Alfred University's Daily Announcements : Alfred Today

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

In This Issue Webmail users click here Official News · Road Closures General Announcements · Dining Halls Closed for Dinner on Tuesday, April 28 · Back Up Important Files in More Than One Place · 'Dreams to Reality' Bake Sale and Documentary · Senior Class Trip & T-shirts .. On Sale Now @ The Bookstore · Faculty & Staff for Midnight Breakfast · RSVP Service/Retiree Luncheon · CIAU Opening Ceremony · Why Join the Women's Leadership Academy? · Gas Cylinder Ordering · Concert: AU Concert Band · Mailing Paychecks · Students Closing Your Bank Account? · AU Summer School · Lost and Found · Classic Movie: ’To Catch a Thief’ (1955)

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TODAY TOMORROW THURSDAY 12:20 Topics in Information 3:00 Women’s Softball Game 12:10 Bergren Forum - Technology and Digital (A) ’Revolutions in Media Scholarship’ 1:00 ’Dreams to Reality’ MS/CE Thesis Defense - 1:00 School of Engineering Bake Sale and James P. Kelly Graduate Seminar Documentary 4:30 Student Art Exhibition in 4:30 Student Art Exhibition 5:00 Southwestern Spring the Brick in the Brick Fling BBQ Bash 5:00 Women’s Softball Game · Art of Birth, Death, and 8:30 International Folk (A) Rebirth at Herrick Dancing · Art of Birth, Death, and · Art of Birth, Death, and Rebirth at Herrick Rebirth at Herrick

Road Closures

In order to run telephone and fiber lines to Ann's House, there will be the following road closures:

1. April 21 (Tuesday) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Allen Way (Academic Alley) will be partially closed to vehicular traffic. This road closure will only take place from in front of the Powell Campus Center to Saxon Drive. Access will remain available for emergency vehicles. The remainder of Allen Way (Academic Alley) will be available as usual to limited vehicular traffic. 2. April 22 (Wednesday) 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Park Street (between Saxon Drive and Ford Street) will be reduced to one lane.

3. April 23 (Thursday) 10 a.m. through April 28 (Tuesday) 6 p.m.: All cars parked between the Ford Street Apartments and the Ann's House construction site on Upper Pine Hill Drive will need to be moved. You may continue to park on Upper Pine Hill Drive between Joel's House and Ann's House, as well as the parking lot North of Joel's House.

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your cooperation.

Michael A. Neiderbach Executive Director, Capital Projects & Legal Affairs back to top Send Email Reminder

Dining Halls Closed for Dinner on Tuesday, April 28

Dinner on Tuesday night will be served on the Perlman Hall Lawn as Dining Services serves up BBQ Pork Ribs, Margarita Chicken, Chipotle Marinated Veggies, and much more at the 2009 Spring Fling BBQ Bash!

Come and hear The Vintage Truth and sign up for the Sidewalk Chalk Contest. Bring your ID Card with you to swipe in for your meal. There is a $12 charge for those without a meal plan.

Rain location will be Ade Dining Hall. back to top Send Email Reminder

Back Up Important Files in More Than One Place

At this time of year when you are trying to finish up all your assignments for class, it is really important to remember to back up your files in more than one place.

You can use your U:drive and/or a pen drive to back your files so that you have an extra copy in case your original copy becomes corrupted or deleted.

Below is the link for U:drive instructions. Please call the Helpdesk at x2222 if you have any questions. Link: Using your U:drive back to top Send Email Reminder

'Dreams to Reality' Bake Sale and Documentary

The Dreams to Reality bake sale will be held on Tuesday, April 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Powell near the bookstore to promote the education of the pay gap between men and women.

The student-created documentary "Dreams to Reality" will be shown on April 28 at 7 p.m. in Nevins Theatre. Attachment: bakesale_flyer12.pdf back to top Send Email Reminder

Senior Class Trip & T-shirts .. On Sale Now @ The Bookstore

SENIORS... Don't miss out on the SENIOR CLASS TRIP to Flying Bisons Brewery Tour & Seneca Niagra Casino- Wednesday, May 13 during Senior Week! Tickets just $20 for a full day of fun (Must be 21 and show valid ID). Seating is limited for this event so hurry in to get your golden ticket... And don't forget to pick up your SENIOR T- SHIRT too! back to top Send Email Reminder

Faculty & Staff for Midnight Breakfast

I need the help of our amazing faculty and staff to pull off Midnight Breakfast for this semester. Midnight Breakfast will be on Tuesday, May 5, beginning at 10:30 p.m.

If you are willing to volunteer your time and make some college students very happy, e-mail me at [email protected] (my name is Julie).

Thanks a lot! back to top Send Email Reminder

RSVP Service/Retiree Luncheon

The Service Award/Retiree Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 8, at noon in Ade Hall. All employees are welcome to attend. Attached is a listing of this year's honorees.

