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PA is holding the primary election today for Democratic and Republican party candidates. If registered to vote, you can go to your polling location today at any time before polls close at 8 pm. In Pennsylvania’s “closed” primary election, you can only vote for the candidates in the same political party you have names in your voter registration.

For example, if you registered to vote as a member of the Republican Party, then you can vote in the Republican primary but not the Democratic primary. You may check your registration status and find your polling location here.

The employee family summer picnic is back! Bring your family to Bicentennial Plaza/Schultz Banquet Hall on May 17 from 3:30 – 6:00 pm for food, fun, and friends. RSVP here by May 15th.

Faculty are invited to join Director of Faculty Development Rachel Weir to reflect on spring 2023 courses, identify the successes and challenges and consider how experiences might influence future courses.

The session will take place on Thursday, May 18, from 1:30 to 3 pm in Carr 120. Interested faculty can sign up by completing this form. Refreshments will be provided.

View the Post-Semester Course Reflections page for additional information.

We are happy to inform our campus community and guests that today’s Commencement ceremony will be held outdoors on the Bicentennial Plaza.

The commencement ceremony will be live-streamed at allegheny.edu/commencement.
The All-Campus Reception will be held on Brooks Walk following the ceremony.
Congratulations to the Class of 2023!

All senior students (and their families and friends), faculty, and administrators are cordially invited to participate in the Baccalaureate ceremony Friday, May 12, at 4:30 pm.

If you plan to attend, arrive at the Campus Center lobby by 4 pm. Here is the program link.

All information regarding Commencement can be found here, and questions should be directed to events@allegheny.edu

Seniors and those who have signed up to walk in the Commencement ceremony can pick up Commencement tickets beginning Monday, May 8, through Thursday, May 11, from 9 am – 4 pm in the Campus Center Lobby.

You must have your student ID and have completed the First Destination Survey.

The Class of 2023 will be tabling today from noon to 2 pm to distribute wristbands for Seniors who have purchased a ticket to senior week.

Wristbands will also be sold at the Senior Brunch on Wednesday from 11 -1 pm (last chance)!

Wristbands are required for entry at all events and contain drink tickets for the Gala. Any senior without a wristband will not be allowed entry. Furthermore, seniors without drink tickets are not allowed to purchase alcohol at the Gala.

Contact hauss@allegheny.edu or jmay@allegheny.edu for additional details or questions.

Campus Store, Open Hours for Commencement Week 

During Commencement Week the Campus Store will be open as follows:

• Monday, May 8 – 9 am – 4 pm
• Tuesday, May 9 – 9 am – 1 pm
• Wednesday, May 10 – 9 am – 3 pm
• Thursday, May 11 – 9 am – 3 pm
• Friday, May 12 – 9 am – 3 pm
• Saturday, May 13 – 9 am – 4 pm

Additionally, the Merchandise Trailer will be at Brooks Circle and open on Saturday, May 13, from noon to 4 pm.

Allegheny faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to participate in the Spring 2023 Educator Resource Institute on Tuesday, May 16, with sessions running from 9 am to 4 m.

A full schedule has been posted on the Faculty Resources site here; please check this schedule for updates and room details.

Participants are asked to RSVP by Friday, May 12, using this form. Questions can be directed to Director of Faculty Development Rachel Weir.

The deadline for the next People & Places, which reports on the professional activities of members of the College community and highlights student achievements, is May 15.

Please submit items here. If you have questions about People & Places, please send an email to people@allegheny.edu.

Seniors, faculty, and administrators are invited to attend the annual Baccalaureate ceremony on Friday, May 12, at 4:30 p.m. in Shafer Auditorium. This year’s program includes reflections by graduating students, the Spiritual and Religious Life director, Spiritual and Religious Life advisors, the Dean of Diversity, and Pres. Cole, addressing the theme “Resilience.”

Seniors who wish to participate must attend a rehearsal on Thursday, May 11, from 1 -2 p.m. in Shafer Auditorium. Seniors who want to participate can add their names to the spreadsheet here.

Faculty and administrators are also invited to process with the class in academic regalia. Those who want to do so should line up in the Art Gallery at 4:15 p.m. Rehearsal is optional for faculty and administrators, but if you wish to join, it will be on Thursday, May 11, from 1-2 p.m. in Shafer Auditorium.

We hope many of you will join us to celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2023.

What is Baccalaureate? Related to the Latin word “baccalaureus,” which refers to granting a bachelor’s degree, Baccalaureate service has its roots in our nation’s colonial period. Beginning with the founding of Harvard College in 1636, American higher education was predominantly private and religious. This characteristic continued until the first public Land Grant colleges were established in the mid-nineteenth century.

In such a context, it was natural that religious expression would be integral to official observance. Thus began a uniquely American graduation custom: Baccalaureate service. Allegheny College celebrates with service and content that reflects the multi-faith nature of our community and seeks to address the spiritual aspect of this milestone for all of our graduates, regardless of their religious or spiritual commitment.

Items to be included in the May 12 Faculty Meeting notice should be sent to faculty secretary Margaret Nelson (mnelson@allegheny.edu) by 9 am on Monday, May 8.

Please include electronic versions of any reports or documents associated with your agenda item and suggested text for any announcement.

For questions regarding the potential inclusion of items on the agenda, please contact Margaret Nelson or Ken Pinnow, faculty moderator.

