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On Monday, November 17 from 10:30am to 12:00pm, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Task Force will be hosting UDL Drop-in Hours. Faculty may stop by to seek assistance with applying UDL principles in their courses. Universal Design for Learning is the practice of creating learning experiences appropriate for all students, regardless of learning differences or diversity factors. The goal of UDL is to remove barriers to learning.
Faculty who visit the drop-in hours may choose to focus on one of the following areas:
- Applying UDL principles to a syllabus
- Applying UDL principles to an assignment
- Applying UDL principles to a Canvas course
- Increasing the accessibility of electronic materials
- A self-directed UDL goal related to teaching and course delivery
UDL Drop-in Hours will be held in Scholes 218. If seeking assistance with a syllabus or assignment, please bring two paper copies. Please bring your laptop if seeking assistance with Canvas, digital accessibility, or another goal involving technology.
Link: AU Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Do you have an alum coming to campus to speak to a class or part of a speaker series? Let the Donor Relations team know by filling out a brief questionnaire and we will provide you with a small gift for them as a token of appreciation.
You may email [email protected] or call Maggie Alsworth x2527 or Anne Cornell x2547 with any questions.
Link: Alumni Speaker Questionnaire
Submitted by: Maggie Alsworth
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Episode 10, Chloe Wasendorf
The Biology Behind the Anxious Generation
Chloe Wasendorf will discuss the biological mechanisms contributing to the creation of the "Anxious Generation" of students that we are currently educating. Psychologist Jonathan Haidt coined the term in his book The Anxious Generation highlighting the psychological impacts of an upbringing without play and with social media. Foci include the intersection of that psychology and the biology behind the "addictions" observed in young people today with social media and technology, enabling a better understanding of what is happening in the brains of students during class that we (and they) might not even be aware of.
The Bergren Forum, sponsored by the Division of Human Studies and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, runs 12:15-1:10 on Thursdays in Nevins Theatre, Powell Campus Center and by zoom. Bring a brown bag lunch if you wish. Coffee and tea will be provided. For further information contact or a calendar invite with the zoom link, contact John D'[email protected]
Meeting ID: 963 9910 7846
Passcode: 740255
Link: Join the zoom here
Submitted by: Nickcole Klesa
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Student proposals requesting funding for Spring/Summer 2026 from the Alfred Research Grants for Undergraduate Students (ARGUS) program are due by midnight Friday, November 21. Instructions for preparing and submitting a proposal, along with the supporting application materials, can be found at the link below. Please note that proposals not adhering to the required format will be returned without review.
If you have questions, email Dr. Wallace at [email protected].
Link: ARGUS application information
Submitted by: Desmond Wallace
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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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On Tuesday 11/11, AU Women's Basketball hosts Buffalo State at 5:00pm in the Terry S. Galanis Family Arena in the McLane Center.
Please consider joining us as we collect donations for the Alfred Food Pantry!
We will be collecting non-perishable food, sealed toiletries, kitchen essentials, shelf-stable snacks and cleaning supplies.
*If you are unable to attend and wish to donate, please email [email protected] and I will come pick up your items!*
We appreciate your support!
Submitted by: Mike Moskowitz
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On November 13 from 2:20pm-3:10pm, the Prunty-Russo MediaLab is holding a workshop designed to help attendees navigate the often-confusing marketplace of technology.
This workshop will provide a basic understanding of technology concepts and commonalities. We will cover many fundamentals, from basic terminology to brand/model comparisons.
The 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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Dr. Jacqueline Ly will give a talk on her research on Monday, 11/10 in Myers Hall 336 from 1:15-2:15 PM.
Dr. Ly's talk is titled, "The Merroir of Belize: Inter-Imperial Sovereignty from 1730-1796." All are welcome to attend.
Submitted by: Nickcole Klesa
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