Bulletin for March 5, 2008

SODEXO ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE
We would like to take this opportunity to update you on a decision made by Sodexo shareholders on January 22, 2008 to revitalize and rejuvenate our brand. One of Sodexo’s goals is to be the leading global expert in quality of life services by x2015. To help us reach that goal, we have modernized our logo and we have changed the spelling to a more phonetic “sodexo” (dropping the h), which is easier to pronounce and spell. We are allowing three years for this transition in order to complete this brand evolution in the most cost effective and environmentally responsible manner possible. We are being cost conscious and avoiding waste as we implement the new brand. We will be changing printed materials as soon as old inventories run out. Existing building signs, trucks, videos’ and other long shelf-life items will not be changed until after the beginning of the fiscal year at the earliest. Please be aware that because of this decision, both old and new logos and spelling may be displayed at the same time and may create some confusion. On March 3, 2008, we converted our US, Canada, and Mexico web sites as well as changed our e-mail addresses to the new spelling.

INFORMATION FROM THE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
The Student Association has issued a letter of their Mission and 2007-2008 Vision that they would like to share with the campus. This letter is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

FACULTY IN RESIDENCE PRESENTS PAUL TAYLOR
Faculty In Residence is pleased to present Paul Taylor with two appearances on two different topics! The presentations are scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in the CME and again on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. Information on both appearances is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

FAMOUS LAST WORDS
On Wednesday, March 12, Tom Horvath, Biology and Environmental Sciences, will present Passing The Torch: Careful, It’s Hot!, as part of the Famous Last Words series. The event will take place at 12 p.m., in the CME, Lee Hall. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

ALL WOMEN’S POETRY SLAM
Celebrate National Women’s History Month by attending the 5th Annual All Women’s Poetry Slam on Wednesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

SPRING LUNCHEON SERIES BEGINS
The Oneonta Alumni Association’s Spring Luncheon Series will be starting on Wednesday, March 19 with a lecture by Mr. Michael Shea ’81, Superintendent of the Oneonta City School District. Please find information with a reservation form attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

SPRING SOCCER CAMP
The Oneonta State Men’s Soccer Team is hosting an indoor/outdoor soccer camp from Monday-Wednesday, April 14 - April 16 during the school holidays. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.

UUP BENFITS FOR PART-TIME MEMBERS
Part-time members of UUP who do not meet the eligibility criteria for benefits can purchase both dental and vision benefits from the UUP Member Services Trust Fund. Open enrollment will begin on Saturday, March 1 - Tuesday, April 1, 2008. New part time members can enroll on their hire date. We updated the UUP website with all the details. Monthly Premium Rates are as follows: Delta Dental Enrollee - $ 27.03; Enrollee +1 $66.78; Enrollee + 2 or more $97.87. Davis Vision Enrollee - $10.50; Enrollee + 1 or more dependents - $18.90.

FACULTY SENATOR ELECTIONS
The terms of our University Faculty Senator and Alternate University Faculty Senator will expire on Monday, June 30 of this year. According to the SUNY Faculty Senate By-Laws and Procedures, our campus is required to select and report the names of our newly elected University Faculty Senator and Alternate University Faculty Senator by Tuesday, April 1. To facilitate this, self-nominations are now being accepted for both positions. If you are interested in filling one of these positions, please go to the College Senate website and nominate yourself online at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/senate/. The self-nomination process will end on Friday, March 7 at 5 p.m. with elections commencing on Monday, March 10, and continuing through Friday, March 21. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Katherine Angell at angellkg@oneonta.edu.

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.

ATTENTION: EMPLOYEES WHO PARTICIPATED IN FSA DURING 2007
Although the 2007 Flex Spending Plan (FSA), year ended December 31, 2007 you still have time to send in a reimbursement request form ( HERE) for expenses you may have incurred during that year. Employees who participate in the Flex Spending Plan have until Monday, March 31 to submit claims for services rendered from January 1 - December 31 of the preceding year. Forms can be printed from www.flexspend.state.ny.us. If you have any questions phone the FSA hotline at 1-800-358-7202 or you may contact Pauline Koren, Human Resource Office, at x3023.

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 P. Artale, College Registrar at x3216 or via e-mail at artalemp@oneonta.edu.

