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Rachel Heiss ’13 and Marissa Osowsky ’14 Awarded AWNY ScholarshipsContributed by Melissa Gattine on 12/03/12 Rachel Heiss ’13 and Marissa Osowsky ’14 were recipients of the 2012 The Advertising Women of New York (AWNY) scholarship. Heiss and Osowosky are both Integrated Marketing Communications majors, and are interested in pursuing a career in the advertising industry. Read more . . . (33 words) On Saturday, December 8, the dramaturgy program of the Department of Theatre Arts, in conjunction with Translations, will present a talkback entitled "Ithaca and Ireland: The Loss of Cultural History Through Military and Political Suppression." Read more . . . (222 words) New Public School Teacher Evaluation System-Understanding APPR (Annual Professional Performance Review)Contributed by Diane Kinne on 12/03/12 In school districts across the state, teachers and administrators have been scrambling to understand the regulations behind the teacher evaluation system mandated by the state. While the teacher evaluation law requiring every school district to submit an annual professional performance review plan was passed in 2010, the regulations for its implementation were only approved in March of this year.
Read more . . . (157 words) Essay by Dr. Donathan Brown (Communication Studies) to be published in Harvard Journal's 25th Anniversary IssueContributed by Laurie Arliss on 12/03/12 An essay by Assistant Professor Donathan Brown, Department of Communication Studies in H&S, will be included in a special 25th anniversary issue of the Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy. The non-partisan journal is housed in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The journal is devoted to interdisciplinary scholarship on politics and policy-making pertaining to Latino communities in the United States. Read more . . . (87 words) Assistant Professor Miranda Kaye (ESS) Published in Journal of Sport Medicine and Doping StudiesContributed by Heather Hedges on 12/03/12 Assistant Professor Miranda Kaye (Exercise and Sport Sciences) was published in the Journal of Sport Medicine and Doping Studies. Read more . . . (129 words) Important reasons not to miss the next screening: 1. 65 million Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure) 2. Many people don't even know their blood pressure is high because there are no symptoms in most cases 3. Hypertension can lead to heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease 4. 66% of those IC employees measured at the last screening were pre-hypertensive (above ideal ) 5. A 20 point increase in systolic blood pressure (top number) or a 10 point increase in diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) doubles the risk of heart disease. 6. Poor diet, inactivity, and being overweight can lead to an increase in blood pressure 7. If one does not adopt a healthy lifestyle, the hypertensive individual will need to take costly medication with potential side effects 8. Physical and emotional stress can elevate your blood pressure Read more . . . (104 words) Tuesday Salon (12/4): Did Global Warming Cause Superstorm Sandy?Contributed by Mara Baldwin on 12/03/12 The Handwerker Gallery is pleased to be hosting a salon moderated by Professor Nancy Jacobson from the Department of Biology. Please join us on Tuesday, December 4 at 4.00 p.m. for this exciting conversation in pursuit of an answer to the question “Did Global Warming Cause Superstorm Sandy?” Read more . . . (85 words) Come join us next Wednesday December 12th at 8:30pm in IC Square for a night filled with Christmas carols, crafts, skits, and joy! Read more . . . (48 words) Stop by and relax with a few good games before exams! Read more . . . (73 words) It is that time of year, again. No, I am not talking about the holiday season. It is time to sign your student organization up for the Spring Student Organization Fair. The Spring Student Organization Fair is January 30 from 10am-3pm in Emerson Suites. All student organizations have an opportunity to get a space. Please complete the sign up form by January 23, 2013 to secure your spot. If you have any questions please email tradley@ithaca.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Theresa Radley at tradley@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3222. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible. Read more . . . (26 words) REMINDER: Turn up the Transparency - 35mm slide Art Show (closes @ noon - December 4)Contributed by Randi Millman-Brown on 12/03/12 Today (Monday Dec. 3) is the last full day to view the Turn up the Transparency art show. The show will close Tuesday December 4, so make sure to stop in to the CFE (room 316 in the library) noon tomorrow!
The Student Activities Board presents world-renowned Psychic Mentalist Duo - The Evasons! Read more . . . (235 words) Want to make a gingerbread house and become a champion?Contributed by Alyssa Frey on 12/02/12 Then sign up for the Student Activities Board's Extreme Gingerbread Competition! TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 Team up and join us to try and to become Champions! Here are the rules: Read more . . . (23 words) Set in the 1960s, three sisters form girl group and soon become local sensations with major label interest, but fame becomes a challenge as the close-knit family begins to fall apart. All showings are in Textor 102 and FREE! Thursday 12/6 8 p.m. Read more . . . (23 words) IC Cheerleading is hosting its first ever dodgeball tournament! Read more . . . (110 words) The vigil is a time to remember those who have passed from, have won the battle against, or are still fighting strong against cancer. It is also a time to share our memories and experiences related to this disease. We will have a small activity at the beginning and then a candle-lit ceremony for the remainder of the event. Sunday, December 9 Read more . . . (23 words) Participate in Colleges Against Cancer's Toy Drive! Read more . . . (127 words) Student Drivers Needed for Alternative Spring Break 2013!Contributed by Don Austin on 12/02/12 Are you going to be 21 before March 9, have a clean driving record, and want to make a difference during your 2013 spring Break!? Read more . . . (103 words) Come write for Imprint Magazine, the college's online-only international college lifestyle magazine! Read more . . . (33 words) Are you a Music Performance student worried about landing a job after IC??Contributed by Caryanne Keenan on 12/02/12 Finding a performance job isn’t quite the same as a traditional job search. Come to this workshop to learn some important tips and tricks for finding a job in the music industry as a performer! Read more . . . (120 words) |
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