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ITS is pleased to highlight Canvas tools and features that can help faculty and students achieve their goals. This week's tip is:
Quiz Question Feedback
When creating a quiz in Canvas, you can add written feedback to each possible answer. The students will see the written feedback after they complete the Quiz, as long as they are permitted to see their responses following submission. Instructions are included in the guide below.
Link: Create a Multiple Choice Quiz Question
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Honoring National Native American Heritage Month at Alfred University
This November, Alfred University celebrates National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of Native peoples.
Native American communities have shaped, and continue to shape, our nation's history and future through resilience, tradition, and innovation. At Alfred University, we take this time to recognize, learn from, and celebrate Native voices and stories.
Ways to Engage:
* Attend campus events and lectures highlighting Native history, art, and culture.
* Explore educational displays that honor Indigenous traditions and contributions.
* Take time to reflect on the history of Native peoples and the importance of honoring their continued presence and influence today.
By honoring Native American Heritage Month, we affirm our commitment to celebrating cultural diversity, respecting traditions, and uplifting the voices of Indigenous communities.
Link: https://youtu.be/hloGCzovySY
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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Every year on November 17th, students around the globe come together to celebrate International Students Day. This occasion is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a powerful reminder of the importance of education, cultural exchange, and the challenges faced by students worldwide.
International Students Day traces its roots back to 1939, during a tumultuous period in European history. The date marks the anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia. On that fateful day, many student leaders were arrested, and some were executed, highlighting the dangerous intersections between education, politics, and freedom.
In response to these events, November 17 was designated as International Students Day, a day dedicated to advocating for students' rights and emphasizing the importance of education as a tool for personal and societal change.
By celebrating International Students Day, we draw attention to the critical role education plays in fostering individual potential, nurturing creativity, and driving innovation. Across cultures and communities, education offers a pathway to opportunity-allowing students to pursue their dreams, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate an informed citizenry.
One of the hallmarks of International Students Day is its emphasis on cultural exchange and global understanding. As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, fostering cross-cultural communication is vital. International students bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and experiences to their host countries, enriching the academic environment and promoting a broader understanding of global issues.
By creating a welcoming atmosphere for international students, universities and schools can facilitate dialogue and collaboration that transcend cultural boundaries. This exchange of knowledge fosters empathy, tolerance, and mutual respect-qualities essential for peace and cooperation in a world often divided by misunderstanding.
International Students Day encourages students to share their unique stories, celebrate their achievements, and connect with peers from different countries and backgrounds, and strive for a better future through collaboration and support
As we celebrate International Students Day each year, we are reminded that education knows no borders. It is a powerful tool for change, a means of fostering understanding, and a catalyst for advocacy. It reminds us that education is not just about textbooks and classrooms; it is about the collective future we build together, one student at a time.
So, whether you are a student, educator, or ally, take a moment on November 17 to reflect on the significance of International Students Day.
Link: https://youtu.be/U9bt7ityAWE
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce drop-in office hours on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM, throughout the fall semester.
You're welcome to stop by to share your thoughts or concerns, ask questions, or provide feedback to Provost Dobie. No appointment is necessary, and appointments will not be accepted.
Office hours will be held on the following dates:
November 24
December 8
Please note: Office hours originally scheduled for November 10 have been canceled due to the VPEM candidate visit.
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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The Career Development Center is here to make career planning easy and accessible-even after regular office hours! Our Career Caf� provides students with a relaxed space to access career guidance, resources, and support.
?? When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
?? Where: Bookend Lounge, Herrick Library
What you can do at the Career Caf�:
* One-on-one career appointments - meet with a career specialist for personalized guidance.
* Resume & cover letter help - get feedback and tips to make your application stand out.
* Interview prep & mock interviews - practice answering questions and gain confidence.
* Career exploration - discuss majors, career paths, internships, and job opportunities.
* Access to digital tools - explore Handshake, career assessments, and other resources.
