CORNELL-GLADSTONE-HANLON-KAUFMANN ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ADDRESS TO FOCUS ON NUCLEAR POWER AND CLIMATE CHANGE
Dr. Kristin Shrader-Frechette, the O'Neill Family Professor in the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame and the director of the university's Center for Environmental Justice and Children's Health, will present the ninth annual Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Lecture on Environmental Education and Communication on Thursday, October 23, at 8 p.m. in the Hunt Union Ballroom. She will speak on the topic of Why Nuclear Power Will Not Address Climate Change. Admission to the event is complimentary, and members of the community are invited to attend. A lecturer worldwide, Dr. Shrader-Frechette won the 2004 World Technology Award in Ethics for her work in public health and environmental ethics, becoming only the third American to receive the award. She has served as advisor to many governments and international organizations, including the United Nations and the World Health Organization. In 2007, Catholic Digest named her one of 12 "Heroes for the US and the World" because of her pro-bono environmental justice work with minority and poor communities. Associate editor of BioScience until 2002 and the author of more than 350 articles and 15 books or monographs, Dr. Shrader-Frechette is editor-in-chief of the Oxford University Press monograph series on Environmental Ethics and Science Policy. She is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Science Advisory Board and serves on the editorial boards of 18 professional journals. She is the Past-President of the Society for Philosophy and Technology, the Risk Assessment and Policy Association, and the International Society for Environmental Ethics. Virginia and William Kaufmann established the Cornell-Gladstone-Hanlon-Kaufmann Annual Lectureship on Environmental Education and Communication through a gift to the College at Oneonta Foundation in 1999. The lecture series is named in honor of several families from the Oneonta and Stamford areas who exemplified an enduring love and appreciation for the natural resources of the Catskill region. Virginia Kaufmann was a 1944 graduate of the College at Oneonta. More information is available from Thomas Horvath at horvattg@oneonta.edu.
DINING SERVICES RECESS SCHEDULE
Attached to this issue of the Bulletin is the Dining Services schedule for the October recess.
CAMPAIGN PANEL DISCUSSION
On Monday, October 13, at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall’s CME, the Africana and Latino Studies Department will sponsor a panel discussion: Race & Gender Dynamics in the 2008 Presidential Campaign. What do they tell us? Open to all. Please see information attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
NATURALLY NATIVE
The Women's and Gender Studies Department presents...Naturally Native, a movie with discussion, on Tuesday, October 14, 7 p.m. at the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
UUP LABOR FILM SERIES
Maquilapolis (City of Factories) will be the topic of the
UUP Labor Film Series on Tuesday, October 21, . . . from 4-6 p.m. in the Red Dragon Theater, Hunt College Union. Information is attached to this issue of the Bulletin.
CREATIVE MEDIA SERVICES OFFERS ASSISTANCE WITH YOUR PRINTING DESIGN WORK
Better computers and software are letting many express their own creativity by designing programs and posters for events. Educationally this is a great experience however, it also creates problems when the designs are sent for printing because a printing press is not the same as a laser or ink jet printer. This applies to full color artwork as well as simple text based items. Often personally designed items have to be redesigned or printed in black only, as opposed to color because they wouldn’t reproduce properly on the presses or line up properly in their original form for folding and binding. The Graphic Design and Print Shop staff, of Creative Media Services, has the expertise to assist those who want to create their own designs successfully for printing. Save time and creative energy by contacting Graphics at x3400 or the Print Shop at x2508 so Creative Media Services staff can assist you in creating a document that will print the way you envision it. For additional services provided though Creative Media Services please visit our web site at www.oneonta.edu/academics/irc.
