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The Ithaca College Caregiver Support Group will meet Friday, June 18, Noon-1:00 p.m. in the Gerontology Institute Resource Room (413 CHS).

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The unforeseen electrical problems that occurred on campus Sunday, June 13, caused some computing systems to be unavailable.  As a result, the upgrade to Homer, HomerConnect, and some related systems will be delayed until 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 15.  Thank you for your patience.
 

On Thursday, June 17, 2010 , Noon -1 p.m. in Clark Lounge, we will discuss the recent excursion to August Wilson’s FENCES play on Broadway.  Come be a part of the conversation and give voice to an American experience!
Questions? Please contact Osupa T-Davis, Assistant Director of Employee Relations & Diversity in the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-3245 or via e-mail at otdavis@ithaca.edu. 

Please RSVP to confirm your lunch. 

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Many departments are currently making arrangements for staffing for Fall opening. Some offices will need to bring their student workers back early to support opening operations. Please review these guidelines as you begin to plan.

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Information Technology Services staff will be off campus at a retreat on Wednesday, June 16, 2010.

If you need assistance, the ITS Helpdesk will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ITS Helpdesk
helpdesk@ithaca.edu
607-274-1000

Aassociate Professor of Politics Beth Harris presented her paper, "Resisting Forced Displacement: Lebanon, Jordan Valley, East Jerusalem," in the "Legally Authorized Land Theft" panel at the Law and Society Association 2010 Annual Meeting on May 27 in Chicago, Illinois.

On Thursday, June 17, 2010 , Noon -1 p.m. in Clark Lounge, we will discuss the recent excursion to August Wilson’s FENCES play on Broadway.  Come be a part of the conversation and give voice to an American experience!
Questions? Please contact Osupa T-Davis, Assistant Director of Employee Relations & Diversity in the Office of Human Resources at (607) 274-3245 or via e-mail at otdavis@ithaca.edu. 

Lunch will be provided (RSVP is appreciated)

 

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If you are a faculty or staff member who has purchased Microsoft Office through the Home Use Program, you may have received an e-mail from Microsoft offering an upgrade to Office 2010. If you wish to take advantage of the upgrade offer, you should use the same program code that you used for your original purchase.

Whether you are upgrading or using the program for the first time, the program code and other details can be found after logging into the Home Use Program site. Microsoft is currently only offering Office 2010 for Windows or Office 2008 for Macintosh through this program.

Please note that Office 2010 has only been out for a few weeks and has not yet been evaluated by ITS.

Information Technology Services
helpdesk@ithaca.edu
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Professor Emeritus Palmer Dyer passed away on May 27 in Melbourne, FL where he had been living since he retirement in 1992. 

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Are you excited about the First Year Reading Initiative Book, Walden?  Would you be interested in working with first year students in a new way?

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A reminder that summer softball games will be happening every Friday at 3:30pm on the Yavitt's field extension.

All Ithaca College community members are welcome and no experience (or even skill) is needed to come out and play!

This coming Friday come play softball and then head over to Butterfield Stadium for the Tompkin's County Relay for Life!

Bring your lunch and learn about the red-tailed hawks that have nested above the terrace of the PRW Center.

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As we make the transition to our on-line Paid Time Away (PTA) system, the Office of Human Resources would like to remind you of the following:

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Effective May 2011, Business Reply Mail and Courtesy Reply Mail will be required to utilize the intelligent bar code.

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Join Jason Hamilton on a guided walk of our own backyard! Come learn about the plants and animals of South Hill right here on Ithaca College's campus.

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When was the last time you took a walk at lunch or on a break? Whether you’re located to the North, South, East or West side of campus, there are many places to walk and enjoy a break from your workstation.   According to www.walkinginfo.org, “Regular exercise provides the opportunity for health benefits … such as a stronger heart, [and] a more positive mental outlook…” 

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The Strike Duo, which consists of pianist Jeffery Meyer, director of the Ithaca College Orchestras, and percussionist Paul Vaillancourt, recently performed at the Beijing Modern Festival at the Central Conservatory in Beijing as well as the Tianjin Conservatory. The Beijing Modern Festival is China's largest and most important international new music festival, which began almost 10 years ago at the Central Conservatory. International guests this year include Chen Yi, Aaron Jay Kernis, and Samuel Adler, as well as performing groups from Canada, United States, Australia, England and Austria. In addition, Meyer gave masterclasses in orchestral conducting at the Central Conservatory. The Tianjin Conservatory, whose forerunner was the Central Conservatory, is now one of China's leading conservatories, made up of over 181 full-time instructors.

Many members of the campus community have been seeking advice from ITS on the purchase of Netbooks and Apple iPads. The advantages of these devices over traditional laptops are cost, size and weight. However, these devices are not substitutes for laptops and do not have the functionality found in a standard laptop. Netbooks and iPads typically meet “personal” needs, but are generally not suitable for “business” needs. and, in many ways are similar to cell phones and smart phone devices.

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Are there computers or network printers in your area scheduled for replacement this fall under the Technology Renewal Program?

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One new job has been posted to the off campus jobs board outside the student employment office!

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