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Bulletin for February 7, 2007

WELCOME TO OUR NEW COLLEGE REGISTRAR!
The College welcomes Michael A. Pastore as our new College Registrar. Michael is a graduate of SUNY Oneonta. While a student here, Michael worked in Academic Advisement as an ATM and an orientation leader. He also worked in our Registrar’s Office in the areas of student and degree services. After his graduation from Oneonta, Michael earned a Master of Education in College Student Affairs and an MBA in Management. Michael comes to us from SUNY Cortland where he was an Associate Registrar. Please stop in the Registrar’s Office anytime between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13th to welcome Michael to our campus.

RECEPTION FOR VISITING LECTURER SIKHUMBUZO MNGADI
President Donovan is pleased to invite the campus community to a reception to welcome Visiting Lecturer Sikhumbuzo Mngadi, a faculty member of the English Department at the University of Johannesburg. Mr. Mngadi is teaching courses this semester in Africana & Latino Studies, English, and History. The reception for Mr. Mngadi will be held on Tuesday, February 13, from noon until 1:00 p.m. in the Craven Lounge of Morris Hall. Please contact the President’s Office at x2500 or Richard Lee in the English Department at x3035 for more information.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS
Joe Pignato, Music, will present Art and Commerce: finding one’s place in the world of music, on Thursday, February 15 at 12:00 p.m. in the Hunt Union Waterfront, as part of the “Famous Last Words” series. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

SUBMITTING PAPERS TO AN ANTI-PLAGIARISM SERVICE
If you are using an anti-plagiarism service such as www.turnitin.com, you must remove the student’s name and assign a code name to each paper you submit. The code name must not be the student’s ID number or any part there of and should only be known to you. Using the student’s name or ID number is a violation of the students FERPA rights because you are releasing personally identifiable information without his/her written consent. If you have any questions on FERPA please contact Maureen Artale, Assistant Registrar at x3108 or via e-mail at artalemp@oneonta.edu.

MARCH “ON CAMPUS" COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR INFORMATION DUE
Please notify the Community Relations Office with any information to be listed in the March “On Campus" public events calendar. Please send information to Netzer 301, thomasrm@oneonta.edu, or phone x2748 by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 14.

ATTENTION: FEDEX/UPS USERS
There are many variations of UPS and FedEx shipping forms on campus that are not correct. If any office has UPS or FedEx shipping forms, please discard them. Correct FedEx and UPS forms can be obtained from Mail Services located in Netzer B9. Mail Services would like to remind Faculty and Staff to put their name and the appropriate account number on all Federal Express and UPS shipping paperwork when sending a college related package. Personal packages can be shipped from the Shipping Room located at the Hunt Union. If you have any questions please phone Pauline Koren, Manager of Mail Services, at x3349 or send on email to mailroom@oneonta.edu.

STUDENTS HANDLING EXAMS
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 Artale, Assistant Registrar, at x3108.

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 Artale, Assistant Registrar at x3108 or via e-mail at artalemp@oneonta.edu.

“SWIM WITH THE FISH” SWIM LESSONS
The spring lessons we are offering are modified somewhat from the previous years. We are only going to teach on Monday and Wednesday. We will still run at the usual time from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We will begin on Monday, March 5th and conclude on Wednesday, March 28th. The class size will not exceed more than four children per instructor. The cost will be $6.00/class. We will be offering the 1/2 hour option for children 3 years old and younger. The session is a one on one lesson for 30 minutes at a cost of $6.00/class. Classes will be held at the Chase Physical Education building pool. Note: If Oneonta schools are closed due to bad weather we will not hold swim lessons for that day. To register for swim lessons or for more information phone or e-mail Coach Chris Schuler at x2505, or schulee@oneonta.edu. Please, note that the spring classes fill up fast so do not delay in reserving your child’s spot. Checks can be made payable to SUNY Oneonta: you may pay on the first day of class. If I am out of the office just leave a message with the appropriate information, the name and age of your child and a number where you can be reached. We have always enjoyed and appreciated your involvement with our program. Thank you.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE PROGRAM
The mission of the Oneonta Safe Space Program is to support the campus in its effort to foster a bias-free learning and working environment for LGBTQ persons by providing education and training for the campus community. The Oneonta Safe Space Program will build awareness of the issues affecting LGBTQ persons as well as develop skills for allies. The program works to create more campus spaces where LGBTQ persons feel safe, supported, and valued as members of our college community. To learn more about issues facing our LGBTQ students, faculty and staff attend the 2-part workshop. After completing the workshop, faculty, staff and students are invited to become a part of the Oneonta Safe Space Network, but network membership is not a requirement for participation in the actual workshop. The upcoming workshops are:

