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A free Black man who owned a farm near Baltimore, Benjamin Banneker was largely self-educated in astronomy and mathematics. His early accomplishments included constructing an irrigation system for the family farm and a wooden clock that was reputed to keep accurate time and ran for more than 50 years until his death. In addition, Banneker taught himself astronomy and accurately forecasted lunar and solar eclipses. After his father's passing, he ran his own farm for years, cultivating a business selling tobacco via crops.

He was later called upon to assist in the surveying of territory for the construction of the nation's capital. He also became an active writer of almanacs and exchanged letters with Thomas Jefferson, politely challenging him to do what he could to ensure racial equality.

Banneker's true acclaim, however, came from his almanacs, which he published for six consecutive years during the later years of his life, between 1792 and 1797. These handbooks included his own astronomical calculations as well as opinion pieces, literature and medical and tidal information, with the latter particularly useful to fishermen. Outside of his almanacs, Banneker also published information on bees and calculated the cycle of the 17-year locust.

"The color of the skin is in no way connected with strength of the mind or intellectual powers".
Benjamin Banneker

Link: https://youtu.be/DpfY66ccoFU
Attachment: Black History Month Featured Person of the Day Benjamin

Posted by: taylora

If you will be a student at AU for the 2023-24 academic year and you have not already filed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) ... It's FAFSA filing time!

The 2023-24 FAFSA became available on October 1, 2022.

You'll need your Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) to sign the 2023-24 FAFSA. Go to https://studentaid.gov/fs... to create an FSA ID (if you do not already have one) or if you have forgotten your Username or Password

Proceed to https://studentaid.gov/h/... to get started with the FAFSA filing.

For 2023-24, you will be using 2021 income information. No need to wait until 2022 tax return is filed!

It is strongly recommended that you use the Data Retrieval Tool on the FAFSA to upload the 2021 income directly from the IRS to more quickly complete the form.

The Alfred University FAFSA school code is 002668.

Upon completion of the FAFSA, you will be directed to "Start your state application" if your home state requires it. For NY State residents, this form is called a TAP Application and is required for TAP and other NY State aid.

For New York State Residents only: Be sure the proper Alfred University TAP school code is listed for both the fall and spring semesters.

Alfred's Code is 0020 for programs in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Professional Studies, and Mechanical, Renewable Energy, and Undecided Engineering.

Use code 0960 for all other Engineering Programs and the School of Art and Design.

For more general information about financial aid at Alfred University, please visit our web page https://www.alfred.edu/ad... . Our telephone number is 607-871-2159 and our email address is financialaid@alfred.edu.

Link: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

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Open to the public! Come participate in a free figure drawing session! Every Friday in the Brick Basement

Link: AUConnect Event
Attachment: open draw figure drawing 5:30pm poster

Posted by: artsevents

The Support Staff Council will be holding our monthly meeting on Thursday, February 9th. All support staff members are invited and encouraged to attend!

Time: 11 a.m. - noon

Where: The Drake Wing in Herrick Library

We hope to see you there!

Posted by: deckerk

Join the tradition and order your Alfred University class ring!

February 8 and February 9
11 am - 3 pm
Powell Campus Center Lobby

Show your school spirit and carry a piece of
Alfred University with you wherever you go.

Order now for Guaranteed Graduation Delivery!

For a limited time, save up to $200 off your class ring
by ordering with our Balfour Rep at the ring event!

Talk with a Balfour representative for questions, information and ring sizing, as well as graduation announcements.

Attachment: Class Ring Sales Poster

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We are pleased to announce that Victoria Pellegrino will be defending her Ceramic Engineering thesis Titled: "Nanoscale Dipole Engineering of BaTiO3 Using Dy3+-Ta5+ and Ho3+-Ta5+ Dipole Pairs. " on Friday February 10th, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Victoria's defense will be held both in-person in Binns 106 and virtually via zoom. A copy of Victoria's thesis is on display in Binns-Merrill, 160.

Please contact Nikkie Guysick at Guysick@alfred.edu if you would like the zoom link

Attachment: V. Pellegrino Abstarct

Posted by: Guysick

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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Knight Club

The Etiquette Dinner is an opportunity for students, staff, and employers to network while learning proper etiquette during a business meal.

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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Binns Merrill Hall 106

February 8 : Black Glass Artist Series: Percy Echols II

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12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Powell Campus Center Nevins Theater

Kelsey Sucena, â€œThe Ghosts of Instagram: On Photography at the End of the Worldâ€� Asking the question "what might a post-capitalist photography look like?" Kelsey Sucena, Visiting Asst. Prof. of Photography, will explore the historical and theoretical relationship between photography and the rise of the new economy.

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6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Spotlight Theater, Hornell, NY

$2 Movies every Thursday at the Spotlight Theater in Hornell

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Students, submit your Wit and Wisdom TODAY! The Alfred University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest honor society, is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Wit and Wisdom Student Competition. Students should submit their best scholarly or creative writing for a general audience.

The winner will present their work at an April Bergren Forum and receive a $250 cash prize.

The deadline for submissions is FRIDAY, FEB. 10. Email gray@alfred.edu for complete guidelines.

