Bulletin for September 26, 2007

2007 CORNELL-GLADSTONE-HANLON-KAUFMANN LECTURE IN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION - OCTOBER 18
The 2007 Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Lecture in Environmental Education and Communication is proud to feature Dr. Gene Likens, the President and Director of the Institute for Ecosystems Studies in Millbrook NY. The lecture is open to the public and will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. at the Hunt Union Ballroom. Dr. Likens was co-founder of the Hubbard Brook Ecosystem Study, which produced seminal research papers and books describing ecosystem functions and links with land-use practices. He and his colleagues were among the first to document the link between the burning of fossil fuels and acid deposition (acid rain). Dr. Likens is the recipient of the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest science honor, for his contributions to ecology; in 2003 he was the co-recipient of the Blue Planet Prize for outstanding scientific research helping to solve global environmental problems. Dr Likens will be speaking about the unfinished environmental problem of acid rain. More information is available by phoning x2535.

LETTER FROM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Association has information they would like to share with faculty and staff. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

EMERGING LEADERS 2007
We are pleased to announce the Fall 2007 Emerging Leaders Program. Workshops will be held on Friday, October 5, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday October 6, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the Hunt College Union. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

HOW CAN I BE A VILLIAN, I AM A WOMAN?
The Women’s and Gender Studies Brown Bag Luncheon will take place on Thursday, September 27 at 12:00 noon in 318 Milne Library. Stephanie Bennett will present How Can I Be A Villain, I Am A Woman? Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

GENDER & SEXUALITY RESOURCE CENTER OPENING RECEPTION
Join us in welcoming the new Gender & Sexuality Resource Center Director Dr. Robin Nussbaum and help us kick off the semester's events and another successful year at the GSRC on Thursday, September 27, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at 219 Hunt Union. Introduction and Welcome at 4:00 p.m. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

MOVIE AND DISCUSSION
Women’s and Gender Studies will present a movie and discussion on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt Union. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

SAFE SPACE PROGRAM
Information on the Safe Space Program with a registration form for the upcoming 2-part workshops and the dates is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

MILNE LIBRARY HOURS
Milne Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Open House on Saturday, October 6, 2007.

NEW STAFF AT MILNE LIBRARY
Five new staff members joined the library during the summer. Anne McFarland is the new Head of Bibliographic & Digital Services, replacing Elaine Downing. Pamela Flinton is the new Head of Access Services (Interlibrary Loan and Circulation Services), replacing Sally Goodwin. Logan Rath is the new Emerging Technologies Librarian. Logan will also be providing reference and instruction services. Sandie Fritsch is the circulation reserve clerk, replacing Patty Murphy. Jennifer Gaston recently joined us to provide evening coverage at the circulation desk, assist in the Interlibrary Loan office and with acquisitions.

LIBRARY PERIODICALS ROOM CLOSED FOR PUBLIC BROWSING
The complete collection of print and microform periodicals in Milne Library is being transferred to a newly refurbished periodical room in the lower level (B1) of the building. This move will allow us to make room for the construction of the Technology Center (B2), the new component of the campus Learning Commons. For the safety of our patrons, and because the move involves daily changes in the locations of various journals and magazines, as well as lots of traffic in people and book trucks, the former Periodicals Room is closed for public browsing until further notice. Access to these materials will continue to be available, however. To request periodicals for personal use or for a class, follow the green link on the top right of the page (Periodical Request Form), fill out the form, then print the completed form. ( http://www.oneonta.edu/library/services/bibserv-srfp.asp). Bring the completed form to the Circulation Desk. Requested periodicals, both print and microform, are retrieved several times a day and will be brought to the Circulation Desk for pick up. A microform reader/printer is available for public use in Room 118 of the library and during the move there will be no charge for copies made from microfilm and microfiche. Faculty may submit requests for individual article titles via ILLiad (from the library home page look for the link on the lower left) and these will be delivered electronically. We appreciate your patience during our temporary mayhem.

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND STUDENT HANDBOOK AVAILABLE ON-LINE
All students are responsible for knowing the regulations in the Code of Student Conduct. The Code is available on line at http://www.oneonta.edu/development/judicial/code.asp. The 2007-08 College at Oneonta Student Handbook is now available on line. You may access all the information in the Handbook by going to the College web page at http://www.oneonta.edu/development/handbook/. The Handbook provides a general orientation to College curricular and co-curricular programs and services, as well as many policies and procedures relevant to students.