PAIRS SEEKING FACULTY/STAFF HELP FOR FUND RAISING EVENT
If you have a good sense of humor and the willingness to help a good cause, the PAIRS (Providing Advocacy and Intervention Regarding Sexual Assault) Committee is looking for faculty and staff members willing to have a whipped cream pie "applied" to their face. This is one of several events planned for Pi Day, Friday, March 14 (Get it? 3.14) between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. If you participate you would be provided with raffle tickets to be sold for $1 to students, colleagues and other campus community members. On Thursday, March 13 you will draw the winning ticket from those that you sell, thus choosing the person who will gently place a whipped cream pie on your face. All proceeds will be donated to the Violence Intervention Program, our local service provider for domestic violence and sexual assault victims. If you would like more information please contact Rebecca Harrington at x3540 or via email at harrinrl@oneonta.edu.

MAXIMIZE YOUR PRE-TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR RETIREMENT SAVINGS!
Did you know that if you are contributing the maximum into a Supplemental Retirement Account (SRA) or a Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) or a Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) you may be able to contribute even more? In 2008, as per IRS rules, employees are allowed to contribute $15,500 annually into a SRA or TDA (depending upon your bargain unit) and also into a DCP. Since all these contributions are deducted on a pre-tax basis, you could avoid state and federal income tax withholding on up to $31,000 of earned income! If you are over the age of 50 and/or have a minimum of 15 years of SUNY service, you may be eligible to contribute even more. For more information, contact Human Resources at x2509 or visit us in 208 Netzer.

FACULTY/STAFF FITNESS CHALLENGE
The Physical Education Department, in conjunction with OAS, is promoting a faculty/staff noon-hour fitness program. The goal of the program is to have as much participation as possible in the wide variety of activities available in the Chase P.E. Building on a daily basis. Come to work out, come to play, or come to just get away from your desk! Activities available include: racquetball, fitness center, basketball, exercise class, volleyball, swimming, badminton, and walking/jogging. The challenge is to participate in activities of your choice for at least 30 minutes a day for two or more days per week. The challenge runs from March 3 - May 2. Everyone completing two or more sessions a week will receive a Nalgene water bottle, donated by OAS. (If you are unable to get two sessions during one week, you can make it up by adding an additional workout the next week.) Activities done outside the noon hour also count, provided they are at least 30 minutes long. Record your activities on the Physical Education Department’s website at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/physed/. Click on the link for "Faculty/Staff Fitness Challenge." If you have any questions, please contact the Physical Education Department at x3595.

NEW ART EXHIBITION OPENS
3 Artists One Show featuring student artists Alyssa Jackson, Emily Thomson and Daryl Cooper has opened and is running through Friday, March 14 in the New Gallery, Fine Arts. A reception is planned for Thursday, March 13 at 5 p.m. All are welcome.

RED DRAGON BOOK STORE HAS MacBOOKS ON SALE
While supplies last, the Red Dragon Bookstore is pleased offer 13” black MacBooks on sale for $1299.00. Specs are as follows: 2.16GHz/ 2GB/ 160GB/ SuperDrive/ APX/ Bluetooth/ Remote, originally priced at $1399.

POWERADE INDOOR/OUTDOOR SOCCER AND SWIM FESTIVAL
The Oneonta State Women's Soccer team in conjunction with the Headwaters Soccer Club presents the 18th Annual POWERADE Indoor/Outdoor Soccer & Swim Festival. Boys & Girls will be placed on teams and will play, swim, watch videos and receive skills instruction. Members of the Oneonta State Women’s Soccer Team will coach your child. Please bring snack, sneakers & swim suit. All activities will be at Chase Physical Education Building and Astro Turf Field in April-May (weather permitting). Please check in at Chase Building. Pre-registration fee is $15 per child, per date or $20 the day of. Dates are set for: Friday, March 7, 5-9 p.m., 1st - 6th grades; Friday, April 11, 5-9 p.m., 1st - 6th grades; Sunday, April 27, 12-4 p.m., 1st - 6th grades; and Sunday, May 4, 12-4 p.m., 1st - 6th grades. Registration forms are available at: www.headwaterssoccer.com click on registration. For information contact Liz McGrail at mcgraiea@oneonta.edu or x3474.