Your May 15 paycheck will be mailed to the home address on file. If you want this check to go to your campus mailbox, contact Trisha Palmer at (814) 332-4792 or at tpalmer@allegheny.edu by May 11. This arrangement will include any students working during the summer months, pay dates 6/15/2023 through 8/15/2023.

The Psychology Department would like to congratulate the following students for their recent conference presentations at the Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychology Conference (WPUPC) held on Saturday, April 29, at Thiel College:

• Megan Aaron
• Charlotte Allen
• Sarah Brammell
• Ashleigh Dolan
• Abigail Fields
• Claire Henderson
• Liam Jones
• Anna Kwasnica
• Ella Lunney
• Sydnie Patton-Johnson
• Alexis Pleskovitch
• Mary Claire Marsh
• Marshall Ramos
• Sophia Sunseri
• Amelia Vasilko
• Ela Williams

You did it! More than 100 students made a donation on Gator Give Day- so everyone gets ice cream! Stop by the Campus Center today (5/3) from 12 – 2 pm for Casey’s Ice Cream.

The Class of 2023 will be tabling this week to distribute wristbands at the following times for Seniors who purchased a ticket to senior week from Wednesday, May 3 to Sunday, May 7, from 12 to 2 pm in the Campus Center Lobby.

Wristbands are required for entry at all events and contain drink tickets for the Gala. Any senior without a wristband will not be allowed entry. Seniors without drink tickets will not be allowed to purchase alcohol at the Gala.

Contact hauss@allegheny.edu or jmay@allegheny.edu for additional details or questions.

Join the IDEAS Center on the first of three snack break events that they have planned!

On Thursday, May 4, at 2 pm in the IDEAS Center, we will serve Walking Tacos! Stop by and take a snack break. EVERYONE is invited, and the treats, first come, first serve in the IDEAS Center Extension Space. See the attachment for the rest of the week’s events!

Got questions about the 98point6 CampusCare app? Come to the Campus Center Lobby on Thursday, May 4, from 1-3 pm to ask about the 98point6 application.

Anyone who wishes to receive assistance registering and learning about the variety of physical, mental and behavioral health services available to Allegheny College students through CampusCare can speak with the wellness case manager.

Writing consultants will be available from noon to 5 pm on Study Day to provide feedback to writers working on end-of-the-semester writing projects for their courses.

Please note that the consultants cannot assist writers completing take-home written finals. If you are uncertain whether you can ethically receive feedback on your work during a consultation, please check with your faculty member.

Are you a certified lifeguard and staying in Meadville this summer? Lifeguards are needed to guard Mellon Pool, located in the Wise Center. Email Logan Indest at lindest@allegheny.edu if interested.

Interested in learning more about the history of women’s athletics at Allegheny? Stop by the library to view “Seeking Equal Play; Women’s Athletics at Allegheny and the Impact of Title IX”, an exhibit that follows the long history of women’s involvement in sports at Allegheny College.

The display case is located on the second-floor landing of Pelletier Library and will be up for the remainder of the semester during the library’s open hours. Merrick Archives intern Haley Fabich created this project in collaboration with Allegheny College Archivist Ruth Andel.

Winslow Health Center’s last day of seeing patients is May 4. If you have medication delivered to Winslow, you must pick it up before closing on May 4. If you have questions, call (814) 332-4355.

Join the Department of Global Health Studies for their Senior Project Poster Celebration on Monday, May 1st, 4:30-6:00 p.m. in Carr 238 & 239.

Global Health Seniors will present their senior project research and share their findings and experiences. Global Health majors, minors, friends, and colleagues are welcome to join us in celebrating them and their accomplishments. Cupcakes and light refreshments will be served.

Why limit the fun of acknowledging our student’s work in a single post when we can celebrate twice? The Office of URSCA would like to acknowledge Rebecca Winton for her presentation titled “Speaking through Silence: Understanding the History of Postpartum Care in the United States.”

Rebecca’s presentation was given during the humanities, social science, and education session at the Penn State Behrend-Sigma Xi Undergraduate Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference. Congratulations, Becca!

The Music Department presents Opera Scenes at 7:30 pm today (4/28) in the Ford Memorial Chapel.

Eleven students will present scenes from La Perichole, Don Giovanni, Hochzeit des Camacho, Die Freischuetz, Mignon, Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Pasquale, and La Traviata.

Each performance will be introduced with a short narrative to describe the scene and its part in the story. Opera Scenes is directed by Carol Niblock and Vicki Jamison and is accompanied by Ward Jamison on piano. The performance is free and open to the public.

Join your fellow gator staff & faculty in the Tippie Alumni Center on Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 – 5:00 pm for light refreshments and beverages.

We encourage you to invite a friend or colleague to the gathering! No RSVP is needed.

As the end of the semester approaches, the Game Room will be closing its doors! Following the league playoffs, the space will officially be closed for the summer starting Monday, May 1st. It will remain open through the weekend with its normal hours (12 pm – 12 am).

Updates will go out closer to the Fall semester when the space reopens. Have a safe and relaxing summer!

Celebrate the end of the spring semester with Allegheny Panhel! Participate in a rummage sale, Grounds For Change open tab, lawn games, and other activities THIS Friday at 2 pm!

Due to weather concerns, the festival has been moved to the second floor of the Campus Center.

Join the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega for their annual Carry the Weight Walk! Meet the sisters outside the Campus Center at 12 pm on April 30 to walk down donations to Meadville’s Womens Services Inc.