To register or for more information see the website HERE or contact the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center, Hunt Union, 2nd Floor, x2190.

PERSONAL CAR MILEAGE RATE
Effective January 1, 2007, employees in all negotiating units will be reimbursed for authorized, personal car mileage on State business at the rate of 48.5 cents per mile. This change also applies to all other unrepresented employees. This mileage rate increase is based on the standard allowance established by the Internal Revenue Service. Questions should be directed to Maureen Yorks at x3530 or Becca O’Donnell at x2555.

JAVA, JAVA AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES SERIES - TODAY
Second Life: a privately owned, partly subscription-based 3-D virtual world, made publicly available in 2003, will be presented in the TLTC today, Wednesday, February 7 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The SL “world” resides in a large array of servers that are owned and maintained by Linden Lab, known collectively as “the grid.” The grid is a 3-D web environment that allows the user to store data, display video/audio, and upload images through an avatar interface. Second life has enrolled over three million users. Come learn how educators are using SL to provide new opportunities for students.

CANDIDATE OPEN FORUM - TODAY
The final open forum for the position of Director of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, will be with Montrose Streeter, today, Wednesday, February 7 at 3:30 p.m. in 103 Morris Hall.

BLOOD DRIVE SIGN-UPS - TODAY
SUNY-Oneonta's CSRC is back in action for the new year, and they will be hosting another Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday & Wednesday, February 13 & 14 in the Hunt Union Ballroom. Usually a one-day affair, the respective successes of the September, October, and December blood drives during the fall semester brought with them the possibility that if a drive is extended over a longer period of time, it could eliminate some of the bottlenecking and overcrowding that comes along with the more popular donation times during the day, and thus allow more people to donate. As always, the signup tables can be found in Mills and Wilsbach Dining Halls, and today, Wednesday, February 7, is the last day to sign up, and this can be done from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Students can also come directly to the Center at 101C Alumni Hall to pre-register. All students who forego or are rendered otherwise unable to register are encouraged to show up on Tuesday, February 13 or Wednesday, February 14 at Hunt Union, although there is no guarantee that there will be available space for donation.

COLLEGE CAMP EVENTS START - TODAY
Join us at the upcoming winter and spring 2007 events scheduled at the College Camp. They are as follows:

Lodge reservations can be made by phoning x3157. If you are interested in challenge course events, camping or have questions about any of the upcoming events, you can reach Snapper Petta at x3455. For more information, please visit us at http://collegecamp.oneonta.edu. 

MUG ONE MEETING - TODAY
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents: Macworld Expo San Francisco and Selected Shorts. Join us on Wednesday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m. in IRC, LH #4, for our first meeting of 2007. President and Apple User Group Advisory Board chair Elsa Travisano will report on announcements, new products and happenings from January's Macworld Expo 2007 and User Group University. Hear the latest news and helpful hints , win vendors goodies (members only), and share refreshments with us. Everyone welcome! For information, go to www.mugone.com, phone Terry Helser at x3518, or email Elsa Travisano at: mugone@stny.rr.com.