MUG ONE MEETING - TODAY
MUG ONE, the Macintosh User Group of Oneonta, presents: Terry Does Taxes. Join us today, Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. in IRC, LH#4. Our own Terry Helser will review several commercial tax programs. He will show us the pros and cons of Web based tax return preparation with Lassiter’s TaxAct, Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block’s TaxCut software. Get timely tips for getting an early start this year. As always, the meeting will include a question and answer session. MUG ONE library materials will be available for circulation to MUG ONE members at the meeting. Hear the latest news and helpful hints, win goodies from vendors (members only), and share refreshments with us. 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.

SANFORD SOCIETY SPONSORS FUNDRAISER JEWELRY SALE - MARCH 6
There will be a jewelry sale sponsored by the Sanford Society (Math Club) on Thursday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hunt College Union. The sale is a fundraiser for the Club’s events.

SLAVERY IN BRAZIL: COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES - MARCH 6
Herbert Klein, History and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Stanford University and a Hoover Institution senior fellow--will present an address on African Slavery in Brazil and Comparative Perspectives on Thursday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in the Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center. Admission to the event is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend. Dr. Klein's talk will focus on the social, economic, and cultural evolution of the slave society in Brazil, where some 4.5 million Afro Brazilians arrived in the early to mid-1800s. He will discuss the nature of the Brazilian slave society and compare it to the slave societies that developed in English, French, and Spanish America. This is part of the series Philosophy Outside The Margins, a faculty lecture series in honor of Ralph Watkins.

IRAQ WAR VETERAN TO SPEAK - MARCH 7
Iraq war veteran Daniel Black is scheduled to speak on campus on the topic A Soldier's Journey: From Marine to Anti-War Activist. He will speak about his experiences in Iraq, where he was stationed on a base on the outskirts of Fallujah, as well as his gradual transition from a Marine veteran to activist against the Iraq War. All are welcome to attend. His talk will be followed by a question-and-answer period. The events will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 7 in Little Theater, Alumni Hall, and again at 2 p.m. on the same day in IRC, LH#2. At noon Dan will be available in the Hunt Union main floor to talk with students and others who are interested. Look for the signs. Daniel Black will also speak at Hartwick College's Shineman Chapel at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, to which members of the community are invited. For more information, contact Suzanne Miller at millerss@oneonta.edu or Gayane Torosyan at torosygf@oneonta.edu

FOOTHILLS PRESENTS LAFFERTY’S WAKE - MARCH 7
Lafferty’s Wake, part of the Wake Watchers series, will be opening on Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m. at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, 24 Market Street, Oneonta. Lafferty’s Wake will entertain the audience with songs, stories, and Irish jigs with Charlie Lafferty’s friends and family. Being a guest at Lafferty’s Wake, by Susan Turlish, will involve participation in a story that will unfold throughout the series. Opening night tickets are $25. The dates to follow for the Wake Watchers series are Saturday, March 8 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m., Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults; $8 for students, seniors and children. For more information or to make reservations phone us (607) 431-2080 or send an email to: eperigard@foothillspac.org.

SALSA SHOW AND WORKSHOP - MARCH 9
HOLA has scheduled a Salsa Show and workshop for Sunday, March 9 at the Hunt College Union Ballroom. The workshop starts at 5 p.m. with the College Latin Jazz Band starting at 6 p.m. The Salsa Show will start at 7 p.m. Free admission. All are invited to attend. For additional information please contact Maria Montoya at x3242 or montoymc@oneonta.edu.

MENSTRUAL SUPPRESSING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: A FEMINIST TECHNOLOGY? - MARCH 10
Invited speaker Linda Layne will give a public talk on Menstrual Suppressing Birth Control Pills: A Feminist Technology? on Monday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Morris Conference Center. The event is free and open to all. Layne is the Hale Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She will be speaking about her current research on technology in the everyday experiences of women. This event is co-sponsored by the Public Events Committee, Office of Equity and Inclusion, Women's and Gender Studies Department, and Anthropology Department. For more information, please contact Sallie Han, Anthropology, at x2715 or hanss@oneonta.edu.

