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Thursday, May 2, 2013 Read more . . . (110 words)
The next No Pressure Blood Pressure will be held on Wednesday, May 1st. 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 Read more . . . (92 words)
The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management, in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA), Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and Center for Health Promotion invite all students to join us in what we hope will be a series of dialogue with members of the Public Safety team. Read more . . . (98 words) Celebrate Carl Sgrecci’s 44 Years at Ithaca College on May 2Contributed by Thomas Rochon on 04/26/2013
Student, faculty member, staff member and vice president – Carl Sgrecci ‘69 has done it all at IC! Please join in a celebration of his remarkable career on Thursday, May 2, 4:00 to 5:30 pm, in Emerson A & B. Read more . . . (127 words)
The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management, in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA), Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and Center for Health Promotion invite all students to join us in what we hope will be a series of dialogue with members of the Public Safety team. Read more . . . (98 words) College Begins Pilot of Potential Travel Management SystemContributed by Shelli Mekos on 04/24/2013
Submitted on behalf of Vice President Carl Sgrecci In the Fall of 2011 Financial Services formed a project team to explore alternatives that would replace the current manual system for creation and processing of Travel Authorization and Travel Expense Report Forms with an automated Travel Expense Management system. We also recognized the need to explore alternatives to the College’s current travel booking solution provided by Travel Guard Chartis. Read more . . . (340 words)
Numerous federal reporting and public disclosure requirements for higher education institutions were mandated in the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended by the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA, Public Law 110-315). In order to comply with these requirements and make Ithaca College information readily available to the public, the IC Office of Institutional Research in collaboration with other offices has created the Student Consumer Information website. Read more . . . (83 words) Another Mother's Day is here, bringing joy and pleasures new, on this special day, Mother dear, I want to remember you...with a rosebush from IC Hope's fundraiser!!!Contributed by Sue DuBrava on 04/24/2013
IC Hope, Ithaca College's county Relay for Life team, is proud to announce our second annual rose bush sale!!!
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It's not too late to sign up and help us provide a warm welcome to the Ithaca College community for our new students and their families! Read more . . . (214 words) One NYC Bus Ticket Available: IC Day Trip Saturday, April 27Contributed by Nancy Pierce on 04/23/2013
Contact Nancy Pierce if you missed out on the chance to get a ticket to NYC this Saturday. One $44 ticket is unused. The bus for the IC day trip leaves the O Lot at 6 am sharp.
Take the Time to Brighten Someone's DayContributed by Marissa D'Ambrosio on 04/23/2013
Read more . . . (210 words) Seeking volunteers for Fall '13 First Year Reading Initiative Fall Welcome Discussions - Brooklyn byColm TóibínContributed by Shaianne Osterreich on 04/23/2013
We are seeking facilitators for small group discussions on Colm Tóibín's book, Brooklyn, the '13-14 selection for the First Year Reading Initiative. Read more . . . (209 words) Cathy Lee Crane Named 2013 Guggenheim FellowContributed by Melissa Gattine on 04/23/2013
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded fellowships to a diverse group of 175 scholars, artists, and scientists. Appointed on the basis of prior achievement and exceptional promise, the successful candidates were chosen from a group of almost 3,000 applicants. The Guggenheim Fellowship will support Crane's upcoming project -- a production of a speculative history on how the United States entered World War I as told through the story of one girl's adoption by a butcher in 1917. Read more . . . (143 words) Your Chance to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims Commencement WeekendContributed by Maura Stephens on 04/23/2013
The group will partner with Occupy Sandy folks to assist Sandy survivors in the Far Rockaway/Sheepshead Bay area. We'll be mucking out and cleaning debris from their homes, doing some light demolition work, and more. The group will leave on Friday, May 17th in the late afternoon and return on Sunday, May 19th in the evening. We will travel by van and stay in rustic accommodations, which are still being finalized. Read more . . . (184 words) Clinton Street Bridge/Prospect Street Work CommencesContributed by Cheryl Gunther on 04/22/2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: April 22, 2013 PROJECT NAME: East Clinton Street Bridge Replacement and Prospect Street Reconstruction Project PROJECT LOCATION: East Clinton Street and Prospect Street PROJECT START DATE: Monday, April 29, 2013 SCHEDULED COMPLETION DATE: July 15, 2013 Read more . . . (203 words)
Submitted on behalf of Terri Stewart, Director for Public Safety & Emergency Management The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management, in partnership with the Student Government Association (SGA), Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and Center for Health Promotion invite all students to join us in what we hope will be a series of dialogue with members of the Public Safety team. Read more . . . (98 words) A Rose is A Rose is A Rose...Mother's Day is Coming!Contributed by Anne Woodard on 04/21/2013
Ithaca College's county Relay for Life team, IC Hope, is proud to announce our second annual rose bush sale!!! Whether it is to beautify your own yard, surprise someone special, or to provide the most perfect Mothers Day gift you can find, these roses are the ticket! Our Double Knock Out Roses are in a 3 gallon container, and are the beautiful Cherry Red color. You will be pleased to know that we are selling the roses for only $20...much cheaper than you might find elsewhere, with a percentage of the sale going to the Relay for Life! Act fast, though...we only have 45 rose bushes to sell! Don't let your buddies get there before you do!!! To place your order, contact Sue DuBrava (sdubrava@ithaca.edu, 274-3620) or Anne Woodard (awoodard@ithaca.edu, 274-3811). Roses will be ready to go by Mother's Day, May 12th! Thank you for your support of IC Hope! Read more . . . (26 words) Maple Syrup for sale through South Hill Forest Products!Contributed by Amber Zadrozny on 04/21/2013
*Oyster mushrooms will also be sold while supplies last.
Read more . . . (76 words) Center for Print Production Extended Hours April 29 – May 10Contributed by Wendy Fonder on 04/19/2013
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