Donations are still accepted until the walk begins! Bring your umbrellas and raincoats if it rains!

Want to take some time to relax and unwind before finals? Allegheny Psi Chi and the Wellness Club invite are hosting a DeStress Fest on Monday, May 1 in the Gator Quad. 

There will be free goodie bags and yard games from 11:30 am -2:30 pm! Stop by, hang out in the sun, and get some free wellness gear to get through finals week!

Allegheny Christian Outreach welcomes the campus to join us for a night of praise and worship – through singing and prayer. We hope you’ll come – to rest, breathe, focus, and express gratitude to God for your semester as we head into finals.

All are welcome at 6:30 pm on Saturday, in Ford Memorial Chapel to join the Allegheny Christian Outreach students.

Bird Club’s Nature Scavenger Hunt will occur tomorrow starting at 9:45 am in front of Carr Hall. The official hunt will occur between 10 – 11:30 am, and prizes to the winning team will be awarded at noon.

Interested participants are welcome to sign up their team of up to 4 here or show up at Carr Hall at 9:45 am to be placed on a team.

Videos of sessions from “Meeting This Moment: Exploring the State of Allegheny College’s Methodist Affiliation” are now posted on the symposium website.

Members of the Allegheny College community who would like a complimentary copy of the published papers and addresses can order a copy using this order form.

Interning this summer? Funding to offset costs associated with life as an intern may be available. Internship funding (made possible by generous alumni and friends) can help cover costs associated with housing, transportation, and meals during an internship experience.

Go to Handshake, click Jobs, and search “intern fund.” The Allegheny College Internship Funding page with application directions will appear. Apply by May 1.

Join the Things Just Got Spicy team on April 27 at 6 pm in Campus Center 206 for our second event of the season! Poetry film night is dedicated to watching a poetry-related film, discussing film’s nature and how poetry impacts society.

Eat snacks and hang out with the Things Just Got Spicy team! We hope to see you there; in the meantime, please feel free to stream episodes #1 and #2 of season three on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or website!

Things Just Got Spicy is an all-inclusive political poetry podcast discussing political, economic, and social issues in the U.S. and abroad.

The Association of Caribbean Students & Men of Color Advancement Association will be collaborating to make a fun field day event indoors that includes tug-o-war, flag football, and many more games! We will provide music and snacks! Come and enjoy the event from 6-8 pm in Campus Center Lobby.

Have clothes, books, toiletries, or non-perishable foods you don’t plan to take home this semester? Don’t throw them away! Donate them to St. James Haven, Meadville’s local men’s temporary shelter.

The Inter-Fraternity Council will take donations starting at 6:30 pm at Schultz Banquet Hall, where they will have a cookout!

The last craft of the semester is here! This Friday, 4/28, in the Game Room at noon through the weekend while supplies last. Decorate a suncatcher to end of the year with a warm note!

Join us for the last Quigley Town Hall of the academic year on Thursday, April 27, from 12:15 – 1:30 pm in Quigley Auditorium. Center for Political Participation fellows will be joined by students from PS235- Latin American Politics- to talk about the drug wars in North America. Pizza will be served.

We invite you to join the Civic Symphony Orchestra at our Spring Concert this Saturday, April 29, at 3:15 pm in Shafer Auditorium. Students, faculty, and community members have been rehearsing all semester.

They are excited to present this program to the Allegheny community, so come and support them as they showcase what they’ve put together this year.

It promises to be a great program with plenty of special guests, two student soloists, and a world premiere of a piece written just for our ensemble! Admission is free and open to all. Hope to see you there!

It’s your final chance to see the Biology Department’s Dr. Ron Mumme at the front of the classroom. His culminating seminar, “Reflecting on 33 Fun and Rewarding Years at Allegheny College: The Joy of Field Research with Allegheny Students,” will take place in Quigley Auditorium on Monday, May 1, at 4:30 p.m. Don’t miss it!

Celebrate Arbor Day this Friday, April 28th! Stickers and maple candy will be in the Campus Center Lobby from 11 am -12:30 pm. At 12:45 pm a tree will be planted; students are invited to come!

Commencement is a memorable time for the entire campus, and we need your help with handing out programs, giving directions, driving golf carts, attending handicapped parking, and much more. Commencement assistance is still needed.

Administrators are required to walk or work. Staff are paid for working this day; please check with your supervisor if you have questions. We appreciate your assistance in making this a great day for our graduates and their families.

Staff and Administrators should sign up here to work at Commencement.

Students who need to complete clearances for their job or internship this summer or next semester will have an opportunity to complete the FBI Fingerprinting clearance on campus. Identogo will be here on May 1, in Campus Center 317, from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm.

To pre-register for the event, please send a completed Employment Inquiry Release to studentemployment@allegheny.edu by 4/28.

You must be pre-registered to attend the event. Please sign up for a fingerprinting appointment by 4/29 if you have not done so already by clicking here or here. This event is first come, first serve and has a limit of 52 people. Please bring a valid photo ID, such as a Driver’s License or State Photo ID card, to the appointment.

Any students unable to attend these events should reach out to studentemployment@allegheny.edu for instructions to complete the fingerprinting at the Identogo site in Meadville.

Create a T-shirt, intended to empower survivors of violence, provide a sense of community, and educate others about violence and prevention in the Campus Center Lobby at 11 am.

The purpose of the project is to increase awareness of the impact of violence and abuse, to honor a survivor’s strength to persevere and to provide another avenue for them to courageously break the silence that often surrounds their experience.

