LAURA MADELONE, NEW DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS
Paul J. Adamo, Vice President for College Advancement, is pleased to announce that Laura Madelone is the new Director of Alumni Affairs in the Division of College Advancement. For the past 13 years, Laura has served Syracuse University in several professional positions, including most recently as the Director of the Office of Orientation and Off-Campus Programs. She was previously the founding director of both the Office of Off-Campus Student Services and the Office of Orientation and Off-Campus Programs. Laura earned her Master’s in Higher Education and Bachelor’s in Political Science from Syracuse University. She began her position as Director of Alumni Affairs at SUNY College at Oneonta on October 13.
SCIENCE I REDIDEDICATION/CELEBRATION
The campus community is invited to join President Kleniewski on Saturday, October 18 for A Celebration of the Sciences. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
BROWN BAG LUNCHEON
The Women’s and Gender Studies Brown Bag luncheon will take place on Monday, October 20 at noon in 318 Milne Library. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
BIG O POETRY SLAM 57
The Big O Poetry Slam will feature poet Ed Mabrey, current international world slam champ, on Wednesday, October 22 at 8 p.m. in the Hunt Union Waterfront. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
FAMOUS LAST WORDS
Famous Last Words is scheduled for Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. in the Hunt Union Waterfront, and will feature Jon Arakaki, Communication Arts. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
REMINDER REGARDING EMPLOYEE PURCHASES
College employees are not authorized to make purchases without first submitting a purchase requisition for approval. We understand that emergencies do arise and we are prepared to assist you with the quickest and most efficient means of meeting your need. There are several options for immediate purchases using campus provided credit cards or blanket orders. However, you must first contact Purchasing. In situations where employees do not follow established guidelines, the State of New York is not obligated to reimburse employees for items they purchase and submit for reimbursement. The Purchasing Office may be reached at x3386 Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
COLLEGE COUNCIL MEETING
The College Council of the State University of New York College at Oneonta will meet on Tuesday, October 21, at 4:30 p.m. in 103 Morris Conference Center. At the meeting, College President Nancy Kleniewski will deliver a report on the College. Council members will consider proposed changes to the Student Code of Conduct and to campus vehicle and traffic regulations. Each state-operated campus in the SUNY system has its own College Council. The governor appoints the members of each council for seven-year terms with the exception of the student representative, who is elected by the student body. College Councils have specific statutory powers, such as naming buildings and making regulations regarding student conduct. Council meetings are public, and each council meets at least four times a year.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE THROUGH THE 2008 SEFA/UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN
Faculty and staff should be on the lookout for their 2008 SEFA/United Way packets to arrive in campus mailboxes soon. Due to the national and regional economic challenges, this year, the United Way—and their community partners—need our support more than ever before. When your packet arrives, please complete it and return it as soon as possible to make an immediate impact on people and programs in need in our community, across the state and across the nation. SEFA, the State Employees Federated Appeal, is the only authorized charitable solicitation of state employees. Since SEFA is a federated campaign, employees can designate their contributions to a wide variety of health, human services, environmental and advocacy federations and organizations. Join your colleagues across campus in making a real difference this fall with your participation in the 2008 SEFA/United Way Campaign. Please contact Maureen Artale x3216 or Michael Sullivan x2825, this year’s campus campaign co-chairs with any questions.
PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY PRESENTS A TALK ON QUANTUM COMPUTING - TODAY
The Department of Physics and Astronomy cordially invites the campus community to a talk today, Wednesday, October 15, to be given by Dr. Jeffrey Miller of Harvard University. He will be speaking on Towards Computing with Quantum Knots: Tunneling in the Quantum Hall State at Filling Fraction 5/2. Dr. Miller’s colleague Noah Clay, an engineer and the manager of the Nanofabrication Facility of Harvard University’s Center for Nanoscale Systems, will give an overview of the work of the Center, which includes a broad range of nanotechnology, fabrication and construction of nanoscale systems. The event will take place at 2:00 p.m. in Science 1, Room 121. Please phone Sheila Birkett, Physics and Astronomy secretary at x3192 with questions.
OAS & RED DRAGON BOOKSTORE FACULTY APPRECIATION DAY - TODAY
OAS and the Red Dragon Bookstore are celebrating Faculty Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 15, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. All faculty members are invited to a reception at the bookstore. Invitations will be coming soon!