AL SOSA TO PRESENT ONEONTA FACULTY CONVIVIUM - MARCH 12
Al Sosa, Chair of the Department of Physical Education, will be the guest speaker at the first Oneonta Faculty Convivium for the spring semester. He will present his topic, Campus Fitness and Outdoor Education, on Wednesday, March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. at the College Camp. Transportation will be provided. Everyone with luncheon reservations should meet Achim Koeddermann in front of the Netzer Administration Building at 11:40 a.m. To reserve a seat, please call Kathy Milavec at x2517 prior to Tuesday, March 11. Leave a message and you will be placed on the Convivium list unless you receive a return phone call. Vegetarian entrees are available by request at the time of reservation.

YOGA AND MEDITATION LECTURE-WORKSHOP - MARCH 12
The next lecture-workshop of the Yoga Society will be conducted by Douglas Shrader, Philosophy on Wednesday, March 12. Dr. Shrader will speak on Music, Mysticism and Meditation from 4 - 6:30 p.m. at the Center for Multicultural Experiences, Lee Hall. Dr. Shrader will explore interconnections between music, mysticism, and meditation by discussing (i) ways in which music has been used in a variety of cultures to cultivate or enhance meditation, (ii) types and characteristics of both Eastern and Western mysticism, and (iii) the complex interdependent relationship between mysticism and meditation. He will play recordings from an assortment of different cultures and traditions, inviting the audience to pay special attention to similarities as well as differences, especially as regards mystical qualities and meditative effects. He will provide examples ranging from ancient to modern times, from Plato to William Blake, and from Hinduism, Buddhism, and Daoism to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He will focus on various forms of meditation, by delving into Vipassana (clear insight meditation), Metta and Tonglen meditation involving love, compassion and the alleviation of suffering, meditation through paintings called Tankas, the ritual creation of Sand Mandalas representing mystical or hidden dimensions of reality, and daily meditation concerning one’s own life and death (utilizing texts such as the Tibetan Book of the Dead). Moreover, Dr. Shrader will lead the audience in simple exercises so that they may sample the experiential flavor of each form of meditation. This event, which is supported by a grant from the Metanexus Institute of Philadelphia and the SUNY-Oneonta, is free and open to public. For more information contact Ashok Kumar Malhotra, at x3220.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT RECRUITING EVENTS SCHEDULED - MARCH 19 & 20
The Career Development Center is sponsoring the following Spring 2008 recruiting events:

• Wednesday, March 19 - Northwestern Mutual Financial Group, Nemec Agency: Rebecca Wisniewski, Recruiter, from The Nemec Financial Group, New York, NY will be on campus to conduct interviews for a full-time Financial Representative position and also for Financial Representative Internships. Interested students should email their cover letter and resume to career@oneonta.edu with “Nemec Agency” in the subject line, no later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10. Qualifying candidates will be contacted directly by the Career Development Center to schedule an interview time with Ms. Wisniewski at her visit. Interviews will be held at the Career Development Center, Netzer Administration Building, Room 110. For additional information regarding Northwestern Mutual Financial Group, Nemec Agency, follow the website: www.nemecfinancial.com.
• Thursday, March 20 - National Financial Network, LLC: Allan Sternberg, CLU, CHFC, will be recruiting "seniors" for the position of full-time Field Representative. Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to both Mr. Sternberg at asternberg@natfin.net, and cc: career@oneonta.edu with "National Financial Network, LLC" in the subject line, no later than Thursday, March 13 at noon. Qualifying candidates will be contacted directly by the Career Development Center to schedule an interview time with Mr. at his visit. Interviews will be held at the Career Development Center, Netzer Administration Building, Room 110. For additional information regarding National Financial Network, LLC follow the website at www.natfin.net.

Attention All Faculty: Please announce to all students in your classes, clubs/organizations, and offices that the visiting representatives will be recruiting for full-time positions, and possible internships, with their respective businesses. We look forward to hosting these businesses in hopes of raising awareness of the possibilities of full-time employment and internship opportunities for our students. Questions regarding this recruiting effort should be directed to Patti St. John, Career Development Center, Netzer Administration Building, Room 110, M-F, 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Phone: x2534 or email: career@oneonta.edu.

