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Students, Faculty, Staff and Community- Join the AU Orchestra next semester!
Rehearsals: Monday and Wed. 5:30
MUSC 275 Free overload credit - No audition
Instruments and lockers are available !
Contact Dr. Lisa Lantz for more information [email protected]
Submitted by: Lisa Lantz
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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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AU's Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Task Force is pleased to offer an overview/ conversation on the topic of Digital Accessibility. Digital Accessibility is the practice of creating electronic materials that are usable by all individuals, regardless of disability status or the use of assistive technology. It is also an important step to further promote inclusivity among our students, staff, and faculty.
The session will provide a brief overview of Digital Accessibility, as it applies to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as well as practical steps everyone can take to increase the accessibility of their documents, web pages, and course materials. Instructions and resources will be provided.
Dates:
Thursday, November 12, 10:20 - 11:10am
Friday, December 4, 10:20 - 11:10am
To request a calendar invitation and Zoom link, please contact Meghanne Freivald, Chris Gause, or Samantha Dannick.
Link: AU Digital Accessibility
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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Fall 2026, Episode 10, Nov 5, Kristian Olson
Salt Rocks: Exploring Extreme Climates of the Past and Present
The histories of ancient droughts are recorded in the salts formed from desiccating lakes. This talk will examine how we use modern shrinking lakes, such as Great Salt Lake, to help us reconstruct climate histories from ancient salt deposits. We'll also consider approaches to reconstructing the brine evolution and mineral histories of strange ancient lakes for which no modern analog exists.
Bergren Forum - Fall 2026
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 4978 6030
Passcode: 173599
Link: Join the zoom here
Submitted by: Nickcole Klesa
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Find Your Place in the Performing Arts at Alfred!
Whether you're looking to rediscover an old passion, try something completely new, or simply bring more creativity into your life, Alfred University's Performing Arts Division has a place for you!
Explore courses in music, sound studies, theatre, dance, and performance design, join a music ensemble (no audition required!), audition for a theatre production, or get moving through our dance opportunities. No matter your major, background, or experience level, ALL are welcome!
The Performing Arts are about more than what happens on stage. They're about connecting with others, challenging yourself, discovering new possibilities, and enriching your life through creativity and collaboration.
Jump back in. Try something new. Find your people. Create something beautiful!
Attachment: PAD Non Major Courses
Submitted by: Jessie Thoman
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The SUNY FACT2 Task Group on Digital Accessibility & AI will be presenting a webinar series during the month of November. The goal of the task group was to explore how AI could be leveraged to increase the accessibility of digital materials in order to comply with the April 2027 Title II update. Members of the task group will be sharing their work through specific case studies and general guidance for the use of AI for digital accessibility purposes. The sessions and dates are listed below:
CrossLink and IRIS: On-Demand Article Remediation for Accessible Resource Sharing
Presenter: Mark Sullivan
November 2, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Adapting AI Tools for Accessibility: Accessibility Remediation with Agentic AI as a Case Study for the Evaluation of Tools and Practices
Presenters: Ed Beck & Ken Fujiuchi
November 10, 1:00 - 2:00pm
Beyond the Prompt: Making Informed Decisions about AI and Digital Accessibility
Presenters: Lindsay Bryde, Angela Thering, & Linda Santos
November 16, 1:00 - 2:00pm
The registration link is available below.
Link: FACT2 Digital Accessibility & AI Webinar Series
Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald
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The Open Enrollment window for the 2027 plan year opened on Monday, November 2nd and will close Monday, November 16th at 5:00 p.m. This is your annual opportunity to review, change, or enroll in benefits effective January 1, 2027, by logging into Employee Navigator using your Alfred University credentials to enroll in or make changes. The complete Benefits Guide is attached for your reference.
Virtual Sessions will be held - Friday, 11/6
? 8:30 a.m.
? 12:15 p.m.
Attachment: 40227_1.pdf
Submitted by: Bridget Bodnar
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Students, faculty, staff, and community members - SAAC is hosting a leaf raking community service event on November 8th at 11 am. Members from our athletic teams will help clear leaves from your businesses or homes. Those who need help with leaf raking can scan the QR code in the poster or click on the link below!
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - TBD
Hosted by: The Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Link: Sign-Up Your Home or Business Here!
Attachment: 40228_1.pdf
Submitted by: Paige Stansfield
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A FREE event, put on by Alfred University's Performing Arts and Theatre Department!
A comedic, chaotic parody as actors attempt to perform all 37 Shakespeare plays in 90 mins.
Friday, November 6 2026 at 7:30 PM
Link: AU Connect Event
Attachment: Shakespeare Poster
Submitted by: Arts Events
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Join us FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th at ADE HALL (11:30am-1:30pm) for Saxon Friday and celebrate National Nacho Day!
Faculty/Staff that show their Alfred ID will receive a complimentary lunch sponsored by the President's Office and Saxon Dining.
Can't make this one? There is one more this semester - save the date- December 4th.
Attachment: Saxon Friday Flyer- November
Submitted by: Maggie Alsworth
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There will be an informational session for BIOL/GEOL 300: Geobotany of the National Parks **TODAY** in Science Center 204 at 5:15 PM.
Geobotany of the National Parks is a B-Block course with a travel component. The Spring 2027 term includes travel to the National Parks of Utah and Colorado from May 16-26. Students learn about the geological context and plant communities, as well as how these two aspects inform and shape one another.
APEX funds can be used toward the trip cost. If you can't make it to the info session, contact Dr. Kristian Olson ([email protected]) for geology inquiries or Dr. Cat Clarke for botany inquiries ([email protected])
Submitted by: Cat Clarke
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