Allegheny Student Government, Green Students of Color Society, and Students for Environmental Action are having a thrift store each day this week! Wednesday through Friday in the Campus Center Lobby and on the lawn outside the Campus Center, Thursday, 4-6 pm (weather permitting).

Donate 50 cents to take an item, and fill a bag for $5! Furniture is free! All proceeds go to the food pantry outside the Allegheny Student Government office, which is a free resource to combat food insecurity on campus.

The Spring Honors Convocation will be held on Tuesday, May 2, at 4 p.m. in Ford Memorial Chapel.

The valedictorian for the Class of 2023 will address the gathering. Departments will award various student prizes, the Julian Ross Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Thoburn Award for Excellence in Teaching will be announced. In addition, student awards for campus leadership, community service, and scholar-athletes will be announced. The campus community is encouraged to attend to support their friends and colleagues.

In collaboration with ASG, The Office of Sustainability, and Clay Club presents the first Empty Bowls Dinner.

On May 1, from 6:00–8:00 p.m., come to the Campus Center Lobby, buy a handmade bowl, and eat at the Empty Bowls Dinner. A variety of soups will be served, all made from food grown in the Carrden Garden. Tickets are $10 for students with a valid Allegheny student ID and $20 for anyone without a valid Allegheny ID. All proceeds will go to a local Meadville public school to buy student lunches.

A big thank you to everyone who participated on Gator Give Day! Did you get one of our limited-edition 2023 Gator Give Day T-shirts? 

We have a few left, and they are available to any of our students, faculty, and staff for the taking! Stop by the Tippie Alumni Center Lobby and pick one up between 8 am – 5 pm before they’re all gone. Only sizes small and medium remain!

URSCA would like to congratulate the following students for their recent conference presentations at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, from April 13-15. 

• Kate Folkenroth
• Carly Haas
• Laura Haney
• William Nese
• Haley Stabile
• Amara Taddeo and 
• Jacob Zoll 

The theme of this national conference (organized by the Council on Undergraduate Research) was “Research at the Confluence.” URSCA would also like to give a huge thank you to Prof. Alice Deckert, who traveled to Wisconsin as an Allegheny representative during this conference. Congratulations to all!

URSCA would like to congratulate the following students (and award winners) for their recent participation in the Sigma Xi Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Accomplishment Conference at Penn State Behrend on April 22.

Biology Oral Presentations:

• Emily Spitz (2nd place)
• Blake Neiderlander
• Vienna Kauffman
• Hanah Simmons
• Regan Myers (1st place)
• Juyi Shen
• Eden Brody (2nd place)
• Grace Camarata
• Katherine Mowry
• Sara Adams
• Emma Yesko
• Eva Kerr

Humanities/Social Science/Education Oral Presentations:

• Erin Magnus
• Victoria Smith (2nd place)

Mathematics/Economics Oral Presentation:

• Rutendo Mavunga

Biology Poster Presentations:

• Ahmad Bakri
• Andrew Dennard
• Mary Dosch
• Erin O’Neill
• Autumn Peterson
• Haley Stabile (1st place)
• Concetta Panza (1st place)
• Ciara Lovell
• Ella Lunney
• Colleen Vine

Psychology Poster Presentations:

• Emily Mullen (2nd place)
• Charlotte Allen (2nd place)
• Ashleigh Dolan (2nd place)
• Maria Lounder
• Braislee Byrne
• Athena Drollas
• Madison Lemanski
• Phoebe Tebbs
• Julia Lenehah
• Stephen Cullinan (1st place)

We are excited to announce we are partnering with GFC for an open submission film/video festival!

The Coffee and Cinema Festival allows Allegheny College student filmmakers/artists to showcase their work to other students over coffee! In addition to a great selection of student films and video art, coffee will be served! The festival will be at GFC Saturday, April 29, from 7 to 9 pm. All submissions will be considered, so feel free to share what you have made! Here’s a link to the submission form.

Submission Guidelines:

• Only one short film or video may be submitted.
• A submission must be under 7 minutes in length, including any credits
• Submit a film or video in any genre, narrative, documentary, experimental, animation, etc.
• All submissions must be submitted via a link to a downloadable file, a Google Drive link is preferred.
• Submissions must be received by Thursday, April 27, by 6 pm.

Share this form with anyone who might be interested in showcasing their work! This also extends to any art students who want to showcase any video art!

Got a question about the festival or submissions? Email aftv@allegheny.edu.

Join the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega for their annual Carry the Weight Walk! Meet the sisters outside the Campus Center at 12 pm on Sunday, April 30, to walk down donations to Meadville’s Womens Services Inc. We are accepting donations all week during lunch in the Campus Center Lobby.

Cheer Tryouts are this week. Learn a cheer and dance in Wise Blue Court 2 tonight from 7 to 9 pm! If you have any questions or want more information, email accheerleading@allegheny.edu or DM @alleghenycheer on Instagram! No prior experience is required.

Summer housing will be in Allegheny Commons and College Court at the rate of $60/day for room and a meal plan. All charges for summer housing will be processed on the student’s bill based on the employment period (move-in through move-out dates). The total charge and any applicable awards will be processed following the move-out date. All remaining balances are due August 15, 2023

For students engaged in summer research and grant-funded programs, an award will be made to cover some portion of the housing and meal plan costs. For students engaged in summer employment or internships, awards may be available. Please contact your program supervisor for possible award opportunities.