DISCUSSION FORUM - OCTOBER 16
The Division of Education's Discussion Forum will host Richard Staley and Brian Beitzel, Educational Psychology, on Thursday, October 16, from 12:30 -1:30 p.m. in 207 Fitzelle. They will discuss their study of the external representations used in helping college students solve probability word problems. Entitled When Best Intentions Go Awry: The Failure of Concrete Representations to Help Solve Probability Word Problems, this talk is open to all. Bring your lunch and join us.
MILNE TECHNOLOGY CENTER GRAND OPENING - OCTOBER 16
The campus community is invited to stop by on Thursday, October 16 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the grand opening of the Milne Technology Center located on the basement level of the library. There will be a digital ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Staff from the Technology Center will be available to give demonstrations and answer questions.
A SYMPOSIUM ON GREECE - OCTOBER 16
The Center for Social Science Research has organized a Symposium on Greece for Thursday, October 16 from 5:30-7 p.m. in IRC, LH#1. Presenters are as follows: Tracy H. Allen, Geography and Environmental Sciences - Volcanoes and Fire: Influence of the Physical Environment on Greek Culture; Claire Stiglmeier, Early Childhood/Childhood Education and Spanish student - “Lamp” in the Oven-Tourism and its effects on Greek Culture; Kenneth Johnson, Geography - Economic and Political Developments in the Evolution of Modern Greece; Ho Hon Leung, Sociology - Colors Within: Greek Identity through Architecture; and Thomas Sakoulas, Art -Echoes from the Past: An Artistic Interpretation of Ancient Greek Motifs. Admission is complimentary and all are invited to attend. For additional information, please contact Ho Hon Leung at x2239 or leungh@oneonta.edu.
AUTHOR ERIC GANSWORTH - OCTOBER 16
The Red Dragon Reading Series presents Eric Gansworth on Thursday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. in Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center. A member of the Onondaga Nation, Gansworth is the author of seven books of fiction, poetry, paintings, and nonfiction. His novel Mending Skins was awarded the PEN-Oakland-J. Miles National Literary Award, and his most recent collection of poetry and painting A Half-Life of Cardio-Pulmonary Function was named to the National Book Critics' Circle's "Good Reads" list for 2008. The reading will be accompanied by a slide show of Gansworth's paintings, and the event will be followed by a reception and book signing. For more information, please contact George Hovis at x2571 or hovisgr@oneonta.edu, or Ruth Weston at x3446.
COLLEGE CAMP TO OFFER OWL PROGRAM - OCTOBER 18
The College will offer Owls of Upstate New York, a presentation by the Wildlife Learning Company featuring live owls, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, at the College Camp lodge off upper East Street. Admission to the event is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend. The College Camp is a collaborative effort of the SUNY-Oneonta Student Association, the College, and Oneonta Auxiliary Services. More information is available from Snapper Petta at x3455.
HOMECOMING AND FAMILY WEEKEND COMEDY NIGHT - OCTOBER 18
Christian Finnegan will be performing his stand-up comedy act during Homecoming and Family Weekend on Saturday, October 18 at 9 p.m. in the Dewar Arena, Alumni Field House. In addition to being a comedian, Christian is also a writer and actor based in New York City and his credits include shows on Comedy Central, The Late, Late Show and the Chappelle’s Show. Tickets are required and may be purchased for $5.00 at the Hunt College Union front desk, Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. or through www.ticketmaster.com or you may purchase tickets at the door for $10.
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR - OCTOBER 20
The Career Development Center is sponsoring the Graduate and Professional School Fair on Monday October 20 from 1-3 p.m. in the Chase Gym. Representatives from over 50 schools will be available to answer questions about their programs. Any student who is considering Graduate School is encouraged to attend. For more information, stop by the Career Development Center, 110 Netzer or phone us at x2534.
