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Data Bites Series: Tech Tools: Google NotebookLM has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date to be determined.

Today is the last day for drop-in tutoring on December 6!

All students are reminded that the last day to pick up medications from Winslow Health Center is Tuesday, December 10. Winslow is open from 10 am to 3 pm. For more information, students may call Winslow Health Center at 814-332-4355.

Instructors, we are getting ready for the upcoming Spring 2025 semester. Please see the steps below for submitting books, videos, or audio materials to Course Reserves:

How to submit books to Course Reserves:

1. Fill out the Course Reserves – Print Material Google Form and indicate if the item is already part of our library collection or if you will be stopping by with a personal copy OR
2. Stop by Pelletier and speak with Kirsten Hauser about placing Pelletier items or personal copy items on course reserves.

How to submit video or audio to Course Reserves:

1. 1. You can submit a film to be placed on course reserve by filling out the Course Reserve – Film Material Google Form OR
2. Stop by Pelletier and speak with Bill Burlingame about placing an item on course reserves.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email libraryservices@allegheny.edu. Thank you!

Why do women often earn less than men in the same fields? How do cultural norms about family and work shape economic decisions? Why might mothers in some regions breastfeed boys longer than girls, and what does that imply about their behavior? Why are women less likely to negotiate in the workplace, and how does this affect their careers?

In Gender and Economics (Econ 438), we unravel the fascinating ways gender impacts the workforce, family dynamics, and global economy. We examine how historical practices influence modern gender outcomes, and learn how to critically analyze policies aimed at closing the gender gap.

Register for ECON 438 in Spring 2025 to challenge your assumptions and deepen your understanding of Gender and Economics. Held T/Th from 11 to 12:15 pm.

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our campus community, we are offering virtual meetings to proactively discuss how potential changes to immigration-related policies and procedures may impact foreign national employees, students, and their families. We understand that navigating these changes can be complex, and we aim to provide the necessary resources and support to assist you.

We have invited our Immigration Attorney, Larry Lebowitz, from Dentons Cohen & Grisby, to lead virtual sessions. Additional individual virtual meetings will also be made available in the future to address specific questions.

Meeting Details and links:

• Student Virtual Meeting: December 9, 2024, at 10 am-11 am.
• Staff/Faculty Virtual Meeting: December 9, 2024, at Noon-1 pm

We encourage you to participate in these sessions to gain valuable insights and ask any questions you may have. For additional information or assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at extension 2312.

Join us for some German Christmas food and treats to unwind before final exams and projects next week in North Village C, Max Kade House Lobby, on December 11 from 5 – 7 pm!

Visit the Safety Committee website safety tips page for all kinds of winter weather helpful information. Stay safe out there!

Gators: Please return ALL green boxes you have in your possession prior to leaving campus for winter break. This will allow us to clean and inventory our stock of boxes to prepare the system for spring semester.

Failing to return a box prior to the end of the semester means you risk being charged the $7 replacement fee. No fines have been charged to your accounts for lost boxes yet, however – you still have time to return them!

Please note: return any boxes you have, even if they are not checked out to you. Simply drop them in the collection returns at McKins or Brooks.

Reach out to sustainability@allegheny.edu with any questions.

Our December Gator Gathering is this Friday, the 6th, from 4 to 5 p.m. Parkhurst is making ‘Jingle Juice’ for the occasion. Please stop by the Tippie Alumni Center to get some!

The last craft of this semester is THIS FRIDAY and THIS FRIDAY ONLY! Starting December, 6 at noon stop by the Game Room and get a no-sew fleece blanket kit until supplies run out.

The Allegheny College brass quintet will be performing holiday tunes during the dinner hour in the Campus Center Lobby Friday, December 6 at 6 pm. Come enjoy some holiday favorites as a break from all the hard work and studying.

The Dance and Movement Studies Program at Allegheny College will present its annual Cookies and Milk Dance concert on Saturday, Dec. 7, in the Montgomery Performance Space at 2 p.m. Refreshments for those attending the concert will be served at 3 pm in the Campus Center Lobby.

