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Robert G. Syvret Presents Industrial Fluorochemical Synthesis in the Preparation of Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Fluorocarbons.

Tuesday, October 18th at 12:10pm CNS 333, Pizza and Drinks will be provided.

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Digital Instruction and Information Services is currently planning for critical software upgrades in DIIS-managed computer labs for the spring 2017. If you need software installed or upgraded to support instruction, please submit the software request form at www.ithaca.edu/diis/services/labs/softwarereq/ or contact the DIIS Service Desk at servicedesk@ithaca.edu, by Tuesday, November 15, 2016.

Interested in Performing or MCing for the One World Concert during Family Weekend

IC International Club is looking for performers and MCs for the One World Concert on Friday, November 4th at Emerson Suites as part of Family Weekend.

This annual concert showcases and celebrates the different cultures represented at Ithaca College and Cornell through various musical and dancing acts.

Applications are open to all students, regardless of whether you're an international or domestic student.

The deadline is Tuesday, October 18th.

If you're interested in performing, please fill out the form in the link.

https://goo.gl/forms/TQJz2WudvonbZmaq1

If you're interested in MCing, please fill out the form in the link.

https://goo.gl/forms/KPLulLITmFrFt3s03

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The Office of International Programs and the IC International Club are very excited about the upcoming 2016 International Education Week (IEW) from October 31–November 4! This week-long international festival features a whole set of exciting events and we look forward to seeing you there!

We are currently accepting submissions for our annual International Photo Exhibition Contest. Bring us your best photos (they must be your own photos/photos you took yourself). This contest is open to both international and domestic students. Students can submit photos they took at home, in the U.S. or from any other study abroad experiences (if you did any).

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Ithaca College is pleased to offer faculty, students, and staff a new cloud-based platform for video and audio conferencing, mobile collaboration, and simple online meetings called Zoom.  All Ithaca College faculty, staff and students now have the ability to easily start and host collaborative sessions and classes for 2 to 500 participants.  Zoom is a next generation service that is similar to “WebEx” and other services, and is becoming widely adopted by numerous colleges and universities.

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 If so, you might enjoy getting in a few lessons while having some laughs along the way. 

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It's time for your retirement savings checkup! 

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On Monday 10/17 at 6PM, Tom Gitterman (’90) will offer an “Inside Look at the Business of Art” in a public lecture. After graduating from Ithaca College with a major in art history and a minor in art, Gitterman went to work in the commercial gallery world of New York City. Eventually, he opened his own gallery in midtown Manhattan. Gitterman Gallery specializes in selling mid-twentieth century art photography. He will speak about the business of art and the place of the commercial art gallery within the art world.

Location: Business 103

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Paul Wilson, pwilson@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

Steve Gorn, ethnomusicologist, world traveler and performing musician presents a series of events that are free and open to the public.

Sponsored by Hospicare and Palliative Care Services in partnership with the Ithaca College School of Music and the Ithaca College Gerontology Institute. No reservations are required. 

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Tuesday, October 18th from 8:00am through 12:00pm in Emerson Suites, Ithaca College will be holding our annual Point of Dispensing (POD) for all faculty, staff, and students to receive a free flu vaccination. The POD is an important part of the Ithaca College emergency preparedness plan, and tests our ability to deliver potentially lifesaving medication quickly and efficiently during an emergency or disaster incident that may pose a threat to public health. 

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On Monday, October 17, the U-Lot will be serving as reserved parking for an evening event in the Campus Center.  Therefore, it will be closed to regular use beginning at 3 p.m.  Vehicles in the lot at that time do not need to relocate.  However, no new entry will be permitted past 3 p.m. other than for event guests.  The lot will re-open for regular use on Tuesday morning.

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IC’s Food For Thought will be hosting it’s 10th Annual Walk for Plumpy’Nut on Sunday, October 23rd in Cass Park from 12:00pm - 2:00pm! Come help us celebrate our 10th birthday and fight world hunger!

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World renowned Bass Clarinetist Lori Freedman (http://www.lorifreedman.com/en/ ) will be a guest artist of the Composition Program during both the Fall 2016 Term and Spring 2017 Terms.

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Every Tuesday at 5:30 in Phillips Room, Muller Chapel. No experience necessary and open to students and faculty. Led by certified yoga and meditation teacher Peony Lee - connect with your mind, body, and spirit through relaxation and breath techniques to promote inner peace and world peace.

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Come to Campus Center on Wednesday 10/19 and Thursday 10/20 to buy some amazing cannoli! 

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Professor of Politics, Asma Barlas, gave the visiting Marsico Scholar's lecture at the invitation of the department of Religious Studies, University of Denver (her alma mater), on October 13th. The title of her talk was "Muslim Women: Between religious and secular extremism."

This film screening will be followed by an international skype interview with the Director, Diego Quemada-Diez. 

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So you made it to sophomore year, now what? Have you thought about internships yet? Is it too early to network with alumni? You may have been asking these types of questions, or maybe you haven't thought much about career planning yet. This student selected workshop will prepare you to create a resume, network with alumni and others, and provide information on searching for and obtaining an internship. 

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Find out more about how to use IC Mentor Connect, the Alumni Directory, and the IC Mentoring Network on LinkedIn and why having career mentors can help make all the difference in your career path. Also learn about networking etiquette and important strategies around utilizing these networking tools to make connections.

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Professor Doug Turnbull (Computer Science) was recently awarded an NSF Information & Intelligent Systems grant for $100,000. The grant focuses on using user preference information that is collected from his MegsRadio.fm personalized radio app to improve media recommendation algorithms.   

This grant will primarily be used to support undergraduate research at Ithaca College over the next three years.  Details can be found at:

https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1615679

This is a collaborative grant with Professor Thorsten Joachims who was awarded $400,000 to support graduate research at Cornell University.

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