Ithaca College

Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Excellence  - Faculty in Residence. 

How might refined attention bring about deepened concentration, insight, and awareness within our classrooms?  Join the Contemplative Cafe for a discussion of pedagogical techniques for learning.  The Contemplative Café series will be held in the Center for Faculty Excellence, 316 Gannett.

Meditation and Wellness
Dr. Mary Bentley, Health Promotion & Physical Education
When:  Monday, October 15, 12:00-1:00pm

Mary Bentley will discuss how she uses meditation as one of the health behaviors that is a part of a project called “5 for 5” - experiencing 5 small, healthful behavior changes for 5 days each – in her class “Wellness: multicultural perspectives on Health and Healing”. 

Register here. 

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The fifth annual Ithaca Pan Asian American Film Festival is here! Please join us from 5:30-7:30 pm on Friday, October 12th and from 2:00-6:00 pm on Saturday, October 13th at Cinemapolis. Reception to follow on Saturday night at the Argos Warehouse Event Space. The festival is free and open to the public, and the full schedule appears below. Visit IPAAFF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the web. 

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Are there environmental barriers to your getting around campus?

We’d like your input to create a map identifying accessible routes on campus!

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This Thursday 10/11 at 7pm - A screening of Leeny Sack's critically acclaimed performance art piece from 1980, followed by a discussion with the artist.

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The Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) along with the Engagement and Client Technologies departments in IT are hosting an 8-week pilot of the Dell Canvas. Faculty are encouraged to demo the device and provide feedback. 

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 Demo Day by Teaching and Learning with Technology

Come try a selection of curated VR experiences designed to get you thinking about how immersive technology can be used in your teaching and learning. We’ve chosen the latest games and videos for you to explore!

When: Friday 10/12/18 10am-1pm

Where: Job Hall 102

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 The Annual Majors & Minors Fair is TODAY in Emerson Suites from 5:00 - 7:00 pm! 

We'll have faculty and student representatives from every IC major and minor, as well folks from Academic Advising Center, Exploratory Program, Career Services, Registrar, Study Abroad, and Financial Services.

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 The Annual Majors & Minors Fair is TODAY (10/10) in Emerson Suites from 5:00 - 7:00 pm! 

We'll have faculty and student representatives from every IC major and minor, as well folks from Academic Advising Center, Exploratory Program, Career Services, Registrar, Study Abroad, and Financial Services.

So if you're considering any of the following, you should stop by:

• What should I major in?
• Should I add a minor?
• Which minor will complement my major best? 
• What classes do I need for my major, minor, or the ICC?
• What will employers look for re: majors, minors, and experience?
• How can I fit in a study abroad experience?

All majors and class years are welcome- hope to see you at the Majors & Minors Fair!&

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Please help us spread the word!

A regional organization (CNYCDA) is hosting an Internship Showcase event on November 10th in Syracuse. Selected students will be given an opportunity to give a 3-minute presentation about their prior internship experiences (including field work, performances, etc) for the opportunity to win a $500 prize!

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The August Orientation Planning Committee is excited to share revised 2019 orientation dates.

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On the morning of Thursday October 11th U-Lot (Campus Center Lot) will be serving as reserved parking for the Racker Community Celebration beginning.

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Springbrook is a leading provider of at-home care, residential, and educational services, day services, and clinical, therapeutic, and behavioral supports to over 850 people with developmental disabilities from across New York State. The organization is Otsego County’s third largest employer with nearly 1,200 highly trained, compassionate employees.  Although Springbrook’s main campus is located in Oneonta, New York, we provide programs and services throughout central New York and have recently opened adult residential programs in the Binghamton area. 

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Come learn about Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Diversity & Inclusion Internship Opportunities and get some resume advice from recruiters!

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The IRTS Summer Fellowship Program is the cornerstone program of the IRTS Foundation. Often referred to as a "media boot camp," this highly selective program teaches a talented group of up-and-coming communicators the realities of the business world through an all-expense-paid internship in New York City, which includes practical experience and career-planning advice.

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Ithaca Dining Services is collecting donations to benefit The BackPack Program for The Food Bank of the Southern Tier until Friday, November 30th.

Any amount is accepted, but did you know that a small $3.00 donation will fill a BackPack with food for a child in need? The BackPack Program bridges the gap over the weekend to ensure that a child is guaranteed 3 meals per day while not in school. Donate today at any retail dining register and feed a child in need.

Help us beat our goal of $5,000 - That's 1,666 BackPacks for children in Tompkins County!

 Donate at: IC Square Food Court, SubConnection, Circles Market , Dillingham Café, Neapolitan, Freshen’s Café, Library Café, Gimme! at the Business School, the Café at Park School and the CHS Kiosk.

TONIGHT ONLY!

Join us for a surf and turf dinner tonight from 5:00-8:00 PM in Terrace Dining Hall!  To participate, simply tell the cashier that you would like a ticket and head to Food Lab! For a meal plan swipe + $6, you’ll receive a Strip Steak cooked to order, Shrimp Brochette, Roasted Garlic Tomato Risotto, Seasoned Vegetable Confetti and Home-Style Cheesecake for dessert! Still hungry? No problem!  You still have access to the rest of what Terrace Dining Hall has to offer.

@ us photos of your meal with us on Twitter and Instagram @ICDining and your post could be selected for a prize!

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Gearing up for job or internship applications? Want to spice up your LinkedIn with a new headshot?

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Recently, New York State enacted new legal requirements concerning workplace Sexual Harassment.  The College currently has a policy prohibiting workplace sexual and gender-based harassment (https://www.ithaca.edu/policies/vol2/volume_2-206/).  Nevertheless, the College is carefully reviewing current policy in light of the State’s recent legal guidance.  Once a thorough legal review is completed, and if revisions to our policy are appropriate, we will disseminate the revised policy to all employees.  A harassment-free environment is integral to our values and mission as an institution.

Did you know the 2018 midterm elections are just four weeks away? Did you know the deadline to register to vote in NY is this Friday, October 12th? Do you know where to vote, and who will be on the ballot? Ithaca College and the Center for Civic Engagement have a number of resources to answer these and other voting questions. 

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The next All Supervisors’ Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Emerson Suites.  Refreshments will be available at 8:30 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  The program will end at 11:00 a.m.  All supervisors are expected to attend

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