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As of Oct. 1, Airgas cylinder pricing will increase by 4.3 percent. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Procurement at x2698 or [email protected].
Submitted by: Valerie Ewald
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On Monday, September 21, 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: Universal Design for Learning
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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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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The AI Faculty Development Working Group is pleased to host an AI reading group in conjunction with AU's Teaching and Learning Center. The book for this fall will be Real Intelligence: Teaching in the Era of Generative AI, by James F. McGrath and Ankur Gupta.
The discussion will consist of a singular meeting and will be hosted on Friday, October 2 from 1:20 to 2:10pm over Zoom, and will focus on the following chapters:
Chapter 2: Non-Solutions and Why They Don't Work Well
Chapter 3: The Process is the Point
Chapter 4: Starting with AI
The book is available for free at https://pressbooks.palni..... The Zoom link for the discussion is included below (meeting ID: 963 1661 9216, passcode: 573537).
All faculty and staff are welcome to participate, with no need to sign up. If you would like to request a calendar invitation, please email Meghanne Freivald.
Link: AI Reading Group Discussion - October 2
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Open Yoga, is FREE to all students, faculty,�staff, and community members.� The class is held on Wednesdays at 5pm at the Joyce Walton Center throughout the school year. Yoga props are available to borrow, or feel free to bring your own.� For questions or to get on the Open Yoga email list contact AU's Mindful Yoga Coach, Sharon McConnell:�[email protected]�
Attachment: Open Yoga poster
Submitted by: Sharon McConnell
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Get ready for some spooky fun! We're excited to invite all departments to participate in this year's Faculty & Staff Halloween Competition!
Each department is encouraged to:
-Coordinate costumes among team members
-Welcome students who will be trick-or-treating across campus
A starter supply of candy will be provided to participating departments. Departments are encouraged to supplement the provided candy with additional candy as needed for their trick-or-treaters.
During the event, students will vote for their favorite department, and the winning team will receive a special prize!
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
If your department would like to join in the fun, please have one representative complete the participation form by Friday, October 9, 2026.
Please note: There will be no late submissions after October 9. This deadline is necessary so we can finalize the campus map for our trick-or-treaters.
Participation is completely optional! We hope to see you there!
Link: Halloween Competition � Participation Survey
Submitted by: Christine Harris
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The Union University Church recently installed a historical marker funded by the Pomeroy Foundation at the historic Seventh Day Baptist Church building which is now owned by UUC. The marker honors the contribution of the Seventh Day Baptist settlers who were instrumental in the founding of the village and of Alfred University.
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation� is a private, philanthropic organization located in Syracuse, N.Y. As the nation's leading funder of historical markers, the Pomeroy Foundation has awarded more than 3,300 grants for markers and bronze plaques in 49 states and Washington, D.C.
The public is invited to a thirty minute dedication ceremony on Friday, September 25, at 5 pm. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held in front of the church building at 5 Church Street. Attenders might want to bring lawn chairs. Rain location will be inside the church.
Submitted by: Laurel Buckwalter
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Join us for an inspiring Mentorship Day keynote presentation with Patricia "Patty" St. George '89 on Friday, September 25, from 3:20 to 4:00 p.m. in Holmes Auditorium in Harder Hall.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to hear St. George explore the power of mentorship and developing ethical, creative leaders in her presentation, "Leading with Purpose: Mentoring Ethical and Creative Leaders Across Disciplines and Why Alfred University Students Have a Unique Opportunity to Do the Same."
STUDENTS: Make the most of Mentorship Day! Register NOW through Handshake to reserve your spot and connect with alumni representing a wide range of careers and industries. Meet this year's alumni presenters and learn more about their backgrounds and areas of expertise on the Mentorship Day profiles page.
FACULTY AND STAFF: Join us for the keynote and be part of a campus-wide conversation about mentorship, leadership, and the relationships that can make a lasting difference. Faculty and staff do not need to register.
Link: go.alfred.edu/mentorshipday
Submitted by: Carol Marcy
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