FACULTY TEXTBOOK ORDERS DEADLINE FOR SUMMER & FALL CLASSES -
APRIL 1
Faculty textbook orders are due by Tuesday, April 1 for summer sessions and Tuesday, April 15 for fall 2008 classes. Keeping to those dates helps The Red Dragon Bookstore obtain a good supply of used textbooks and utilize free shipping. We appreciate your support! http://reddragonbooks.oneonta.edu.

FULL SCALE FIRE DRILL - APRIL 3
The college and the Oneonta Fire Department will be conducting a “full scale fire drill” on Thursday, April 3 from 4-6 p.m. The scenario will involve a simulated fire in MacDuff Hall. There may be some brief, temporary disruption of traffic in the East Dorm Drive area during the drill. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tom Rathbone at x3224.

FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SCHEDULES PUBLIC FORUMS - APRIL 3
The Foothills Performing Arts Center will be hosting a series of pubic forums to share their exciting vision of the future and their plans for the 25,000 plus square foot performing arts and civic center currently under construction. The premiere forum in the series Foothills Performing Arts Center Where The Future Is NOW! will be held on Thursday, April 3, at 7 p.m. in their production facility at 24 Market Street, Oneonta. The forum will offer the public their first glimpse of the dynamic performing arts and civic structure that will result from the current construction phase. Participants will be walked through the building design; learn of the “green” energy plan processed through NYSERDA, be introduced to rental opportunities of the future facility’s fully functional, and flexible spaces, and tour the current construction site to gain a hands on appreciation of this significant construction phase. The result of this construction phase will be a 618 seat theatre with a future opportunity of expanding to over 800 seats, an 8000 square foot lobby ideal for family gatherings, seminars, workshops, trade shows, conventions and other events, and an exterior design with a state-of-the-art lighting scheme that rivals any in our tri-county region. In addition, an upcoming capital campaign will be introduced that will fund completion of the current construction phase as well as the final phase of construction of the performing arts and civic center. The Foothills Performing Arts Center is a cultural, educational, and civic space that serves the entire tri-county area. For programming and rental opportunities of our current 10,000 square foot production facility log onto www.foothillspac.org or phone (607) 431-2080.

LARGEST SOCCER GAME - APRIL 17
In his first year at the SUNY College at Oneonta in 1988, College President Alan B. Donovan played goalie in a soccer game in which over 750 players attempted to set a record for the World's Largest Soccer Game. This year on Tuesday, April 17 at 8 p.m., students, faculty, staff, and community members hope to attract over 1,000 participants to the SUNY-Oneonta All-Weather Field to honor President Donovan in the year of his retirement by playing in a game that may set a new record for the World's Largest Soccer Game. The event, proceeds of which will support the newly established Alan B. Donovan Scholarship at the College, is open to all, and members of the community are invited to participate. Volunteers are being sought to assist with the event and to play in the game. The World's Largest Soccer Game 2008 is being organized by a group of SUNY-Oneonta students, faculty, and staff, led by Student Association President Jared Lefkowitz. More information is available at www.oneonta.edu/wlsg or phone the Student Association at x2440.

OAS CONDUCTS SURVEY TO DETERMINE HEALTHY SNACKS IN VENDING MACHINES
OAS is conducting a survey to determine what types of healthy snacks are wanted in the vending machines on campus. Please go to the following website to take the survey so that we will know what you would like: www.oneonta.edu/oas/vending.

ATTENTION: CSEA EMPLOYEES
The Office of Human Resources would like to remind CSEA employees that the NYS & CSEA Partnership tuition benefits program is available for all eligible employees. Copies of the catalog and application forms are available for download from the Partnership website at www.nyscseapartnership.org or by contacting the Office of Human Resources. Some program highlights include:

• Eligible CSEA-represented New York State executive-branch employees can apply for two tuition benefits. Applications must be received by March 31, 2008.
• Any course taken must begin between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008. Courses that started prior to April 1, 2007 are not eligible.
• Eligible employees can also receive unlimited reimbursement for a variety of credit-by-examination programs in addition to their standard benefits.
• Educational Advisement Services are available to CSEA-represented state employees by phoning 800-253-4332. Advisors are available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., after hours and on weekends employees may leave a message requesting a return call at a time and day of their convenience.

