ANNOUNCEMENT OF PUBLIC HEARING: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 18
Mr. Carl T. Hayden, Chairman, Board of Trustees State University of New York is announcing a Public Hearing to All Concerned Individuals.
Date, Place And Time: Tuesday, November 18, (In conjunction with the November, 2008 Board of Trustees Meeting). Federal Court Room, Third Floor, State University Plaza, Albany, New York (This facility permits barrier-free access to the physically handicapped), 3 p.m.
Purpose: The purpose of the State University of New York Board of Trustees Public Hearing is to receive testimony and statements from concerned individuals about University issues.
In Order To Register To Speak At The Hearing: 1. Persons wishing to present prepared testimony to the Board are requested to write to Mr. John J. O’Connor, Vice Chancellor and Secretary of the University, State University Plaza, Albany, New York 12246; such communication to be received no later than noon on Friday, November 14, 2008. In your letter, please identify in a brief fashion the subject of your testimony and provide Mr. O’Connor with a telephone number, as well as an address, so that he can confirm that you have a reserved place on the agenda. Such testimony will be limited to five minutes, and the speakers will be requested to provide six copies of their written testimony to the Hearing Registration Officer on the day of the Hearing. 2. Persons who wish to make brief extemporaneous comments (no more than three minutes) are requested to file their names with the Hearing Registration Officer on the day of the Hearing, in advance of the beginning of the Hearing. Time for such comments will be set-aside at the end of the Hearing, and such persons will be called upon in the order in which they register with the Hearing Registration Officer.
BROWN BAG LUNCHEON
The Women's and Gender Studies Brown Bag luncheon will take place on Monday, November 3 at noon in 318 Milne Library. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
HOLIDAY GIVING
On Tuesday, November 4 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room, the holiday coffee will take place. Please come and enjoy some refreshments while you choose your gift tag(s) for needy children from the Migrant Tutorial Outreach Program from our holiday tree. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
DROP-IN MEDITATION
Introducing a drop-in meditation time for the entire campus community. Reduce your stress! Relax your body! Release your mind! No experience required. Come try it out on Wednesdays, November 5, 12, & 19 at noon and 4 p.m. in Union Square, Hunt College Union. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008 UUP LABOR-MANAGEMENT MEETING
On September 29, 2008, UUP and Management discussed the framework for a “new beginning” to establish the tone and content for future meetings. UUP and Management agreed on “single-issue” meetings for the remainder of the semester. Issues of interest may include: workload, DSI, internationalization, Honor’s Program, joint advocacy, campus diversity, and Green Campus. Labor and Management agreed to maintain open communications to resolve issues. Both parties agreed to seek out opportunities for partnership. Labor and Management will re-evaluate this format at the end of the semester. Attending for UUP were President Bill Simons and Vice President for Academics Rob Compton and attending for Management were President Nancy Kleniewski and Associate Vice President Lisa Wenck.
BRIAN LOWE TO PRESENT SIEGFRIED LECTURE
Brian Lowe, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, is this year’s winner of the Richard Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence and will present the Siegfried Lecture on Thursday, November 20. Dr. Lowe’s lecture titled Animal Advocacy within the Spectacular: Promoting Compassion and Capturing the Moral Imagination in Spectacular Times will address, in part, “the increasing emphasis on the visual as a means to shape and transform the moral imagination of the public through the case of the contemporary animal rights movement.” Admission is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend the presentation in the Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center at 7 p.m. The Siegfried Prize, which is awarded annually, recognizes a non-tenured faculty member for outstanding academic achievement outside the classroom. Alice Siegfried made a gift to the College at Oneonta Foundation to fund the prize in memory of her husband, theatre professor Richard K. Siegfried, who taught at the College from 1958 to 1995.
DONATED LEAVE NEEDED
Susan Sorbera from the Health Center is in need of donated time. Sue had just returned from back surgery and has now had a death in her family and will be out of work for an undetermined amount of time. Donors’ identities are kept confidential and forms for donating leave are available from Human Resources. Thank you all in advance for your support at this difficult time.
