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Precision Scale & Balance will be on campus September 22nd & 23rd to service campus scales & balances. If you have equipment you would like serviced, please send make, model, serial number and location as well as a contact name and FOAP to [email protected] by September 10th. Please contact Procurement at x2698 with any questions.
Submitted by: Valerie Ewald
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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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Last day to drop a course that meets all semester is Monday, September 7. You can add or drop on BannerWeb.
Should you have any questions in regards to your schedule, please contact your advisor.
Submitted by: Alex Holbrook
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As part of our educational mission at Alfred University, we are expanding our cybersecurity awareness efforts to include a weekly simulated phishing campaign for students. This program mirrors the initiative already in place for employees and is designed to help you recognize and respond to social engineering attacks that you may encounter both here and in your future workplaces.
Throughout the semester (and starting February 17th), you will receive simulated phishing emails created through KnowBe4, a leading cybersecurity education platform. These simulations are based on real-world tactics used by malicious actors. Your role is to become familiar with how phishing attempts look and to develop the habit of reporting suspicious messages promptly.
When you receive an email that appears suspicious, please use the Phish Alert Button in Outlook on your phone or computer. Selecting this button will report the message to ITS.
* If the email is part of the simulation, your report will be recorded as a successful identification.
* If the email is an actual phishing attempt that made it through our defenses, it will be quarantined, and ITS systems will automatically search for similar messages across campus to protect others.
Your vigilance strengthens our "human firewall," which helps safeguard not only your own information but also the broader university community.
To make this program more engaging, students who accurately report two or more simulated phishing emails during the semester will receive a small packet of Swedish Fish gummies. In addition, all successful reporters will be entered into a drawing for a used laptop computer at the end of the semester.
The provided link describes how to identify and report suspicious emails the Phish Alert Button on different platforms. If you have questions, please contact the ITS Help Desk at [email protected] or 607-871-2222.
Thank you for your attention and willingness to help protect our campus community.
Link: How to detect and report phishing emails
Submitted by: Gary Roberts
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Campus community,
We have noticed a large influx of Alfred Today announcements over the past academic year that could likely be events posted to the event calendar instead.
Before posting to Alfred Today, please consider whether an informational item should be created on the event calendar or posted as an announcement.
What's the difference? Events take place at a specific location, at a given date and time.
If your informational item doesn't have a location, date or time - then it is likely an announcement for Alfred Today.
Interested in learning how to post an Alfred Today Announcement? Take the tour: https://my.alfred.edu/aut...
Event calendar documentation: https://my.alfred.edu/aut...
Guidelines for Alfred Today/Calendar of Events: https://my.alfred.edu/aut...
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Thank you!
Link: Is it an event or an announcement?
Submitted by: Evan Linza
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Canvas has released a Course Accessibility Checker to scan the accessibility of an entire course. The Accessibility Checker is a course-level tool that allows instructors to identify, remediate, and validate accessibility issues across Canvas-created content. It provides live, on-demand reports, built-in remediation guidance, and content previews.
While the existing Accessibility Checker in the Rich Content Editor (RCE) has been a trusted tool, it only checks for accessibility on a page by page basis. The new Accessibility Checker provides an easier way to ensure that course materials meet WCAG2.1 AA standards, by scanning the entire course at once. It then flags accessibility issues and explains how to resolve them.
This tool has been enabled in AU's instance of Canvas. On the course menu, you will see a link labeled "Accessibility." Click the link to scan your course. Additional information and instructions are provided below.
Link: Canvas Course Accessibility Checker
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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A new online application form is now available for the Bernstein Funds for Student & Faculty Development. Effective immediately, all applications should be submitted using the form below.
This updated process will help simplify submissions and improve the review process.
Please contact Crystal Henshaw at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Link: Bernstein Funds Application for Student & Faculty Development
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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Stress Less. Thrive More.
As the semester becomes busier, take a break and invest in your well-being! Join us for Wellness Wednesday #2: Managing Stress During the Semester, where you'll discover practical strategies for managing stress, building healthy habits, and connecting with campus resources that support your academic and personal success.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Powell Campus Center
Stop by anytime during this drop-in event to enjoy:
Stress Check-In
Build Your Wellness Plan
Coping Skills & Mindfulness Techniques
Time Management Tips
Academic Success Resources
Relaxation Zone
Healthy Habits Information
Stretch & Breathe Breaks
Free Refreshments
Connect with campus partners, learn new strategies to support your well-being, and leave with practical tools to help you thrive throughout the semester.
Take a break. Build resilience. Stress Less. Thrive More.
Link: https://youtu.be/_2BFj-k__s0
Attachment: Wellness Wednesday #2: Managing Stress During the Semester
Submitted by: Angie Taylor
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Hello all,
Attached is the current iea poster of visiting artists for this semester. All residents give an artist talk in person (McGee 207) and via Zoom during the lunch period, beginning at 11:45am.
Open to all - and of course, free!
They feature practicing contemporary artists working across mixed media, print, video, sound, and sculpture.
Thank you,
M
Ali Santana
Video / Sound / Music (Brooklyn based)
Mehdi Darvishi
Printmaking / Sculpture (Brooklyn based)
Ranger Liu
Video / Sound / Astrophysics (Seattle based)
Esm� Saccuccimorano�
Printmaking / Culinary (Ithaca based and alum!)
