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The response has been overwhelming to our call for donations for a new program to give access to professional attire to students who need it.

We know there are students on campus who need professional and business casual attire for conference presentations, job interviews, campus jobs that require a more formal appearance, and many more situations. We also know there are students who don’t have access to these items.

From Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2, please bring in your gently used professional and business casual attire AND unwanted clothes hangers so that we can organize opportunities to connect students in need with these items.

Anything appropriate for a job interview is welcome, including shoes and accessories. We hope to offer a variety of sizes for students of any gender. Collection containers will be available at the Office of Sustainability (on the basement level of Tippie) and across from the Office of Post and Print in the Campus Center.

*We specifically need: women’s clothing in larger sizes, men’s clothing in smaller sizes, and accessories like belts, shoes, or even handbags.*

Remember, please only donate items that are clean, dry, and in wearable condition! Any questions, please contact sustainability@allegheny.edu!

A huge thank you to all who have donated to this program, from your colleagues in the Office of Human Resources, the Center for Professional and Career Development, the Office of IDEAS Center, and the Office of Sustainability

Starting Wednesday, July 24 at breakfast, dining will be served out of Brooks Hall for the remainder of the summer. Hours will remain the same for the time being:

• Monday through Friday:
  • 7 a.m. -9 a.m.
  • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Sunday:
  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 5 p.m.-7 p.m

Stay tuned for updated hours starting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

Do you know who your safety committee rep is? Your safety rep is your advocate for resources, questions, and safety concerns – your connection to the committee! Here is a list of current members and what general areas they represent.

Safety Committee Members:

• Beth Guldan – Science Faculty
• Jared Luteran – Athletics
• Tracey Olenick – Staff
• Phil Reinhart – Public Safety / Faculty
• LeeAnn Yeckley – Theater / Dance / Music

Alternate Members:

• Kate Sutter – Art
• Mark Kohnen – Human Resources
• Shelby Keister – Conference and Event Services
• Joe Michael – Physical Plant

Consultants:

• Jim Basinger – Public Safety
• Marko Sadikovic – Student Experience
• Katrina Yeung – Information Technology
• Linda Wetsell – Senior Leadership / Administrators

The safety committee brings together a wealth of expertise and knowledge to support a campus-wide view of safety. They are your connection to all kinds of resources, but we can’t do it without all of you!

Your continued participation in Training through Oswald, understanding of Emergency Safety Procedures, and help with inspections are key to having a rich safety culture on campus.

The Safety Committee website is a resource for information; it provides a variety of safety tips, such as slips, trips, and falls or where to report a hazard!

Safety is not an additional job responsibility; it is an integral part of every task, and together, we are attaining our goal of providing a safe and healthy campus environment.

While ITS is performing maintenance on core infrastructure next week, individuals looking for internet connectivity are invited to continue their work or research in Pelletier.

We have collaborative and quiet spaces. We also have a computer lab and laptops you can borrow. If you have specific requests, please call the Library Services desk at 814-332-4312.

PLEASE NOTE: Pelletier Library will be closed during the power outage on July 24.

As part of the overall network upgrade project that has taken place over the last year, ITS will be performing maintenance on core infrastructure in Doane Hall.

Because this task involves the relocation of core network fiber connections, much of campus will be without internet for up to 8 days. Please note that this will also affect the VOIP phone system. The following buildings will be affected.

Administration buildings:

• 454 House
• Guest House
• PAM House
• Robertson
• Tippie
• Wise Center

Academic Buildings:

• Alden
• Arter
• Steffee
• Odd Fellows
• Quigley
• Vukovich

Residence Halls:

• Baldwin
• Crawford
• DTD
• Edwards
• North Village I
• North Village II
• PKP
• Ravine

The following buildings have had a workaround implemented using old infrastructure. They will remain connected but at decreased performance:

• Campus Center North
• Campus Center South
• Carr
• Allegheny Commons
• College Court

If a building is not listed, it will not be impacted.

We thank you for your continued patience. Please reach out to Katrina Yeung with any questions or concerns.

ENVSC 250: Environmental Education will be offered this Fall 2024 semester. Interested students can add the course on Self-Service. Please contact Department of Environmental Science Chair, Terry Bensel, (tbensel@allegheny.edu) with any questions about the course.

Just a reminder, Allegheny College Physical Plant will be performing maintenance with a power shutdown on a portion of campus on Wednesday, July 24 beginning at 7 a.m.

The approximate outage time is anticipated for 9 hours with anticipated power restoration at approximately 4 p.m. This outage may effect not only power, but also network communications on campus.

Buildings directly affected by this power outage are as follows:

• Wise Sports and Fitness Center
• Henderson Campus Center
• Tippie Alumni Center
• Edwards Hall
• Murray Hall
• Pellitier Library
• Bentley Hall
• College Courts
• Crawford Hall

Due to the outage, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, we will need to serve food out of Brooks Dining Hall as McKinley’s Food Court will not be operable at that time.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe campus community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Physical Plant at (814) 332-5378.

The Caflisch parking lots will be closed for resurfacing starting July 15 and reopened when complete August 1. Dumpsters for this area will be relocated across the road next to NV2 until construction is completed.

Thank you for your patience during these campus improvements.

The Spring 2025 study away application cycle is now open! Pay attention to deadlines, as some programs have a new and earlier priority deadline. All other applications are due Sept. 20.

Students and Academic Advisors now have access to our Study Away Course Equivalency Spreadsheet. Browsing this will help prospective students understand how courses have transferred back to Allegheny in the past from our sponsored programs.

Questions? Contact the Global Education Office staff!