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This summer the writing department will offer an online course in Travel Writing taught by Professor Nick Kowalczyk. The 3-credit, 300-level course will be offered through the month of July. It focuses on both the kind of travel writing you see in magazines & guidebooks, plus the kind of "literary" writing published as travelogues, memoirs, essays, and foreign correspondence & reportage. Please read the course description on HomerConnect & contact Professor Kowalczyk (nkowalczyk@ithaca.edu) if you have any questions.

China and Japan are currently experiencing an extremely difficult period in their relationship. Rising tensions over the East China Sea (ECS) are producing a series of negative actions and reactions, exemplifying the typical downward spiral of the security dilemma. Why and how has the ECS become a source of conflict and insecurity, and why have tensions escalated in recent years? Can the challenges posed by the current tensions be turned into opportunities to take China-Japan relations into a more positive direction? Dr. Cui’s lecture will address these questions, place China- Japan relations within emerging regional and international contexts, and offer some policy suggestions for the future.   Shunji Cui, PhD is a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence at Marian University in Indianapolis. She is also Associate Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science, Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China. Dr.

Cui received her PhD in international relations at the London School of Economics. She was raised in China and lived in Japan for 10 years.

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ITS is pleased to announce that the Technology Learning Center will be offering training on a variety of computing topics during the week of March 25th through March 29th. Click any link below to register online instantly.

Adobe Creative Suite Series:
InDesign: Introduction
Photoshop: Introduction
Photoshop: Using the Pen Tool

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Come check out all that IC has to offer in natural beauty - a learn about your own backyard!

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National LGBT Health Awareness Week is March 25-29; the theme of this year's observance is "Come Out for Health."

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50 guests from Canada, Korea, China, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Iran, Uganda, Germany, and the US will be sharing their films, videos, new media, music, writing, arts, and industry work at the 2013 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF).

The festival runs April 1 through April 7, on the Ithaca College campus and downtown at Cinemapolis.  This year's theme is MOBILITIES.

For on campus and Cinemapolis schedules, as well as bios of all guests, go to our website, www.ithaca.edu/fleff

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Five School of Music alumni—Brian Dozoretz (’94), Rosie Newton (’10), Jennifer Middaugh (’94), Matthew Saccuccimorano (’89) and Dana Billings—played on a recording recently nominated for “Best Song” in the Alt. Country category at the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs). 

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Violin Performance major Joohyun Lee ('15) recently earned two major achievements in her young musical career, providing the opportunity to perform twice at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the spring and fall. 

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Dr. Janet Galván, Professor of Music, conducted the Alabama Women's All State Chorus the first weekend in March. She also conducted the Massachusetts All State Chorus in a concert at Boston's Symphony Hall this past February. 

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Take advantage of the more than 350 concerts offered each year by the School of Music. A full listing of all concerts and events is available at www.ithaca.edu/music/events/ and this week's are listed below.

Can't make it? Web-streamed performances are available live and on demand at www.ithaca.edu/music/live.

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The 16th Annual Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival runs April 1 through April 7, exploring the theme of MOBILITIES. With over 100 events and over 50 guests, the festival features films, video, new media, music, labs, lectures,  workshops, discussion, and parties.  Highlights here to help you navigate and decide! Complete grids for on campus and off campus event as well as guest bios on our website, www.ithaca.edu/fleff

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CALL NOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!! 1-800-RED-CROSS.  Our next blood drive is right around the corner and if you want an early appointment call now before the tabling opens up in Campus Center on April 8th from 10 to 2pm everyday untill the blood drive.

Here at ITHACA COLLEGE, we have had an amazing 25 year run with the RED CROSS. We have held 5 blood drives a year for a total of 10,856 pints of blood being donated. That means that you all have saved 32,568 lives, Thank You all so much!!!

Now lets keep it up and help us hit our goal of 175 units.  Call 1-800-red-cross or email redcross@ithaca.edu to set up you appointment now.

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On March 2 and 3, 2013, 22 students representing  from 6 research teams presented 11 posters about their research at the Annual Convention of the Eastern Psychological Association, in New York, NY.

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 Take a moment to RSVP for the March Coffees with the Provost.  These are informal meetings in a small group setting and are limited to 12 people.  You can RSVP to MaryAnn Taylor (mataylor@ithaca.edu).

March Dates:

Faculty:

Wednesday, March 27               9:00 – 10:00 am      CHS 200 – Smiddy Hall

Educational Affairs Staff:

Thursday, March 28               9:00 – 10:00 am           School of Business – Room 301

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact MaryAnn Taylor at mataylor@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3113. 

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Merriam, L.A, Baran, C.N. ('08), Girard, B., Hardwick, J.C., May, V., and Parsons, R.L. (2013). PAC1 receptor internalization and endosomal signaling mediate the PACAP-induced increase in guinea pig neuron excitability.  Journal of Neuroscience, 6 March 2013, 33(10): 4614-4622.  View the article. 

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Loans and credit cards are so easily attainable - that now - debt is something that many of Americans have in common.  By controlling your personal debt and making it work for you, you can eliminate that “drowning” feeling and begin to feel the stress melt away as you use your debt to reach your financial goals.

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The IC Toastmasters Club can help wash away your fears of public speaking.  Learn about how to convey your information to your audience like a pro and shine with confidence.

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Throughout your career, your priority has been to accumulate the assets you’ll need to provide income for the future. When retirement is on the horizon, your priority shifts to considering what your sources of income will be, how much income those various sources will provide and deciding how you will draw on your income in a way that makes sense for you.  

These are just a few of the considerations you'll want to discuss with TIAA-CREF at the IC My Future open house. Remember, the more information you get now, the easier it will be to make decisions that will achieve the brightest future for you!

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College employees and students may need to find alternate parking during this time.

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The Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity (CSCRE) is hosting a presentation on Monday, April 1, by Michelle Erai, assistant professor of gender studies at UCLA. Her talk, “If I Win, I Might Tattoo My Face—Mike Tyson as Māori Artifact,” will be held at 7 p.m. in Emerson Suites, Phillips Hall. It is free and open to the public.

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