CONCERT SERIES - OCTOBER 21
The Hewitt Pantaleoni Memorial Concert Series will continue on Tuesday, October 21, with a 7:30 p.m. concert in Sanford Auditorium (IRC, LH#3), featuring the Los Angeles-based Carnatic Music Ensemble in a program of classical music of Southern India. The Ensemble - vocalist and veena player Geetha Ramanathan Bennett, mrdangam (2-headed drum) player Frank Bennett and ghatam (clay cooking pot) player Rusty Gillette - have a long and distinguished career relationship with the campus, having performed nearly three dozen concerts here over the years. In fact the group performed the very first of the more than 150 concerts on the Pantaleoni Series, back in the 1997-98 school year, even though they had already visited campus many times before that. All three artists studied South Indian music at Wesleyan University, in Middletown, Connecticut, with Geetha’s father, the late Dr. S. Ramanathan, who was the first great Indian master musician to come to the West to teach. Geetha, who is carrying on her father’s legacy, is well-known in India, both as a musician - she won Musician of the Year honors there in 2006 - and as a prize-winning author of short works of fiction. Frank Bennett and Rusty Gillette are both well-known jazz musicians, and in addition Dr. Bennett is one of the busiest and most in-demand orchestrators in Hollywood. For many years he furnished the music for the Simpsons and South Park television series, and now has more than 120 feature films to his credit. In addition to the group’s campus appearance on the 21st, they will be performing a series of concerts statewide, highlighted by a concert by the Catskill Symphony Orchestra, at the Hunt Union Ballroom, Saturday, October 25 at 8 p.m. (free, with a SUNY-Oneonta student ID). That concert is entitled A Tribute to the Music of Frank Bennett, and it will feature all three artists as soloists. The concert on October 21 will be particularly relevant to people seeking an introduction to the Carnatic style of music and music-making. The Pantaleoni Series is co-sponsored by the Catskill Conservatory and the College, with the assistance of the New York State Council on the Arts, and the concerts are free and open to all, with neither tickets nor reservations required. Additional information may be obtained by phoning the x3419.
UUP LABOR FILM SERIES - OCTOBER 21
Maquilapolis (City of Factories) will be the topic of the
UUP Labor Film Series on Tuesday, October 21, from 4-6 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. The film explores the environmental devastation and urban chaos of Tijnana’s assembly factories and the female laborers who have organized themselves for social action. Maquiladora workers produce televisions, electrical cables, toys, clothes, batteries and IV tubes, they weave the very fabric o life for consumer nations. Free popcorn! For information contact Gina Keel at x3505 or keelgl@oneonta.edu.
SALARY INCREASE AND PROMOTION PROCEDURES FOR UUP PROFESSIONALS - OCTOBER 22
Professionals in the UUP bargaining unit will meet on Wednesday, October 22, from 12 noon-12:50 p.m., in the Butternuts Room, Hunt Union. This important meeting is open to all Professional employees in the UUP bargaining unit. NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist Dennis Selzner and UUP Vice President for Professionals Norm Payne will explain procedures for UUP Professionals seeking salary increase and/or promotion as well as the role of performance programs and evaluations. UUP Professionals are strongly urged to attend this important meeting concerning the steps entailed in applying for salary increase and promotion. Questions about procedures for salary increase, promotion, performance programs, and evaluations will follow the formal presentation. Information requests about the meeting should be directed to UUP Vice President for Professionals Norm Payne at paynene@oneonta.edu.
FACULTY SEMINAR SERIES - OCTOBER 22
Lester Hadsell will make the second presentation of the Fall 2008 Economics and Business Division Faculty Seminar Series on Wednesday, October 22 at 4 p.m. in 203 Schumacher. The title of Dr. Hadsell’s presentation is Pricing Risk in Wholesale Electricity Markets: Transmission Congestion Contracts on NYISO. The presentation is open to faculty, students, and the public.
9TH ANNUAL CORNELL-GLADSTONE-HANLON-KAUFMANN LECUTURE - OCTOBER 23
Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette will deliver the Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Lecture in Environmental Education and Communication on October 23 at 8 p.m. in the Hunt College Union Ballroom. Dr. Shrader-Frechette is the O’Neill Family Professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame where she directs the Center for Environmental Justice and Children’s Health. A lecturer worldwide, Dr. Shrader-Frechette has won the World Technology Award in Ethics and has served as advisor to numerous governments and international organizations including the United Nations and the World Health Organization. She will speak on Why Nuclear Power Will Not Address Climate Change. She will be available on Friday, October 24 to meet with students and faculty. For more information please email Tom Horvath.
NOMINATIONS DEADLINE FOR EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM - OCTOBER 24
Emerging Leaders is a two-day leadership program for first and second year students that will be held in the Hunt College Union on Friday, November 7 from 4-9 p.m. and on Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. At Emerging Leaders, students will attend sessions on various aspects of leadership including communication skills, diversity issues, group dynamics, conflict resolution, ethics, and employment skills. This year all Emerging Leaders will participate in a service learning project. The Emerging Leader committee will select 60 students to participate in the program. Please encourage students to apply for this program! The application deadline is Friday, October 24. If you have questions or would like more information about Emerging Leaders please contact Angie Eichler at x3591 or at eichleac@oneonta.edu.