Gamelan music sponsored by the Allegheny Music department will be performed at that time. This is the premiere of the Allegheny College Gamelan! Gamelan is a traditional ensemble from Indonesia and is built largely on pitched percussion. The gamelan set at Allegheny College is specifically from the island of Java.

The dance concert will present a variety of dance and movement styles, including pieces by JaDE, Orchesis, and an aikido demonstration by the Aikido club. In addition, the concert will include performances by various members of the Allegheny dance community. John Hyatt and Sophia Mita will contribute musical interludes. A 35th year collaborative production of The Cumberland Mountain Bear Chase will be produced and performed by members of:

• The Learning Center K-8 School
• Allegro Dance Arts
• Allegheny Dance
• Creating Landscapes

The performance is offered to the community – adults and children – as a celebratory concert for the winter season. It is free of charge, but seating is extremely limited and reservations are highly recommended. Reservations must be claimed in person 10 minutes before performance time. Call the Dance and Movement Studies office at 814-332-2813 for reservations or more information.

The Office of URSCA announces a funding opportunity for students seeking to participate in the collaborative Student-Faculty Research (SFR) Program during Summer 2025. The SFR Program offers students and faculty the opportunity to work together on research, scholarship, or a creative project of mutual interest. This program is open to all continuing students (i.e., not May 2025 graduates) across all academic disciplines that are in good academic standing. Proposals submitted to the SFR Program Project must be conducted in collaboration with an Allegheny faculty member and the proposed summer project cannot be directly related to the student’s senior project (i.e., the work resulting from the summer research cannot count as the senior project itself). However, summer projects can serve as preparation for the senior project. Please visit this website to view the tentative start and end dates of this summer program.

Students interested in participating in the SFR Program should identify a potential summer faculty mentor and work with them to complete the SFR Program Proposal. A complete list of instructions, as well as guidance on when and where to submit the completed proposal, can be found in the SFR Program Proposal.

The logistics related to financial awards for summer programs is changing due to new federal regulations. As such, we do not yet know the financial details associated with this program. We will send an update during the Spring semester when these details have been finalized.

Students intending on in working with Allegheny faculty and Meadville community partners through our Community Impact Hub should not apply to this specific program – be on the lookout for an announcement for that funding opportunity in the Spring 2025 semester. Likewise, this program cannot support students interested in on-campus summer employment opportunities (e.g., Physical Plant) or summer internships.

Prof. Matthew Venesky, Director of the Office of URSCA, will be offering a workshop at the beginning of the Spring 2025 semester to provide an overview of the summer research programming on campus, tips on writing a competitive proposal, and the steps that you’ll need to take to complete the application for summer research.

Please email Prof. Venesky (mvenesky@allegheny.edu) with any questions.

No matter what the weather…be safe. Emergencies, disasters, and accidents can occur without warning at any time. Being physically and psychologically prepared to handle unexpected emergencies is an individual as well as an organizational responsibility.

Fire, tornado, flood, or power outage are all covered on the safety committee Weather Emergency Procedure site. It provides initial instructions and contact information to minimize the negative effects of such events. Once you are familiar with the information on the website, you will be better prepared to protect yourself, your co-workers, and your students.

Check out the Emergency Procedure Poster in your building and know your evacuation locations! Scan the QR code for easy access to the website information.

This year is quickly coming to an end. The final check run will be processed first thing Thursday morning December 19. The deadline for all pay requests will be Monday, December 16 by 2 pm. This means anything sent in the mail must reach Accounts Payable by Monday, December 16 to meet the deadline.

Accounts Payable recommends as much hand delivery as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Wescott at ext. 4838.

Does the end of the semester, the approaching holiday season, or recent cozy winter weather give you the urge to craft? Come to the Office of Sustainability this Friday, December 6 from 3 to 5 pm and create crafts and gifts using natural materials grown in the Carrden!

We’ll have materials to make jewelry, decorations, and origami using seeds and dried flowers harvested by students from our campus garden. You can also sip herbal tea grown and harvested from the same spaces as the craft supplies!

If you are looking for a fun gift idea (or want to learn a new skill) this workshop is for you.

• December 6, 3-5 pm
• Office of Sustainability (ground floor of Tippie, right across the walk from Montgomery Gym)

Want to get off campus and get in the holiday spirit? Join AOC on Saturday, December 7 from 3 pm to 10 pm for a free trip to Kennywood amusement park to lights and ride some rides! Sign up here.

