UUP MEMBER APPLICATIONS FOR FLOOD RELIEF FUNDS
NYSUT, the parent union to UUP, is committed to helping
members in times of need through its Disaster Relief and Scholarship
Fund. If you are a UUP Oneonta member who incurred damages to your
personal residence and/or its contents as a result of the June 27
flooding, go to NYSUT’s website
http://nysut.org/disasterrelief/2006nysutdisasterrelief.pdf
to obtain a copy of the application and accompanying guidelines for
filing for assistance. The form is entitled, NYSUT Disaster Relief and
Scholarship Fund: Application for Qualified Disaster Relief Payment.
The
deadline for application submission is Tuesday, October 31. Grants will
be acted upon and distributed in November 2006. Questions should be
directed to Helen Vickery at NYSUT (1-800-392-9810, ext. 6213).
Completion of the form requires the signature of the President of UUP
Oneonta, Bill Simons. Fill out the application to the best of your
ability and then send it by intercampus mail to the following address:
“Bill Simons, Netzer 232.” In your campus mailing to Bill, include, your
completed application, a note indicating your name, and campus mailing
address. After signing completed applications, Bill will return the
forms to the senders by campus mail. It will be your responsibility to
mail the completed application to the address noted on the instructions. NYSUT will then review your application for your eligibility to receive
a NYS United Teachers Disaster Relief and Scholarship Fund.
NEW LIBRARY POLICY ON FOOD/DRINK
With the opening of the new Jazzman’s Café Milne Library is implementing
a new policy on food and drink. The new policy is based on the ethic
that is common among outdoors people: “Leave No Trace.” Library users
may now bring food and drink into Milne Library provided they adopt the
“Leave No Trace” ethic. That is, whatever leftover food and trash you
accumulate should be placed in a trash receptacle and the area in which
you were eating should be left clean so that others are not subject to
trash in the library. Similarly, drinks should be in containers that
have lids on them to prevent spills. Travel mugs are good for preventing
drinks from spilling. For drinks that you bring into the library we are
asking that you “Put A Lid On It.” With the cooperation of all we should
be able have a clean, comfortable and welcoming library environment.
CAMPUS CATERING POLICY
If a group is holding an event on campus and would like to have food
and/or refreshments, please contact Sodexho (Campus Dining Services).
Sodexho has . . . exclusive rights for catering on campus and at the
College Camp. For more information please contact the Catering Office at
x3934.
ATTENTION: ALL EMPIRE PLAN ENROLLEES
Human Resources maintains a small supply of some of the latest Empire
publications. At this time we have on-hand the newest publications,
“Reporting on Prescription Drugs” and “Reporting on Asthma”. The former
includes information about generic, preferred and non-preferred drugs
and the latter includes general information about asthma as well as how
medical expenses associated with it might be covered by the Empire Plan.
We also have brochures about diabetes; Centers of Excellence for
treatment of cancer, transplants and infertility; the Home Care Advocacy
Program which covers home care services, durable medical equipment and
certain supplies such as nebulizers, diabetic and ostomy supplies; and
the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program which offers discounts
on services obtained from eligible massage therapists, acupuncturists,
dietitians and nutritionists. If anyone has any questions or wants a
copy of any of these items, please visit our office in 208 Netzer or
phone us at x2509.
COLLEGE CAMP OPENING DELAYED
The College Camp road repair has been delayed due to processing
requirements with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the
Department of Environmental Conservation. College Camp will not reopen
on September 11, however; OAS staff will continue to work through the
requirements of both agencies and update the campus community when more
information is available with Bulletin announcements and/or web postings
at http://collegecamp.oneonta.edu.
OPEN RECREATION HOURS
The Chase Physical Education Building and Alumni Field House will
observe the following hours for recreational use:
Swimming Pool (Chase only)
Aerobics Classes (Alumni Field House only)
Monday,Hours are subject to change due
to classes, athletic practices, intramurals or special events. Proper
identification must be presented to use the facilities and equipment.
JAVA, JAVA, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES SERIES:
BLACKBOARD TIPS & TRICKS - TODAY
This Java, Java, and Other Technologies session is a chance to ask the
Blackboard experts on campus
anything you would like about the course management system called
Blackboard. The Blackboard support team of the TLTC will be available
all day from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., in the TLTC to show off Blackboard, give
introductions to the system, or answer any questions you may have about
it. Come anytime during the day you would like, get a cup of coffee or
some soda and a cookie and chat. Questions about this program can be
directed to Deb McClenon at x2871.