BOTTLE/CAN FUNDRAISER FOR THE SORBERA FAMILY
The Health Center is doing a bottle/can fundraiser for the family of Sue Sorbera. As many of you already know, Sue’s daughter, Meghan, recently passed away and Sue had just returned to work one week ago after having back surgery in May. Sue has exhausted all of her accruals so we are going to do what we can to help her and her family at this difficult time. Your bottles/cans may be dropped off at the Oneonta Redemption Center, 459 Chestnut Street and just tell them it is for the Sorbera Family. Thank you all so much in advance for your generosity.
VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY
The College community is invited to a short Veteran’s Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. in the Morris Complex, Room 103.
STUDENTS HELP SENIORS ADDRESS PROBLEM OF FOOD VS. FUEL
Sheila Serbay has launched a month-long food drive to help local senior citizens avoid having to choose between purchasing food or fuel this winter. She has engaged students from her Psychology of Adulthood and Aging class to support the cause. The Food vs. Fuel Project Committee with support from Ms. Serbay is requesting specific non-perishable items in order to keep the contents of baskets as uniform as possible. Food collection boxes are located in IRC, Netzer, Fitzelle, Hunt Union, and Human Ecology. The boxes will remain until Thursday, November 20. The requested items include hearty soups, small tea or coffee, condensed milk, powdered milk, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, small cans of vegetables, canned tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, rice, variety packs of cereals, sugar, one-pound canned hams, Vienna sausage, small jar/portions of applesauce, and instant potatoes. The committee of students includes Dominique Canton, Megan Dorak, Elyise Hallenbeck, Sinead Lynch, Amanda Maiorano, Amanda Richards, and Ashlie VanDuzer. Ms. Serbay and the committee members will visit local businesses to solicit donations from October 14 to November 20. Cash donations will be used to purchase perishable items that will be included in each basket such as milk, eggs, bread and butter. The group is also having bakes sales from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 24 and Wednesday, November 5 at HUEC; Friday, October 31, Tuesday, November 4 and Wednesday, November 12 at Fitzelle, and Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30 at the Hunt Union before and during evening events to help raise more funds for this project. Please see additional information attached to this issue of the Bulletin. Information is available from Sheila Serbay at x2674.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR A TUTOR THIS SEMESTER - OCTOBER 31
Faculty members please remind your students that the last day to sign up for a tutor this semester will be Friday, October 31. Before this date, students can access our website: http://cade.oneonta.edu/signup to apply to get a tutor for most 100 and many 200 level courses. (This site may be accessed through many Internet browsers, but if they have difficulty, they can use Internet Explorer). Students then only need to click on the “I Need a Tutor” link and follow the instructions. Students can also visit our office located in 225 Alumni Hall or phone the Center for Academic Development and Enrichment (CADE) office at x3010, if they have any other questions or problems.
CONFERENCE ON VOLUNTEERISM AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - NOVEMBER 1
The SUNY Oneonta Center for Social Responsibility and Community is offering students a great opportunity to broaden their horizons and to get excited about making a difference through volunteering in their community. On Saturday, November 1, CSRC will be hosting its Eighth Annual Conference on Volunteerism and Social Responsibility at the Morris Hall Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Conference attendance is free and each participant will receive a free lunch and conference T-shirt. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. This conference is a collaboration between SUNY Oneonta CSRC, SUNY Delhi O’Connor Center for Community Service and Oneonta Job Corps Academy, bringing together members of these academic institutions in order to inspire students to volunteer and enrich their lives by serving as productive members of their communities. The subject of this year’s keynote address by Ashok Malhotra, Philosophy, is To Find Yourself is to Lose Yourself in the Service of Others. Following Dr. Malhotra’s presentation, conference attendees may choose from among the following workshops: Cow Poop Makes Things Beautiful: A Natural Guide to Turning Weakness into Strengths, by Christian Vesterfelt, SUNY Delhi; Here I Stand, by Tanya Henderson and Dale Capristo, SUNY Oneonta; Confidence, by John Henry Young, Oneonta Job Corps Academy; “Students’ Alternative Voice: The Dangers of Not Voting", by Thor Kasenko, SUNY Oneonta; Creating a Lasting Community Service Project, by Charlotte McKane, Oneonta High School student; and, Building Character Brick by Brick, by Linda Drake, SUNY Oneonta. For information, phone the Center for Social Responsibility and Community at x2098 or email csrc@oneonta.edu.
HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK EVENTS - NOVEMBER 2-6
The HOLA club is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week on campus Sunday-Thursday, November 2- 6. A series of events have been scheduled. They are as follows: Sunday November 2-Culture Concert, 7 p.m., Hunt Union Ball Room; Monday November 3 Movie night el cantante, 7 p.m., Red Dragon Theater; Tuesday November 4-Forum Speaking Spanglish in the 21st Century, 6 p.m., Alumni Little Theater; Wednesday November 5-Movie night Mi familia, 7 p.m., Red Dragon Theater; Thursday November 6-Latino Dinner, 6 p.m., CME. All are invited to attend any of the events.
KEISHA ZOLLAR - NOVEMBER 3
The P.A.I.R.S. committee is pleased to present speaker Keisha Zollar as their Fall 2008 lecturer. The program will take place on Monday, November 3 at 8 p.m. in the Hunt Union Ballroom. Her presentation will discuss her experience as a child abuse survivor, who initially was not believed, and how that experience led to eventually being hospitalized for depression and her acceptance of living with a mental illness. A brief paragraph and link to a video clip can be found at http://www.nostigma.org/keisha_zollar.php.
If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Harrington at x3540 or harrinrl@oneonta.edu.
NEW EXHIBITION IN MARTIN-MULLEN GALLERY - NOVEMBER 3-DECEMBER 17
A new exhibition titled: LD/ss, Large Drawing /small sculpture: 16 Artists, will be on display in the Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts from Monday, November 3 - Wednesday, December 17. A reception will take place on Thursday, November 6 from 5-7 p.m. Sixteen artists from around the country will exhibit an unusual grouping of large drawings from 10 feet tall to small hand size sculptures. The juxtaposition of unexpected scale for these two artistic disciplines sets up an interesting visual dialog between the works. Thematically the show is broad ranging but allows for a surprisingly active visual and conceptual experience including realism to abstraction. Sculptures range in size and material form fist size to shoe box size, including stainless steel, bronze, cast iron, ceramic, marble and wood. Drawings range from 120”x 80”, including a multi panel drawings 48”x 240” down to 50”x38”, draw with a range of materials on paper and plastic with ink, pastel, lithography crayon, charcoal and mixed media. Exhibiting artists include Charles Arnoldi, Lynda Benglis, Matthew Chase-Daniel, Chris Duncan, Christi Harrington, David Hooker, Jonathan Kirk, Susan Moore, Ken Price, James Rose, Harry Roseman, Yolanda Sharpe, Kathy Stecko, Michael Wyshock, Phillia Yi, and Jim Zingarelli. For additional information contact Tim Sheesley at x2445.
MOONLIGHT MADNESS - NOVEMBER 5
Moonlight Madness at the Red Dragon Bookstore will take place on Wednesday, November 5, from 2-10 p.m. Sales galore. Almost all merchandise is 25 - 75% off. Shop early for the holidays.
INTERNSHIP PANEL - NOVEMBER 5
The Career Development Center and Alumni Affairs is sponsoring an Internship Panel on Wednesday, November 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in IRC 5. Five guest speakers will be offering information regarding credit vs. non-credit, paid vs. non-paid, and international internships . All students are encouraged to attend. For more information please contact the Career Development Center at x2534, or at career@oneonta.edu.
