Ithaca College

The Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity (CSCRE) in continuation with their fall Discussion Series; Suffocating Knowledge: Race, Power, Possibilities and in collaboration with Cornell Asian-American Studies Department, hosts a student workshop:

"Why Asian-American Studies Matter?"

Tuesday, October 16th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Clark Lounge, Egbert Hall

"A workshop on the academy and activism to bridge and set the scene for engagement with a new Asian-American Studies minor program at Ithaca College. This interactive workshop will be a space for students with faculty and members of the community to discuss what is currently missing in their Ithaca College curriculum and how they would like to shape the Asian-American Studies program."

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The Office of Facilities Grounds Department is conducting a Fall surplus live plant sale on Friday, October 19, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in S-Lot Extension parking lot located near Farm Pond Road.

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A campus climate survey focusing on diversity and inclusion will open for participation by all faculty, staff and students on Wednesday, October 31, 2012.  The survey will remain open for 2 weeks until November 14th.  All members of the Ithaca College campus community will receive an email invitation to participate in the survey that is administered through the Qualtrics System to ensure the confidentiality of all responses.  The survey will be accessible through a link in the email invitation.

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Paula Ioanide, assistant professor in the Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity will lead a discussion at the American Cultures & Global Contexts Center, University of California Santa Barbara on October 18, 2012.

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Come show us your bomber pride and continue to represent IC Spirit at the last few events of Spirit Week 2012!!

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Are you ready to make a good first impression while mingling at the Senior Class & Alumni Celebration on Friday? You can practice your conversational skills at the "Networking 101" session with a few alumni and staff, right before the celebration starts!

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October 24th is Food Day and Campus Sustainability Day. It is A day to promote sustainability on campus, safer and healthier diets, sustainable and organic farms, as well as hunger reduction.

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Sheryl WuDunn will be featured as the Peggy R. Williams Difficult Dialogues Symposium Speaker on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Ford Hall at 7:30 pm.  A book signing and reception will follow this free and open to the public event.

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) History Month is celebrated in October.  In observance of LGBT History Month, the LGBT Center website will feature videos highlighting different historical figures who have made a difference in the LGBT community.  Visit the LGBT Center website's LGBT History Month Featured Videos section to find a new video each day of October. Here are some figures who will be highlighted in the coming days:

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 Join Net Impact and come to John Davies' presentation MONDAY OCT. 22 7-8pm BUS 111

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 It's that time of year when you need to start thinking about May graduation.  Spring registration will begin next month, and you need to apply for graduation! 

If you plan to graduate in May, you have until November 16th to submit your application for graduation.  This will inform the college how your name should appear on your diploma, and add your name to the Commencement program.

Apply at the link below.

www.ithaca.edu/registrar/students/degree/

submitted on behalf of Jack Rossen, CCR Chair, and Danette Johnson, Director of the ICC

The Committee for College-wide Requirements (CCR) and faculty volunteers for course designation groups are reviewing more than 50 existing courses that have been proposed by faculty for themes and perspectives designations, with additional new and revised courses working their way through school curriculum processes before CCR review. Thanks to the many faculty members across departments and schools who have submitted courses for designation.

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The voter registration deadlines for most states are quickly approaching. Look up the deadline for your home state at www.ithaca.edu/vote.

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Watch out for “phishy” emails.

Spam refers to unsolicited communication, usually in the form of advertisement.
Phishing usually refers to similar communication featuring fraud, usually where the perpetrator attempts to trick people into providing their Social Security numbers, financial accounts and other personal information by pretending to be someone they are not (e.g. banks, retailers, government agencies). These attacks can have a range of targets and a range of delivery methods, but is very often through email.
 

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Since 1961, the Peace Corps has shared with the world America's most precious resource:  its people.  Corps members serve in 76 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, the Pacific Islands and the Middle East.

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Still haven't gotten a chance to experience this amazing week of IC Spirit?! Or had such a great time at the first few events that you want more?! We are giving you ALL the information you need to take part in this week's fantastic events!

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The Ithaca College Library is the recipient of the Regional Bibliographic Databases and Interlibrary Resources Sharing (RBDB) Grant from the South Central Regional Library Council for 2012.

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 Come to AAA to learn about the history and pop culture surrounding instant ramen and taste the different kinds and flavors.

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Are you looking for a ride out of town for fall break? Or are you already driving and want to make a few extra bucks along the way? You’re in luck! Zimride.Ithaca, Ithaca College’s private social network for ridesharing, makes it easy to catch a lift or fill the empty seats in your car.

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The Roy H. Park School of Communications is pleased to host a series of events to help kick-off Alumni Weekend.  

These events include networking opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni as well as two featured panels focusing on issues in the communications field.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2012

Alumni-Student Networking Reception
12:00-1:30pm
Front lawn of Park
Donuts and Cider will be provided 

(Free and open to the public)

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