MUG ONE MEETING - TODAY
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents:
Peachpit Press
Meeting-in-a-Box: Macworld Expo 2006. Join us today, Wednesday,
September 6 at 7:30 p.m. in our new fall meeting location –
Room 132,
Human Ecology – for the September meeting. Human Ecology is located
between Morris Hall and Physical Sciences; it is handicapped accessible
and has plentiful parking. Enjoy popcorn and prizes courtesy of Peachpit
Press while watching the Peachpit Press Meeting-in-a-Box: Macworld San
Francisco 2006 video featuring show highlights and expert training from
Peachpit authors Christopher Breen, Jim Heid, Maria Langer, Jeff Carlson
and more. Viewing the video is the next best thing to being at Macworld
San Francisco, and it's a whole lot cheaper! As always, we'll have
questions and answers, refreshments and door prizes (members only). MUG
ONE library materials will be available for circulation to members at
the meeting. Meetings are free of charge and open to the public.
Everyone welcome. For directions, see SUNY-Oneonta’s detailed campus
maps at: http://www.oneonta.edu/navigation/directions.asp. For more
information, go to http://www.mugone.com, phone
Terry Helser at x3518,
or email Elsa Travisano at: mugone@stny.rr.com . See you then!
INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR BEGINS - SEPTEMBER 8
Please join us at the international coffee hour beginning at
4:30 p.m. on
Friday, September 8, for food, beverages, mingling, and HIP HOP
instruction. Local dance instructor, Bethany Yarborough, will provide a
choreographed Hip Hop lesson beginning at 5:00 p.m. Learn how to move to
the groove and shake your booty!
FRIENDSHIP, FEUD BETWEEN AUTHORS SUBJECT OF
DRAMATIC EVENING - SEPTEMBER 10
The play Dear Bunny, Dear Volodya will be presented at Franklin Stage
Company, Institute Street, Franklin on Sunday, September 10 at
8:00 p.m.
Subtitled The Friendship and the Feud, this dramatic dialogue is based
on the 30-year long correspondence between one of America’s preeminent
men of letters, Edmund Wilson, and the Russian émigré author of the
controversial novel Lolita, Vladimir Nabokov. This play was performed
for an enthusiastic audience at SUNY-Oneonta in 1998, with playwright
Terry Quinn playing Nabokov and former SUNY-Oneonta professor Paul Scheele as Wilson. In Franklin, Quinn and Scheele will reprise their
roles. Admission to Franklin Stage productions is always free; a free
will donation will be taken at the conclusion of the play to defray
expenses. Because seating is limited, reservations are strongly
recommended. Phone 432-2646 to make a reservation or if you have
questions.
VAN SAFETY TRAINING CLASS - SEPTEMBER 12 & 18
The Van Safety Training class, which is the required course for anyone
wanting to drive a college 12 or 15 passenger van has been scheduled on
Tuesday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m. and again on Monday, September 18 at
7:00 p.m. Class starts promptly and last approximately two hours. Please
phone UPD at x3550 to sign up.
OCTOBER “ON CAMPUS" INFORMATION DUE - SEPTEMBER 13
Please notify the Community Relations Office with any information to be
listed in the October “On Campus" public events calendar. Please send
information to Netzer 301, thomasrm@oneonta.edu or phone
x2748 by 12:00
noon on Wednesday, September 13.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT/UUP CHAPTER MEETING - SEPTEMBER
19
UUP will resume its Food for Thought/UUP Chapter meetings starting
Tuesday, September 19 at 12:00 noon in Le Café, Morris Hall. This
special Chapter meeting will focus on the upcoming contract negotiations
between UUP and the State of New York, which begin in 2007. Fred Floss, UUP’s chief negotiator and other members of UUP’s negotiations team will
be in attendance to discuss the contract process. They are coming to
Oneonta and need to hear your questions and input about the next UUP
contract. Faculty and professionals, full-timers and part-timers, active
and retired, must make their voices clear as UUP prepares to enter
contract negotiations. This Food for Thought is an opportunity to speak
directly with those who will negotiate your next contract. Although Food
for Thought has important content, it is also an occasion for respite
from the workweek, relaxed collegiality, and fine food. Join your
colleagues for convivial gathering and an expression of solidarity. Food
for Thought is an occasion to renew old ties and forge new ones. Your
union looks forward to greeting you. For additional information, please
contact UUP President Bill Simons at x3498, Vice President for Academics
Rob Compton at x3048, Vice President for Professionals Norm Payne at
x2021, or Professional Delegate Janie Forrest-Glotzer at
x2005.
LOS AFORTUNADOS - SEPTEMBER 21
The Center for Multicultural Experiences is pleased to present a
performance by Los Afortunados on Thursday, September 21 at 7:00
p.m. in
the CME, Lee Hall. Please see information
attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES PRESENTS PROGRAM ON JOINT
HEALTH - SEPTEMBER 27
On Wednesday, September 27, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is
sponsoring a program on “joint health,” as part of the Brown Bag Lunch
series. The first session will run 11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. and the second
session is scheduled for 12:00 noon - 12:50 p.m. Both sessions will be
held in 144 Human Ecology. Please see information
attached to this issue
of the Bulletin.