BOY SCOUT ANNIVERSARY: UNIFORM DAY - FEBRUARY 8
Boy Scouts of America has designated Thursday, February 8, as Uniform Day in recognition of Scouting’s anniversary. All registered Scouters (there’s lots of us on campus), are encouraged to wear their uniform to work to celebrate!

CULTURE SHOCK - BOOK PRESENTATION - FEBRUARY 13
Fr. Victor Owan, Associate Pastor at St. Mary's Church, has written Culture Shock, a very humorous and informative book addressing the differences between life in an upstate NY community and his home community in Nigeria. Newman Club is sponsoring a book signing and presentation by Fr. Victor on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Lee Hall, CME. All Are Welcome!

JAVA, JAVA, AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES SERIES CONTINUES - FEBRUARY 14
On Wednesday, February 14, JJOT will present ANGEL LMS from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the TLTC. The College is currently piloting the ANGEL LMS with a number of faculty and classes here on campus. Stop by the TLTC to see what this new LMS has to offer as an alternative to the Blackboard CMS.

WINNER OF 2007 USES OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY AWARD GIVES PRESENTATION - FEBRUARY 15
Join your colleagues at a dessert reception to enjoy a presentation by Dawn Sohns, communication Arts, the winner of the 2007 Award for Uses of Instructional Technology on Thursday, February 15 in Craven Lounge, Morris Complex. A dessert bar will start at 7:00 p.m. with the presentation to follow at 7:30 p.m. Come learn about how students in Communication Arts 277 (Creating Persuasive Campaigns), have hands-on experience with all aspects of designing and producing a creative, unique, persuasive campaign that utilizes a variety of technologies including PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Word, Pro Tools, iMovie, Final Cut Pro, DreamWeaver, and Photoshop. Please RSVP to Sue Augugliaro at x2684 if you plan on attending. For more information, contact Jim Greenberg at x2701 or greenbjb@oneonta.edu  The award is part of the Fund for Academic Excellence Series, made possible by the generous gifts of the College at Oneonta alumni to the Alumni Annual Fund.

QUEERING EQUITY AND INCLUSION: A SYMPOSIUM - FEBRUARY 15 & 16
Queering Equity and Inclusion: A Symposium, will take place on Thursday & Friday, February 15 & 16 in the CME, Lee Hall. On Thursday, the keynote speaker will be Dr. Helen Sauntson, University of Birmingham/U.K. Dr. Sauntson will speak at 7:00 p.m. on Language & Sexuality: identity & inclusion. On Friday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m., Ms. Bambi Lobdell, SUNY Binghamton and SUNY Oneonta, will present: Lesbian? Lesbian man? Transgendered? What does history reveal about passing? Also on Friday, February 16 at 1:00 p.m., Dr. Chris Keegan, SUNY Oneonta, will present: Democracy and Sexual Citizenship: only for the normative? and at 2:30 p.m., Dr. Enrique Morales-Diaz, Hartwick College will present: Machismo Interrupted: Gay Puerto Ricans’ Search for Ethnosexual Identity. The final presentation on Friday will be by Dr. Kathleen O’Mara, SUNY Oneonta. Dr. O’Mara will present: queer identities & communities in harshly homophobic environments: the case of Ghana. Please register and obtain papers in advance for roundtable discussion at x3449/x2163 or email bonderm@oneonta.edu or omarakk@oneonta.edu.  Sponsored by the CME, GSRC and the ALS Departments.

