GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL FAIR - OCTOBER 29
The Career Development Center is sponsoring a Graduate and Professional School Fair on Monday, October 29 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in the Chase Gym. Representatives from over 45 schools will be available to answer questions about their programs. Any student who is considering Graduate School is encouraged to attend. For more information, stop by the Career Development Center at 110 Netzer or phone us at x2534.
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED)/CPR CLASSES
UPD is again offering classes on how to use an automated external defibrillator and perform CPR. Training sessions will begin Monday, October 8, and run through Friday, October 19, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
COLLEGE COUNCIL TO MEET
The College Council of the State University of New York College at Oneonta will meet on Thursday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. in 103 Morris Conference Center. At the meeting, President Donovan will deliver a report on the College. The Council will also receive an update on Oneonta Auxiliary Services. Each state-operated campus in the SUNY system has its own College Council. The governor appoints the members of each council for seven-year terms with the exception of the student representative, who is elected by the student body. College Councils have specific statutory powers, such as naming buildings and making regulations regarding student conduct. Council meetings are public, and each council meets at least four times a year. Agenda: Approval of Minutes of August 31, 2007; ACT Report; President's Report; Presidential Search; OAS Update; Electronic Surveillance Policy; Adjournment.
MOVIE AND GALLERY DISCUSSION
Just Around the Corner a Film by John Miglietta about Peak Oil, and Global Warming in conjunction with The Sixth Extinction exhibition in the New Gallery of the Fine Arts Building will be shown on Tuesday October 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Hamblin Theatre, in the Fine Arts Building. Refreshments and a discussion Q&A will follow in the New Gallery.
FACULTY TEXTBOOK ADOPTIONS FOR SPRING 2008 ORDER DEADLINE
The deadline for Faculty Textbook adoptions for the spring 2008 semester is approaching quickly! Please place your orders by Monday, October 15, online at: http://www.oneonta.edu/oas/facultyadoptions/bookorderform.asp.
MAKE YOUR MARK IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
Watch for your 2007 SEFA/United Way packet in your campus mailbox! When your packet arrives, please be sure to open it, complete it and return it right away. Last year, 104 people participated in the SUNY Oneonta campus campaign and pledged over $16,600 to make their mark in the community and support SEFA/United Way. SEFA, the State Employees Federated Appeal, is the only authorized charitable solicitation of state employees. Since SEFA is a federated campaign, you can designate your donation to go to any of a wide variety of health, human services, environmental and advocacy federations and agencies. Locally, the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties has a goal of raising $55,000 from area state agencies’ employees including SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Delhi, State Troopers, Department of Health and the Department of Transportation. Let’s be a leader among our peers! Together, we matter.
HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND CONCERT EVENT
Join us for the Homecoming & Family Weekend Concert: Showcase Oneonta on Saturday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. in the Alumni Field House Dewar Arena, no tickets required. This free concert is in celebration of the success of our Campaign:
Changing Lives Since 1889; spotlighting student scholars and the donors who support them; and performances by Hooked on Tonics, The Cinnamon Girl and the Nowhere Men, The Oneonta State Funk Band w/special guest Sam Kininger, Rockhausen, and featuring alumnus Philip Hernandez ’82 with Jeremy Wall and Sam Kininger. Philip Hernandez has an extensive career in the arts. Broadway credits include Les Miserables, Kiss of the Spider Woman and The Capeman. His debut CD, The Beat of My Heart, is a unique blend of Latin rhythm and cool jazz that Jazz Review called a “gift from the heart from one of America’s great voices.” All are invited to attend.
4TH ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY MINI BASKETBALL CAMP
On Monday October 8, the 4th Annual Columbus Day Mini Basketball Camp will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Alumni Field House. Open to boys and girls ages 6 - 17, the fee is $30.00 per participant and will serve as a fundraiser for the Men’s Basketball team. Please contact Vince Medici, Men's Basketball Coach to register x3280.
FAMILY WEEKEND HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES AVAILABLE
Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride at College Camp during Family Weekend! Signup is from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at the tent at the Hunt College Union. Rides are from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Sponsored by the Alumni Association, First Year Experience Office, CUAC, Residence Life & Housing, College Camp and OAS.
ANNUAL CRAFT FAIRS SCHEDULED
You’re invited to the Homecoming Weekend Craft Fair on Saturday, October 13 from 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the Hunt College Union. Then, an invitation is extended for the Holiday Craft Fair that takes place on Sunday, December 2 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., also in the Hunt College Union. See quality, handmade crafts by local and regional crafters at both events. Free admission and free parking. For additional information phone x3722.
HUMAN RESOURCES NEEDS TO KNOW!
When employees are absent from work for longer than one week 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 Human Resources 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.