POET MICHAEL BURKARD - OCTOBER 28
As an installment of the Red Dragon Reading Series, poet Michael Burkard will present a reading from his poetry on Tuesday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Little Theater, Alumni Hall. Admission to the event is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend. Michael Burkard, who teaches in the Creative Writing program at Syracuse University, is the author of ten collections of poetry, including Unsleeping, Pennsylvania Collection Agency, Entire Dilemma, and his most recent collection, "Envelope of the Night." His honors include the Whiting Writer's Award, the Alice Fay di Catagnola Award from the Poetry Society of America, and grants from the New York Foundation for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. More information is available from the English Department at x3446.
HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL FOR COMMUNITY CHILDREN - OCTOBER 30
The Order of Omega Greek Honor Society is hosting a Halloween carnival for community children on Thursday, October 30 from 4-6 p.m. in the International Lounge, Hunt College Union. Children can participate in a variety of Halloween activities at the carnival before trick or treating in the residence halls, which begins at 6 p.m. If you would like more information please contact Edward Hyde Clarke, Order of Omega president at x2432 or at clareh03@oneonta.edu.
UUP AND CSEA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SATURDAY’S BREAD - NOVEMBER 1
On Saturday, November 1, CSEA and UUP will again staff Saturday’s Bread, a community kitchen that dispenses hot meals and good cheer. Linda Drake will, as previously, co-ordinate our participation in this worthwhile community service. Although Saturday’s Bread is housed at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, the program is a non-denominational and humanitarian service open to all. To be part of the volunteer group at Saturday’s Bread, you must be willing to work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. As we need an exact list of the names and numbers of volunteers, please e-mail Linda at drakelm@oneonta.edu. When you contact Linda, please provide her with your full name, e-mail, and telephone number. Kudos to Linda, the Executive Director of the Center for Social Responsibility, for continuing to facilitate the involvement of volunteers in a variety of benevolent enterprises.
NEW EXHIBIT EXPOSURE NOW THROUGH - NOVEMBER 7
“Exposure,” an exhibition of recent photographs by two students Kiley Cole and Kasey Fitzgerald will run through Friday, November 7 in the New Gallery (Fine Arts 165), behind the courtyard. A closing reception for the artists will be held on Thursday, November 6 from 5-7 p.m.
STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY PROPOSAL DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 10
The College Senate Committee on Research is pleased to announce the Fall 2008 round of the Student Grant Program for Research and Creative Activity. Funded by the College at Oneonta Foundation, Inc., this program grants individual awards of up to $1,500 for research and creative activity projects conducted by students with faculty sponsorship in any discipline or interdisciplinary area. The deadline for proposal submission is Monday, November 10 at noon. Program guidelines and application materials are available in fillable format on the Committee on Research website at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/frc/. Please contact Kathy Meeker, Chair, at meekerkl@oneonta.edu, x2632, or other Committee on Research members (see website) if you have questions or need further information.
REMINDER : OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2009 FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) ENDS - NOVEMBER 14
Just a reminder that the deadline to enroll for the 2009 Health Care Spending (HCSA) and Dependent Care Advantage Accounts (DCAA) is fast approaching. Eligible employees can enroll in the FSA to reduce their income tax liability and help pay for their eligible out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or dependent care expenses. The open enrollment period for plan year 2009 ends Friday, November 14. Enrollment is paperless! Go to www.flexspend.state.ny.us or phone the FSA Hotline to enroll. If you are enrolled for the 2008 plan year and want to continue, you must re-enroll for 2009. If you have any questions, phone the FSA Hotline at 1-800-358-7202 or Human Resources at x2509.
USES OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD NOMINATIONS DUE - NOVEMBER 21 APPLICATIONS DUE - DECEMBER 15
The Educational Technology Committee has issued a call for applications/nominations for the annual Academic Excellence award for Use of Technology. All SUNY-Oneonta faculty (full time, non-tenured, and part time) are eligible to apply or be nominated. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 21, 2008 and the deadline for applications is Monday, December 15, 2008. The successful candidate will receive an award of $1000. In addition, the department of the successful candidate will receive $1,000 for use during the current fiscal year to purchase hardware or software for the department or a member of the department or to bring in an outside speaker on technology in the discipline. For details on submission guidelines visit the web site: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/ia If you have questions concerning the application or nomination process, you may contact Jim Greenberg, Director of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at x2701. This award is made possible through funds provided by the College Foundation and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE - DECEMBER 1
The Office of International Education is celebrating our diverse campus community of faculty, staff, and international students with an Open House. Ring in the holidays with samplings of ethnic food, music, and decorations from around the world. Our new office location is 111 Schumacher Hall - Open House is Monday, December 1, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stop by to meet the staff and students!