Students: please complete the Summer Housing Application by May 4 for a housing placement.

Supervisors: if you are planning to hire students this summer, excluding those for research, please fill out the Break Job Posting form through the Financial Aid Office. Summer research will be handled by the Provost’s Office and URSCA instead of student employment.

Please note that the President’s Cabinet has indicated that all student employees working on campus during the week of June 1 be made available by supervisors for possible support of Reunion Weekend from June 1 – June 4 as needed. Institutional Advancement will contact supervisors with additional information as the needs become better defined. As you hire students, please communicate this possibility to those who will be on campus during that week.

Students will track their time for Reunion Weekend work on their regular summer position time cards unless their regular position is funded by an external grant, in which case we will assist the student in establishing different timecards.

Please review this document for updated information regarding summer pay, room, and board rates.

Are you graduating on May 13? Take a moment to complete the recently launched First Destination Survey. It should be in your inbox from Friday, April 21.

Those graduating must complete this survey before picking up commencement tickets and information the week of May 8. Save some time and complete it now or soon!

As we approach the end of the Spring semester, it is time for all organizations to submit the Organization Registration form with their new board members.

All organizations are eligible for storage in the Campus Center can fill out the Organization Storage form. The storage form needs to be submitted by noon on Tuesday, April 25th. Filling out a form does not guarantee a spot. Make sure you submit a form even if you were assigned a space this semester, as all spots will be reopened.

Connect with Gloria Burgess gburgess@allegheny.edu if you have any questions!

Congratulations to this week’s winner, Nahayan Minhas, and thanks to all who participated this semester. This is the last quiz of the semester based on last week’s news!

Submit your answers by Monday, April 24 at 11:59 pm here. Someone will be in touch to announce the grand prize winners once the results are in. Contact Desmond Corrado, corrado01@allegheny.edu, with any questions.

Newman is hosting Catholic Q&A on Monday, April 24, from 8 – 9 pm in Campus Center 206. All are welcome!

Student-Athletes, swing by GFC on Tuesday, April 25, from 11 am to 2 pm to grab a free drink and some tips for preventing burnout before finals!

Inform a SAAC member that you’re an athlete and get a voucher for a free drink! Find a space to do work or converse with friends after getting a beverage.

In collaboration with ASG, The Office of Sustainability, and Clay Club presents the first Empty Bowls Dinner.

On April 27 from 5 – 7 pm, come to the Campus Center Lobby, buy a handmade bowl and eat at the Empty Bowls Dinner. A variety of soups will be served, all made from food grown in the Carrden Garden. Tickets are $10 for students with a valid Allegheny student ID and $20 for anyone without a valid Allegheny ID. All proceeds will go to a local Meadville public school to buy student lunches.

The HOPE College Leadership Program is a hybrid leadership development program that fosters a support network for College Latinas to ensure they have the resources necessary to complete college, enter the workforce, and contribute to their communities. Join us to learn more about the program and for an application workshop!

Attend either session in Campus Center 301/302:

• April 26 at 4 pm
• April 27 at 6 pm

To celebrate the research accomplishments of the Class of 2023, the Biology Department is pleased to host its Twenty-Fifth Annual Senior Project Symposium on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, April 24-25.

Graduating seniors will present their senior project research results in sessions beginning at 1:10 p.m. each afternoon. All members of the college community are invited and welcome to attend. Juniors, sophomores, and first-year students interested in biology are especially encouraged to attend and participate. 

Please contact the symposium coordinator at kberger@allegheny.edu for more information. A schedule of the symposium presentations may be viewed on the biology website.

This year’s Big Idea Competition is the biggest yet, featuring 24 teams of 44 students from 4 colleges and universities – Allegheny College, Westminster College, Carnegie Mellon University, and Robert Morris University – all competing for $25,000 in prize money!

All are welcome to watch the competition that will be held on Friday, 4/28, in the Campus Center in rooms 301/302 and 303.

Here’s your guide to the competition:

• Each team presentation will last approximately 20 minutes + 10 minutes Q & A
• All teams will present in two tracks from 9:00 am until 4:30 pm.
• The finalists will be notified via email at approximately 5:00 pm
• The final round will be held on Saturday, 4/29, in Quigley Auditorium beginning at 8:30 am and will run until 1:30 pm
• Final Judging will take place at 2:00 pm
• Winners will be named at approximately 3:00 pm

Details:

• 2023 Competitor Profiles
• This Year’s Judges

The Zingale Big Idea Competition is a student-focused seed-funding business pitch presentation competition. It is designed for new business ideas which have yet-to-receive funding. The Annual Competition will award a whopping total of $25,000 in prize money among the student winners. This contest emulates the experiences seen on the popular CNBC broadcast, Shark Tank, but with a heart. Unlike Shark Tank, the Zingale Big Idea distinguished judges do more than evaluate business models – they offer constructive feedback, coaching, and encouragement.

Visit allegheny.edu/bigidea for more information.

Seniors, go online this week and purchase your Senior Week Tickets to celebrate the end of an era with your classmates! Senior Week will run May 9th-12th, and only those walking in Commencement may attend Senior Week events.

Now is your chance to purchase your Senior Week 2023 tickets online, starting today! Ticket sales will end on May 1st at 9 am; so don’t wait to go online to the link below, complete the online form and purchase your ticket for just $25. Each graduating Senior can buy only one ticket, and guests are not permitted at Senior Week events. You must pay upon completion of this form. If you do not pay, your registration is not complete or confirmed.

