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[Unfortunately, RPO has cancelled this evening's performance. All questions/concerns related to the RPO performance cancellation can be directed to: www.rpo.org or 585-454-2100. We apologize for any inconvenience].

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Ford Hall at Ithaca College's Whalen Center for Music.

Presented in partnership with Ithaca College, RPO will be kicking off its multi-season with an Underground Railroad artistic theme. The concert begins with a watershed African American work, Still's "Symphony No. 1 Afro-American Symphony," premiered by the RPO in 1931. The premiere of a new work by Eastman School of Music Dean Douglas Lowry, "The Freedom Zephyris," will follow. 

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ITS is pleased to announce that the Technology Learning Center will be offering training on a variety of computing topics next week, February 11th through 15th. Click any link below to register online instantly.

Excel Series:
Excel for Windows: Introduction
Excel for Windows: Formulas I
Excel for Windows: Formulas II

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On Saturday, Feb. 9, Jeffery Meyers, Director of Orchestras at the School of Music, will travel to Eastern Mississippi to lead the Meridian Symphony Orchestra in a performance titled "Life and Love." 

Held at the Mississippi State University Riley Center, the performance will present works by Dvorák, Bruch and Tchaikovsky, beginning at 7 p.m.,

More information on the performance can be found here.

People with developmental disabilities are living longer than ever before, thanks to better medical care and research. However, their aging process can be complicated by both lifelong and new health issues. In addition, 25 percent of people with developmental disabilities who live at home with their family, live with an aging family caregiver who is 60 years or older, and this percentage is rising. What happens when aging parents develop their own medical and cognitive decline? Who will assume caregiving for both?

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Updated versions of Java have been released, which will allow Parnassus "core apps," HomerAdmin, and Juniper (for remote access) to function normally with Safari. If you are still having a problem using these applications, please contact the ITS Helpdesk for assistance. 

ITS Helpdesk
104 Job Hall
helpdesk@ithaca.edu
274-1000

Submitted on behalf of David Dray, Deputy Chief for Public Safety & Emergency Management

The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management continues to seek any additional information from college community members that pertain to the on-going investigation of several burglaries which have been reported within the campus community as indicated in the recent Public Safety Alerts.

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Effective January 27th, the United States Postal Service began providing free Delivery Confirmation on all Priority and Standard Post mail. 
Please contact me if you are a department that uses the Priority flat rate envelopes for shipping. I received a limited supply of the Delivery Confirmation numbers that I can provide to departments. You would place one part of the label above the address on your package and retain the smaller receipt portion for your records and tracking capabilities.

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The next No Pressure Blood Pressure will be held on Thursday, February 14th. Important reasons not to miss the next screening:

1. 65 million Americans have hypertension (high blood pressure)

2. Many people don't even know their blood pressure is high because there are no symptoms in most cases

3. Hypertension can lead to heart disease, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease

4. 66% of those IC employees measured at the last screening were pre-hypertensive   (above ideal )

5. A 20 point increase in systolic blood pressure (top number) or a 10 point increase in diastolic blood pressure (bottom number) doubles the risk of heart disease.

6. Poor diet, inactivity, and being overweight can lead to an increase in blood pressure

7. If one does not adopt a healthy lifestyle, the hypertensive individual will need to take costly medication with potential side effects

8. Physical and emotional stress can elevate your blood pressure

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John Scott, associate professor in the Department of Media Arts, Sciences, and Studies, produced First Death in Nova Scotia, a short film based on the poem of the same name by Elizabeth Bishop. The film was released Sunday for viewing.

Scott’s cinepoem was published in TriQuarterly, out of Northwestern University, and is also available for screening on YouTube. To view the film, click here. 

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Stephen Tropiano, associate professor, screen studies, and director of the Ithaca College Los Angeles Program, provides the audio commentary for the recent 40th Anniversary Blu-Ray and DVD releases of the 1972 landmark musical, Cabaret.

Tropiano also appears in a new documentary, Cabaret: The Musical that Changed Musicals, which is included with this recently restored version of the film that won eight Academy Awards. In 2011, Tropiano published a book on the making of the film as part of Applause Book’s “Music on Film” series.

The following is submitted on behalf of Provost Marisa Kelly:

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Once again, members of the Ithaca College community are involved with a current Ithaca Shakespeare Company production.

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Friday, February 8, 2013
2:30 - 4:00 p.m., Klingenstein Lounge

Dr. Jeffrey Mantz, Program Director, Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate, National Science Foundation
Dr. Katherine Beissner, Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
Dr. Michael Rogers, Associate Professor, Department of Physics
Dr. Cyndy Scheibe, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
Dr. Doug Turnbull, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science

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Stop by the campus center table to sign up today. Walk-ins welcome you just might have a wait the day of the drive. We still have appointment times open. Open up your heart and roll up your sleeves  to help save 3 lives with your one donation today!!!!

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One-on-One with Aetna

The Office of Human Resources recognizes the importance of accessibility to your benefit vendors. To accomplish this, our Aetna Representative, Denise Dolinsky is available on campus each month to answer any questions you may have on how to use the Aetna Medical plans, your HSA, or specific questions related to Aetna coverage, claims, providers, etc.  

Meetings with Denise are held in Human Resources between 11:00am-1pm the following Tuesday’s in February, March & April.

• Tuesday, February 19, 2013
• Tuesday, March 5, 2013
• Tuesday, March 19, 2013
• Tuesday, April 2, 2013
• Tuesday, April 16, 1013

To schedule a meeting, contact Human Resources at 274-8000 or benefits@ithaca.edu.

We all know the importance of exercising our bodies to stay in shape and stay healthy, but one thing that is equally as important is exercising your brain to keep it fit and healthy.  

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Pursuant to 29 CFR Part 1910.1020 of the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, you or your designated representative are entitled to examine and copy relevant information pertaining to your exposure and medical records.

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The Campus Life Committee is seeking nominations from faculty, staff and students for outstanding graduating seniors who would like to be considered for this honor.

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Congratulations to the twelve Ithaca College students who have been awarded the prestigious The MLK NOW Award this spring:

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Theory, History and Composition Professor Peter Rothbart recently received publication of his book "The Synergy of Film and Music: Sight and Sound in Five Hollywood Films" by Scarecrow Press, one of the largest and fastest-growing independent publishers and distributors in North America.

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