize this link to make all motor pool requests. https://motorpool.alfred....

Link: Motor Pool Reservation Application

Submitted by: Emma McDowell

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Fiat Lux is looking for its next Editor-in-Chief!

Do you have a passion for journalism, leadership skills, and a vision for Alfred University's school newspaper? This is your chance to take the helm and make an impact! Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to [email protected]

Application Deadline: April 1, 2025

Attachment: Be the voice of Alfred. Be the next Editor-in-Chief!

Submitted by: Hakan Karaaytu

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Summer at Alfred 2025: Programming and Student Worker Meeting

The goal of this meeting would be to assess the needs of summer programing leaders and how we could work in concert to keep student workers employed throughout the summer, while still ensuring the goals of our individual program requirements are met. All faculty and staff that plan to employ student workers are invited to attend!

March 17th from 1-2pm: Alumni Hall 3rd Floor Rotunda Conference Room

Please reach out to Isaac Matson with questions!
607-871-2660
[email protected]

Submitted by: Isaac Matson

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Finance Conversation

With the February board meeting just behind us, we wanted to give you all an update of some of the items that were discussed.

We will be having an open Finance Conversation next Wednesday, March 5 at 12:20 in Nevins Theater. Some agenda items are:

Facilities Studies and Projects Update
Current Year Budget Update
Updated multi-year projection
Six-month financials
Compensation Plan Update

Please feel free to bring your lunch. There will be some flavored waters and desserts.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Submitted by: Evan Tsai

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Support for Undergrad Research Forum participants

The Writing Center is offering support for students participating in the Undergraduate Research Forum (URF).
URF Abtracts due: April 9, at 5:00pm.
2025 URF: Thursday, April 24, 5:30-7:30pm, Joyce & Walton Center.

Abstract Writing Workshop: March 5, 12:20-1, Scholes G03
Learn what should be included in an abstract and how to format one for submission. Pizza will be provided!

Abstract Review sessions:
March 24-26, 7-8p, Scholes (bottom floor)
March 26, 12:30-1:30, BookEnd Lounge
Have a Writing Center consultant look over your abstract before you submit!

Link: Undergraduate Research Forum

Submitted by: Chloe Hansen

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Navigating Neurodivergence Group @ The Wellness Center

Looking to learn more about what it means to be neurodivergent? Looking to connect with other neurodivergent students on campus? This is the space for you!

Groups will be 90 minutes and will be run by two neurodivergent-identifying counselors.

Lunch will be provided. Only 10 slots open per session, so please RSVP on AUConnect.

No formal diagnosis is necessary for participation. If you feel you might fit under the umbrella of neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Complex PTSD, Dyslexia, etc.), we welcome you!

Link: RSVP on AUConnect

Submitted by: Freedom Cadet

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Health and Wellness Tips

Don't wait until you're parched-Keep water close, snacks on the go, and let hydration fuel your day. Your body's happiest when its hydrated?

Tips to Stay Hydrated:?
-Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink!?

-Bring around a reusable water bottle!?

-Set reminders to drink water throughout the day!?

-Limit caffeine consumption!?

-Drink water before, during, and after exercise!?

-Eat fruits and veggies that are high in water content, like celery, tomatoes, and melons !?

Sponsored by AU Health and Fitness Management Program, Ryan Bednasz 25'

Submitted by: Ryan Bednasz

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Lucky to Learn: Turning Midterm Setbacks into Success

Come join the Center of Academic Success Academic Consultants at the Knight Club from 11am-12pm, Monday, March 17th for a chance to be entered into an AU giveaway! We will help with goal setting after midterms, share study tips and campus resources, while also hosting a Kahoot that enters you into the raffle event! St. Patrick's Day treats and prizes will be available for those who attend and participate!

Submitted by: Nikki Lockwood

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Help MBA Capstone students with their research!

MBA Capstone students are partnering with Sunny Cove Farm to gather insights on dining preferences. Please take just 5 minutes to complete our survey and help us with valuable research for our project! Your input is greatly appreciated.

Link: Fill out survey here

Submitted by: Sienna Cefalu

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