Register and pay for Senior Week Tickets here. 

On Saturday, April 22, the Women’s Lacrosse team will host a shoe drive during our game! Please support us as we honor our seniors that day and donate a pair (or more) shoes to a good cause. The shoes can be used and any type of shoe, if you want to get rid of them, we’ll take them.

When you donate, you will receive a FREE Allegheny Lacrosse T-Shirt (while supplies last) and a chance to win a $25 Dunkin Gift Card (which will be raffled off between the 3rd and 4th quarter of the game). Thanks for the support! Go Gators!

As a first-generation forward institution, Allegheny College has earned the honor of being well-known for the distinction. To continue the work to support our students, a committee is being constructed. The duties of the committee will consist of the following:

• A regular monthly meeting
• Assistance in programming during 1st Gen Week in November

The committee is open to any staff or faculty member who would like to support this cause. Please contact Lisa Nicole at Lsmith2@allegheny.edu or extension 3332 with any questions or concerns.

Are you interested in gardening, chicken care, beehives, program development (cooking, canning, education), or working outside this summer? We have positions available (full- and part-time) this summer to learn these skills and work in the Carrden, our campus organic vegetable garden. Experience is not required, but a willingness to learn and commit is necessary!

If you plan to be on campus or in Meadville for a summer experience, you can also work in the Carrden. Many of our past summer crew members have also completed research with faculty or done other work on campus along with work in the Carrden.

Contact sustainability@allegheny.edu for more information or search the Student Jobs Database.

The Earth Day Scavenger Hunt, initially scheduled for this Saturday, has been moved to next week due to inclement weather. The rescheduled hunt will occur 10 am – 12 pm, on April 29, with registration starting outside Carr Hall at 9:45 am. 

You can still sign up individually or in teams at this link here.

It is time, everyone! GAP, ASG, SASS, MOCCA, BGM, and WARC 90.3 are presenting the Springfest weekend that is finally here. There is so much for you all to engage with this weekend, and it’s all FREE! Below are the details outlining each day of the weekend and what you should be expecting.

TODAY:

Neon Lit Roller Skating Rink – 8 – 10 pm at the Campus Center Lobby

• FLASH WARNING: The floor will light up and may consist of lights that flash.
• Roller skates will be provided, please bring your own socks
• Snack/Concession bar will be provided
• Springfest T-shirts, Springfest cups, and fun accessories will be provided
• Music will be provided

Saturday, April 22:

Holi Event – 3 – 5 pm at the Gator Quad
– Festival of throwing colors where colors will be provided
– Water will be involved
– Springfest T-shirts will be provided (if you did not receive one prior)
– Kristen’s Kookies (locally made cookies) will be provided
– Music will be provided

Bubble Foam Pit – 9 – 11:30 pm at the Murray Lawn

• FLASH WARNING: There will be an electrical board that may have flashing images occurring
• A foam pit will be provided
• DJ set with the electrical board will be provided
• Beach balls and other fun accessories will be provided
• A variety of food trucks (ice cream, kettle corn, a variety of pizzas, etc. ) will be provided
• A fire pit will be provided
• Tents with tables and chairs will be provided

Sunday, April 23:

Splatter Paint on Canvas – 1 – 3 pm at the Gator Quad

• Chalk Shop (local business) wood canvases and paints will be provided
• A variety of stencils will be provided
• Crepes food truck will be provided
• Music will be provided

Beach Vibes Cookout – 4 – 6 pm at the Gator Quad

• Fun activities (bounce castle, yard games, etc.) will be provided
• Water will be involved
• Authentic food cooked by a student chef will be provided
• Mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) will be provided
• Music will be provided

Please come to any or everything, as these organizations have dedicated much time and work to creating a fun atmosphere for each of you. If you also have an interest in volunteering to assist us in making sure these events run smoothly, please reach out to GAP President Thión about your interest. Other than that, let’s have some fun, Gators!

Spanish Mass will be held this Sunday, April 23, at 6:30 pm in Ford Chapel. This entire Catholic Mass will be in Spanish; including the readings, homily, and liturgy; and will be celebrated by Erie priest Fr. Cesar Segovia.

If you have any questions, please email leszczynski01@allegheny.edu or nesew@allegheny.edu.

A community garden is a joint effort amongst interested parties to create a green space where all people involved share part of the upkeep and garden rewards. The Allegheny College community is invited to come Saturday at 2 pm to the MARC Community Garden (rain or shine) located on 800 Thurston Road in Meadville, for an orientation meeting and garden tour to learn how to grow together.

Interested, but busy on Saturday? Join the mailing list here. For more information, visit https://www.marc4fun.com/community-garden or contact Beth Ryan at ryan.beth@gmail.com.

Today, April 20, is Gator Give Day! Students, be sure to join us in the Campus Center lobby from 11am to 2pm for snacks, giveaways, and fun!

There will be T-shirts, chocolate-covered pretzels, and an opportunity to support Allegheny. If we hit our goal of 100 students making a donation of ANY size, a member of the Board of Trustees will sponsor a Casey’s ice cream social on campus on Study Day (May 3) for ALL students.

Not to mention that your participation has the potential to help unlock a $1.25 MILLION DOLLAR challenge for Allegheny. Also, keep an eye on Allegheny social for videos featuring students, faculty, and our own President Cole! Thank you to all who plan to participate and to our excellent volunteers. Please join us and let’s celebrate together!