Come learn about Google’s new “personalized AI collaborator.” How is it different from simpler AI tools? How might your students be using this? How might you consider using it as a teaching tool in the classroom? Share your thoughts and experiences.

Light refreshments will be available at noon. The session begins on Friday, December 6, from 12:15 to 1:20 pm in the Collaboratory with research and instruction librarian Doug Anderson.

Data Bites is a joint collaboration with the Center for Faculty Research & Teaching Excellence, the Director of Faculty Development and the Dean of the Library.

Fluent in another language? Would you like to teach it to the Meadville community? The Department of World Languages & Cultures has a course that can help you do just that and in return you can earn 2 credits!

This is a signature course, so email Professor Herrera (therrera@allegheny.edu) with the language you’d like to share with the community, and she can authorize you to register for WLC591.

The Director of Writing seeks applications from students interested in joining the writing consultant staff. Consultants work with their peers on specific assignments as well as general writing concerns and questions, and thereby develop hands-on teaching experience. Most importantly, consultants help empower other students to discover their potential as writers.

New consultants spend their first semester in an apprenticeship under the guidance of an experienced consultant and attend professional development meetings to prepare them for the work. All majors, including those who are still undeclared, are all eligible to apply. We also welcome and encourage multilingual speakers and writers to apply.

Required qualifications include an open mind, a willingness to learn, and an interest in helping others become more confident and effective writers. While not required, a solid academic record, strong interpersonal skills, and a sense of humor are advantageous.

Applicants must be able to commit to staffing at least one two-hour shift per week, meeting with a “matched” writer for at least one hour per week, and attending a weekly one-hour professional development meeting, held on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 pm.

Some writing consultants also serve as grammar tutors. To apply, please complete the application form and submit a brief personal statement along with a writing sample to Professor Hart at ahart@allegheny.edu. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, February 3, 2025.

The Merriman Campus Store is pleased to once again offer our annual 20% storewide discount for all shoppers at our store in the Henderson Campus Center! This discount will be available until December 19, 2024, and may not be combined with other discounts.

Do you want to understand events in the world? Do you want to study abroad? Are you still thinking about possible majors?

INTST 110: Introduction to International Studies course helps you think about international issues and relations. With International Studies, you acquire skills that can lead to many different (and interesting!) job opportunities. So, if you are still looking for a course or you want to look outward beyond the US, try INTST 110!

This course meets MWF 9 am-9:50 am and fulfills IP and SB distribution requirements.

Due to technical issues beyond our control, students needing to submit their senior projects to DSpace this semester will not submit directly to DSpace. Instead, students will attach their completed project to their permission form.

Students should fill out the Permission / Submission form at here. In addition to answering questions about copyright, intellectual property, and availability, students will be required to attach their final, completed senior project in PDF format. There will also be a place to attach additional files such as audio, video, or image files.

First Readers will still receive emails asking them to approve the permission form. Once the Reader approves the form, the submission process is complete. Students will not need to log in to DSpace and submit their project. Additionally, they will not be receiving an email when the project has been approved and added to DSpace. Projects will be loaded to DSpace during the spring semester.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Brian Kern at bkern@allegheny.edu or extension 3792. It is our hope that we can resolve the technical issues in time for the Spring 2025 submissions. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

Students who would like to utilize the Winter Break Shuttle to the Pittsburgh Airport and Megabus (10th Street and Penn Ave., under the David L. Lawrence Convention Center) should sign up by Friday, December 6.

Students can sign up for the shuttle by visiting the Shuttle Transportation page and clicking the appropriate shuttle date. For more information, contact deanofstudents@allegheny.edu.

The last day for Drop-In Tutoring is Friday, December 6!

The Parking Appeals Committee will meet in 120 Murray Hall on Friday, December 6, 2024 at noon. Written appeals will be reviewed by the committee. If you have submitted an appeal and would like to speak to the committee, you may do so during the meeting.

All appeals should have been filed at Public Safety within 3 days of receipt of the parking ticket. The Taffic and Parking Regulations may be reviewed online.