RETURN LECTERN (PODIUM) KEYS TO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES IN IRC
The door on the classroom lecterns (podiums) that allows access to computers has been removed. There is no longer a need for a person to have a lectern key. We are asking that all keys be returned immediately. Return keys to Technology Services located in IRC B-11. Phone Reva at x3318 with any questions.

READING CLINIC OFFERS SERVICES TO LOCAL STUDENTS
The Reading Clinic at the College is now offering literacy assessment and tutoring services for local children in grades two through seven. The assessments identify strengths and weaknesses in reading, writing, spelling and related areas. A $25 fee is charged for the diagnostic assessment and tutoring. More information about the services is available by phoning the clinic at x2352.

EXCUSED MEDICAL LEAVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO ACCRUALS
Over the past several years, new sections have been added to the Civil Service Law entitling New York State employees to a variety of excused leaves without charge to accruals, up to certain maximums. These include leaves for 1) up to four hours of paid leave annually for screening for breast cancer (for males and females); 2) up to 7 days leave to undergo a medical procedure to donate bone marrow and up to 30 days of paid leave to serve as an organ donor; and 3) up to four hours of paid leave annually for screening for prostate cancer. Appropriate medical documentation is required in all cases. If anyone has any questions about this, please contact Human Resources at x2509.

FACULTY SOCCER HOUR
A few faculty have expressed interest in getting together to play soccer. It has been suggested that starting regular pick-up soccer games would be useful. To get the ball rolling, if you are interested please email Tom Horvath, Biology, at horvattg@oneonta.edu. We will start an email list then try to find a common time to meet.

OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR 2008 HEALTH CARE SPENDING (HCSA) AND DEPENDENT CARE ADVANTAGE ACCOUNTS (DCAA) aka FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)
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. Mark your calendar! The open enrollment period for plan year 2008 runs from September 24, 2007 through November 16, 2007. Enrollment is paperless! Go to www.flexspend.state.ny.us to enroll. (If you are already participating and wish to re-enroll, you will receive instructions directly from the plan administrator, the Fringe Benefits Management Company.) Earlier this year, the DCAA employer contribution expired for most bargaining units due to the expiration of contracts. Future availability will depend on contract negotiations. Employees represented by NYSCOPBA in bargaining units 01 and 02 have recently ratified their contract and will be eligible for employer contributions in plan year 2008. If you have any questions call the FSA Hotline at 1-800-358-7202 or Human Resources at x2509.

INFORMATION ON 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 Michael Pastore, College Registrar at x3216 or pastorma@oneonta.edu.

CAMPUS CRIME AWARENESS AND CAMPUS SECURITY ACT
In compliance with the federal law, Title 11 “Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act”, the SUNY College at Oneonta provides reports about campus safety and security programs, incidents of crime on campus, and information regarding registered sex offenders. Copies of the campus safety and crime reports are available in the following locations:

• Admissions Office, Alumni Hall, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820
  
  
• Student Development Office, 119 Netzer Administration Building, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820
  
  
• University Police Department, Alumni Hall, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820
  
  
• At our University Police website, http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/police/, at the tab labeled Campus Crime Report
  
  
• Multicultural Student Affairs, 119 Netzer Administration Building, State University of New York College at Oneonta, Oneonta, New York 13820.

Information concerning registered sex offenders is transmitted to the campus by the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and may be obtained from the Chief of Police, c/o University Police Department, and on the University Police website.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS - TODAY
Famous Last Words will kick off the Fall 2007 semester with a presentation by Cynthia Lassonde, Elementary Education and Reading, today, Wednesday, September 26. Dr. Lassonde will speak on The Ethical Educator at 12:00 noon in the Waterfront, Hunt College Union. Refreshments will be served. Famous Last Words is a program in which a faculty or staff member has been nominated by Omicron Delta Kappa to present the “last lecture” of his or her life. Sponsored by the Hunt College Union, Center for Multicultural Experiences (CME), First Year Experience (FYE), and Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK). For more information contact Robb Thibault at x3013.

