Ithaca College

Are you feeling overwhelmed by selecting a major and deciding on a career path?

If so, apply for the Spring 2018 Exploratory Career Coaching Group to gain resources and support. The group will be made up of 5 to 8 students who meet weekly to discuss their experiences and reflections, and receive guidance on self-exploration, career planning and meaning making.

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Dear Ithaca College Staff Member,

We are happy to announce the spring funding cycle for the JJ Whalen Staff Scholar Award is now open. Established in 1997 to honor president emeritus James J. Whalen, the award of up to $600 per semester for the 2017-2018 academic year can be granted to eligible staff members in a degree program at Ithaca College.

The money can be used to pay for books and defray other educational costs. Candidates for the award must be full-time staff members of the College, matriculated in a degree program, have completed at least 60 credit hours toward graduation, or enrolled in a graduate degree program, and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

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Resident Assistants for the Summer College for High School Students program work at Ithaca College from June 17 - July 21, 2018.

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Feeling like you might need some tips on how to be better prepared for that upcoming presentation?

Head to SH101 to check out SH101's expert professor's tips on how to prep!

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All are cordially invited to attend:

“Leveraging and inferring properties of ungenotyped ancestors enables high resolution relatedness detection”

February 15    
4:00 p.m.
CNS 112

 

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Ash Wednesday is coming up on February 14! Celebrate the beginning of Lent on Feb. 14! Ashes will be distributed at the following times. All Masses and Scripture Services are in Muller Chapel unless otherwise noted. 

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Due to the inclement weather this week, emergency fire evacuation drills in academic buildings will continue the week of February 12-16.

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Are you interested in a rewarding opportunity to mentor a 4th grader at South Hill Elementary? We have 4 spaces available in a new and exciting program partnered with South Hill Elementary, just down the street! You must be available to meet with your mentee at the school every Tuesday afternoon, 2:05-3:05pm. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a child's life, and have a lot of fun while doing so! 

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Looking for a way to wind down after your work week? Bring your friends or make new connections at the pop-up pub kick-off: February 9 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Clark Lounge. An array of local wines and beers will be available for purchase, as well as soda and infused waters.

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 Join the basketball teams for Liberty League action Friday night in the Hill Center:

• Women vs. Clarkson (6pm)
• Men vs. Clarkson (8pm)

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Ithaca College is partnering with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to bring a mobile food pantry to our campus. The food pantry will be back next week - Tuesday, February 13th in the A&E Center! Additional dates for the rest of the semester can be found below.

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Important funding update for student orgs:

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Contributed on behalf of Planning, Design and Construction

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Submitted on behalf of Linda Petrosino, Provost & Vice President for Educational Affairs

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Educational Affairs would like to invite all members of the campus community to an art exhibition and reception on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Peggy Ryan Williams Center, Office of the Provost.

Come join us and celebrate the exceptional artwork of Ithaca College students, speak to some of the artists, and view a wide range of impressive creativity and imagination. 

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Provost’s Office at (607) 274-7918 as soon as possible.

Posted on behalf of President Shirley M. Collado:

Dear campus community members,

I am pleased to announce the appointment of the members of the search committee for Vice President and General Counsel. The members of the search committee are:

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Do you have upcoming travel plans? The Hartford offer Travel Assistance and Theft Protection Services to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff who are traveling more than 100 miles from home for 90 days or less. 

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United Way of Tompkins County helps people meet their immediate, basic needs while creating lasting change by strengthening the three building blocks for a good life: education, financial stability and health. The people who benefit from these programs are our friends, our neighbors, and our local community members.

We have a chance to help make a positive impact in the lives of others right here in Ithaca. When you give to the United Way, you make an investment into our community.

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Saturday February 10 at 6:30 pm we invite you to “DREAM ACTS,” a timely and necessary play and conversation about DREAMERS and DACA. 

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As part of its efforts to expand communication and collaboration with the entire IC community, the Ithaca College Board of Trustees will be holding two public events while the board is on campus for its regular Winter meeting.

In partnership with the Office of the President, the board will hold a panel discussion on “Higher Education Trends and Critical Issues in the Academy” on Wednesday, Feb. 14, from 4:30–6 p.m. in the Hockett Family Recital Hall in the Whalen Center.

On Thursday, Feb. 15, the board leadership will hold an Open Conversation session reflecting on their just-concluded three-day meeting, from 4–5 p.m. in Klingenstein Lounge, Campus Center.

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend both events.

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Dr. Ferro would love to learn about your student experience at Ithaca College and your hopes and dreams for the future, while enjoying lunch in an intimate setting.

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