* Networking advice - learn how to connect with professionals and build your network.
How to participate:
* Make an appointment on Handshake for personalized support.
* Or just drop in-no appointment needed!
Whether you're polishing your resume, preparing for interviews, or exploring career paths, the Career Caf� is your go-to spot for after-hours support and guidance.
Submitted by: Arielle Kallier
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Alfred University is committed to providing opportunities for full time faculty to broaden their international perspective on the academic subjects they teach.
Working with a total allocation of $10,000, the International Fellowship for Faculty Development can provide up to $5,000 for individual faculty travel abroad. The program goal is to help faculty internationalize their curriculum-to update existing courses or create new courses using an acquired or enhanced international/intercultural perspective.
CHECKLIST ~ Your application must include:
The cover sheet, completely filled out and with all signatures. (must be signed by your Chair)
A full description of the project.
An explanation of how you will incorporate the material and/or experience into your teaching.
An explanation of how this will contribute to your own professional development
A detailed, estimated budget
FOrms and Informationa avalailable to all full time faculty on the Canvas Course IFFD. Please type up the required information, fill out and sign the form and send it, along with your 2-3 page proposal and budget.
Contact IFFD Chair, Professor Coral Lambert: [email protected] for forms and any further information.
Link: International Fellowship for Faculty Development (IFFD) Canvas Course
Attachment: IFFD FLYER 2025
Attachment: IFFD Application Details and Form
Submitted by: Coral Lambert
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OPEN CALL for Fall 2026 Turner Gallery Submissions
Application deadline is November 12th
Attachment: Open Call Poster
Submitted by: Carole Volpe
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As part of our ongoing system upgrade, leave report submissions, timesheet submissions, and all approvals are now managed through Banner 9 Self-Service Banner (SSB).
To assist with this transition, we encourage all employees to consult the Banner 9 Help Page, which outlines specific procedures and protocols for:
--Submitting and approving leave reports
--Entering and submitting timesheets for approval
--You can access the Banner 9 SSB tutorials here:
https://my.alfred.edu/ban...
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk by:
--Visiting in person
--Calling 607-871-2222
--Emailing: [email protected]
We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this transition.
Link: https://my.alfred.edu/banner-administrative-system/banner-tutorials.cfm
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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Honoring Global Voices. Celebrating Student Unity
Alfred University proudly observes International Students Day on Monday, November 17, 2025, a day dedicated to celebrating the achievements, resilience, and vibrant contributions of students around the world.
This annual observance serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, creativity, and unity that students bring to campuses and communities everywhere. It's a time to reflect on the shared pursuit of knowledge that transcends borders, and to honor the role students play in building a more connected, inclusive, and hopeful global society.
* Join Us for a Campus Celebration
* Harder Hall and Holmes Auditorium
* Monday, November 17, 2025
* 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Celebrate with us at Harder Hall and Holmes Auditorium for an evening of cultural connection, creativity, and community. The event will feature:
* Light refreshments inspired by global cuisines
* Music and performances from students representing cultures around the world
* Opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to showcase their culture through dance, music, traditional attire, and food
* A student-led panel discussion on the importance of a multicultural campus and what it means to build a truly inclusive academic community
Campus Partners:
* The Institute for Cultural Unity (ICU)
* School of Art and Design
* President's Committee on Inclusivity
* Herrick Library
As we celebrate International Students Day, we honor the incredible diversity within our student body and reaffirm our belief that through education, empathy, and collaboration, students are shaping a brighter, more unified future.
#InternationalStudentsDay #AlfredUniversity #GlobalUnity #StudentVoices #MulticulturalAU
Link: https://youtu.be/U9bt7ityAWE
Attachment: International Students Day - Honoring Global Voices
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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Equestrian is in search of full-time students who want to join the Varsity Equestrian Hunt Seat and Western Teams!
We are looking for students with limited to no riding experience who are interested in learning about and competing with horses! While there is a time committment to consider joining a Varsity sport, you will be a member of a Nationally-successful Equestrian Team and get to ride several times a week!