RETURN VIDEO TAPES TO IRC
Anyone who has checked a videotape out of the IRC tape library needs to return those tapes to IRC. Please check offices and other areas for tapes you may have and return them to Donna Baker in the IRC main office. If you have questions about a tape you have please contact Donna at x3314.

POSTING ON IRC BULLETIN BOARDS
The IRC Staff is continually working to keep lobby bulletin boards in order. Anyone who wishes to post announcements in the IRC will need to bring their items to the IRC Main Office, Room 104. If no one is in the office when you arrive, please leave your items in the holder on the office door with a name and contact number. Your items will be posted within a short time of receiving them. Staff will remove outdated notices and post new announcements daily. Thank you for your cooperation.

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 at 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.

CAMPUS DATES AND DEADLINES   

• Wednesday, March 12

• Friday, March 21

• Monday, March 31

• Monday, April 7

• Wednesday, April 9

• Monday, April 14

• Monday, April 21

• Thursday, April 24

• Monday, April 28

• Tuesday, May 6

• Wednesday, May 7

• Thursday-Wednesday
  May 8-14

• Saturday, May 17

REMINDERS   

• Today
  Wednesday, March 5

• Thursday, March 6

• Friday, March 7

• Friday, March 7

• Through Friday,
  March 7

• Saturday & Sunday
  March 8 & 9

• Monday, March 10

• Monday, March 10

• Thursday, March 13

• Thursday, March 13

• Thursdays,
  March 13 & 20

• Saturday & Sunday
  March 15 & 16

• Thursday, March 20

• Thursday, March 20

• Monday, March 31

• Monday, April 7

Comedian Rob Paravonian
9 p.m., Hunt College Union. Free with SAC/$3 General. Part of CUAC Laughin’ Spring ’08 Comedy Series. For information: x3012 or cuac@oneonta.edu.

• Sundays, April 6 & 13

• Friday & Saturday
  April 11 & 12

• Monday, April 14

• Tuesday, April 15 & 22

• Thursday, April 17

• Monday, April 21

• Monday, April 28

• Monday, April 30

• Monday, May 5

SUNY-ONEONTA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Residence Hall Director: The SUNY College at Oneonta invites applications for Residence Hall Director. Responsibilities: Coordinate living/learning community for coed residence hall of 200 residents; educational programming; conduct hearing adjudication; facilitation of positive community which embraces diversity; student staff supervision, training and evaluation; personal counseling; group advisement; facility management/building administration; update and maintain collegiate databases; department committee involvement. Ten month positions available August 2008. Possible summer employment opportunities. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree; residence hall/group living experience. Preferred: Master’s degree in Student Development or related field; residence life staff experience. Remuneration: High $20’s plus furnished apartment and full university benefits. To Apply: Send letter of interest, resume and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Employment Opportunities, Box BU, #5075-E, 208 Netzer Administration Building, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015.
For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: http://www.oneonta.edu/admin/humres/employment.
SUNY Oneonta values a diverse college community. Please visit our website on diversity at: www.oneonta.edu/navigation/diversity.asp. The College is an EEO/AA/ADA employer. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

THANK YOU   

CONGRATULATIONS   

FACULTY/STAFF ACTIVITIES    

• Robert Compton, Political Science, made a seminar presentation on January 16, 2008, at the Center for Civil Society (CCS), School of Development Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Durban, South Africa) titled: American Academic Labour Unions: When the Struggle is Not So Local. He explained the importance of academic unions for upholding academic freedom, advocacy for their members, joint partnerships with administration, checks and balances through countervailing institutions, and the prevention of a climate of fear in academe. Information on CCS can be found at www.ukzn.ac.za/ccs.

• Steve Garner, Physical Education, was the keynote speaker at the Middleburgh Rotary Club on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Steve was invited to talk about his new program, Connecting Communities for Health and Wellness that is being sponsored by Bassett Healthcare. Steve's presentation emphasized the need for all communities to keep a watchful eye out for people who are disadvantaged, underrepresented and living below the poverty line that might be in need of health care. Connecting Communities is a program that emphasizes the need for everyone to have access to health care, no matter what his or her status is in life. Steve also completed a new publication for the Community Service Program for uninsured and underinsured people who do not qualify for Medicaid. If you are interested in learning more about Connecting Communities for Health and Wellness, please email Steve at garnerse@oneonta.edu.

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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