Attachment: Wit & Wisdom Guidelines

Submitted by: Juliana Gray

This is the seventh training in a 9 part training series targeted at any AU employee who has supervisory roles in their department. This training can also be especially helpful for any staff who support the supervisors in their department.

This training will encompass: review of employment law that are applicable to Supervisors

Supervisors who may be new in their rolls or need a refresher are encouraged to come.

This training will be held on March 7, 2023 from 11:15am-12:00pm and on March 22, 2023 from 11:15am-12:00pm both online.

https://alfredu.zoom.us/j...

Submitted by: Kayleigh Jones

Did you know that you can work as a work-study student at local off-campus community service employers?

The Alfred Montessori is looking to hire Federal Work Study-eligible students as Child Care Aides for the spring semester. Hours available are 7:30 am-11:00 am and 3:30 pm-5:30 pm

Please reach out to studer@alfred.edu with any questions that you may have regarding this Work-Study opportunity.

Submitted by: Brielle Gavin

It's time to nominate seniors for Alfred University's Marlin Miller Outstanding Senior honor. This award recognizes all-around accomplishment in scholarship (min. GPA 3.2), leadership, and character, our two honorees have the privilege of addressing their fellow graduates at commencement.

Please use the web form to nominate your candidate(s). If someone has an issue with the web form, please email Emma McDowell (mcdowelle@alfred.edu).

The deadline for receipt of nomination is 4:30 pm on Tuesday, February 28th; this is a firm deadline. Thank you, and please spread the word.

Link: Submit Your Nomination!

Submitted by: Emma McDowell

Submissions are open for the 2023 Hot Dog Day logo design contest now through Feb. 17th, 2023

After 9 years, Hot Dog Day is returning to Main street on April 22, 2023!
To celebrate this there is a suggested theme of "The return to Main Street" for logo designs. The logo is used on the T-shirts, posters, and buttons for the event, so it's a great way to get attention for your design skills.

The designer of the chosen logo will win:

Free 2023 Hot Dog Day T-shirt, buttons, and poster
Name credit on the poster as logo designer
$100 Visa gift card

Guidelines:

- Incorporate theme "Return to Main Street" (optional)
- Include the year somewhere in the design
- Keep the design simple enough that it can be resized and remain visible.
- Able to be used on multiple backgrounds, but you may choose a specific color if you feel strongly about it.
- If you include the name of one college, include the name of the other (Alfred University/ Alfred State College)
- One person can submit multiple designs
- Submissions are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, February 17th

Link: Submit designs here

Submitted by: Maggie Weiss

Hot Dog Day will be held on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023 on Main Street in the Village of Alfred. The Vendor Fair is scheduled to run from 12 pm - 5 pm.

For-profit vendor fee - $55
Not-for-profit vendor fee - $25
Student vendors - free

Food Vendors, please contact weissm@alfred.edu for a separate vendor form.

Link: Register Here

Submitted by: Maggie Weiss

If you are planning on hiring CWS students for the Spring 2023 semester and have not previously completed a Federal College Work-Study Position Request/Job Description, please click on the link below to access the form and instructions. The completed forms are due as soon as possible.

If you wish to re-post a position on Handshake, please contact Brielle Gavin via email. Be sure to include in your email the Job Title and FOAP.

Contact Brielle Gavin (x2159) at studer@alfred.edu if you have any questions regarding this request.

Attachment: Job Description Instructions
Attachment: Position Request

Submitted by: Brielle Gavin

Link: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Submitted by: Kim Morisseau

Tuesday, February 7th, 5:30 p.m. EST our first Riley Speaker is Dr. Monica McLemore, Professor, Child, Family, and Population Health Department, University of Washington, who will deliver a Zoom talk titled "The State of Reproductive Rights: What's Changed, What's Next, and What We Can Do Now."

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://alfredu.zoom.us/m...

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have any additional questions please reach out to Sandra Singer at fsinger@alfred.edu

Link: https://alfredu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMld--srz4qGtGiKyJgOVieq0jbbIGQH_fS

Submitted by: Janet McClain

Admissions is hiring Student Ambassadors for the spring semester! Get paid to give tours to prospective students and share your love for AU! Our student ambassadors are a vital part of the Admissions team. Ambassadors help with tours, specialty events, desk coverage, and so much more.

We are specifically looking to hire those with art or engineering majors, but all will be considered. Hours are flexible and determined based upon your class schedule.

If interested, please fill out the application and return to Deanna Spencer at spencerd@alfred.edu.

Attachment: Student Ambassador Application

Submitted by: Deanna Spencer

Hello AU community! The Wellness Center has updated the poster for after-hours resources (there was a typo in the original that went out last semester). Please utilize the attached copy of the updated poster.

After-hours Crisis Support:
Text: HOME to 741741
Call: Peer to Peer hotline 518-442-5777
Call: National Suicide Lifeline 988

Attachment: After-hours Crisis Resource Poster
Link: Find more about the Wellness Center services here!

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ITS is pleased to highlight Canvas tools and features that can help faculty and students achieve their goals. This week's tip is:

Add Announcements to the Course Home Page

The Announcement tool in Canvas is a great way to communicate with students and share updates. You have the ability to add recent announcements to the top your course's home page. This places the announcements in a prominent location and ensures that the students see necessary information.

https://guides.instructur...