NEWMAN CLUB BOTTLE/CAN DRIVE - FEBRUARY 17 & 18
Newman Club's refundable bottle collection continues with proceeds going to "Operation Catechesis", a national program to purchase bibles and textbooks for religious education classes in southern parishes devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The next collection will be after the all masses at St. Mary's Church the weekend of Saturday & Sunday, February 17 & 18 in the church parking lot. For those who cannot come at these times, and for an ongoing collection, clean bottles and cans may be dropped off on the porch at Newman House, 77 Spruce St., corner of Spruce and Elm Streets, at anytime or at the Redemption Center on Chestnut Street in the West End of Oneonta.... just mention Newman Club or Operation Catechesis. For more information, contact Susan Nesbitt in the Campus Ministry Office at x2430. Thank You!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT / UUP CHAPTER - FEBRUARY 20
The next Food for Thought / UUP Chapter meeting will be held in Le Café, Morris Conference Center, on Tuesday, February 20th at Noon, and will feature a presentation by Dr. Jamie F. Dangler, Associate Professor of Sociology at SUNY Cortland. Dr. Dangler, a scholar and activist, is the author of the acclaimed book Hidden in the Home: The Role of Waged Homework in the Modern World Economy. A dynamic speaker, Jamie, will speak on the family issues that concern UUPers. UUP Cortland Vice President for Academics and Chair of UUP’s statewide Family Leave Committee, Jamie is a strong advocate of paid family leave for SUNY employees and of sensitivity to family issues by employers. Questions and discussion will follow the formal program. Although Food for Thought has important content, it is also an occasion for respite from the workweek, relaxed collegiality, and fine food. Renew old ties and forge new ones by joining your colleagues in convivial gathering and expression of solidarity. Your union looks forward to greeting you. For additional information or if you have questions, please contact President Bill Simons at x3498, simonswm@oneonta.edu  VP for Academics Rob Compton at x3048, comptorw@oneonta.edu; VP for Professionals Norm Payne at x2021, paynene@oneonta.edu; Secretary and Health& Safety Officer Tom Horvath at x3899, horvattg@oneonta.edu; or Professional Delegate Janie Forrest-Glotzer at x2005, forresjl@oneonta.edu.

PERSONAL SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Personal Safety Committee is a broad based advisory group concerned with campus personal safety issues. The committee was charged to assess the campus environment and College procedures and recommend measures, which might be instituted to resolve identified problems. Members of the campus community are invited to email any personal safety concerns to committee chair, Robb Thibault, at thibaurr@oneonta.edu.

CAMPUS DATES AND DEADLINES

TAP Certification begins. Students receiving TAP awards must be full time (12 s.h.) or more) to be eligible for TAP. Failure to be enrolled full time will result in the loss of the award.

College closes after classes.   

Graduate Admission Applications due for Summer and Fall 2007.

Classes resume. Deadline for May 2007 Master’s Diploma and related application fee due in Registrar’s Office, Netzer 130.

Interim Progress Reports due from faculty.    

Withdrawal deadline. Last day to drop a full semester course.

College closes after last class.   

Classes resume. August 2007 Undergraduate Diploma and related application fee due in the Registrar’s Office, Netzer 130.

Last day for filing Independent Study, Internship, Individual Course Enrollment & Teaching Assistantship forms (less than 3 s.h.). After this day, a $20 late fee will be assessed.

Incomplete/Pending Grade deadline. Last day for students to make up Incomplete and Pending Grades from Fall 2006.

Beginning date for Fall 2007 pre-enrollment.   

Last day to withdraw from the College. After this date students must complete all coursework.

Last day of regular classes.   
Study day, no classes.   
Finals week.    
Commencement.   

REMINDERS  

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Northeast Slam Spectacular
8:30 p.m., Hunt Union. Top college teams from around the northeast will compete. Workshops on Saturday afternoon. Sponsored by ACUI 2, Hunt College Union and CUAC. For information phone x3013.

Brown Bag Lunch Series: Cholesterol & Cardiac Health
144 Human Ecology. Session I: 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. & Session II: Noon - 12:50 p.m. Eliot W. Edwards, doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, will present holistic approaches to cardiac health. Sponsored by EAP.

Famous Last Words
12:00 p.m., Hunt Union Waterfront. Joe Pignato, Music, will present Art and Commerce: finding one’s place in the world of music.

Deadline For ODK Membership Nominations
The Oneonta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa is seeking nominations for membership in the Honorary Member and Faculty Member categories. Letters of nomination should address the criteria defined in earlier Bulletins and sent, to Karen Brown, 116 Alumni Hall.

