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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:
Weight the Final Grade Based on Assignment Group Categories
Instructors have the ability to calculate the final course grade based on assignment groups or categories. First, you need to create assignment groups (Quizzes, Exams, Projects, etc.) and add each assignment to its corresponding group. After the groups have been created, you can adjust the percentage of the overall grade that is represented by each group. Instructions are included in the guide below.
Link: Weight the Final Grade Based on Assignment Groups
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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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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Find holiday gifts at The Shop at Cohen. The Shop features artwork for sale by faculty and staff from Alfred University's School of Art and Design. It serves as a collaborative initiative with the College of Business and supports paid student internships in arts management.
Open daily 12-4, while classes are in session.
55 N. Main St.
Attachment: The Shop at Cohen
Submitted by: Carole Volpe
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Thanksgiving Recess begins after classes on Tuesday, November 25. Classes resume on Monday, December 1st. Enjoy!
Submitted by: Alex Holbrook
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Faculty, staff, and students are invited to upload a holiday or winter-themed photo of their pet to be featured on our email and social media campaigns throughout the season. Feel free to get creative-think cozy winter vibes, festive backdrops, or your pet just enjoying the colder months! Photos taken around campus or in the local community are also encouraged to help spread some extra seasonal cheer.
Link: Submit your photo here!
Submitted by: Tay Cady
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School of Engineering is pleased to announce that Danielle Perry will be defending her Ph.D. Materials Science & Engineering thesis titled: TAILORED ZINC-COPPER-COBALT SOL-GEL BIOACTIVE GLASS CERAMIC 3D-PRINTED IMPLANTABLE COMPOSITES FOR TISSUE REGENERATION on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9 a.m. in Binns-Merrill Hall, Room 106. If you wish to attend virtually, please email [email protected] and a zoom link will be provided. Copies of Danielle's defense can be found in Binns-Merrill, Room 160, and McMahon, Room 110.
Attachment: D. Perry - Ph.D. Thesis Abstract
Submitted by: Laura Grove
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As the seasons change, we want to remind everyone to park only in designated parking areas. With snow expected soon, vehicles parked in restricted areas-including fire lanes-risk being plowed in or blocking essential access.
If you're unsure where parking is permitted, please refer to our Vehicle Regulations and Parking Map.
We also ask that you avoid parking in front of dumpsters. Blocked dumpsters prevent the refuse company from emptying them and can cause service delays.
Thank you for helping keep our campus safe and accessible.
Submitted by: Emma McDowell
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Please note that we are observing the Thanksgiving Holiday on 11/27/25 & 11/28/25.
How to enter Holiday time on timesheets:
Under the Holiday slot on your timesheet, enter the required hours per day you have to work. You will either be entering 7, 7.5, or 8 hours depending on your job classification and accrued leave time.
If you are a temporary employee (whether you are PT or FT) with the University (this excludes student workers and interns) you need to code 4 hours of Holiday time on your timesheet for each day that you would normally work. If you work your normal scheduled hours, you will not receive the full 4 hours of Holiday pay. Example if you are scheduled 3 hours on 11/27/2025 and work those 3 hours you will only receive 1 hour of Holiday time.
For hourly employees who will be required to work over the holiday break you will enter the hours you worked along with entering your holiday time (you will have a total of 2 entries for the days you work over the break). Only essential staff, with prior approval from their supervisor, will have coded work hours over the break.
Any questions, please reach out to [email protected]
Submitted by: Sabe Phelps
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Gibbs Fitness Center along with The Joyce & Walton Center will be Closed November 25th-29th. Thank you!
Submitted by: Craig Yanni
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We are gathering information about all Alfred University affiliated social media accounts to help improve collaboration, branding, and support across campus. If you manage or contribute to any AU related account (departmental, club, athletic, etc.) please fill out the form below.
Link: Fill out Form Here
Submitted by: Tay Cady
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We will be hosting a Basket Raffle and Ugly Sweater Competition during the Holiday Luncheon.
Basket Raffle
~Departments that wish to participate may contribute a basket or single item valued at $25-$30.
~Items can be themed, handcrafted, or include things like hats, mittens, snacks, or gift cards.
~Baskets can be dropped off to Human Resources no later than the end of business, December 12th.
~All employees attending the luncheon will receive five free raffle tickets.
~Additional tickets will be available for $1 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Campus Food Pantry.
~Employees may place tickets in any basket(s) they choose.
~Winners will be drawn throughout the luncheon.
Ugly Sweater Competition
~Departments are invited to create a group-themed ugly sweater entry for those who wish to participate.
~Themes should be work-appropriate and not tied to any religious holiday.
~Judging will focus on creativity and collaboration.
~Voting will take place via QR code, and winners will be announced at the end of the event.
~Departments have until December 5th to sign up.
Link: Alfred University Holiday Luncheon: Ugly Sweater Contest & Basket Raffle
Submitted by: Christine Harris
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Information Technology Services is pleased to provide audio visual assistance for official AU events held in Holmes Auditorium and in other locations on campus. A/V assistance must be specifically requested from ITS when the event is scheduled, so the appropriate staffing and equipment may be provided. A/V service must be requested independently from the room request.