ONEONTA ID NUMBER POLICY
In response to a New York State law enacted in 2000, all students are assigned an Oneonta ID number or A00 number. These numbers are used as a unique student identifier. They are printed on class rosters and are used by students when asking for services at the College. According to FERPA and campus policy, these numbers are to be treated in the same manner as the social security number. Please take care to provide the maximum security for all student record information. It is incumbent on all of us to protect our students’ privacy. If you would like a refresher on FERPA or if you have any questions regarding privacy of student records, please contact Maureen P. Artale, College Registrar at x3216 or artalemp@oneonta.edu.
TLTC FACULTY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Educational Technology Committee and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center are pleased to issue this call for applications for the 2008-2009 TLTC Faculty Fellowship Program. All SUNY-Oneonta tenured or tenured-track faculty are eligible to apply. Faculty may submit proposals as individuals or may join with others to submit a proposal as a faculty team. The purpose of these fellowships is to provide faculty the time and resources to use technology to improve their students’ learning. Up to $30,000 is planned for allocation contingent on funding. Faculty members who receive awards will be designated as TLTC Teaching Fellows for the academic year of their award. Individual fellowships can vary from $500 to $25,000, depending on the nature of the proposed initiative. For application submission guidelines visit the web site at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/fellowships The program is administered by the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at SUNY Oneonta. Questions concerning this program can be directed to Jim Greenberg, Director of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at x2701 or via email at greenbjb@oneonta.edu.
STUDENTS HANDLING EXAMS - A REMINDER
Students must not be involved in the preparation, duplication, transportation or distribution of examinations. In addition, students including undergraduate teaching assistants, must not be permitted to grade, or in any manner process tests or papers. This includes using the Scan Tron machines to grade tests or quizzes and distributing graded materials to other students. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Maureen P. Artale, College Registrar, at x3216.
CREATIVE MEDIA SERVICES OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR PRINTING DESIGN WORK
Better computers and software are letting many express their own creativity by designing programs and posters for events. Educationally this is a great experience however, it also creates problems when the designs are sent for printing because a printing press is not the same as a laser or ink jet printer. This applies to full color artwork as well as simple text based items. Often personally designed items have to be redesigned or printed in black only, as opposed to color because they wouldn’t reproduce properly on the presses or line up properly in their original form for folding and binding. The Graphic Design and Print Shop staff, of Creative Media Services, has the expertise to assist those who want to create their own designs successfully for printing. Save time and creative energy by contacting Graphics at x3400 or the Print Shop at x2508 so Creative Media Services staff can assist you in creating a document that will print the way you envision it. For additional services provided though Creative Media Services please visit our web site at www.oneonta.edu/academics/irc
CHECK YOUR 2008 NYSHIP EMPLOYEE BENEFIT STATEMENTS FOR ACCURACY
Recently all state employees who were enrolled in health insurance as of July 31, 2008 should have received at their home address the 2008 Health Benefit Statements. It is important that you review the statement very carefully and report any changes to Human Resources. Pay attention to enrolled dependents, marital status, phone numbers, and addresses. A variety of events may impact eligibility for you and/or your dependents for health insurance coverage. These include, but are not limited to, marriage, separation, divorce, birth/death of a dependent, a change in spouse’s employment/health coverage, a change in child’s age, student status or marital status or domestic partner status. All corrections must be submitted to Human Resources by October 15th. If you did not receive a 2008 Health Benefit statement, or have any questions please contact Human Resources at x2509.
REMINDER ON POSTING GRADES
Federal law (FERPA) prohibits posting grades using student names and/or identification numbers. However, it is permissible to post by code name or number (not the Oneonta I.D. number, social security number, or any part thereof) agreed to by the student and the faculty member. Wherever you post grades, please scramble the names on the roster before assigning codes so that the list does not reflect an alphabetical listing of your roster. It is also against FERPA regulations to leave students’ graded work in a general pick up area. Graded course work must be returned individually to students. Please be aware that under no circumstances may a listing of student names and ID numbers, or any part thereof, be posted for any reason. Violations of this law can result in termination of Federal funding to the college. Questions regarding the privacy of student records should be directed to Maureen P. Artale, College Registrar at x3216 or via e-mail at artalemp@oneonta.edu.
HUMAN RESOURCES NEEDS TO KNOW!