IBRAM ROGERS LECTURE - NOVEMBER 6
Remembering 1968-69: A 40 Year Anniversary Retrospective of the Black Campus Movement, will be presented by Ibram Rogers on Thursday, November 6, at 7 p.m. in IRC, LH#4. Mr. Rogers is the 2008-09 Dissertation Fellow in the Departments of Africana & Latino Studies and History who is completing a dissertation at Temple University on the history of the U.S. Black Student Movement.
5TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF TEACHING - NOVEMBER 6
Come join us for the 5th Annual Celebration of Teaching: Creativity and Innovation on Thursday, November 6, in Hunt Union. Four roundtable discussions will be held in the Butternut Valley and Glimmerglass Rooms, 12:30-2 p.m. Check web page for titles, participants, location, and time. Dr. Harry Pence, Distinguished Teaching Professor, will talk on Teaching in an Age of Improvisation, in the Red Dragon Theater, 2-3:15 p.m. Poster Sessions will be held in the Waterfront, 3:30-5 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information about the roundtable discussions, keynote address, and poster sessions please visit: www.oneonta.edu/cot.
COLLEGE TO PRESENT ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD - NOVEMBER 7-9 & 13-15
The Department of Theatre and Mask and Hammer Theatre Club, will present the play Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard, Friday & Saturday, November 7-8, & 13-15. All performances will take place in the Goodrich Theatre, Fine Arts, beginning at 8 p.m. There will be one Sunday matinee on November 9, at 2 pm. Admission is free with a valid student ID. Admission for the general public is only $3. Tickets may be reserved by contacting the theatre box office at x3100. Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead is a fascinating, witty and often absurd comedy about the slippery nature of reality, identity, and our place on the world’s stage. The play was a groundbreaking early work by Tom Stoppard, author of the 2007 Tony award-winning Best Play, The Coast of Utopia. This production features strong performances from a talented cast of student actors and should not be missed! Upcoming productions include Scotland Road, a play by Jeffrey Hammond performing February 12-14, and the musical classic Sweet Charity, performing April 22-25. For more information go to the Theater Departments website at http://www.oneonta.edu. The SUNY-Oneonta Theatre Program offers vibrant productions that enrich the cultural community here in Oneonta. Come and discover theatre with a mission and the best local bargain in the performing arts. For additional information phone x3125.
CARMELITA TROPICANA - NOVEMBER 10
Africana and Latino Studies and the Center for Multicultural Experiences are pleased to present Carmelita Tropicana: Performing Between Cultures on Monday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. Carmelita Tropicana (Alina Troyano) is a Cuban born writer performer who received an Obie for Sustained Excellence in Performance 1999. Sponsored by the Public Events Committee, CME, and Africana-Latino Studies. For additional information, please contact Karina Cespedes at x3231 or Mary Bonderoff at x2663.
BROTHER TO BROTHER - NOVEMBER 11
The Women's and Gender Studies Department presents the movie..Brother to Brother on Tuesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. Brother to Brother is a drama about the difficulties of being young, black, and gay. Brother is fascinated with the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920’s and with the flowering of black gay voices within that cultural movement (Ty Burr, The Boston Globe). All are invited to attend.
BUS TRIP TO NYC - DECEMBER 6
CSEA is sponsoring a bus trip to New York City on Saturday, December 6. The cost of the trip is $30 for CSEA Local 635 members and $35 for non-members. The bus will depart the Hunt Union parking lot at 7 a.m. and arrive at 42nd Street and 6th Avenue at approximately 11 a.m. Riders may do as they please until the bus departs the city at 8 p.m. For further information, email Veronica Diver at diverv@oneonta.edu.
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
As leaves continuously fall to the ground, it is impossible to keep up with yard work. If you or someone that you know has interest in posting a part-time seasonal position with Student Employment Services, please contact Megan Ackley, Student Employment Coordinator. The process is simple, provide our office with the job description and details of the position and your listing will be fully exposed to students. The Student Employment Service bulletin board and website are very effective in advertising both on and off campus positions to students. If you have any questions regarding Student Employment Services, please contact Megan at x2534. To view current part time student employment options go to: http://www.oneonta.edu/development/cdc/pages/employment/student/default.asp.