Varsity athletes from other sports are also welcome!
If you're interested, please email Director of Equestrian Adam D'Agostino at [email protected].
Submitted by: Adam D'Agostino
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If you're a first-year or transfer student, you'll notice a class called Common Ground on your spring schedule. In this one-credit course, you'll have the kinds of discussions that we see as essential to your education -- about what's going on in the world, what kind of community we want to create, and how to have civil discourse across ideological boundaries. You'll get a chance to meet (and have meaningful conversation with) students with diverse academic interests, backgrounds, and beliefs. Classes only meet once a week for 50 minutes, so it won't add to your academic workload, but it will add value to your AU degree by developing your capacity to work well with others (and it is a university requirement). Classes meet either Wednesdays or Thursdays, 3:20 - 4:10. Because we don't want Common Ground to interfere with the rest of your academic program, we won't assign you to a particular section until you've had a chance to register for your other spring classes. If you have any questions about the Common Ground program, please contact Melissa Ryan, Professor of English, [email protected].
Submitted by: Melissa Ryan
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Are you a student, faculty, or staff member who plays a wind, brass, or percussion instrument? The Alfred University Concert Band welcomes all members of the AU community to join us for the Spring 2026 semester!
Enjoy performing a wide variety of music in a friendly, collaborative environment - no audition required.
Come share your talent and be part of one of Alfred's musical ensembles!
For more information, click on the attached flyer.
Attachment: 39472_1.pdf
Submitted by: Mason St. Pierre
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Through AUTLC, all Faculty and Staff have been invited by Deepa Deshpande, the Associate Director of Alfred State College's Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence to join for the Microsoft Copilot Roadshow on Tuesday 11/4. There are three options for times to attend with an included lunch between the first two time options. The first two time options (10 am and 12 pm) are focused on faculty and staff but we are welcome at all three times (2 pm is focused on students). To attend you must register at https://cpd.suny.edu/copi...
Contact: [email protected] (Elizabeth Matson)
Link: https://cpd.suny.edu/copilot-roadshow-2025/
Submitted by: Liz Stearns
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We're thrilled to share that TEDxAlfred University will take place next semester! This year's theme is "Finding Your Spark," and we're looking for engaging, inspiring speakers who are ready to share their ideas, stories, and passions on stage. If you're interested in being a speaker, please complete the Speaker Interest Form below. The form is open to everyone in the community, and you'll find more details about the speech requirements and expectations by following the link. The deadline for submitting is Wednesday, November 5th! Additionally, if you'd like to be part of the organizing team, please join TEDx club on AU Connect or email [email protected].
Link: Speaker Interest Form
Submitted by: Alina Zabihailo
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The Prunty-Russo MediaLab is holding a workshop designed to help attendees navigate the often-confusing marketplace of technology. The workshop will provide a basic understanding of technology concepts and commonalities. We will cover many fundamentals, from basic terminology to brand/model comparisons.
Our goal is to help attendees research and identify the best technology purchases for their needs. Prospective graduates can gain insights on technology needed as they enter the job market. If you are tech-averse and you would like to improve your base of knowledge, this workshop is for you, too!
If you are interested in attending, please RSVP by clicking the link below. Using feedback gathered from the RSVP forms, we will tailor the presentation and provide targeted information on how to proceed with specific purchases.
Link: RSVP here!
Submitted by: Ian Bentham
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Alfred University's Faculty and Staff have been invited by Deepa Deshpande, the Associate Director of Alfred State College's Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence to join for the Microsoft Copilot Roadshow on Tuesday 11/4. There are three options for times to attend with an included lunch between the first two time options. The first two time options (10 am and 12 pm) are focused on faculty and staff but we are welcome at all three times (2 pm is focused on students). To attend you must register at https://cpd.suny.edu/copi...
