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If you are interested in taking a class in the Television-Radio Program, we have a few seats still open for Spring 2016.

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Wednesday, November 18, 4:00- 6:00 pm
Klingenstein Lounge, Campus Center

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Dean Diane Gayeski, Associate Professor of Strategic Communications Scott Hamula, and Adam Peruta, a former Assistant Professor here in Strategic Communications and now at Syracuse University have been published in Advertising & Society Review. Their article "The Complex Challenge of Branding in Higher Education: Where's The Pedagogy?" focuses on higher education branding and its drivers and challenges.

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submitted on behalf of Keith W. "Mac" McIntosh

Colleagues,

Digital Instruction and Information Services (DIIS) (former Information Technology Services or ITS) is undergoing a major transformation which impacts all provided services.  I am writing you today to provide you with a general update about some of the expanded services for teaching and learning that will be coming by the end of the academic year, along with a specific update about our Optical Scanning services. 

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Brett Powell, who teaches Media Planning in the Department of Strategic Communication, was recently named to the Central New York 40 Under FORTY Class of 2015.

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Plum Benefits offers exclusive discounts of up to 50% off tickets and up to 60% off hotels, with access to preferred seating and special offers for top shows, attractions, theme parks, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more. Plum Benefits is a unique benefit offered exclusively to companies and their employees.

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Digital Instruction and Technology Services (DIIS, formerly ITS) is pleased to announce support for Microsoft OneDrive for Business beginning November 17, 2015.

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 Naeem Inayatullah (Politics) attended the annual meeting of the International Studies Association-North East, Providence, Rhode Island, November 6-7, where he participated in four panels/events:  

• “Yes, International Relations Theory Sucks at Methodology and this is a Good thing,” for the roundtable, IR Sucks at Methodology: Discuss;

• “Howard School Exceptionalism?” for the roundtable, Author Meets Critics: Robert Vitalis’ White World Order, Black Power (2015)” ;

•  “Structural Failures: How do I do What I do?” presenter and mentor for the all day Methods Workshop;  and, 

•  “Translation, Travel, and the Desire to be Dominated,” for the roundtableReflecting on the Potential for Transnational Solidarity.

Did you know that The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes in the U.S. is $245 billion? This means that 1 in every 10 health care dollars is spent on treating diabetes and its complications.

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As of today, all students, staff, and faculty of Ithaca College have unlimited access to lynda.com, an online video training resource.  Through our lyndaCampus agreement, our campus has access to over 4,000 video courses, covering a wide range of topics from Accounting to Web Development.  With courses for all skill levels, practice environments, exercise files, and on-the-go learning from your laptop, tablet, and mobile device, lynda provides something for everyone.  This is a huge advancement in our ability to provide self-paced, just-in-time learning to our community and to enrich teaching and learning here at Ithaca College.

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Elementary Latin II is being offered in the Spring (2016) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:35-3:50.

Consider taking Latin 102 to fulfill a language requirement, and for many other benefits.

Register today through HomerConnect (homerconnect.ithaca.edu/)

Elementary Latin II (CRN: 41097) LATN 10200-01, Spring 2016: Tue.-Th. 2:35-3:50

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SAFI is hosting an Iran Deal Snack and Discussion in  Williams 320 on Thursday November 19th from 7-8pm.

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 The Ithacan will be hosting a Twitter Chat in collaboration with the University of Missouri's two newspapers, The Columbia Missourian and The Maneater, from 7–8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The chat will discuss how to ethically cover topics regarding racial issues in both a campus and a broader community. We hope this collaboration will provide a dialogue between aspiring and current journalism professionals and further the conversation between the media and the public. Use the hashtag #RaceReportingICMU to ask questions and engage.

Are you interested in a leadership position? Food for Thought is hiring a new Director of Communications for Spring 2016!

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IC Theatre will share the story of Homer’s "The Odyssey" transported to the modern world in “Anon(ymous),” written by Naomi Iizuka. Guest directed by Jen Wineman, the production tells the tale of shipwrecked Anon as he considers what it means to be an immigrant in America, searching for home while steering his way though chaos, cruelty and temptation.

Performances will run in the Clark Theatre in Dillingham Center at 8 p.m. on December 1, 3, 4 and 5, as well as at 2 p.m. on December 5 and 6. “Anon(ymous)” is suitable for school-aged children; in fact, the play was originally commissioned by a children’s theatre company.

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Print Production is reducing our inventory of certain paper stocks, while supplies last!

Most of these high quality papers are in reams of 500 sheets and perfect for resumes and project reports.  Share a pack with your friends.

The Department of Print Production Services is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am – 5:00pm.  We are located in the Ctr for Public Safety and General Services Building and accept credit, cash, checks and ID Express. 

All students are welcome to attend a Pathways training to learn to identify and respond to a person who might be experiencing distress. We appreciate your willingness to learn crisis response skills before you need them.

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Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, are you still trying to plan how you will make it home for break? Ever thought about sharing the ride home with a fellow classmate? It’s easy! Simply log on to www.zimride.com/ithaca, sign up or update your profile and post a ride. You will be amazed how quickly you will find matches!

When you post a new ride on Ithaca College’s Zimride network November 1 – 30, you will automatically be entered into the 2015 Zimride by Enterprise Thanksgiving Post a Ride Sweepstakes and have a chance to win a $200 MasterCard gift card.  So wherever you need to go, Zimride can help get you home in time for Thanksgiving.  Post your ride today!

Gobble Gobble!

For official contest rules click here.

December 2, 2015, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m., Center for Faculty Excellence, 316 Gannett Center

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All faculty and staff are welcome to attend a Pathways training to learn to identify and respond to a student who might be experiencing academic or other distress. We appreciate your willingness to learn crisis response skills before you need them.

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