JAVA, JAVA & OTHER TECHNOLOGIES -TODAY
The wait is finally over, and the new Office application has arrived and been deployed in our Computer Labs. Stop by the TLTC to see the new technology and how the new look and feel will help us all use Office more effectively and efficiently.

YOGA AND MEDITATION SOCIETY- TODAY
Ms. Adriana Steffens, of the Mind Matters Neurofeedback Center in Oneonta, will present the Yoga and Meditation Society program today, Wednesday, September 26 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. Ms. Steffens program is titled on “Neurotherapy and the Brain.” Ms Steffens will speak on Neurofeedback also called Neurotherapy, which is a treatment modality that has been successful in addressing a wide range of psychiatric disorders. It has earned an increasingly sound stature in the scientific and clinical communities because it has been backed by three decades of research and clinical. It is a comprehensive training system that promotes growth and change at the cellular level of the brain and is used concurrently with traditional pharmacological approaches. During the past thirty years, Neurotherapy has transformed the lives of those who suffer from seizures and epilepsy as well as has improved the lives of individuals, who have been the victims of closed-head injuries, headaches, age-related cognitive decline, learning disabilities, autism and a host of other psychiatric and psychological disorder. It has also been used for the peak performance training for business executives, artists, athletes and many others. Ms. Steffens did her undergraduate work at the SUNY Empire State with a focus on Human Development and graduate work at Walden University where she received a masters of science in psychology. At present she is completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology. She has studied Complimentary Alternative Medicines for Psychiatric Disorders and Spirituality and Healing. This event, which is free to the public, is supported by a grant from the Metanexus Institute and SUNY-Oneonta. For more information, contact Ashok Malhotra at x3220.

CATSKILL SYMPHONY EXPANDS SEASON STARTING - SEPTEMBER 29
The Upper Catskill area will enjoy an expanded 2007-2008 season of music by the The Catskill Symphony Orchestra, according to an announcement by the CSO Board of Directors. The normal four-concert series will grow to five concerts with the addition of a December 9 Choral Extravaganza involving several hundred area high school singers, who will join the Symphony in a program of seasonal music. This is the first time the CSO has offered high school singers an opportunity to perform great vocal literature with a full symphony orchestra, and promises to be an exciting musical experience for young musicians. Music Director Charles Schneider looks forward to working with young singers as part of the Symphony’s goal of education and involvement with the community. The CSO Season will begin on Saturday, September 29 when Pianist Wei-Jen Yuan will make a return appearance to perform the Third Piano Concerto Piano Concerto No. 3 of Serge Rachmaninoff. This concert will also include Gioacchino Rossini's ever-popular Overture to William Tell and the landmark Symphony No. 5 of Ludwig van Beethoven. On Saturday, November 3, Soprano Colby Thomas, SUNY Oneonta Music will be the featured guest artist in Samual Barber’s poignant Knoxville: Summer of 1915. The rest of the program includes Peter Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Benjamin Britten's Simple Symphony, and the Symphony No. 8 of Ludwig van Beethoven. On Sunday, December 9, the CSO presents the holiday concert mentioned above, with combined High School Chorus singers, from more than ten area schools. The soloist for the popular annual CABARET! Concert on Saturday, March 29, 2008 will be the world-renowned Classical/Jazz Harmonica Player, Howard Levy, who has for several years performed concert dates with pianist Anthony Molinaro. The annual Hans Wilk memorial concert on Saturday, May 3, 2008 will be highlighted by a performance of Edward Elgar's Coronation Ode, complete with four soloists and a 100-voice chorus. This exciting program will also include the Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 3. The concerts of the Catskill Symphony are made possible in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, and Otsego County Bed Tax Event Grants Program. More information, as well as ticket reservations, from the Symphony Office at x2670.