Myles Calvert (he / him)
Director, iea (Institute for Electronic Arts)
Harder Hall, Room #429
Link: iea website
Submitted by: Myles Calvert
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The US government has released new immigration regulations for international students in the US. These regulations are set to go into effect on September 15th and a summary of the frequently asked questions concerning these regulations is included through the link below for anyone who is interested.
If you have questions about your specific visa status, please reach out to the office of Global Education directly as it's important to look at each student's situation individually! You can reach out to the [email protected] email address or just drop by our office in 109 Perlman Hall.
The attached document can help with general questions though and again, please feel free to reach out to the office of Global Education at [email protected] with any questions.
Link: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:97bcecb2-7a30-4b3c-a0a1-a461b213a226
Submitted by: Laura Johnson
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Due to staffing constraints, Powell Campus Mailroom will be open from 10am until 2 pm on Monday, September 7th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Submitted by: Valerie Ewald
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To coincide with our final enrollment census report we ask that you verify your class rosters between Aug. 28th and Sept. 10th.
When reporting begins you should get an external Enrollment Census Campaign email via Navigate. If you do not see the email, please check your junk or spam folder.
When verifying your rosters, please log in to Banner Web and confirm that your class lists accurately reflect the students who are currently attending.
IMPORTANT: Report Students Who Are Not Attending
Please note that attendance concerns should not be reported through roster verification. Instead, submit an Issue Alert for the student in Navigate.
Accurate roster verification is important for two reasons:
1. Student Records and Registration
o Registration issues become increasingly difficult to resolve as the term progresses.
o Inaccurate enrollment records can affect students' billing, financial aid, academic progress, and final grading.
2. Census Enrollment Reporting
o We rely on this data not only for internal planning and fiscal management but also for reporting to accrediting organizations and state and federal agencies.
o Accurate reporting ensures compliance and supports the integrity of our institutional data.
Thank you for completing your roster verification by the Sept. 10th deadline.
Submitted by: Tammy Jursza Williams
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The Office of the Provost would like to announce drop-in office hours for the Fall 2026 semester.
Please feel free to stop by to share thoughts or concerns, ask questions, or provide feedback to Provost Dobie. Open office hours will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the following dates throughout the fall semester:
August 31
September 14
October 12 and 26
November 23
December 7
We look forward to seeing you.
Submitted by: Crystal Henshaw
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We are pleased to present the 2026 schedule for High Holy Day events, held at the Knight Club on the Alfred University campus and at the Hillel House at 18 S. Main Street in Alfred. Hillel at Alfred sponsors an erev Rosh Hashanah dinner, an erev Yom Kippur dinner and a Break Fast meal. We will also stream services from the Central Synagogue in New York City at the Kight Club on erev Rosh Hashanah and erev Yom Kippur. All meals are kosher. Please go to AU Connect to reserve a space at the dinners. If you do not have an e-mail account at Alfred university, please contact Larry Greil ([email protected]) or Noa Broekman ([email protected]).
Please see the attachment for more information, or contact Larry Greil ([email protected]) or Noa Broekman ([email protected]).
Attachment: 40123_1.pdf
Submitted by: Katie Decker
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The Inamori School of Engineering graduate student, Allena Rohde will defend her MS/Materials Science and Engineering Thesis Wednesday, September 9th in Scholes Classroom 221 at 11:00A.M
Title of Thesis: THE IMPACT OF BINDER ADDITIVES ON THE WEAR BEHAVIOR OF Ti(C,N) COATED METAL DIES IN EXTRUSION OF ALUMINA-BASED CERAMIC PASTES
Copies of Allena's Thesis Will be on display in Binns-Merrill 160 and in McMahon in the CACT Office.
Attachment: Allena's Abstract
Submitted by: Eliza Sidenstecker
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Want to perform in this year's An Evening of Dance?!
Come Audition! No experience necessary
AU Dance Theater Auditions
Tuesday, September 8th, 5:45 pm
Miller 300
Bring your schedule to the audition
AU Dance Theater is a professional level dance concert featuring the works of Alfred University faculty, students and guest artists. We seek people interested in collaborating and performing. Rehearsals are held throughout the week, based on performer availability. Students receive credit for their work in the spring semester.�
Attachment: Dance Auditions
Submitted by: Arts at Alfred
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Effective September 1, 2026, all employees and students requesting authorization to drive an Alfred University vehicle must complete the appropriate Driver Registration Form electronically through the Motor Pool website.
Paper forms and PDF applications will no longer be accepted. Any paper or PDF submissions received will be returned with a request to complete the electronic application.
Please submit your application at least one week before you anticipate needing a University vehicle to allow time for the required driver authorization review. A copy of a valid U.S. driver's license is required as part of the application process.
Submitting an application does not authorize an individual to drive a University vehicle. Human Resources must complete the review and confirm approval before the individual may operate a University vehicle.
Thank you for your cooperation as we move to a more consistent electronic process.
Link: Alfred Motorpool Vehicles
Submitted by: Dwayne Claud
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