Any questions may be directed to the Office of Public Safety at (814)332-3357.

Pelletier Library will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, November 26 for Thanksgiving Break. It will re-open Monday, December 2 at 7:30 am and resume regular academic year hours.

The Global Education Office is pleased to announce the first edition of our newsletter, “The Global Gator!” 

Our newest publication features reminders about upcoming dates and events, recent study away student interviews, and highlights of select study away programs.

We hope you enjoy reading about Global Education’s activities and we look forward to further engaging with the campus community next semester.

The Sustained Dialogue Institute is offering free Moderator Training to any interested member of the campus community.

This virtual workshop series, consisting of 3 sessions, will offer individuals the opportunity to lead fun, engaging and moderate conversations that prompt change and understanding through listening deeply to each other.

More information about the Sustained Dialogue Institute can be found here.

December Fridays: Accelerated Virtual Sustained Dialogue Skill Series

• Dec. 6, 1-5 pm Eastern/ 10 am-2 pm Pacific
• Dec. 13, 1-5 pm Eastern/ 10 am-2 pm Pacific
• Dec. 20, 1-5 pm Eastern/ 10 am-2 pm Pacific

Training will be completed after the college closes for the holidays.

If interested, please contact Anne Butcher with the Office of Inclusive Excellence at abutcher@allegheny.edu by December 3 to be registered.

The Game Room will be closed starting today, November 26 until December 2 for Thanksgiving Break. It will reopen December 2 with its regular hours: noon to midnight until December 6. It will close December 6 for Winter Break. Have a great Thanksgiving and Winter Break!

There will be no ACO this week because of Thanksgiving Break, but we will finish the semester with Christmas Caroling on Tuesday, December 3! New time: Meet at 7 pm at Ford Memorial Chapel. We will end with cookies and hot chocolate at 8:20 pm at 348 Highland Avenue.

All are welcome! Join us! Email aco@allegheny.edu with questions!

Do you want to understand more about the Middle East and North Africa? Do you want a fun course where you learn a lot about the cultures of a region that is so important in many fields?

ARAB 130 is a survey class in English (No Arabic required) where we explore food, music, art, dance, sports, film, and more in the MENA region.

No prerequisites and it fulfills HE and IP distribution requirements. For more information, click on the poster for the course. 

If you will have students that need to work over Winter Break (between 12/13/24 and 1/12/24) in order to maintain campus operations, and/or will have openings for the Spring Semester, you need to submit the appropriate Job Posting Description Forms by December 6.

This will provide supervisors with the Supervisor Section of the Student Employment Form for Winter Break or the Spring Semester as well as advertise for any open positions.

Supervisors can complete the necessary forms by selecting either “Break Job Posting For Supervisors” for Winter Break positions or “Academic Year Job Posting For Supervisors” for Spring Semester positions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Financial Aid Office.

Congratulations to last week’s winners Rebecca Boelker and William Nichols! Winners for both students and faculty/staff will win a weekly cash prize of $15 in Gator Cash.

Submit answers for this week’s quiz by Monday, November 25 by 11:59 pm at this link, and remember results are tabulated for a grand prize at the end of the semester. This will be the last quiz of this semester, thank you for participating!

All safety training is due by December 31, please complete any outstanding items by this date. You should be receiving weekly reminder emails from the platform every Tuesday. This email will have your outstanding task list and login information.

If you have any questions or are having trouble logging in, please contact Tracey Olenick at x5911 or tolenick@allegheny.edu. Thank you for keeping us compliant and safe!

All members of the Allegheny community are encouraged to submit nominations for faculty and staff awards including the Julian Ross Award for Excellence in Teaching, the Thoburn Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Robert T. Sherman Distinguished Service Award. Award recipients are selected by a committee of alumni who rely on the information in your nominations to make their decisions. Your participation is greatly valued and appreciated.

The nomination form and a list of previous recipients can be found here. Nominations are due by January 15, 2025. For more information, please contact Phil Foxman at pfoxman@allegheny.edu or 814-332-5383. Thank you!

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is partnering with the Sustained Dialogue Institute to offer Moderator Training to any interested member of the campus community.