CLASSICAL GUITARIST MARK DELPRIORA FEATURED AT FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 29 & 30
Mark Delpriora, will be featured at the 7th Annual Guitar Fall Festival on Saturday, September 29 at the Universalist Church, 12 Ford Avenue. From 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., there will be a series of mini concerts/lectures offered by members of CHSUNY. There will also be a Composer’s Workshop presented by composer/guitarist Mir Ali. At 4:00 p.m., A special “Meet The Composer” concert featuring Mir Ali will take place. Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m., Mark Delprioria will perform recently discovered “Music from the Andres Segovia Archives.” On Sunday, September 30, at Wilbur Mansion, 11 Ford Avenue from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., an open ensemble playing conducted by Sal Salvaggio will take place. Then, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., there will be a Masterclass with Mark Delprioria. Ticket prices are $35.00 for full weekend/$10.00 for daytime events only/$25.00 for the evening concert only. Phone the Classical Guitar Society at 436-3385 for information/tickets. Tickets also available at: Guitar Clinic, 224 Main Street, Oneonta. Cosponsored by Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York and Future for Oneonta Foundation.

RAMADAN CELEBRATION - OCTOBER 1
The Center for Multicultural Experiences and the International Club has scheduled a Ramadan Celebration for Monday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m. in Lee Hall. This October the twilight sky will transform into a spiritual and temporal atlas for Muslims around the world. When the first sliver of the new moon cuts through the inky sky, the Islamic calendar’s holy 9th month, called Ramadan, will begin. The new moon heralds a month of religious and personal reflection, family and community revitalization and, or course fasting and feasting. Fida Mohammad, Sociology, will teach us about Ramadan and then we will break fast. Light foods will be served. Please join us! All are welcome. For more information, contact Mary Bonderoff at x2663.

CELEBRATION OF TEACHING POSTER PRESENTATIONS DEADLINE - OCTOBER 1
President Donovan and Provost Larkin invite members of the College Community to participate in this year’s Celebration of Teaching, a half-day event with keynote speaker, roundtables, and poster sessions intended as a way for SUNY-Oneonta community members to share and celebrate our teaching experience. One excellent way to participate is to present a poster at the Celebration. Take advantage of this opportunity to reveal your teaching strategies, experiences, projects, and ideas. To submit a poster, send the poster title and abstract - 100-200 words -to Cynthia Lassonde at lassonc@oneonta.edu by Monday, October 1. The Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 8 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the Hunt College Union. Please join us as a participant and a poster presenter! For more information, visit the website at www.oneonta.edu/cot/

BEST PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND COUNSELING REGISTRATION DEADLINE - OCTOBER 1
Best Practices in Teaching and Counseling, the fourth annual conference for elementary and secondary teachers and school counselors, will take place on Friday, October 19 in the Hunt College Union. The Keynote Speaker will be Chris Sperry who will speak on Project Look Sharp Democracy and New Media: Literacy for the 21st Century. Continental breakfast and lunch available. Registration due by Monday, October 1. $25 individual pre-registration; $20 each if you pre-register with a buddy (must be in same envelope); $15 student pre-registration full day (lunch not provided; $10 student pre-registration half day (lunch not provided); $30 registration at door. Make checks payable to O.A.S./Seeking Excellence. More information at http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/bestpractices. Supported by the Division of Education and Alumni Association, NYS English Council, and the Catskill Regional Teacher Center.

NOMINATIONS DEADLINE FOR ODK MEMBERSHIP - OCTOBER 1
The Oneonta Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, is seeking nominations for membership in the Honorary Member and Faculty Member categories. Membership in ODK is considered a high honor and a mark of distinction. Exemplary character, responsible leadership, service in campus and community life and outstanding scholarship are indispensable qualifications. Membership is primarily awarded to students who are juniors and seniors, but honorary members and members of the faculty and administration may also be invited into membership. Please review the criteria below. Letters of nomination should address the criteria defined and should be sent, in confidence, to Karen Brown, ODK Secretary, 116 Alumni Hall, no later than October 1. Faculty Members/Administration - Nominees must have been employed by the College for a minimum of 3 years, and have a record of exemplary character, scholarship, service and leadership in campus life, and good citizenship within the academic and larger community. Two nominees may be selected each semester. Honorary Members (honoris causa) - Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the local, state, national or international community. It is not necessary to have previous affiliation with the College. One nominee may be selected each semester.

FACULTY SEMINAR SERIES - OCTOBER 3
Hurrem Yilmaz will make the first presentation of the Fall 2007 Economics and Business Division Faculty Seminar Series on Wednesday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m. in IRC, LH#9. The title of Dr. Yilmaz’s presentation is The Impact of Co-promotion on the Supply Chain Performance. The presentation is open to faculty, students, and the public.