When employees are absent from work for longer than five consecutive days due to personal illness, birth of a baby or death or illness of an immediate family member, they need to contact Human Resources to verify the status of their benefits (leave accruals, health insurance, etc.) prior to and during their absences. Please help us provide you with the appropriate information on a timely basis by informing us IMMEDIATELY whenever you might anticipate being absent from work for more than one week. This will enable us to help you maximize your benefits. Of course, be sure to communicate with your supervisor(s) about such absences, too. In fact, supervisors should notify the Human Resources office in the event employees are unable to do so. Thank you for your cooperation. If anyone has any questions, please contact Human Resources at x2509.
QUALIFYING EVENTS MAY IMPACT HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
A variety of events may impact eligibility for you and/or your dependents for health insurance coverage. These include, but are not limited to, marriage, separation, divorce, birth/death of a dependent, a change in spouse’s employment/health coverage, a change in child’s age, student status or marital status or domestic partner status. To ensure that appropriate coverage begins/ends timely, it is imperative that employees contact Human Resources prior to, or within 7 days following, a qualifying event. If anyone has any questions, contact Human Resources at x2509.
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Interim Progress Reports due from faculty. |
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Withdrawal Deadline. Last day to drop a full semester course. |
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Last day for filing Independent Study, Internship, Individual Course Enrollment & Teaching Assistantship forms (less than 3 s.h.). After this date, a $20 late fee will be assessed. Beginning Date for Spring 2009 Pre-enrollment. |
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College closes after the last evening class. Last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Spring and Summer 2008 or to file the extension of time form. |
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Classes resume. Last day to withdraw from the College. After this date students must complete all coursework. |
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Last day for Faculty to turn in grades for previously assigned incomplete/ pending grades. |
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Wednesday, October 15
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Treatment of Invasive Plant Infestations: Assessments of Three Species in the Adirondack Park
Noon, 110 Science I. Ray Curran, consulting ecologist with the Adirondack Nature Conservancy, discusses current research on the effectiveness of several techniques to control invasive plants. Part of the Biology and Conservation Seminar Series. |
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Wednesday, October 15
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Good Old War
6:30 p.m., Hunt College Union. The trio performs back to basics acoustics. Tickets $8 advance/$10 at the door. Appropriate for all ages. |
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Wednesday, October 15
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Rock the Vote Presidential Debate Broadcast
From Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, 9 p.m., Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. Sponsored by the Student Association. All are invited to attend. |
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Safe Space Training Sessions
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Union Square. Must attend both sessions. For information contact Robin Nussbaum at x3213 or nussbar@oneonta.edu. |
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October 18
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Exhibition Echoes From the Past
By Thomas Sakoulas, Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts. For additional information, contact Tim Sheesley at x 2445. |
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Red Dragon Raw Bench Press Meet
Chase PE. Weigh-in 7 a.m./Meet at 9 a.m. Student division ($20 entry fee)/Open division ($30 entry fee). Proceeds benefit O-State Wrestling Team. Contact Duane Ritter at x2100 or ritterda@oneonta.edu or, G.X. Cramatte at x2117 or cramatgx@oneonta.edu. |
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College Senate
3 p.m., Craven Lounge. Information/updates: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/senate/ |
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Conserving Barrens Buck Moth in Pine Barrens Habitats
12 noon, 110 Science I. Dr. Dylan Parry, associate professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, discusses how prescribed burning in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve has enhanced habitat for the barrens buck moth (Hemileuca maia). Part of the Biology and Conservation Seminar Series. |
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Rock the Vote Mock Presidential Debate
7 p.m., IRC. Sponsored by the Student Association. All are invited to attend. |
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
2:30-4 p.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
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Confronting Biological Invasions: A Growing Environmental Problem
12 noon, 110 Science I. Dr. David Strayer, of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, reviews the history and impact of a few prominent invaders, and proposed elements of a solution to this escalating problem. Part of the Biology and Conservation Seminar Series. |
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Halloween in the Halls
6 p.m.-8 p.m., Residence Halls. Children are invited to “trick or treat.” Visitors should park in lots adjacent to Hunt Union & Alumni Field House. Additional information is available from the Office of Residence Life and Housing at x2514. |
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Celebration of Teaching Event
Noon to 5 p.m., Hunt College Union. Please join us as a participant and a poster presenter! For more information, visit www.oneonta.edu/cot/. |
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
8:30-10 a.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
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Yoga and Meditation Society
Fida Mohammad, Sociology, Contemplative Practice in Islam, 4-6:30 p.m., CME. The lecture series is free and open to all. For further information, contact Ashok Malhotra at x3220. |
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November 6 & 13
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Safe Space Training Sessions
3 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Union Square. For information contact Robin Nussbaum at x3213 or nussbar@oneonta.edu. |
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2 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Union Square. For information contact Robin Nussbaum at x3213 or nussbar@oneonta.edu. |
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Yoga and Meditation Society
Ashok Malhotra, Philosophy, Yoga for Mental Health and Physical Wellness, 4-6:30 p.m., CME. The lecture series is free and open to all. For further information, contact Ashok Malhotra at x3220. |
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December 31
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Through The Eyes of Others: African Americans and Identity in American Art
Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown. Exhibit by Gretchen Sorin. Faculty members encouraged to bring students. Free of charge for students and faculty. |
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
2:30-4 p.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
- Monday,
February 16, 2009
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
8:30-10 a.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
2:30-4 p.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
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Alumni Field House - Card Access Building.