LEE NATIONAL DENIM DAY: ONE DAY, ONE CAUSE, ONE
CURE - OCTOBER 6
The Employee Assistance Program Committee is proud to sponsor Lee
National Denim Day on Friday, October 6. This is the largest,
single day fundraiser for breast cancer in history. Please consider
making a $5.00 donation to Lee National Denim. Remember breast cancer
doesn’t just affect women, so let’s see support from the whole campus
community for this worthwhile cause. For your $5.00 donation you get to
wear jeans to work for the day, if appropriate. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
ENRICHMENT SEMINAR PROGRAM BEGINNING - OCTOBER 7
The Catskill Area School Study Council announces the Enrichment Seminar
Program for the fall semester beginning Saturday, October 7. The
objective of the program, which is in its 47th continuous year, is to
enhance the intellectual horizons of students by offering stimulating
experiences in courses not offered by their own schools. Classes are
held on campus on Saturday mornings from 9:30 a.m. until
12:00 noon. The
classes will meet on October 7, 14, 21 & 28. The list of offerings for
grades 3-8 is divided into the categories of Arts & Humanities; and
Athletics. There is also a six-week S.A.T. Preparation Course for grades
11-12, which begins October 7 and ends November 11. The deadline to
register is Wednesday, September 20. Students must register through
their school district and districts must be members of the Catskill Area
School Study Council. For more information, contact the Study Council
office at x2533.
REQUEST FOR NAMES OF COLLEGE SENATE DEPARTMENT
DESIGNEES
Charles Dahan, Music, is the 2006 - 2007 secretary for the College
Senate. He and Presiding Officer Rob Compton are requesting that all
departments email them at dahancb@oneonta.edu and
comptorw@oneonta.edu
with the designations of College Senate department representatives by
Friday, September 8.
HUNT UNION BROADCAST
The best way to find out what is going on is to subscribe to the Hunt
Union Broadcast and get the info sent right to your email inbox. To get
subscribed, please go to the following link:
http://www.oneonta.edu/development/huntunion/email_broadcast.asp
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES & SPECIAL OFFER FROM THE NEW
YORK TIMES
As part of the SUNY Oneonta Readership Program,
The New York Times
offers discounted and complimentary subscriptions to faculty and staff,
along with an array of educational resources to help engage students.
Instructors who adopt The Times as a text on their syllabus for a course
with 10 or more students are eligible for a complimentary subscription
for the term. Individual subscriptions are also available at 60% off -
just $0.40 daily (Monday - Friday) by phoning 888-NYT-COLL (698-2655)
and mentioning media code SNYZTX. Students can pick up copies of The
Times at no charge in their residence halls through the Readership
Program on campus. For additional information about classroom use and
resources, please contact David Booth, Education Manager with The New
York Times at boothdp@nytimes.com or
866-423-0142.
EQUIPMENT TRADE-IN TO APPLE COMPUTERS
Apple Computers now accepts used computers, monitors etc. of any brand
via their “Trade-in and Recycling Program for Education.” To learn more,
please review the attached link
http://www.apple.com/education/shop/recycle/faq.html
or contact the following Apple representatives:
As with any equipment being traded-in, you must list identifying
information about the trade-in equipment, include the manufacturer’s
serial number and SUNY Oneonta decal number, on the Purchase Requisition
so the trade-in can be removed from the College’s equipment inventory.
You must also have sensitive information removed from the computer prior
to trade-in by contacting Mark English at x3316 or email
englishme@oneonta.edu. For further information, please contact
Janet Frankl at x3227 or email
frankljl@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
Scantron machines to grade tests or quizzes and distributing graded
materials to other students. If you have questions regarding this,
please contact Bill Grau, College Registrar, at x3216.
December 2006 Master’s Diploma & Teacher Certification Applications and related application fees due in Registrar’s Office. Graduate Admission Applications due for Spring 2007.
TAP certification begins. Students receiving TAP awards must be full time (12 s.h. or more) to be eligible for TAP.
Withdrawal Deadline. Last day to drop a full semester course.
Incomplete/Pending Grade Deadline. Last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Spring and Summer 2006 or to file the extension of time form.
Last day for filing Independent Study, Internship, Individual Course Enrollment & Teaching Assistantship forms (less than 3 s.h.). After this date, $20 late fee assessed.
Last day for Faculty to turn in grades for previously assigned incomplete/pending grades.