MUG ONE - OCTOBER 3
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents: "iPhoto 7 in iLife ’08 for the Mac,” on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. in IRCLH#5. Adam C. Engst ( www.tidbits.com/adam/), and the Take Control ( www.takecontrolbooks.com/) e-book series, will once again join us for a look at what's new in iPhoto 7, part of the new iLife '08 software suite. Adam will show us iPhoto's new Event-based organization, look at the program's current set of editing tools, and show off the ease of publishing photos to a Mac Web Gallery. Other improvements that Adam will touch on include significantly enhanced printing capabilities, direct editing of photo titles and event names, and selective import (finally!). Engst's most recent books include "iPhoto 6 for Mac OS X: Visual QuickStart Guide" and "Take Control of your Wi-Fi Security," both from Peachpit Press. Be sure to join us for a fascinating and informative evening. 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 is welcome. 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!

SIEGFRIED PRIZE APPLICATIONS DEADLINE - OCTOBER 5
The Academic Excellence Committee has issued a call for applications for the annual Richard Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence. All College at Oneonta full-time, non-tenured faculty are eligible to apply for the $1,000 prize. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 5. A campus-wide mailing of the award criteria was done. If you did not receive an application, or if you have questions concerning the application, you may contact William Simons, Chair of the AEC, at x3498. The Richard Siegfried Junior Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence is funded by a gift from Alice Siegfried in memory of her husband and in honor of his commitment to academic excellence. The College at Oneonta Alumni Association’s 2007-2008 Alumni Annual Fund also supports this annual event.

LEE NATIONAL DENIM DAY - OCTOBER 5
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the EAP Committee will be holding our third. Annual Lee National Denim Day on Friday, October 5. Money raised through Lee National Denim Day will support the work of the Women’s Cancer Programs of the Entertainment Industry Foundation Initiatives. Everyone who donates $5 to Lee National Denim Day gets a pink ribbon pin and can wear jeans to work, if appropriate, and they want to, on Friday, October 5. Please send your donations to Melissa Nicosia, 20 Bacon Hall, with your name and campus address. Checks should be made payable to Lee National Denim Day. You can also donate online at www.denimday.com. Click on Donate and then Donate to a Team. Make sure you indicate your team ID number so we get credit for the donation (ID number F27019). Thank you in advance for your participation.

HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK: OCTOBER 5 - 13
H.O.L.A will be hosting Hispanic Heritage Week from Friday, October 5 - Saturday, October 13 with a fun filled week of dancing, dining, and other events for your enjoyment. The schedule is as follows:

• Friday, October 5

• Monday, October 8

• Tuesday, October 9

• Wednesday, October 10

• Thursday, October 11

• Friday, October 12

• Saturday, October 13

All are invited to attend.

UUP NEEDS VOLUNTEERS AT SATURDAY’S BREAD - OCTOBER 6
On Saturday, October 6, UUP Oneonta will again staff Saturday’s Bread, a community kitchen that dispenses hot meals and good cheer. UUP’s Linda Drake will, again, co-ordinate our chapter’s participation in this worthwhile community service. Although Saturday’s Bread is housed at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street the program is a non-denominational and humanitarian service that is open to all. To be part of the UUP Oneonta volunteer group, you must be willing to work from 9:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. As we need an exact list of the names and numbers of participants, please e-mail drakelm@oneonta.edu to volunteer. 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 and UUP’s Director of Community Service, for continuing to facilitate the involvement of chapter members and others in a variety of benevolent enterprises.

DRUM CIRCLES: CONNECTING HUMAN SPIRIT THROUGH RHYTHM - OCTOBER 18
The Center for Multicultural Experiences is pleased to present Kirtrina Baxter - Drum Circles: Connecting Human Spirit Through Rhythm on Thursday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. This is a participatory event. Drums will be provided or you may bring your own. According to Kirtrina, “The rhythmic vibrations in drumming; awakens, enlivens, reconnects and grounds you in your highest self. My wish is to share the creative, healing attributes of drumming, and empower others to find self-expression and wholeness through music.” All are invited to participate. Please contact Mary Bonderoff at x2663 for additional information.