This free workshop series, consisting of 3 sessions, will offer individuals the opportunity to lead fun, engaging and moderate conversations that prompt change and understanding through listening deeply to each other. More information about the Sustained Dialogue Institute can be found here:

December Fridays: Accelerated Virtual Sustained Dialogue Skill Series

• Dec. 6, 1-5 pm Eastern/ 10 am-2 pm Pacific
• Dec. 13, 1-5 pm Eastern/ 10 am-2 pm Pacific
• Dec. 20, 1-5 pm Eastern/ 10 am-2 pm Pacific

If interested, please contact Anne Butcher at abutcher@allegheny.edu by December 3 to be registered.

We would like to congratulate Carene Shipley for winning two tickets to the Trees of Christmas! Thank you to everyone who participated in the drawing. We had over 50 entries!

If you did not win but would still like to attend, the exhibit will be open November 22-24 and November 29-December 1, from Noon to 8 pm at the Baldwin Reynolds House. General admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students.

Interested in learning about music from around the world? World Music & Culture investigates the social function of music rooted in a range of cultural contexts. We explore the role of politics in reggae music in Jamaica, the impact of migration in music of the Vietnamese diaspora in the United States, and the intertwined nature of music and dance in the Argentine tango to name a few. No prior music experience is necessary.

• MUSIC 226: World Music & Culture
• Professor Hannah Standiford
• Meets T/Th 11:00-12:15 pm

If interested, please email Dr. Hannah Standiford for a prerequisite waiver or with questions at hstandiford@allegheny.edu.

The Presidents’ Athletic Conference is hosting a women’s flag football showcase this spring. If you are interested in participating in this women’s flag football showcase (dates and times TBD), please email Kate Costanzo at kate.costanzo@allegheny.edu by December 15, 2024.

Once we have a list of women who are interested in participating, we will hold an organizational meeting and provide additional details. Thank you!

Do you want to work in museums or galleries? Do you want to learn how to write about art, artifacts, or material culture? Do you want to become a better writer? Do you like reading about modern & contemporary art, or art history?

If yes to any of those questions, consider taking Contemporary Art Writing! If you do not have the “any art history” pre-requisite, please reach out to Prof. Burleigh about adding the course!

• ART 350: Contemporary Art Writing
• Prof. Paula Burleigh
• Spring 2025, meets M/W 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

A study of modern and contemporary art through the lens of art writing. This course builds the research-based skills and visual literacy necessary for art writing–a rigorous but creative process of knowledge production. Art writers mobilize art in the service of broader cultural conversations to address social and political challenges, from race and gender equity to climate change. Students read and practice discipline-specific writing, and they also focus on interdisciplinary authors who posit art as a model of political resistance. Along with foundational writing skills, this course promotes proficiency in the visual and written language of contemporary art.

Prerequisite: any previous art history course (ART 115, 250, 343, 584). If you don’t have this and you’re interested in the class, please reach out to Professor Paula Burleigh.

Join a unique 2-credit seminar with Indigenous leaders and scholars as we explore Native American experiences of health and wellbeing. We will examine historical, social, and environmental determinants that contribute to the extreme health disparities and injustices affecting Native peoples throughout North America.

Students will discuss how pressing global challenges like climate change and food insecurity can be viewed through the lens of Native conceptions of health and wellbeing. Sign up for this MOD A seminar, GHS 290*A1: Indigeneity, Health, and Social Justice TTh 3 pm.

Have you ever wondered how to explain your comp to the non-scientists in your life, or how to talk about that cool science thing you love without putting everyone to sleep?

BIO 490: “The Science and The Story” is designed for science majors and minors who would like to explore creative ways of writing about science. If you’ve taken FS Bio201, FS Chem201, or any upper-level science course, have a look or email Dr. Coenen (ccoenen@allegheny.edu) for more information.

Be sure to stop by Winslow Health Center before you leave for Thanksgiving break to get your FREE flu shot. We open at 10 am and see our last patient no later than 2:30 pm.

Registration is open to student organizations and campus departments for the 2025 Winter Involvement Fair. Now that students have been here and know more of what their interests are, the fair will provide the opportunity for students and organizations, new and returning, to connect. Free snacks and refreshments will be provided!

