Ithaca College

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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Brian DeMaris, the School of Music's Director of Opera and Musical Theater, will be perform and be interviewed on Bill Baker's "Live At Noon" radio program today on WCNY Classic FM 91.3, a New York State member-supported public broadcasting station.

The program will highlight DeMaris' involvement in the Syracuse Opera's upcoming production of "Sweeny Todd," opening Friday, Feb. 8. This classic musical thriller--performed in English--will run at the Carrier Theater in Syracuse, NY from Feb. 8 through Feb. 11.  

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Professor Dov Shinar, Dean of the School of Communications and Head of FAIR MEDIA: Center for Study of Conflict, War and Peace Coverage at Netanya Academic College in Israel will be coming to Ithaca.

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When Jorge Grossmann, Assistant Professor of Music, was selected winner of a 2007 Aaron Copland Award, he spent three weeks at Aaron Copland’s house in Cortlandt Manor, NY composing an orchestral work. Acknowledging his efforts, the Copland House has now awarded Jorge Grossmann the Borromeo String Quartet Award, which will give him the chance to hear his String Quartet No. 3 performed by the Borromeo String Quartet during upcoming seasons.

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The 4th annual Engaging Communities Luncheon will be held on Monday, February 18, 2013, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Emerson Suites.

Space is limited. RSVP today! To RSVP, please visit the Office of Human Resources web site at http://www.ithaca.edu/engagingcommunities.

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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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Wellness Wednesdays, the bring-your-lunch series for students, faculty, and staff is back. Instead of weekly speakers, most weeks there will be a drop-in practice session of meditation techniques.  Occasionally, we will also have outside speakers on other forms or meditation or stress management.

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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 distress.  We appreciate your willingness to learn crisis response skills before you need them. 

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Remember to wear red on Fridays as part of our Go Red for Women Campaign and be creative:

• Gather everyone in your department wearing red in the shape of a heart!
• Treat yourself and get a manicure or pedicure with red polish!
• Wear your favorite red jewelry, scarf, hat, tie, or other accessories!

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Colton Shoenberger, a sophomore math and economics double major, is bringing the New Economy Campus Summit to Ithaca College on April 20. Sponsored by the National Economics Institute, similar summits will be at 8-10 other colleges and universities across the country.

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A test of the Ithaca College Emergency Notification System (ENS) will take place during the noon hour this Wednesday, Feb. 6. It will include a test of the Outdoor Warning System, which features a siren tone and a loudspeaker message. There is no need to take any action in response to the test.

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