NEW ONLINE RESERVATION FORM AT THE HUNT UNION
In our continued effort to meet the needs of our faculty, staff, and students and to reduce the use of paper, we are now using an online reservation request form. This form can be found on at http://huntunion.oneonta.edu. We recommend patrons make contact with the reservation coordinator to inquire on room availability before you submit your on-line requests. To use the online form go to our website, click on the general information tab in the upper left hand corner, and select reservations. After reading the reservation information, you will select one of two options for linked room reservations at the bottom of the page. The form has been formatted to tie into your campus username and password. Once you are logged in just fill in the blanks and submit. After the form has been submitted and processed, a confirmation will be sent via email. If you have any problems, questions, and/or suggestions for the online reservation form, please contact the reservation coordinator, Cindi Northrop at x3722 or northrcj@oneonta.edu.
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.
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.
NYS-RIDE
To all state employees: This past summer the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations announced a new program to allow New York State employees to pay for certain work-related transportation expenses on a pre-tax basis. This is an effort to support a greener New York and to help state employees save money. NYS-Ride is being offered to all New York State employees. This program does not reimburse your public transportation costs but does allow for qualifying expenses to be deducted from your paycheck on a pretax basis. Some carriers in this area include Oneonta Public Transport (OPT), Broome County Transit, Chenango County Public Transit, T-Tran, Adirondack Trailways, and Amtrak North East. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact WageWorks at www.worklife.state.ny.us or contact Human Resources at x2509.
| CAMPUS DATES AND DEADLINES |
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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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December 15-19
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| REMINDERS |
- Today,
Wednesday, October 29
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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 Carnival for Community Children
4-6 p.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. For information contact Edward Hyde Clarke at x2432 or clareh03@oneonta.edu. |
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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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UUP & CSEA at Saturday’s Bread
9am-2pm, United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street. An exact list of names & number of volunteers is needed. Email Linda Drake at drakelm@oneonta.edu. Provide your full name, email, and phone number. |
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Closing Reception for Exhibit Exposure
5-7 p.m., New Gallery, Fine Arts. |
- Thursday,
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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November 7
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Exposure
New Gallery, Fine Arts. An exhibition of recent photographs by two students Kiley Cole and Kasey Fitzgerald. |
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
8:30-10 a.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
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Student Grant Program for Research & Creative Activity Proposal Deadline
12 noon. Grants individual awards up to $1,500 for research & creative activity projects conducted by students with faculty sponsorship. Guidelines/application available in fillable format at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/frc/. Contact Kathy Meeker at meekerkl@oneonta.edu, x2632, or other Committee members (see website). |
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Safe Space Training Sessions
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
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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Nominations Deadline for Uses of Technology Award.
Submission guidelines: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/ia. All SUNY-Oneonta faculty (full time, non-tenured, and part time) are eligible to apply or be nominated. Questions to Jim Greenberg at x2701. |
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International Education Open House
10 a.m.-3 p.m., 111 Schumacher Hall. Samplings of ethnic food, music, and decorations from around the world. Stop by to meet the staff and students! All are invited. |
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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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Applications Deadline for Uses of Technology Award.
Guidelines at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/ia. All SUNY-Oneonta faculty (full time, non-tenured, and part time) are eligible to apply or be nominated. Questions to: Jim Greenberg at x2701. |
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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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2008-2009 TLTC Faculty Fellowship Program Proposal Deadline.
Tenured or tenured-track faculty are eligible. Submit proposals as individuals or faculty team. Provides faculty time and resources to use technology to improve student learning. Recipients designated as TLTC Teaching Fellows for academic year of award. Individual fellowships vary from $500 to $25,000. Guidelines/application at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/fellowships. Contact Jim Greenberg at x2701 or greenbjb@oneonta.edu for information. |
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Red Dragon Rendezvous
2:30-4 p.m., International Lounge, Hunt Union. Refreshments served. All invited. |
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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. |
| THANK YOU |
- Thanks for Celebration of the Sciences
I want to thank all of the faculty and staff who planned and participated in “A Celebration of the Sciences” on October 18. The renovated facilities in the Science I building, the speeches at the ribbon cutting ceremony, and the mini-lessons highlighting faculty research and teaching were inspirational. Many students, alumni, and emeritus faculty members attended and expressed their appreciation for the College’s investments in the sciences. It was truly a wonderful showcase for the building and for our science programs.