LEARN AND SERVE IN GHANA III: JANUARY 3 - 16, 2008
The Africana & Latino Studies Department is sponsoring the 3rd Ghana Intersession, January 3 - 16, 2008. OSC students receive 6 s.h. for the Study of Ghanaian and West African Culture and History, Ghana known for its rich and complex culture (origin of Kente Cloth) is the site of Elmina and Cape Coast castles/slave trade forts, the Asante Kingdom, and the largest African American ex-patriate community. In addition to lectures from artists and faculty at University at Cape Coast and University of Ghana - Legon, students spend time working with villagers to construct a library in Kwabeng village, Eastern Region. Noted Ghanaians lecture the class: Koo Nimo (music) Otukwei Okai (poetry/Pan-African Writers Assoc.) Kwaw Ansah (TVAfrica/film) and Ablade Glover (painting/Artists Alliance). *Cost: $ 2175 includes airfare, transport, lecturers ‘fees’. Students pay $ 545 tuition also. Please contact Kathleen O’Mara, 335 Fitzelle, x2593, or register at the Office of Continuing Education, x2175, 135 Netzer.

REPORT THREATS AND CRIMES
In the interest of campus safety and security, all members of the campus community are encouraged to phone the Office of Student Development, x2513, to express concerns about anyone who might be regarded as a threat to themselves or others. If there is an immediate threat or emergency, phone University Police at 911 or x3550. All employees are expected to inform the College if they know of a crime that has been committed on campus. Members of the campus community will be notified if such information indicates that there is a threat to the safety of the community.

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• Nancy Louise Cannon, Milne Library; Andrew VanBenschoten, International Education; and Bill Simons, History, participated in the program Voice of the People: A Glimpse of Delaware County Before the Civil War on Sunday, September 9, 2007, a the Third Annual Meeting of the Historical Society of the Town of Middletown, Delaware County. In addition to providing historical commentary, regional perspective, and cultural context, Nancy coordinated the program, which utilized primary and secondary materials from her website ( www.oneonta.edu/library/dailylife) on antebellum Delaware County. Nancy also moderated the discussion that followed the formal program. Andy read a letter written by Edward O'Connor, his great-great-grandfather and a significant figure in the Anti-Rent War. Bill spoke about the main currents of antebellum America as well as the status of women; he also read the editorial Into Column, Wheel and from the diary of Up-Renter Matthew Griffin.

• Devin Castendyk, Earth Sciences, has two research manuscripts published consecutively in the October issue of the international journal Chemical Geology. The first manuscript, “Sensitivity analysis in pit lake prediction, Martha Mine, New Zealand 1: Relationship between turnover and input water density,” explores the factors that control the vertical circulation of water in man-made lakes (called pit lakes) that result from large-scale open pit mining for metal resources. The second manuscript, “Sensitivity analysis in pit lake prediction, Martha Mine, New Zealand 2: Geochemistry, water-rock reactions, and surface adsorption,” predicts the water quality of a future pit lake in New Zealand based on chemical reactions that are likely to occur within the lake. Dr. Castendyk is currently researching the water quality of coal mine pit lakes in Pennsylvania with two students from SUNY-Oneonta.

• Barbara Kahl, Theatre, recently designed costumes for a production of The Foreigner at the brand new Chenango River Theatre, in Greene, NY. CRT is a professional theatre offering Acotrs Equity Association contracts.

• Brian M. Lowe, Sociology, became the Chair-Elect for the Animals and Society section of the American Sociological Association, August 2007, at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association.

• Ashok Malhotra, Philosophy, attended the annual conference on “Transdisciplinarity and the Unity of Knowledge: Beyond the Science and Religion Dialogue” conducted by the Metanexus Institute from 2-6 June 2007. The conference, which was attended by more than 400 scholars from more than 35 countries, was held at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. During those days, Malhotra conducted Yoga and Meditation sessions for the participants of the conference. This conference is an annual event of the Metanexus Institute that had funded the Yoga and Meditation Society of Oneonta since 2004.

• Douglas Shrader, Philosophy, presented a research paper at the 41st Annual Conference of ASPAC (Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast), June 2007. Dr. Shrader’s paper, “Between Self and No-Self: Lessons from the Majjhima Nikaya,” explored the paradoxical teachings of the Buddha concerning the self (including the idea that there is none). The conference was hosted by the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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