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A new IC 20/20 website recently launched at ithaca.edu/ic2020 to communicate the innovative, multi-year plan and explain its mission and objectives to the general public. 

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The next student driver safety class for the semester is being offered Monday, March 4, 2013 from 7-9 pm in Textor 102.  Seats are still available...your students should Register Now!

They may register on-line for the class at:  www.ithaca.edu/riskmanagement/ed_prog/ 

Students must attend the full 2 hours of the driver safety class.

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Program for the 2013 Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival Kick-Off event, 

Upstate Filmmakers Showcase 
Sunday, March 3, 4 p.m. Cinemapolis

Curated by Karen Rodriguez, with post-screening discussion moderated by Leah Shafer, Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Tickets are $8. All proceeds go to benefit the Digital Conversion Fund for Cinemapolis.

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FLEFF Ticket Giveaway!  

We're giving away 30 tickets to the Sunday, March 3, 4 p.m., 2013 FLEFF Kickoff Event, our annual Upstate Filmmakers Showcase at Cinemapolis. 

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Heather Schuck from Campus Center and Events Services took two first place positions in the Area 10 Toastmasters speech contest, representing Ithaca College. On Saturday, February 23rd in Cortland, members from four local clubs competed in two speech categories for International and Tall Tales, which Heather received first place for both. First and second place winners move on to the Southern Division Contest to be held on April 13th.

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Want an expense-paid trip to an international film festival?

If you are graduate student of color pursuing a PHD in any field or discipline, then all it takes is a short letter and a CV to apply for a Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival Fellowship. Festival runs April 1-7, 2013 in Ithaca New York.

This year's theme is MOBILITIES. The fellowship covers April 4-7, and includes airfare, hotel, food, festival pass, access to festival guests, and an amazing cohort for discussion and fun.

Deadline is March 15, 2013, but applications are reviewed rolling basis,with acceptances to follow. Application process asks for a 500 word short essay on how festival theme connects with your research interests and a CV

Information and application instructions here:

http://www.ithaca.edu/fleff/festivalfellow/

Contact Warren Schlesinger, FLEFF fellows program coordinator, at warren@ithaca.edu for more information

This year, the Faculty Development Committee is fortunate to offer five awards, each for $1,500. In order to be eligible for these awards, a candidate must be a full-time faculty member who has completed at least one year of employment at Ithaca College and who will be full-time (TE or NTEN) during the 2013-2014 academic year. 

Criteria: The foremost criterion for the Excellence Awards is an overall excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate to their appointment (descriptions of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service are stated in the Ithaca College Policy Manual, Volume IV: Faculty Handbook). 

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Gifford Pinchot III will deliver the Keynote Presentation, "Engaging Talent and Initiative in the Workplace," during the 20/13 Conference on Saturday, as well as hosting a lively discussion on Monday, March 4, at 7 p.m. in BUS 111, on “Sustainability and Business Education." 

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Due to Hill Center renovations the locker rooms in Hill Center will be closing on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013
3:30 - 5:00 p.m., Center for Faculty Excellence, 316 Gannett Center
Presented by Nancy Pringle, Vice President and General Counsel, Legal Affairs

Discussion of the Tenure and Promotion review process designed specifically for individuals responsible for the review of tenure and promotion files.
Register Here

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Tuesday, March 5, 2013

The Half-Century Song (Arturo Sinclair)
First Death in Nova Scotia (John Scott)
These Amazing Shadows (Paul Mariano & Kurt Norton)

Join us for a day of documentaries as we celebrate the work of some of IC’s talented documentary film makers and welcome two internationally renowned filmmakers at a special showing and reception.

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Staff Council, in conjunction with the Office of Human Resources, would like to remind benefit-eligible staff to review Paid Time Away (PTA) balances in Parnassus Employee Self-Service. Reviewing balances now will allow ample time to plan the use of vacation before new annual grants are applied on June 1st. To see balances, go to Parnassus:

Self Service Time> Create Timecard and click on "Show PTA Balances”

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Rebecca Plante, associate professor of sociology, was invited by Colgate University (earlier in February) to give a talk on 'hooking up,' sex, and dating. It was the kick off event for their 'Yes Means Yes!' Positive Sexuality education series; about 125 students and faculty attended. She also consulted with staff and students at Colgate about campus sexual climate.

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The faculty listed below were selected for recognition by the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Life (SACL) for their outstanding collaborative efforts, support of the SACL mission, and support of students in the out of classroom learning experience.

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Lost and Found in Translation: Transformative Exchanges in Islamic and Western Dress
A lecture by Charlotte Jirousek, Curator, Associate Professor of Fiber Science and Apparel Design, Cornell University

Thursday, February 28, 6.00 p.m.
Handwerker Gallery, Ithaca College

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The Center for Faculty Excellence is pleased to announce the following March events.  Please visit www.ithaca.edu/cfe for updates.  

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The following is submitted on behalf of Provost Marisa Kelly:

The March 7 Faculty Colloquium scheduled for 5:00 pm in Clark Lounge has been cancelled.  All questions/concerns related to this cancellation can be directed to provost@ithaca.edu or 274-3113. 

The next Faculty Colloquium will be held Thursday, April 4 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in Clark Lounge immediately following the Whalen Symposium.  The featured speaker will be Saviana Stanescu Condeescu, Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts Department.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Marisa Kelly, Provost & VPEA

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Students Don't Miss Out on this outstanding mini-conference! All are welcome!

Saturday, March 2, 12:30-5:00 PM, Williams Hall 2nd Floor

What is your next step when it comes to planning your career and future? Where are you going after you graduate? Take an afternoon and prepare for your future?

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 As we move deeper into the 21st century, theatre artists are eager to find a deeper and more meaningful application of their skills. The old paradigm of theatre as a business is fading for many as questions of sustainability, social justice and community engagement come to the fore. How can theatre engage communities in addressing needed changes?  

Join Sarah and Godfrey Simmons (Epic Theatre Ensemble, Civic Theatre Ensemble) for a two-part workshop where you’ll learn techniques for creating original theatre with communities

March 23 & 30 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  You must attend both sessions.  RSVP wdann@ithaca.edu

Made possible by the H&S Educational Grant Initiative.

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Are you nervous about speaking in public?  Do you want to learn strategies on how to better express your ideas to others? Attend our next IC Toastmasters meeting on Wednesday, February 27 starting at 2:00 PM, located in the Cayuga Lake Room at the Campus Center. For just an hour, you can sit and watch our club in action and see how our members help each other improve their speaking and leadership skills.  

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