Submitted by: Meghanne Freivald

During the Month of February 2023 Alfred University School of Art and Design (SOAD) will host glass artists who hail from the afro diaspora. Each week an Artist working with glass will lead workshops and lecture on their work and experience.

Corey Pemberton (American b. Reston, VA 1990, Lives Los Angeles, CA) received his BFA from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012. He has completed residencies internationally at institutions including The Pittsburgh Glass Center (PA), Bruket (Bodø, NO), and a fellowship at the Penland School of Crafts (NC). He currently divides his time between his painting studio and a production glassblowing team in LA.

Corey will give a demonstration on Thursday, February 16 2023 in the hot glass studio from 1:30-4pm followed by a public lecture in Binns-Merrill Hall 106 at 4:30pm

In 2021 Alfred University student Adeye Jean-Baptiste proposed an artist series with glass artists who hail from the afro diaspora. Finding support from the SOAD, the Sculpture Dimensional Studio Division, and from the local artists and community with a successful fundraising auction in the fall of 22.
The series is also supported by Olympic Color, a glassblowing supply company in Seattle, WA, who provided materials for the artists by Olympic Color.

Link: AUConnect Event

Submitted by: Arts Events

HarbisonWalker International is a leading supplier of refractories products and services in the United States and is known globally.

On Thursday, February 23, 2023, Lisa Ferrero, Talent Acquisition Manager for HWI, will be presenting at the Undergrad Engineering Seminar.

Following the seminar, senior engineering students are encouraged to register for an information session on HWI's FIRE Program and how you can apply! This is a GREAT networking opportunity with an employer actively seeking recruitment. You won't want to miss it!

Register below today or contact Meghan Dwyer in the Career Development Center at dwyer@alfred.edu.

Link: Register Here

Submitted by: Meghan Dwyer

Alfred University has yet to see the female equivalent of Valerie (Thompson) Dobson -- the only woman in AU history to win a national championship.

A 1984 graduate who earned her degree in criminal justice, Dobson became the first woman in AU history to claim a national championship when she blazed to a school record (14.36) in the 100-meter hurdles in 1983 at Naperville, IL.

On three separate occasions, Dobson earned All-America honors in the 100-meter hurdles, including her groundbreaking win in 1983. She earned the ECAC Merit Medal as well at AU's Outstanding Senior-Athlete upon her graduation.

The Sweet Home High School graduate lists her 1983 national championship at the high point of her athletic career at AU

Attachment: Black History Month Featured Person of the Day Val Thompson Dobson
Link: https://gosaxons.com/honors/hall-of-fame/valerie-thompson-dobson/40

Submitted by: Angie Taylor

Florence Beatrice Smith, the first black woman composer to garner an international reputation, was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1887, to James H. Smith, a dentist, and Florence Gulliver Smith, a former school teacher and private lesson piano teacher who also managed several local businesses. Under her mother's musical tutelage, Smith was quickly recognized as a prodigy. While attending Capitol Hill School in Little Rock, she published her first composition when she was eleven. At fourteen, she studied music at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 1907 with a Bachelor of Music degree. Smith taught at the Cotton Plant-Arkadelphia Academy and at Shorter College until 1910 when she accepted a position as Chair of the Music Department at Clark University in Atlanta, Georgia. At the time she was 23.

Attachment: Black History Month Fact of the Day Florence Beatrice Smith
Link: https://youtu.be/9s4yY_A2A2k

Submitted by: Angie Taylor

Did you know that with your health insurance there are zero cost services that are covered without having to pay a co-payment, deductible, or out of pocket expenses?

If you have been putting off necessary screenings, check the charts now to see what you may be eligible for at no cost to you.

Attachment: 2022 Empire Plan Preventative Care Coverage
Link: https://www.univerahealthcare.com/plans/individual/preventive-services

Submitted by: Kayleigh Jones

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Professor Monia McLemore will deliver Riley Lecture Feb. 7 on Zoom

February 02, 2023

Professor Monia McLemore, of the Child, Family, and Population Health Department at the University of Washington School of Nursing, will visit Alfred University Tuesday, Feb. 7, serving as the first Riley Lecturer of 2023.

MFA student Chelsea McMaster awarded NCECA fellowship

February 01, 2023

Alfred University MFA student Chelsea McMaster has been awarded a 2023 Graduate Fellowship from the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.

MFA student Rose Schreiber to present paper on revisionary Washington portrait

February 01, 2023

Alfred University MFA student Rose Schreiber will present a paper, “Your Boasted Liberty: American History and Public Memory in a Contemporary Bust of George Washington,” at the upcoming College Art Association Conference, in New York City.

AHA! Competition provides students opportunity to ‘pitch’ business proposals

January 31, 2023

In the third annual AHA! Pitch Competition, scheduled for Saturday, April 1, teams of students from Alfred University, Houghton College, and Alfred State College will present their ideas for creating a new business. Winning teams will be awarded cash prizes, which they can use toward putting their entrepreneurial plans into action.

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