Classes resume. Last day to withdraw from the College. After this date students must complete all coursework.
3rd Annual "Best Practices In Teaching And Counseling" Conference, Hunt Union. Geared toward education undergraduates, graduates, and instructors in elementary, secondary, and school counseling programs as well as teachers, counselors and interested others. Workshops include topics related to best teaching/counseling practices across content areas. Co-sponsored by SUNY-Oneonta, Division of Education, Alumni Association, CRTC, and NYS English Council.
3rd Annual Celebration Of Teaching.
Faculty/graduate students are invited to present posters on the
theme of engaging students.
Submit proposals at: www.oneonta.edu/cot . You may email
lassonc@oneonta.edu or phone
x2339 to request a paper application form.
I want to thank SUNY-Shine for the flowers that were sent to me during
my hospital stay. A very special appreciation goes to my colleagues and
friends who wrote letters, sent me cards, flowers, telephoned, cooked
meals, and went walking with me. I am truly blessed.
Ralph Watkins, History and Africana & Latino Studies
Congratulations to Brian M. Lowe, Sociology, is the author of a new book, "Emerging Moral Vocabularies: The Creation and Establishment of New Forms of Moral and Ethical Meanings," which was released recently by Lexington Books. In his book, Lowe examines how change in the modern age has resulted in the emergence of new moral and ethical claims and understanding, which he labels "moral vocabularies." Using the animal rights and tobacco control movements as examples, he explores the process of moralization and the fragmentary nature of the emergence of new forms of moral and ethical meanings within the wider society. He challenges the assertion that modern societies are becoming more individualistic and self-centered and encourages scholars to examine emerging forms for moral and ethical meaning.
Nancy Louise Cannon, Milne Library, and William M. Simons, History, were co-presenters at the 38th State University of New York Library Association (SUNYLA) Conference at SUNY-Geneseo on Thursday, June 15, 2006. Their program was entitled, Candlelight, Panthers, and Anti-Rent ‘Indians’: Librarian-Faculty Collaboration in the Use of Primary Documents for Teaching History. The presentation featured primary sources, such as letters, diaries, and newspaper articles that comprise a web site of original materials concerning New York State history during the years from 1815-1860. The web site,” Voice of the People: Daily Life in the Antebellum Rural Delaware New York Area ( http://www.oneonta.edu/library/dailylife/),” was constructed by Nancy during her Fall 2005 sabbatical. Bill served as a consultant to the project. The SUNYLA presentation by Nancy and Bill examined how the collaboration between a reference librarian and an American history professor resulted in a means of introducing first year students in an Honors section of a United States history survey course to primary materials as well as the relationship between regional and national history. Nancy and Bill also discussed how the framework utilized in Delaware Country could be applied to other regions.
Becky Dostie, Alumni Affairs, and Lori Glubiak, College Advancement, co-presented “TRUE COLORS” at SUNY Cobleskill to approximately 100 Residence Hall Directors and Resident Advisors on August 23rd during their orientation. This interactive presentation allowed the participants to take a look at their individual learning styles and personalities as well as the make up of their staff. Understanding these things about others and ourselves can increase our effectiveness in any job that we do.
James Ebert, Earth Sciences, was an invited participant in a national workshop on “Teaching Sedimentary Geology in the 21st Century” sponsored by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr. Ebert presented a paper entitled: “Designing a Sedimentary Geology Course around Field-based Class Projects that Yield Publishable Research.” He also presented a poster on “Increasing Students’ Comprehension of Assigned Readings and Participation in Class Discussions through QRS, an Active Reading Strategy.”
Donald R. Hill, Africana/Latino Studies and Anthropology, has made it to Carnegie Hall without practicing a single note of music. That is, an important historic postcard from the Hill World Music Postcard Archives (“Revelers with pans,” the first known image of an incipient steel band) has been reproduced in “Global Encounters Caribbean Crossings: A Program of the Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall (2005-2006 Teacher’s Guide), published in 2006 by the Carnegie Hall Corporation. The guide is for secondary school students.
Brian M. Lowe, Sociology, organized and presided over the session “Animals as Societal Measures and Indicators”, one of the sessions within the Animals and Society session, at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association held in Montreal, Quebec on 12 August 2006. The focus of this session included several examinations of how sociological findings regarding the treatment and perception of animals and interaction with animals may be indicative of broader social forces, tendencies and transformations. Some of these phenomena included the relationships between raising cattle for meat in Latin America and sustained societal inequality, the cultural politics of using city land for dog parks, and the relationship between gender and social activism in the animal rights movement. Presenters in this session were affiliated with Wittenberg University, the University of Chicago, Salisbury University, the University of Minnesota-Duluth, the College of St. Rose, Siena College and Central Connecticut State University.
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