I plan to attend the session at noon if you'd like to let me know and we can attend together! Please let me know if you register for another time and AUTLC can help connect you with other AU Faculty and staff attending. [email protected] (Elizabeth Matson)
Link: https://cpd.suny.edu/copilot-roadshow-2025/
Submitted by: Liz Stearns
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Join the iea in welcoming Elizabeth Castaldo for a virtual artist talk on Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 6pm ET. This talk is held in conjunction with Castaldo's Oct 27-Nov 8 iea residency.
Link: Zoom Link
Attachment: Elizabeth Castaldo poster
Submitted by: College of Ceramics
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Join us in welcoming interdisciplinary Palestinian artist and cultural worker, Jude Abu Zaineh, for a screening / talk / discussion co-presented by the Institute for Electronic Arts and Light Matter Film Festival.
Sunday, Nov 9, 3:30pm in person at Alfred University's Nevins Theater.
Link: auconnect
Attachment: Jude Abu Zaineh poster
Submitted by: College of Ceramics
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The Alfred University Wellness Center will be hosting a QPR Suicide Prevention training on 11/3/25 from 4-5:30pm in Kenyon-Allen Room of the Powell Campus Center.
Please note that you must RSVP to this training on AUConnect.
For further information, please view the AUConnect posting below.
We hope to see you there!
Link: AUConnect Link for 11/3/25 QPR Training
Submitted by: James Ward
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Please join us this Friday, November 7th, from 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. in the BookEnd Lounge (Herrick Library) as Alex Franco, a graduating Women's and Gender Studies minor, presents their capstone project on "Gender Policies in the Trump Administration." Alex examines gender related policies implemented during the first three months of this Trump administration. They also will share how Slacktivism is related to this issue and how it hurts the movement for gender rights. All who are willing to engage in respectful discourse about the topic are welcome at the Women's and Gender Studies roundtables. Light refreshments will be served.
Submitted by: Janet McClain
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Interested in working in the healthcare field? On Friday, November 7, join returning alumni for a conversation on their career paths and how you can best prepare for your healthcare career journey. Register today for the panel discussion, which also includes free dinner and dessert networking opportunity!
The Feinstein-Friedman Panel Event:
-- Dinner: 5:30-6:00pm, Knight Club
-- Panel Discussion: 6:00-7:30pm, Seidlin 114
-- Dessert Mixer: 7:30-8:30pm, Knight Club
Featured panelists:
-- David Fogelman '02, MD, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard University
-- Jonathan Ugalde '13, LPC MHC, Cayuga County Community Mental Health
-- Olivia Higgins '10, MD, Gynecological Specialist, Rochester Regional Health
Link: REGISTER TODAY
Attachment: Feinstein Friedman Panel Flyer Fall 2025
Submitted by: Corey Fecteau
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The Foreign Language Placement Exam is an online test that is administered in person with proctoring. Online exams can be taken in French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. Students must PREREGISTER by emailing Prof. S. Singer ([email protected]). In the email, include the language (French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese) in which you would like to be tested. Modern Languages will offer this Exam on Wednesday, November 5th you must pre-register by Tuesday, November 4th. The Exam is from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in Seidlin 016. Bring your student ID with you to the exam!
Who should take a Placement Exam? Students who have taken more than two years of French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese in high school and who intend to take the same language at AU should take the exam in that language. Students who are bilingual or native speakers of French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese (or who have spoken the language at home) should take the exam in that language.
Who does NOT need to take a Placement Exam? Students who are planning to take French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese in college but have NOT studied that language in High School (or spoken it at home) do not need to take an exam. They should start by taking 101 in their chosen language.
Students who wish to demonstrate proficiency in a language OTHER THAN French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Chinese should contact Prof. S. Singer ([email protected]) about procedures for taking a Placement Exam through another institution.
PLEASE NOTE: The Foreign Language Placement Exam is online but only offered in person on specific dates during each semester. You must register ahead of time. There is a limit of 15 for each session.
Submitted by: Janet McClain
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