CHECK YOUR 2008 NYSHIP EMPLOYEE BENEFIT STATEMENTS FOR ACCURACY
Recently all state employees who were enrolled in health insurance as of July 31, 2008 should have received at their home address the 2008 Health Benefit Statements. It is important that you review the statement very carefully and report any changes to Human Resources. Pay attention to enrolled dependents, marital status, phone numbers, and addresses. A variety of events may impact eligibility for you and/or your dependents for health insurance coverage. These include, but are not limited to, marriage, separation, divorce, birth/death of a dependent, a change in spouse’s employment/health coverage, a change in child’s age, student status or marital status or domestic partner status. All corrections must be submitted to Human Resources by October 15th. If you did not receive a 2008 Health Benefit statement, or have any questions please contact Human Resources at x2509.
STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM FOR RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY
The College Senate Committee on Research is pleased to announce the Fall 2008 round of the Student Grant Program for Research and Creative Activity. Funded by the College at Oneonta Foundation, Inc., this program grants individual awards of up to $1,500 for research and creative activity projects conducted by students with faculty sponsorship in any discipline or interdisciplinary area. The deadline for proposal submission is Monday, November 10 at noon. Program guidelines and application materials are available in fillable format on the Committee on Research website at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/frc/. Please contact Kathy Meeker, Chair, at meekerkl@oneonta.edu, x2632, or other Committee on Research members (see website) if you have questions or need further information.
THROUGH THE EYES OF OTHERS
Gretchen Sorin, Director and Distinguished Professor of the Cooperstown Graduate Program, opened her exhibit, Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans and Identity in American Art, at the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown. The exhibit explores the role that race has played in American culture in the past and the legacy that traditional attitudes about race bring to bear on the present day. Artists such as William Sidney Mount, Thomas Cole and African American artists Romare Bearden, Kyra Hicks and Betye Saar are featured in the exhibition - as well as many other works including drawings, photographs, woodcuts, art objects, books and ephemera. Through the Eyes of Others runs through December 31st. Faculty members are welcomed and encouraged to bring their students to see this exhibition. Entrance to the Fenimore Art Museum is free of charge for students and faculty.
TLTC FACULTY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
The Educational Technology Committee and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center are pleased to issue this call for applications for the 2008-2009 TLTC Faculty Fellowship Program. All SUNY-Oneonta tenured or tenured-track faculty are eligible to apply. Faculty may submit proposals as individuals or may join with others to submit a proposal as a faculty team. The purpose of these fellowships is to provide faculty the time and resources to use technology to improve their students’ learning. Up to $30,000 is planned for allocation contingent on funding. Faculty members who receive awards will be designated as TLTC Teaching Fellows for the academic year of their award. Individual fellowships can vary from $500 to $25,000, depending on the nature of the proposed initiative. For application submission guidelines visit the web site at: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/fellowships The program is administered by the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at SUNY Oneonta. Questions concerning this program can be directed to Jim Greenberg, Director of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at x2701 or via email at greenbjb@oneonta.edu.
USES OF TECHNOLOGY AWARD CALL FOR APPLICATIONS/NOMINATIONS
The Educational Technology Committee has issued a call for applications/nominations for the annual Academic Excellence award for Use of Technology. All SUNY-Oneonta faculty (full time, non-tenured, and part time) are eligible to apply or be nominated. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 21, 2008 and the deadline for applications is Monday, December 15, 2008. The successful candidate will receive an award of $1000. In addition, the department of the successful candidate will receive $1,000 for use during the current fiscal year to purchase hardware or software for the department or a member of the department or to bring in an outside speaker on technology in the discipline. For details on submission guidelines visit the web site: http://www.oneonta.edu/academics/tltc/ia If you have questions concerning the application or nomination process, you may contact Jim Greenberg, Director of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center at x2701. This award is made possible through funds provided by the College Foundation and the Teaching, Learning and Technology Center.
VALUING THE DIFFERENCES AMONG US – OCTOBER 10
The Oneonta NCBI campus team will present an interactive program on Friday, October 10 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CME, Lee Hall. In support of the campus efforts to promote inclusion and foster a bias free learning and working environment this educational program will provide an opportunity to enhance skills and work with others to bring about positive group interaction. Goals of the workshop are to: Identify the informational and misinformation we learned about other groups; Identify and express pride in the group(s) to which we belong; learn how groups, other than our won, experience mistreatment; learn the personal impact of specific incidents of discrimination; and learn how to interrupt prejudicial jokes, remarks, and slurs. To register or form more information, contact Dale Capristo at x2469 or caprisda@oneonta.edu.