To request A/V assistance for an event on campus, please contact Nick Carlo at least 2 weeks prior to the event, to ensure the availability of staff and equipment. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. In order for your needs to be met, please provide the following information when you make your request:
- The exact dates and times of the event, including rehearsals
- Contact information for the AU staff member requesting the event
- The on-campus location of the event
- Type of audio visual support that is required (equipment, goals, etc.)
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to working together to make your event a success.
Link: A/V Assistance for Events
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Information Technology Services is seeking student workers to assist with events in Holmes Auditorium and across campus. Student assistants are critical to the success of campus events and may complete the following duties:
- Operate sound, lighting, and projection equipment
- Assist presenters backstage
- Work with the team to set up and operate sound and projection equipment in locations across campus
- Assist with other audio visual duties as needed
Ideal candidates will have an interest in audio visual technology, and a positive attitude. Interested individuals should contact Nick Carlo at [email protected].
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Details: The 2026-2027 FAFSA is now available!
If you will be a student at AU for the 2026-2027 academic year and you have not already filed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), you'll need your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to sign the 2026-2027 FAFSA. Go to https://studentaid.gov/fs... to create an FSA ID (if you do not already have one) or if you have forgotten your Username or Password.
Proceed to https://studentaid.gov/h/... to get started with the FAFSA filing.
For 2026-2027, you will be using 2024 income information.
The Alfred University FAFSA school code is 002668.
Upon completion of the FAFSA, you will be directed to "Start your state application" if your home state requires it. For NY State residents, this form is called a TAP Application and is required for TAP and other NY State aid.
For New York State Residents only: Be sure the proper Alfred University TAP school code is listed for both the fall and spring semesters.
Use Code 0020 for programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Professional Studies, Mechanical, Renewable Energy and Undecided Engineering.
Use code 0960 for all other Engineering Programs and the School of Art and Design.
For more general information about financial aid at Alfred University, please visit our web page https://www.alfred.edu/ad... .
Our telephone number is 607-871-2159 and our email address is [email protected].
Link: https://studentaid.gov/h/...
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Submitted by: Barbara Landries
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum presents 2026 upcoming exhibition.
"Eugene Ofori-Agyei: Fihankra (You Did Not Say Goodbye When You Left Home)."
February 12th to July 19th, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 12, 5-7pm
Eugene Agyei arrived at Alfred University in 2023, chosen by the Division of Ceramic Art faculty as the Turner Teaching Fellow in the School of Art & Design at the New York State College of Ceramics. Over the course of the following years, he formed a bond with the students, faculty and entire community, all the while developing his own complex body of work. In this exhibition, Agyei borrows from the tradition of Adinkra symbolism, native to his homeland of Ghana, in which a single symbol can express a range of complex ideas. These symbols form the starting point, but then mutate and transform into rich "assemblage" works incorporating fabric, wool, and wood in which formal and material considerations are given priority over direct symbolism.
Submitted by: Ellie Gamble
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Alfred Ceramic Art Museum presents upcoming Spring 2026 Exhibition:
"Sharif Bey: Autoethnography"
February 12th to July 19th, 2026
Opening Reception: Thursday, February 12, 5-7pm
Sharif Bey is an ambidextrous user of clay, as comfortable making pots as he is making poetic figures, daunting wall pieces or the gargantuan necklaces of his "Adornment" series. His work can be read at many levels - as an exploration of the multifaceted "ethnos" of his life; as an investigation of how meanings can shift according to context; as a ceramic practice that refuses to remain fixed in any one category, celebrating instead the endless possibilities of the medium. This show presents the diversity of Bey's practice, which nevertheless retains a united, and utterly unique, style and vision.
Submitted by: Ellie Gamble
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Due to the Thanksgiving break and Alfred University being closed on 11/27/2025 and 11/28/2025, all STUDENT timesheets including paper timesheets must be submitted by Tuesday 11/25/2025 at 4:30 PM.
Please Note:
* All student job entries and timesheets are due on Tuesday at 4:30 PM.
* Any time sheets or job entries submitted or received after this deadline will be paid in Pay Period #26.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us ensure timely payroll processing.
Submitted by: Sabe Phelps
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Starting in the early spring semester, we will launch a weekly KnowBe4 simulated phishing campaign for students. This initiative mirrors the program currently in place for employees and is designed to help students recognize and resist social engineering attacks from external bad actors. Phishing remains a significant issue for organizations of all sizes, and developing these skills is essential for personal and professional security.
Student instructions regarding the Phish Alert Button (PAB)-a tool many employees are already familiar with, will be shared at a future date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or 607-871-2222.
To make this initiative engaging, we will also run a contest for the most conscientious student reporters of phishing emails through the Phish Alert Button (PAB). Students who consistently identify and report phishing attempts will have the opportunity to win a used laptop as part of this contest.
This program aligns with our educational mission and prepares students for the realities of the modern workplace, where cybersecurity awareness is critical. if you have any questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or 607-871-2222.
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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