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 Michael Pastore, College Registrar at x3216/ pastorma@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 Michael Pastore, College Registrar, at x3216.
JAVA, JAVA & OTHER TECHNOLOGY - TODAY
The ANGEL Learning Management System will be the topic for JJOT today, Wednesday, October 3. The College has migrated our course management services over to the new ANGEL Learning Management System. Stop by the TLTC today to get a demo and talk about how the ANGEL LMS might help you in your courses.
ANTI-NAZI HEROINE MOVIE AND RELATED DISCUSSION - TODAY
Women’s and Gender Studies will present a movie and discussion (Sophie Scholl - The Final Days) today, Wednesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt Union. Julie Freeman, History, will introduce the film and lead a discussion after the film. The film is about Germany’s most famous anti-Nazi heroine, who, at 21, was arrested and summarily executed in 1943 as a member of the underground resistance movement. All are invited to attend.
FACULTY SEMINAR SERIES - TODAY
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 - TODAY
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents: "iPhoto 7 in iLife ’08 for Mac,” on Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m. in IRC- LH#5. Adam C. Engst and the Take Control 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. Meetings are free and open to the public. Everyone welcome. For information, go to http://www.mugone.com, phone Terry Helser at x3518, or email Elsa Travisano at mugone@stny.rr.com.
HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEK OFFERING FUN FILLED EVENTS: 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:
All are invited to attend.
MILNE LIBRARY HOURS FOR OPEN HOUSE - OCTOBER 6
Milne Library will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Open House on Saturday, October 6, 2007.
FOOTHILLS SCHEDULES FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY- OCTOBER 6
Step out and strut your east Coast Swing at the First Saturday Night Dance Party from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Market Street, Oneonta, on Saturday, October 6. Foothills features a dance party the first Saturday night of every month for hoofers of all ages. The first hour is spent on instruction in a specific step (East Coast Swing this time around) and that is followed by general dancing until 10:00 p.m. Linda Leverock, noted competitive dancer and supreme teacher, will lead the proceedings. Don’t be shy, and if you are alone, who knows whom you’ll meet? A great time is guaranteed. For information phone Foothills Performing Arts Center at (607) 431-2080 or e-mail us at tina@foothillspac.org.
CHILDREN’S CENTER OPEN HOUSE - OCTOBER 10
The Bugbee Children’s Center will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, October 10 from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We would like all families with young children to know Bobo the Clown will be visiting the Center at this time also. All are welcome to attend the show and to tour the Center. Bobo will be appearing in our auditorium from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We are located in Bugbee Hall. For more information on Bobo the Clown visit http://www.bobotheclown.com/ This is one of his first appearances in the area. The Bugbee Children’s Center is your SUNY childcare site. Our program serves families with children 8 weeks through age 12. Priority is given to all children and grandchildren of state employees.
SAFE SPACE TWO-PART WORKSHOPS START - OCTOBER 15 & 22
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 and their allies feel safe, supported, and valued as members of our college community. Join the Safe Space Network by attending a 2-part workshop; each training meets twice for 2.5 hours. After completing the workshop, faculty, staff, and student 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. This semester workshops will be offered on:
The Safe Space Program is sponsored by the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center, 219 Hunt Union, SRC@Oneonta.edu, x2190.
FAMOUS LAST WORDS - OCTOBER 16
Famous Last Words will continue with a presentation by Terry Helser, Chemistry and Biochemistry, on Tuesday, October 16. Dr. Helser will speak on Imagine The Possibilities: The Future Of Nucleic Acid Technologies, at 7:00 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. 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.
2007 CORNELL-GLADSTONE-HANLON-KAUFMANN- 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.
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.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION DEADLINE - NOVEMBER 2
The College Senate Committee on Research is soliciting applications for the Student Grant Program for Research and Creative Activity (funded by the College at Oneonta Foundation). Individual awards will be limited to a maximum of $1,500. Allowable budget items might include supplies and materials (e.g. chemicals, specimens, art supplies, film), expenses for reproducing materials, and travel expenses directly related to conducting the research or creative activity. Applicants can also request up to $500 of the $1,500 maximum for student fellowships (a non-wage award related to an academic endeavor; subject to IRS regulations). Proposals that bring students together with new faculty members are particularly encouraged. Projects which are novel, unique and initiated primarily by the student(s) have priority over those that are largely continuations of ongoing work previously funded by the Committee, although the latter is recognized to have significant value and will be considered. Guidelines and application forms are available to download from the Faculty Senate Committee on Research website HERE or from the Grants Development Office website HERE. The deadline for proposals is Friday, November 2, at noon (27 Bacon Hall). Committee members will be available during the following hours in the Grants Development Office (21/27 Bacon Hall) to answer student questions regarding proposal preparation: 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, and Tuesday, October 16. For further information, contact any member of the Committee: Kim Muller, ( mullerkk@oneonta.edu, x3442), Chair; Thomas Beal ( bealt@oneonta.edu x3362); Devin Castendyk ( castendn@oneonta.edu, x3064); April Harper ( harpera@oneonta.edu, x3596); or Kathy Meeker ( meekerkl@oneonta.edu, x2632).
4TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF TEACHING - NOVEMBER 8
Author and educator Carol Rodgers will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Celebration of Teaching on Thursday, November 8. Dr. Rodgers’ presentation will be on “What Matters to Me After 30 Years of Teaching.” Dr. Rodgers received her Ed. D. from Harvard and is currently an assistant professor of education at the University at Albany, State University of New York. Her interests include reflective practice, the history of progressive teacher education, John Dewey, and presence in teaching. Her publications include Defining reflection: Another look at John Dewey and reflective thinking, Teachers College Press (2002); Seeing student learning: Teacher change and the role of reflection, Harvard Educational Review (2002); Presence in teaching, Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice (in press); and “The turning of one’s soul:” Lessons in race and social justice: The Putney Graduate School of Teacher Education, 1950-1965, Teachers College Record (in press). Please join the campus community for the Celebration of Teaching in the Hunt Union. The theme of this half-day event is “Engaging Students.” The intention of the Celebration of Teaching is to provide a space and time for members of the SUNY Oneonta community to share conversation and expertise on teaching. Everyone is welcome to attend any of the events of the day. For more detailed information go to the Celebration of Teaching web site at www.oneonta.edu/cot/. Submission of poster presentations has been extended. To submit a poster, send the poster title and abstract - 100-200 words - to Cynthia Lassonde at lassonc@oneonta.edu by Monday, October 8. Celebration of Teaching Schedule of Events: Keynote Speaker: 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.; Roundtables: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.; and Poster Sessions: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
LEARN AND SERVE IN GHANA III: JANUARY 3 - 16
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.
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.
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.
KEEP SUNY-Shine INFORMED
SUNY-Shine needs your help! In order for the fund to be effective, information about persons who are hospitalized, weddings, births, deaths, exceptional hardships, etc., need to be reported. Please do not assume that someone else will provide the information to the SUNY-Shine Committee. If anyone on campus has information that the SUNY-Shine Committee needs to be aware of, please take the time to phone Rose Thomas x2748, or send a note to the Community Relations Office, 301 Netzer Administration Building. Funding for SUNY-Shine is made possible on an annual basis through gifts and grants to the College Foundation.
MOVING EQUIPMENT
The College is required by the State Comptroller to maintain accountability for its equipment at all times. SUNY Oneonta currently maintains inventory records of computers and other equipment particularly vulnerable to loss or theft with an original cost of $500 or more and other moveable equipment with an original cost of $1,500 or more. When equipment is moved between buildings and/or departments without notification to the Property Management Office the annual inventory process is unnecessarily complicated for the Departments involved and for Property Control; the otherwise positive outcome of any equipment audit is also jeopardized. When equipment has been or will be moved, notify the Property Management office immediately by email to frankljl@oneonta.edu or by memo to Janet Frankl B217 Milne Library. Provide the SUNY-Oneonta decal number, manufacturer's serial number, previous location and new location. Your cooperation will be very helpful and greatly appreciated. For further information, please contact Janet Frankl at x3227.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
All departments should direct requests to have surplus computer or related equipment removed from your department to Mark English, Manager - Technology Services via memo or email, englisme@oneonta.edu with copy to Janet Frankl at frankljl@oneonta.edu. Computer hard-drives will be reformatted, insuring removal of any sensitive information, & the equipment will be evaluated for possible reassignment to another department on campus. Direct surplus requests for non-computer equipment to Janet Frankl. Include the following data on all surplus requests: Description, SUNY-Oneonta decal number, manufacturer's serial number, condition and current location.
ADDING NEW EQUIPMENT TO EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
In most instances Property Management is routinely notified of new equipment purchases so items that meet the criteria are added to the College’s equipment inventory. Occasionally, however, a piece of equipment that should be added to the inventory does not come to the attention of the Property Management department. If your new equipment has not been tagged within 30 days of receipt, please contact Janet Frankl by email at frankljl@oneonta.edu or by memo to B217 Milne Library. Your assistance will be appreciated!
BULLETIN INFORMATION
Email your items and attachments to Mona Hughes at hughesml@oneonta.edu. Do not send items or attachments in Publisher. Items must be received no later than 12:00 noon on the Thursday preceding the Wednesday publication. If a break week, items must be received by the noon deadline before the break for publication after the break. Bulletins are not published when classes are not in session.
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