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Are you interested in studying in a Spanish-speaking country?  A representative of our affiliated study abroad provider Spanish Studies Abroad (previously the Center for Cross-Cultural Study - CC-CS) will be on campus this Wednesday, September 26 to provide information about their study abroad programs.

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Are you interested in studying abroad? IES (The Institute for the International Education of Students) is one of Ithaca College's affiliated study abroad providers, and a representative of IES will be on campus this Thursday, September 27, 12:10-1:00, in Textor 101 to meet with students and provide further information about the IES study abroad options. A free pizza lunch will be provided!

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ITS is pleased to announce that the TLC (Technology Learning Center) will be offering training on a variety of computing topics this week, Monday September 24 through Friday, September 28. Click any link below to register online instantly for topics of your choice. Training is open to all faculty members, staff members, and students. We'll see you in class!

Basic Operating System Series:
Macintosh: Best Practices for Using the Macintosh
Windows: Best Practices for Using Windows 7

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Interested in being part of a student organization that will allow you to build your resume and portfolio?

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Do you want to relax more? Mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress! You are welcome to drop in for this weekly group whether you’re a beginner or a person experienced with meditation.     

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Wellness Wednesdays, the bring-your-lunch series for students, faculty, and staff is back, but with a new format. Instead of weekly speakers, most weeks there will be a drop-in practice session of meditation techniques.  Occasionally, we will also have outside speakers on other forms or meditation or stress management.

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Haefeli presented her research on the relationship between John Cage and Harry Partch during this three-day event, co-sponsored by Northeastern University and the New England Conservatory of Music, September 19-21.

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Ever wonder about how to begin to make sense of the long-standing conflict in Colombia? IC is hosting a showing of the film IMPUNITY: WHAT KIND OF WAR FOR COLOMBIA (2010). It centers on efforts toward transitional justice in Colombia, with a focus on the trial against paramilitary armies, and the connections of these groups with political and economic elites in Colombia and in the U.S.. It examines the question of whether the victims' families are doomed to stay victims forever or are they able to fight Impunity?

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Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari)

(Robert Wiene, Germany, 1922, 67 min)

With live improvisational score by the Cloud Chamber Orchestra (listen here)

Park Auditorium

Monday, September 24

8:15 p.m.

FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Moderated Q and A with the musicians following the performance

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The Ithaca College Natural Lands committee will be holding an informational meeting for the Volunteer Stewards Program this Monday, Sept 24th at 7pm in Friends 210.

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Join director of the Ithaca College Jazz Vocal Ensemble and jazz vocalist Catherine Gale for a special evening of favorite selections and lesser known gems from the Great American Songbook including the works of Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Alec Wilder, and more.

"Catherine Gale: Swing Along With Me"
Saturday, September 29th at 8PM

Please visit the Hangar Theater website for additional information and ticket availability. 

Take advantage of the more than 350 concerts offered each year by the School of Music.  A full listing of all concerts and events is available at https://www.ithaca.edu/music/events/

Web streamed performances are available live and on demand at www.ithaca.edu/music/live

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All faculty and staff are welcome to attend a Pathways training to learn to identify and respond to a student who might be experiencing distress.  We appreciate your willingness to learn crisis response skills before you need them. 

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The IC Toastmasters Club can help you gain presentation skills as well as confidence when it comes to public speaking. 

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The event begins at 7pm. Oasis Dance Club is located a short distance from Ithaca College (up the hill on 96b -- 1230 Danby Rd.). Advance tickets are $7 ($9 at the door) and can be purchased from Brooke Hansen, Anthropology Dept. (125 Gannett), Ithaca College.

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Timecards for the pay period September 10-September 23 must be submitted and approved by all supervisors before noon on Tuesday, September 25th.  

Just a few reminders about submitting timecards in Parnassus:

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The Alumni Pulse Survey was launched on Wednesday, September 19, via email to 25,000 Ithaca College alumni. The invitation to participate in the survey comes from Eduventures directly with the subject line, "Ithaca College wants to hear from you."

In case you get any questions from alumni about the origin or legitimacy of the survey invitation, we thought this might be helpful to know.

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Hesitant about going meatless on Meatless Monday because you are a Meat lover? Check out our blog written from a carnivore’s perspective!

http://icdiningsustainability.blogspot.com/2012/09/for-my-fellow-meat-lovers.html

Also, did you know it takes 52.8 gallons of water to produce ONE quarter pound hamburger? This might be so good motivation when thinking about whether to go Meatless today or not!

-Ithaca Dining Services Sustainability Interns

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Make sure you take advantage of these FREE practice exams.

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The next No Pressure Blood Pressure will be held on Wednesday, September 26th. Please see the schedule below to know when we will be in your building.

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