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The members of Ithaca College’s Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) are organizing a holiday gift-giving program for the students in the Maine-Endwell school district, which was affected by the recent flooding.

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Did any of your students perform poorly on midterm assessments?

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Sparked by a series of current events involving local and national protests, IC Human Rights will be having an information session and open discussion on the rights of protesters and the First Amendment at our next meeting on Thursday, November 3, at 8 p.m. in Friends 207. All are welcome!

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So far we're having a great semester!

If you know an AES tutor or PLUG leader, give them a shout out for the excellent work they are doing this term.  Due to our new online system, we are experiencing record numbers of requests for peer tutoring and other services. 

Finally, please let your students know that NOVEMBER 18th is the last day they can request Fall semester peer tutoring services from AES. 

And now....on to the finish line!!!

The Technology Learning Center is pleased to announce that it will be offering FileMaker Pro training this Thursday afternoon. Please join us if you are interested in learning how to use this popular database application for either Macintosh or Windows. Click on the links below to see a detailed description and/or to register for one or both of these sessions online instantly.

FileMaker: Introduction (3-4pm)
FileMaker: Advanced (4-5pm)

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As the cold, wet weather approaches, try to stay active and healthy by exercising! Before the snow touches, try to exercise outside, utilize the fitness center, and check out the new Athletics and Events Center. There are many benefits college students get from regular exercising, so grab a friend and attend one of these great Block II classes offered at the fitness center!

Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (brisk-walking) of physical activity every week and 2 or more days a week of muscle-strengthening activities working all major muscle groups

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You can choose to do 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity (jogging or running), along with 2 or more days of muscle-strengthening. For more exercise options, click here.

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The Technology Learning Center has added new sessions of its popular training topic, "Best Practices for the Mac" to the training schedule. In this workshop, you'll discover how to access Mac tools quickly, save files efficiently, personalize your interface, and maintain your data and privacy. To register instantly online, click the link below. Please join us!

Best Practices for Using the Mac (click here to register)

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Come to a program that will help you learn about bystander intervention!

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Interesting in free computer training in the TLC (101 Friends Hall), but too busy to go during the day? Good news! The "TLC After Dark" training series begins this week. Training sessions on Photoshop, Student Organization Websites (WPM), and ePortfolios will be offered during the evening each week throughout November. Now you can get that computer training you need -- after dark. See detailed descriptions and register online instantly using the links below.

Photoshop: Introduction (Mondays, 7-8pm)
Photoshop: Editing Graphics (Mondays, 8-9pm)
Student Organization Websites (Tuesdays, 7-8pm)
ePortfolios (Wednesdays, 7-8pm)

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The Philosophy Club will meet on Thursday 11/3 at 7 pm in Park 279.  All are welcome to come and join the conversation!

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When: Saturday, December 10th, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Where: Emerson Suites, Campus Center, Ithaca College

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November 1st began our annual collection of non-perishable food items for the Thanksgiving holiday, with bins located at various locations around campus. PLEASE check expiration dates on food before donating.  Monetary donations are also welcome and may be mailed to Crystal Young, 200 Center for Public Safety (please make checks payable to Ithaca College).

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Interested in international issues?  If researching issues like energy & climate, Chinese/Russian/Middle East/South Asian studies, nuclear weapons, intl. economics or democracy appeals to you, apply to be a Junior Fellow with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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Facilities Services has adopted a customer service program in our department called "Give 'em the Pickle!"

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I am very excited to announce the new IC Faculty Colloquium designed to provide a forum for faculty to share with one another their scholarly and creative work. This is a chance for people across department and school lines to learn more about the exciting pursuits of their colleagues and to engage with one another as members of a common learning community.

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David Parks, tenor, professor of voice at Ithaca College School of Music, recently presented a master class for high school students, in affiliation with the the Otsego County Music Educators Association.  The topic of the October 29th presentation was Auditioning for College Vocal Music Programs.

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Project Look Sharp is Ithaca College’s award-winning educational initiative within the School of Humanities and Sciences that supports media literacy integration into K- College classrooms.  We are a non-profit organization that provides media literacy materials, lesson plans, curriculum kits, and workshops to help educators effectively integrate media literacy into classroom curricula.  Join our on-campus  team to help promote critical thinking and media literacy skills for the next generation. We host an average of 8 to 10 internships per semester and attract students from all majors!  View our diverse list of internships for Spring 2012 below, and visit our website for more information.

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Your last chance to get Cortaca tickets is Thursday, November 3rd from 11 am until 2 pm in the Campus Center Lobby.

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As part of the Peace Corps, you would work abroad for two years with local community members on projects ranging from education, youth outreach and community development, business, agriculture, environment, and information technology.

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Darkling, an experimental opera-theatre work by Stefan Weisman and Anna Rabinowitz, was released by Albany Records on on November 1, 2011. In addition to the CD, Brian DeMaris, Associate Professor in the School of Music, was the conductor for the 2006 world premiere in New York and the 2007 tour to Berlin and Poland. 

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