Since it is a luncheon, we will need a headcount for food service. Please RSVP to [email protected] by Friday, May 1. Attachment: 2008-2009 Service/Retiree Honorees back to top Send Email Reminder

CIAU Opening Ceremony

CIAU (Confucius Institute at Alfred University) will hold its opening ceremony on May 3 (Sunday). There will be a lion dance at 3:30 p.m. outside Susan Howell, and performances at 8 p.m. in Nevins. All events are FREE.

Don't miss this chance to see spectacular performances, and to learn about Chinese culture. back to top Send Email Reminder

Why Join the Women's Leadership Academy?

WHAT IS IT?

We study and practice leadership to face challenges in our personal and professional lives. Men and women can belong. We have students from business, A&D, LAS ... it's for all majors!

WHAT'S THE PAYOFF FOR JOINING THE ACADEMY?

* Serious leadership skills like ... Conflict resolution Meeting management Project management Public Speaking Mission Statement Writing Budget Management Salary Negotiation Delegation and Supervision Decision-Making Methods Team Building

* Guaranteed mentors in your targeted career field for networking * Guaranteed internship experiences to build your leadership abilities (some are paid!) * Participation at student leadership conferences * Access to special guests from politics, education, art, sciences and business. * On-going professional development after you graduate including grad school scholarships and grants * Develop strong bonds with other Academy classes

WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO? * Take two courses: o Fall 2009: WMST 201 Gender and Leadership (CRN 13032-Tues/Thur 1:20-2:10 p.m.) o Spring 2010: WMST 400 Academy Practicum * Additional two courses from an approved list of over forty classes. You've probably already taken them! * Participate in two skill workshops per semester (check the topics above!) * Attend two speakers/special events per semester

THAT'S IT ... Anything more is entirely up to you. The more you do, the more you get.

TO APPLY: 1. Resume with contact info (e-mail and phone) 2. Contact info of three references (faculty or staff at AU preferred) 3. Essay which covers these ideas: personal strengths, areas for development, professional goals, and your thoughts about leadership. 1-2 pages, double spaced. 4. Transcript 5. Summary of current campus activities (if applicable)

Send this stuff to the WLC ASAP! Applications accepted until Tuesday, May 12, but the sooner the better.

Questions? Call us at 607.871.2971 or e-mail [email protected]

Gas Cylinder Ordering

Reminder: To place an order for gas cylinders, individuals must e-mail the required information to [email protected] or in person at Procurement Services, Greene Hall. All pertinent information must be provided at the time an order is placed.

For complete details and procedure go the link provided below and choose "gas cylinder orders" if you have trouble accessing the link, contact Procurement Services at ext. 2698. Thank you. Link: Procurement Services back to top Send Email Reminder

Concert: AU Concert Band

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 8 p.m. in HOLMES AUDITORIUM, HARDER HALL. The Alfred University Concert Band will perform Gavorkna Fanfare, English Folk Song Suite, the Finale to Dvorak's "New World Symphony," Shepherd's Hey, Variations On a Korean Folk Song, Tempered Steel, and more!

Members of the Concert Band have worked hard all semester preparing music, and have accomplished a LOT! This will truly be an exciting concert that you won't want to miss.

FREE ADMISSION. Contact Dr. Chris Foster, 607.871.2571, [email protected] for more details. back to top Send Email Reminder

Mailing Paychecks

If you will be leaving campus and would like your paycheck mailed, please leave your mailing address with the Payroll Office, Business Office or e-mail [email protected].

You can avoid all of this by signing up for direct deposit. Stop into the Business Office in Carnegie Hall with a voided check or deposit slip to complete the paperwork.

Thank you! back to top Send Email Reminder

Students Closing Your Bank Account?

If you have direct deposit and will be closing your bank accounts before leaving campus, please cancel your direct deposit with the Business Office. If a payment has been processed to your closed account, there will be a delay in getting your funds back to you.

Thank you! back to top Send Email Reminder

AU Summer School

Consider taking classes here on campus this summer! Summer School registration is now under way and will continue until classes begin.

Past summer students tell us they love being here during the summer months when the weather is great, the campus is beautiful and peaceful, and they can take classes in a more relaxed atmosphere.

The summer schedule includes a variety of popular undergraduate and graduate classes. Some are offered in a short-term, focused-study format so you can complete a whole course in just two or three weeks! Others are offered in the more traditional 6-week format.

Please check BannerWeb for the most up-to-date course information.

Summer School details including courses, registration instructions, tuition rates, housing contract, and other information are accessible at www.alfred.edu/summer/sch....

Printed copies of the Summer School Schedule Booklet are available at the Student Service Center, the Mail Room and the Office of Summer Programs.

We hope to see you here on campus this summer! Link: Summer School Website back to top Send Email Reminder

Lost and Found

If you have an item you lost or found, please post it on the Lost and Found Board using the link below. Link: Lost and Found Board back to top Send Email Reminder

Classic Movie: ’To Catch a Thief’ (1955)

Tuesday, April 28 at 6:45 p.m. Nancy Howe Auditorium at the David A. Howe Public Library in Wellsville This classic 1955 Alfred Hitchcock film about a retired jewel thief stars Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. The film is based on a novel by David Dodge. The library-sponsored movie is free and open to everyone.