The Richard J Cook – Teresa M Lahti Scholars Symposium will be held on Tuesday, May 2, in various locations on campus. All students, faculty, staff, and campus community members are encouraged to attend as we celebrate the research, scholarship, and creative projects our students have worked on during the 2022-2023 academic year. The full schedule of events can be found here.

Among the many events, there are 3 sessions in which you can view the outcomes of our student’s work: 

• Student Spotlight Session from 11 AM to 12:30 PM in the Campus Center
• Keynote Session from 1 PM to 2 PM in the Tillotson Room of the Tippie Alumni Center
• Senior Project Poster Session from 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM on the Main Floor of the Pelletier Library.

Please join us at the Meadville Public Library (848 N Main Street) on Thursday, April 20, 5 – 6:30 pm for a reception to celebrate the opening of “Unbound: What’s Your Story?” an exhibition of book-based art organized and curated by students in the Art Dept. seminar “Contemporary Institutions of Display.” 

Unbound features books of surprising forms and inventive materials by artists in Erie, Boston, and New York: Slavko Djuric, Susan Gaylord, Sara Parkel, and Ashley Pastore. Small bites and refreshments will be served, and the curators will briefly talk about art in the exhibition. 

Unbound is hosted by the Meadville Public Library, and curated by Heather Amancio, V Belcher, Allison Crouch, Ami Daniels, Fitch Eaton, Nelson Martins Holo, Kai Maries, Cameron Paines, Zihan Wang, Zoe White, Jahyra Williams, Autumn Wittebort.

With the passing of the micro-credential program by faculty vote, departments and programs are now able to begin implementing micro-credentials.

Please fill out this brief form to begin the process of working with Byron Rich to develop micro-credentials. Note that all micro-credentials will be vetted by Curriculum Committee before implementation.

Please see this website for more information regarding the micro-credential pilot program.

Items to be included in the notice of the April 27 Faculty Meeting should be sent to Faculty Secretary Margaret Nelson (mnelson@allegheny.edu) by 9 a.m. on Monday, April 24. Please include electronic versions of any reports or documents associated with your agenda item and suggested text for any announcement. For questions regarding the potential inclusion of new business items or reports on this or future agendas, please contact Margaret Nelson or Ken Pinnow, faculty moderator.

Join us in the Campus Center Friday from 9 am to noon for the Creek Connections Student Research Symposium!

Our participating schools will display their projects – ask them about their work and what they have done with us this year. Almost 20 professionals from regional environmental organizations (such as the PA Department of Environmental Protection, Erie National Wildlife Refuge, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and French Creek Valley Conservancy) will be in attendance with informational tables.

This is an excellent time for Allegheny students to talk to them about their organization and explore career opportunities.

Finals are approaching! Feeling overwhelmed with studying? Need help to prepare? NaviGators will be available in the Campus Center Lobby today from 12:30 – 1:30 pm to help students plan their study schedules and offer valuable tips and tricks.

NaviGator Peer Mentors offer 1-on-1 support to Allegheny students, from help with time management and study skills to access resources on campus. Meet with one today!

The Office of Career Education is excited to collaborate with the Pi Chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity for our final Rapid Resume Review of the 2022-23 academic year. Bring a draft of your resume to the Campus Center on Thursday, April 20, between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm for a quick review that will leave you with 3 tips to sharpen your resume.

It’s that time of year again, and as we prepare for commencement, we ask that no deliveries that require skid steer or other equipment to unload be scheduled during the week starting May 7 thru May 13, as the team will be in full swing with other projects. We thank you for your thoughtfulness in helping us with this and look forward to another wonderful Commencement.

Join the Andrew Goodman Foundation and the Center for Political Participation for a Quigley Town Hall on Wednesday, April 19, at 12:25 p.m. in Quigley Auditorium as we discuss education policy and equality, with particular attention to whether students’ high school experiences prepare them for college.

Guest speaker Professor Slote (from the education department) will help explain the impact of the high school education system on college readiness and education policy, along with student panelists who will provide real-life examples/experiences will speak. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Women in Business and Economics Club is happy to announce that we are looking for new, inspiring, and active board members! We are looking for a secretary, treasurer, and social chair.

To apply for any of the positions described above, we are asking you to fill out the following form. Email us with any questions; thank you, and see you on board!

Calling all graduating seniors, AGES wants to celebrate you! Join the All Gender Equity Society at 6:30 pm on April 20 in the Jason Diversity Lounge to celebrate your time at Allegheny.

We will have games and be distributing a limited number of chords. For questions, email lesher01@allegheny.edu.

In celebration of Earth Day, join Bird Club and Students for Environmental Action for a nature-themed scavenger hunt this Saturday!

Teams of up to four students will compete to find various natural items around campus and win prizes. Registration will open at 9:45 am in front of Carr Hall, and the competition will commence at 10 am. Sign up as an individual or a team here.

Join Sojourners TODAY, Wednesday, April 19, at 5 pm on the Gator Quad for a nature walk to celebrate Earth Week. Mike Williams from the Community Engagement Office will help lead us in exploring reciprocity with the earth. See you there!

Crawford County will conduct the annual, statewide severe weather exercise simulating a tornado warning on Wednesday, April 19. Allegheny College will participate in the exercise by sounding campus sirens and issuing an ALERTAllegheny (e2campus) notification.