Must have validated ID card to enter fitness center when building is open. Card must be activated after successfully completing online program designed to provide instruction on safe use of equipment and identify users. Complete orientation at www.oneonta.edu/academics/athletics. After completion you will be prompted to enter information that will be forwarded to Athletics to grant card access. Processing of data/entry may take up to 72 hours. Contact the Athletic Department at x3594 or e-mail lombarke@oneonta.edu or welshkm@oneonta.edu with questions. |
| THANK YOU |
- We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all who welcomed the birth of our son, Pierce Aaron. The cards and generous gifts were greatly appreciated. Thank you.
The Haneys: Barry (Print Shop), Danielle, Rhett, Payton, & Pierce
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| CONGRATULATIONS |
- Congratulations to Daniel Sniezek on his recent appoint to the SUNY Oneonta College Council by Governor David Paterson. Daniel Sniezek, is a program manager/quality manager employed at Lockheed Martin. Mr. Sniezek replaces Carl Mummenthey, who had served on the Council since 2002. During his professional career, Daniel Sniezek has become an internationally recognized advisor and speaker on computerized systems used in industrial, transportation, medical, and enterprise systems. He holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Youngstown State University and a master's degree in systems science from SUNY Binghamton. Sniezek serves on the board of directors of the American Society for Quality (ASQ) as a regional director. He is past-chair of the ASQ Sections Affairs Council and a recipient of the Paul A. Robert Award (1996) for outstanding contributions to the ASQ Binghamton Section. He is also a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, where he serves as the chair of the Reliability Chapter.
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- Congratulations to Steve Garner, Physical Education/Community Relations, on his re-appointment to the Health Association of New York State (HANYS) Task Force on Community Health in Albany. Steve has been working to improve the health and wellness of our friends and neighbors in eight counties of Central New York for the past two years. His program, Connecting Communities for Health and Wellness, is sponsored by Bassett Healthcare. HANYS' mission is to advance the health of individuals and communities by providing leadership, representation and service to health providers and systems across the entire continuum of care. HANYS is proud to be the only association that represents and advocates on behalf of all New York's' hospitals and health systems at all levels of the federal and state government. HANYS has access to policy leaders, regardless of their political affiliation, and is an integral player in health policy discussions in Albany and on the national level. If you are interested in learning more about HANYS and Steve's program, Connecting Communities for Health and Wellness, please contact him at garnerse@oneonta.edu.