Please note that this is open to all organizations recognized by ASG, Student Life, and Allegheny departments that offer spring and summer involvement opportunities for 2025.

The event will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm in the Campus Center Lobby. Table space can only be guaranteed if your group is registered through Leadership & Engagement and the form submitted before Friday, January 10 by 5 pm.

Please use this link to sign up. For any questions, contact Leadership & Engagement at sli@allegheny.edu.

Congratulations to last week’s winners, Saruni Lemargeroi and Kalliyan Greevy! Winners for both students and faculty/staff will win a weekly cash prize of $15 in Gator Cash.

Submit answers for this week’s quiz by Monday, November 18 by 11:59 pm at this link, and remember results are tabulated for a grand prize at the end of the semester. Best of luck!

HCM 140 is an exploration of the US healthcare system, including the organizations and delivery of healthcare services. Topics to be covered include U.S. health reform initiatives, health insurance, organization and operation of healthcare systems, and legal and regulatory issues.

Students discuss the challenges associated with healthcare costs, quality of care, access to care, and the financing of both healthcare and public health services. 4 credits. MWF, 9.00-9.50. Distribution Requirements: CL.

A fascinating class for anyone to take, HCM 140 is also the first step in Allegheny’s new bachelor’s and master’s programs in Healthcare Management. Try it and see if it’s the right fit for you!

Join The Allegheny First Responders Club! The Allegheny First Responders Club is a club designed to garner interest and support for the First Responders and their Organizations in and around Meadville.

Whether you are interested in becoming an EMT, Cop, or Firefighter, or just want to know more about the professions, please fill out this Google Form using this link or email Eric Snider at snider01@allegheny.edu.

Did you know that you can get course credit by interning with The Campus? Each semester, The Campus offers a 2-credit internship for those interested in gaining journalism and management experience.

Students can work in reporting, special projects, editing, photojournalism, production, or any combination thereof. The skills you’ll learn during the internship are an excellent addition to any resume. For more information, reach out to newspaper@allegheny.edu.

Having trouble finding people in the Gator Hub directory? They have to log in to become active! Encourage all of your friends and coworkers to log in today. We have requested that the company enhance the functionality related to the directory.

To log in: Download the “Allegheny Gator Hub” app on your mobile device or visit gatorhub.allegheny.edu on a desktop computer and log in with your Allegheny credentials. The app can be downloaded for Android and Apple.

Beginning Monday, Gator Hub will be available to all employees and students! An email will be sent with the link and recommendations for getting started as well as directions for sharing feedback or requesting help.

Please plan to log in on Monday and begin using Gator Hub instead of MyAllegheny. We look forward to the community learning and using this new internal tool!

What is Gator Hub? Gator Hub will serve as a centralized user experience hub designed to streamline access to all essential information, systems, and communications for both students and staff, enhancing campus life and academic success through better access to information and resources. Key features of the portal include:

• Cross-Device Compatibility: It will be accessible from any device, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring users can connect from anywhere.
• Personalized User Interface: The platform will offer a personalized experience, allowing users to access customized content based on their role (student or staff), preferences, and needs.
• Improved Communication: Gator Hub will centralize communication tools, such as emails, notifications, and campus updates, making it easier to stay informed and connected.
• Enhanced Efficiency: With a single point of access, the portal will reduce the time spent navigating multiple systems, improving efficiency for both students and staff.

Here are a few things to remember about My Allegheny:

• Items for MyAllegheny must be submitted by 4 pm to be posted to MyAllegheny the following day. In the summer, items must be submitted by 3 pm.
• Items are not posted on Saturday or Sunday except for Safety Alerts.
• Items to be posted on Monday must be received by 4 p.m. the previous Friday.
• Submissions may be edited for length and clarity; please note that submitting an item does not guarantee that it will be published.
• Submissions are automatically removed after an event has passed.
• Due to the volume of postings, we receive, we cannot re-post items.
• MyAllegheny only accepts items for college-sponsored events.
• Academic events are also listed in the calendar box to the right of the postings to give them greater visibility and so that you can quickly see lectures, concerts, gallery shows, and other events related to our lives as scholars.

Questions about My Allegheny? Contact news@allegheny.edu.