Deadline to Submit for Faculty Research Show
Different formats will be accommodated. To participate, e-mail the following information to meekerkl@oneonta.edu Name & department of first author/presenter; Co-authors and affiliations (if applicable); Title of project/presentation; Presentation format. An abstract of presentation (500 words or less) is required and submitted no later than Friday, March 2. Show is Wednesday, March 14.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   

Music and Prop Slam
8:00 p.m., Hunt Union Waterfront. Featuring the 2007 Oneonta State Poetry Slam Team. All poets will be accompanied by the house band Atom 3 (-1) and props are encouraged!!! Sponsored by Hunt Union, OAS Dining Services, BOPS Council, Art & Scope, CUAC, and the CME. For more information, contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

Yoga & Meditation
4:00 to 6:30 p.m., Center for Multicultural Experiences. Douglas Shrader, Distinguished Teaching Professor and Philosophy Chair will speak on "Mysticism and Meditation." For information, contact Ashok Kumar Malhotra at x3220.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Applications Deadline for UUP Scholarships
Awarded to undergraduates who exhibit dedication to the goals/ideals of labor union movement. Student must display personal and academic achievement, have minimum GPA of 3.75, strong record of community service, and completed at least 16 credit hours. Application & information HERE; or 1-800-342-4206; or UUP Oneonta at x2135.

“Water, Mud, Despair and Recovery”
On display in the New Art Gallery, Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. when classes are in session. For information contact Tim Sheesley at x2445.    
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Faculty Research Show
4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Morris Conference Center (reception to follow). If you have questions, contact Kim Muller at x2479 or Kathy Meeker at x2632. Programs from previous Faculty Research Shows are available from the Grants Development Office by request.

Famous Last Words
7:00 p.m., CME in Lee Hall. Elizabth E. Huntington, Writing/Study Skills Specialist for the Center for Academic Development & Enrichment, will present The Inquisitor, the Question, and the Quest. For information contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

“Two Dogs/One Not Found. Nine Louisiana Artists Respond to the Storms of 2005”
On display in the Fine Arts Gallery, Monday - Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. when classes are in session. For information, contact Tim Sheesley at x2445.

College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Yoga & Meditation
4:00 to 6:30 p.m., Center for Multicultural Experiences. Ashok Kumar Malhotra, Distinguished Teaching Professor and Yoga Society Chair will speak on Yoga as the Art of Sculpting Body, Heart and Mind. For information, contact Ashok Malhotra at x3220.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   

Famous Last Words
5:00 p.m., Hunt Union Waterfront. Steven J. Gilbert, Psychology Chair, will present Telling Your Mind What to Think. For information contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

Yoga & Meditation
4:00 to 6:30 p.m., Center for Multicultural Experiences. Satellite Conference on Dialogue Between Science and Religion. Participants: Dr. (Swami) Alan Ajaya; Dr. John Koller; Dr. Gregory Fields; Dr. Douglas Shrader and Dr. Ashok Malhotra, moderators; and contemplative music by Mr. Roop Verma. For information contact Ashok Malhotra at x3220.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   
College Senate Meeting
3:00 p.m., Craven Lounge.   

Yoga & Meditation
4:00 to 6:30 p.m., Center for Multicultural Experiences. Students panel on Contemplative Practice: Malcolm Hardy, Sandra Finn, Molly Wetherbee and Jerry Sardella. For information, contact Ashok Malhotra at x3220.

International Coffee Hour
4:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall.   

THANK YOU

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BULLETIN INFORMATION
Email your items and attachments to Mona Hughes (x2490) at hughesml@oneonta.edu by the noon deadline on Thursdays, for publication the following Wednesday. Do not send items or attachments in Publisher. Items that come after the noon deadline will be held over for the next available edition. The Bulletin is not published when classes are not in session, but we do adhere to the same deadline before a break, for publication after the break.

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