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- Congratulations to the 104 new inductees who were announced by the SUNY College at Oneonta chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the national scholastic honor society for college freshmen. The new members were inducted at a ceremony in the Hunt College Union Ballroom on October 5, 2008. With over 260 chapters nationwide, Phi Eta Sigma promotes excellence through recognition programs and scholarship competitions. New members qualify by achieving grade-point averages of at least 3.5 during their first semester or year in college. Phi Eta Sigma, one of the longest-standing freshman honor societies in the country, was founded at the University of Illinois in 1923. Chartered in 1994, the chapter at the College is advised by Dean of Science and Social Science Michael P. Merilan. The following students were inducted into Phi Eta Sigma this year: Andrea M. Gregory, Savannah M. Sleicher, Ayesha Qamar, Sarah Denniston, Georgianna Doepper, Jana C. Hampton, Mark A. Dittmar, Rosemarie Clinch, Dayna Alicia Burroughs, William Sacco, Keith J. Kaufman, Jaclyn A. Kinash, Ian Kenyon, Allison M. Coté, Nicole Tutelian, Charlene A. Ploetz, Rebecca R. Sanders, Steve Almeida, Chereith J. Vincent, Ashley Q. Collum, Emily Shannon, Danielle Lauren Scheier, Adrienne Seccia, Kyle E. Sullian, Samantha K. Bates, Sarah E. Munger, Jennifer L. Schultz, Lucas J. Hall, Samantha Hasselbach, Tara E. Zink, Jillian Sullivan, Kelly E. John, Dana Nalven, Brian F. Nentwick Jr., Katherine Andreassi-Muserlian, Samantha Simmonds, Danielle Komyathy, Katie Peinkos, Christine Anne O’Dea, Caitlin R. Ignaszewski, Desiree Devino, Ayla Cline, Anthony V. Paulo, Tiffany L. Brenner, Kevin M. Joy, Patrick Joy, Dominick D’Imperio, Erica Laba, Laura Craig, Timothy J. Kurtzberg, Sin Ting Chiu, Stephanie L. Griffith, Joseph M. Calfa, Andrew Turner, Braden Elizabeth Babcock, Samantha W. Kamp, Laura Groth, Hal Galardi, Robert W. Campchero, Kevin Sheehan, Jacquelyn M. Koch, David Goodge, Angela R. Yorks, Luke A. D’Imperio, Olivia Hana Dunn, Kaitlin Foster, Kristy Lammers, Carolyn Voelker, Nicole J. Ryan, James Martin, John W. Taft, Joseph Chicoine, Katherine E. Finn, Michael W. Behnke, Camille L. Milot, Nicholas Mazziotta, Devan J. Godfrey, Jonathan Gibbs, Jessica A. Blasi, Thomas J. Treharne, Sean McKee, Mitchell Wohl, Brittany Cameron, Joseph A. Bartolillo, Brett N. Belfiore, Sara B. Countryman, Nicholas Russo, Maggie LaMantia, Kimberly E. Solazzo, Kelsea P. Christiansen, Danielle M. Rivellese, Rachel Poltorak, Jenna V. Godlewski, Kayleigh Eryn Marmion, Katherine Anne Collins, Sultana Khadijah Aslamkhan, Kahle D. Harris, Aria Stey, Rebecca Schreyer, Daniel Gasperini, Kayla Young, Alyssa K. Cline, Elizabeth A. Ewing, and Aja E. Heinlein.
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| FACULTY/STAFF ACTIVITIES |
- Gustavo Arango, Foreign Languages and Literatures, presented the book The Theory of Play, by Marilla Waite Freeman (1870-1961), during the III Multilingual Book Fair Expo, in Astoria New York, on October 4, 2008. The manuscript of The Theory of Play, written in February of 1895, was found by Professor Arango in a Flea Market, near Cooperstown. Marilla Waite Freeman was a one of the first professional librarians in the country, and was the author on many articles on modern literature and the promotion of reading. In 1921, Marilla became also one of the first women lawyers in the United States. Written when Marilla was 24 years old, The Theory of Play is a literary trip over millions of years since the origin of life until the rising of poetry, “the freest and highest expression of life.” Professor Arango translated the essay, wrote the introductory note, and edited the bilingual edition of the book. During the III Multilingual Book Fair Expo, professor Arango also participated in a roundtable about Latin American literature, along with writers from Perú, Chile, and Dominican Republic.
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- Rick Grimaldi, Earth Sciences, presented a paper entitled, The mid-winter climatic response to ENSO forcing in Syracuse, New York at the 3rd annual Lake Effect Conference in Oswego, NY on October 4, 2008.
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- Paul M. Jensen, Communication Arts, is one of the film historians who appear in the documentary, Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu, discussing the 1932 film, Chandu the Magician, and the career of its director and production designer, William Cameron Menzies. The documentary and feature film were released on September 9, 2008 by Fox Film Corporation as part of a three-film DVD set, Fox Classic Horror Films, Vol. 2, that also includes the films Dr. Renault’s Secret (1942) and Dragonwyck (1946). (Paul’s contribution was recorded with the aid of Mark Hine and Instructional Resources Center).
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- William Simons, History, published an article, Walter O’Malley: Dodgers Baseball Moves West, in the Summer 2008 edition of Upstate Life Magazine. The article examines owner Walter O’Malley’s motives for moving the Dodgers from Brooklyn to Los Angeles following the 1957 season.
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BULLETIN INFORMATION
Email your items and attachments to Mona Hughes at hughesml@oneonta.edu. Do not send items or attachments in Publisher. Deadlines are Thursdays at noon for the following Wednesday publication. Items that come after the noon deadline will be held over for the next available edition. Bulletins are not published when classes are not in session. We observe the same deadline before a recess for the Bulletin following a recess. |