President Nancy Kleniewski
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- My family and I would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the overwhelming support that we received from the campus community upon the passing of my father. The cards, phone calls, emails, and donations to Hospice on my father’s behalf reaffirmed what we already knew; Oneonta is a very special place and we are fortunate to a part of it.
Todd Foreman, Netzer Administration
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- Thank you to the Maintenance and Cleaning Department for the retirement card and gift. The gift was appreciated very much. I have enjoyed working with everyone and will miss all of you. Thank you.
Thomas Bobnick, Maintenance
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| CONGRATULATIONS |
- Congratulations to John Relethford, Anthropology, on being named to the Editorial Board of PLoS One (Public Library of Science), an online peer-reviewed science journal.
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- Congratulations to Joe Pignato, Music, on having his score from his composition Paprika King, along with a recording of his music, on display at the Chelsea Museum in New York through November 1. The exhibit is part of an installation to celebrate the release of Notations 21, an anthology of composers working with graphic notation compiled by Theresa Sauer and available from Mark Batty Publisher.
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- Congratulations to Orlando Legname, Music, on having his composition Vortici D'Etere performed at the Casa de la Cultura, Frigiliana, Malaga, Spain. The concert was part of the Musica Nueva Malaga International.
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- Congratulations to Steve Garner, Physical Education/Community Relations, on his Kick Start Program, combating childhood obesity, being adopted by the YMCA's of Oneonta, Little Falls/Monroe and Norwich. The Kick Start Program is a collaborative effort by Bassett Healthcare and Steve's Connecting Communities for Health and Wellness initiative. The Kick Start Program provides free clinical assessment for children ages 7-13 who may be at risk by being overweight. Those children who qualify for the Kick Start Program are given eight weeks of free weight intervention programming/activity at the YMCA, which includes healthy eating seminars for parents by registered dietitians. The goal of the program is to stop/slow weight gain in early adolescence and allows those children to eventually grow into their desirable body weight. Last year, the Kick Start (pilot) Program was introduced at the Oneonta Family YMCA with remarkable success. The program was highlighted in the Health Association of New York State publication last spring for its innovations and collaborative efforts to deal with the childhood obesity problem. The federal government's Healthy People 2010, Healthy Campus 2010, and the New York State Department of Health Prevention Agenda for the Healthiest State, have all identified being overweight and lack of physical activity as being key health indicators. If you would like more information about Steve's programs, please email him at garnerse@oneonta.edu.
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- Kay Benjamin and Nancy Cannon, Milne Library, presented a session on Customizing Web Content Using Google Maps at the annual SUNY Librarians Software Users Group conference at the SUNY Institute of Technology-Utica/Rome on October 17, 2008. The session highlighted applications of Google Maps and demonstrated how to create customized maps, which can be combined (aka mashedup) with text, images, and web links and published on the web.
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- Meral Varis Kiefer, Economics and Business Division, Department of Economics- Finance and Accounting, participated as a discussant a session on Finance (paper titled Payback Adjusted Net Present Value) at the 61th Annual Conference of the New York State Economics Association at Ithaca College, NY, October 10-11, 2008.
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- John Relethford, Anthropology, gave the annual European Field Studies Program Distinguished Lecture, Department of Anthropology, University of Massachusetts on October 17, 2008. The title of his talk was Settlement, Invasion, and the Genetic History of Ireland.
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- William Simons, History, reviewed Judith Testa’s Sal Maglie: Baseball’s Demon Barber (Northern Illinois University Press, 2007). Simons’ review appears in the current issue of the Journal of Sport History, which is published by the North American Society for Sport History.
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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.
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