5TH ANNUAL MINI BASKETBALL CAMP – OCTOBER 13
The Men’s Basketball team is offering a mini basketball camp for boys and girls ages 6-17 years. The camp will take place on Monday, October 13 at the Alumni Field House from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The cost is $30 per camper. To register, please contact Vince Medici at x3280. All proceeds benefit the Oneonta State Men’s Basketball program.
BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION NOONTIME SEMINARS - TODAY & OCTOBER 15, 22, 29
Once again the Biology Department is hosting the NYS Biodiversity Research Institute's Biology and Conservation seminar series. Thanks to a video link established by our own Media Services this 4-week series will be available through a live video feed at noon on Wednesdays beginning October 8. Everyone is welcome, and you may bring your bag lunch. All lectures will be shown in room 110, Science I. Any further questions, contact Donna Vogler at x3705. The series is as follows:
OAS & RED DRAGON BOOKSTORE FACULTY APPRECIATION DAY – OCTOBER 15
OAS and the Red Dragon Bookstore are celebrating Faculty Appreciation Day on Wednesday, October 15, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. All faculty members are invited to a reception at the bookstore. Invitations will be coming soon!
GOOD OLD WAR – OCTOBER 15
Good Old War, the musical trio from Lancaster, PA will be performing in the Hunt College Union on Wednesday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m. The trio, featuring former Days Away members Keith Goodwin and Tim Arnold with Daniel Schwartz of Unlikely Cowboy, have their awesome Only Way To Be Alone set for release right on the heels of a huge US tour. The LP was recorded with producer Rick Parker (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club). Longtime friends Anthony Green of Circa Survive and Dave Davison from Maps & Atlases are also featured on the album. The result is a beautiful, back to basics acoustic affair that's done well to satisfy Days Away fans who have been anxious for this new band formation and also gather a giant new fan base for Good Old War. Tickets are $8 advance (available at the Hunt Union) and $10 at the door. This performance is appropriate for all ages.
MILNE TECHNOLOGY CENTER GRAND OPENING – OCTOBER 16
The campus community is invited to stop by on Thursday, October 16 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for the grand opening of the Milne Technology Center located on the basement level of the library. There will be a digital ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Staff from the Technology Center will be available to give demonstrations and answer questions.
RED DRAGON READING SERIES – OCTOBER 16
The Red Dragon Reading Series presents Eric Gansworth on October 16, 7:30 p.m. in Craven Lounge, Morris Conference Center. A member of the Onondaga Nation, Gansworth is the author of seven books of fiction, poetry, paintings, and nonfiction. His novel Mending Skins was awarded the PEN-Oakland-J. Miles National Literary Award, and his most recent collection of poetry and painting A Half-Life of Cardio-Pulmonary Function was named to the National Book Critics' Circle's "Good Reads" list for 2008. The reading will be accompanied by a slide show of Gansworth's paintings, and the event will be followed by a reception and book signing. For more information, please contact George Hovis at x2571 or hovisgr@oneonta.edu, or Ruth Weston at x3446.
RED DRAGON RAW – OCTOBER 18
The Red Dragon Raw Bench Press Meet will take place on Saturday, October 18 in Chase Physical Education Building. Weigh-in is at 7 a.m. with the meet starting at 9 a.m. There is a student division ($20 entry fee) and an open division ($30 entry fee). Open to Women, men, and masters (per weight class). Medals and trophies will be presented to winners in their respective classes. Proceeds will benefit the O-State Wrestling Team. For additional information and application contact Duane Ritter at x2100 or ritterda@oneonta.edu or, G.X. Cramatte at x2117 or cramatgx@oneonta.edu.