You DO NOT need to seek shelter or change your routine for this test. Prior to the test, we encourage you to review the Emergency Preparedness posters in each building or refer to the online Emergency Guides, which provide instructions on what to do in the event of an actual emergency.

The drill will start with three siren blasts lasting 60 seconds and conclude with an “all clear” signal, one siren blast lasting 30 seconds.

If you have questions, please contact the Office of Public Safety at (814) 332-3357. If you have not already done so, you may sign up to receive emergency alerts via ALERTAllegheny (e2campus) or visit the Emergency Preparedness site.

Thank you to everyone who attended one of the open sessions with The Hill Group last week to learn more about our Strategic Planning process. We are currently in a phase of research, assessment, and analysis.

On Tuesday, April 18, The Hill Group team will be on campus to host listening sessions for members of the community. They would like to hear your thoughts on the current state of the College – positive and negative – as well as what the College should prioritize in the future. They will be meeting with Cabinet, Faculty Council, ASG, AAC, and SAC. Also, they will be holding open sessions at the following times and locations:

Students – Vukovich Theater

• 1:30 – 2:30 pm
• 3:00 – 4:00 pm
• 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Staff and Administrators – Schultz East Alcove

• 1:30 – 2:30 pm

Faculty – Schultz East Alcove

• 3- 4 pm

Please attend in person if you can. If you are not able to, you can provide your anonymous feedback via an online survey available at this link.

The 9th annual Gator Give Day is this Thursday, April 20. Students: We will be in the Campus Center lobby from 11 am to 2 pm with snacks, giveaways, and fun! There will be T-shirts, chocolate-covered pretzels, and an opportunity to win an ice cream social for all students if you support Allegheny!

Check your inbox and social media for the latest updates. Please join us, and let’s celebrate together!

If you plan to hire students this summer, excluding those for research, please fill out the Break Job Posting form through the Financial Aid Office. This will provide supervisors with the Supervisor Section of the Student Employment Form for Summer Break and advertise for any open positions (if needed).

Summer research will be handled by URSCA instead of student employment.

Summer student employment is from May 10 through August 28. Students can work up to 35 hours per week, and the pay rate is $14/hour. More information about summer housing, meals, and billing timeline will be sent soon.

Students who plan to intern this summer are encouraged to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with housing, transportation, and meals. The application deadline is May 1; however, those who have already secured internships (or will soon) are encouraged to apply ASAP.

Go to Handshake, select Jobs, and search for “intern fund” to locate the common application page for Allegheny College Internship Funding. Email Career Education at career@allegheny.edu or Autumn Parker at aparker@allegheny.edu with questions.

Finals are approaching! Feeling overwhelmed with studying? Need help to prepare? NaviGators will be available in the Campus Center Lobby on April 19 and 20 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm to help students plan their study schedules and offer useful tips and tricks.

NaviGator Peer Mentors offer 1-on-1 support to Allegheny students, from help with time management and study skills to access resources on campus. Meet with one today!

Take a look at the Watershed Conservation Research Center’s (WCRC) April Newsletter to find current research projects, summer plans, and Allegheny student involvement by clicking here.

This week is ASA Week, and we are very excited to announce the events we’ll be having for this week! 

GATOR CUP 

• DATE: Tuesday, April 18
• TIME: 6 PM to 8 PM
• LOCATION: Wise Center, Blue Courts

Come and support teams who will be playing at our annual soccer tournament! The winning team gets a prize at the end!

THE COOKING SHOWDOWN 

• DATE: Thursday, April 20
• TIME: 3 PM to 7 PM
• LOCATION: Schultz Banquet Hall

Come and support Favour vs. Chef Boom’s showdown! We are still looking for team members, so please email us at asa@allegheny.edu to be a part of the cooking competition!

THE WEDDING PARTY 

• DATE: Saturday, April 22
• TIME: 5 PM-8 PM
• LOCATION: Schultz Banquet Hall

Come dressed in your best party outfit and enjoy the wedding experience! We will be having a performance by TINA following our annual fashion show! We will be serving handmade African meals! 

We can’t wait to see you there!! Got questions? Email asa@allegheny.edu. Follow us at @allegheny_asa on Instagram for updates!

This week’s craft is cross stitch kits to go! Starting this Friday, 4/21 at noon through the weekend, stop by the Game Room, pick up a kit, and make a cute decoration for your room! A wonderful way to destress before finals come up!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is conducting an Airpod raffle to raise funds for the Pi Phi chapter. One ticket is worth $3, and 3 tickets are worth $6. The Pi Phi chapter accepts payments through our Venmo account @PrestigiousPiPhi and our PayPal email @piphi1920@gmail.com. Please enter to support the Pi Phi chapter! Ticket sales end on April 21!

The 9th annual Gator Give Day is this Thursday, April 20. Students: We will be in the Campus Center lobby from 11-2 pm with snacks, giveaways, and fun! There will be t-shirts, chocolate covered pretzels and an opportunity to win an ice cream social for all students if you support Allegheny! Check your inbox and social media for the latest updates. Please join us, and let’s celebrate together!

The Allegheny Dance Department will be presenting a Dance Minors Concert. The performance will showcase many pieces choreographed by students and hosted in the Montgomery Performance Space.

The show will take place on April 23 at 5 pm. Due to limited seating, reservations must be made. Please call (814) 332-281 and notify the office of how many seats you want to reserve. The event is free to attend.