BROWN BAG LUNCHEON – OCTOBER 20
The Women’s and Gender Studies Brown Bag luncheon will take place on Monday, October 20 at noon in 318 Milne Library. Gretchen Sorin will discuss gender as an underlying text in her current exhibit at the Fenimore House, Through the eyes of others: African Americans and Identity in American Art. All are invited to attend. For additional information, please phone x2014.
SALARY INCREASE AND PROMOTION PROCEDURES FOR UUP PROFESSIONALS – OCTOBER 22
Professionals in the UUP bargaining unit will meet on Wednesday, October 22, from 12 noon-12:50 p.m., in the Butternuts Room, Hunt Union. This important meeting is open to all Professional employees in the UUP bargaining unit. NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist Dennis Selzner and UUP Vice President for Professionals Norm Payne will explain procedures for UUP Professionals seeking salary increase and/or promotion as well as the role of performance programs and evaluations. UUP Professionals are strongly urged to attend this important meeting concerning the steps entailed in applying for salary increase and promotion. Questions about procedures for salary increase, promotion, performance programs, and evaluations will follow the formal presentation. Information requests about the meeting should be directed to UUP Vice President for Professionals Norm Payne at paynene@oneonta.edu.
HALLOWEEN IN THE HALLS –OCTOBER 30
Children from Oneonta and the surrounding area are invited to “trick or treat” in the residence halls on Thursday, October 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. College students in the fifteen residence halls will be offering snacks and other treats for the children. The halls will also be decorated for the occasion. The campus has been inviting community children to trick or treat on campus for over ten years. Visitors to campus are advised to park in the lots adjacent to the Hunt Union and the Alumni Field House. Student volunteers will lead trick-or-treaters to the residence halls on campus. Additional information about the event is available from the Office of Residence Life and Housing at x2514.
UUP AND CSEA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT SATURDAY’S BREAD - NOVEMBER 1
On Saturday, November 1, CSEA and UUP will again staff Saturday’s Bread, a community kitchen that dispenses hot meals and good cheer. Linda Drake will, as previously, co-ordinate our participation in this worthwhile community service. Although Saturday’s Bread is housed at the First United Methodist Church, 66 Chestnut Street, Oneonta, the program is a non-denominational and humanitarian service open to all. To be part of the volunteer group at Saturday’s Bread, you must be willing to work from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. As we need an exact list of the names and numbers of volunteers, please e-mail Linda at drakelm@oneonta.edu. 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, for continuing to facilitate the involvement of volunteers in a variety of benevolent enterprises.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE – DECEMBER 1
The Office of International Education is celebrating our diverse campus community of faculty, staff, and international students with an Open House. Ring in the holidays with samplings of ethnic food, music, and decorations from around the world. Our new office location is 111 Schumacher Hall – Open House is Monday, December 1, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Stop by to meet the staff and students!
MILNE LIBRARY RECESS HOURS
The Library will observe the following hours during the recess:
RED DRAGON RENDEZVOUS
Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea or other beverage, and pastries, and informally interact, connect and meet members of the Campus Community (faculty, staff and students). Stop by the International Lounge, Hunt Union, at any of the following times:
NEW ONLINE RESERVATION FORM AT THE HUNT UNION
In our continued effort to meet the needs of our faculty, staff, and students and to reduce the use of paper, we are now using an online reservation request form. This form can be found on at http://huntunion.oneonta.edu. We recommend patrons make contact with the reservation coordinator to inquire on room availability before you submit your on-line requests. To use the online form go to our website, click on the general information tab in the upper left hand corner, and select reservations. After reading the reservation information, you will select one of two options for linked room reservations at the bottom of the page. The form has been formatted to tie into your campus username and password. Once you are logged in just fill in the blanks and submit. After the form has been submitted and processed, a confirmation will be sent via email. If you have any problems, questions, and/or suggestions for the online reservation form, please contact the reservation coordinator, Cindi Northrop at x3722 or northrcj@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:
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.
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.
BULLETIN INFORMATION
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