My Allegheny

Join us for Allegheny’s Blue & Gold Weekend: A Homecoming and Family Celebration, Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. Click here to view the complete schedule.

The weekend includes events for Allegheny students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends, including:

• Allegheny alumni participating in classes and programs throughout the day on Friday to meet and
  assist students
• The Playshop Theatre presents “All Good Things Must Begin,” a performance of five-minute plays as part
  of Climate Change Theatre Action, on both Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
• “Battle of the Muses” and “Canvas on the Quad” on Friday evening
• “Conversation with President Cole” on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
• Academic Open House, Resource Fair, and Parent & Family Reception on Saturday from 11 a.m. until
  noon
• Art Exhibit: “Flesh Machines,” including a guided gallery tour, on Saturday afternoon
• TailGator Dinner and Spirit Zone at Robertson Athletic Complex on Saturday from 5 – 7 p.m.
• Tri Deltas All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Schultz
• Athletic events throughout the weekend (Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Soccer, and Football)

Clubs are invited to be a part of the Blue & Gold weekend celebration by tabling at the Spirit Zone on Saturday, September 30! Leadership & Engagement is working with Alumni Affairs by hosting a Spirit Zone at Robertson before the night football game between 5 -7 pm. The Spirit Zone will consist of free food, games, giveaways, and club tabling!

If a club is interested in being a part of this fun and engaging experience, then fill out this form by September 27 at noon. The tabling can consist of interactive giveaways or fundraising initiatives.

Any questions can be directed to Eric Stolar at estolar@allegheny.edu or Gloria King at gking@allegheny.edu.

See rising Alt. Pop star Noah Richardson on Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm on Gator Quad. The rain location will be the Campus Center Lobby.

The concert is free and open to the community! There will be free hot chocolate, tea, and giveaways.

Allegheny welcomes area middle and high school students to campus to participate in an enrichment program to be held on most Fridays through the fall semester. The program resumes today with approximately 100 high school students from three area school districts participating.

Enrichment courses will be held at various class locations across campus. Students will gather in the Campus Center Lobby for lunch.

Should a student be lost, take an effort to point or escort them in the right direction kindly! Questions or concerns can be directed to Betsy Getschman, instructor in the Dance and Movement Studies department and director of the enrichment program, at bgetschman@allegheny.edu or at (814) 720-0269.

FDIC’s (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) supervisory examiner, Brian Rosenberg, will be visiting campus on Monday, Sept. 25, to promote open entry-level and internship positions across consumer protection and risk management divisions.

Positions are assigned to the Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP) and work directly on teams with experienced FDIC employees to evaluate FDIC-insured institutions’ compliance with fair lending and consumer protection laws and regulations. They are also assigned to the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS) and work directly on teams of experienced FDIC employees to evaluate bank operations, business planning, and risk management strategies.

Brian has scheduled class visits from 9 – 11 am. He will also conduct rapid resume reviews during the lunch hour from 12 – 1 pm in Pelletier in one of the Career Education interview rooms. Students interested in meeting with Brian during lunch (food will be provided from Pampered Palate), to have their resume reviewed, or discuss their interests in career opportunities with FDIC should email career@allegheny.edu by Friday, Sept. 22 at 5 pm.

The Sex Positive Week Committee is looking for people interested in destigmatizing sex education, mental health, and the experiences of marginalized populations.

The goal is to create a Sex Positive Week in the Spring 2024 Semester. Responsibilities would include attendance at monthly meetings, the creation of an itinerary or budget, and networking with campus departments, off-campus organizations, and student organizations.

If interested, fill out the form by October 15. Email morales01@allegheny.edu with any questions. Students, staff, and faculty are welcome.

See rising Alt. Pop star Noah Richardson on Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm on Gator Quad. The rain location will be the Campus Center Lobby. The concert is free and open to the community!

Practice interview skills by meeting with Allegheny Alumni from the Board of Visitors whose professional experiences can align with interests and goals. This session will simulate a real screening interview and allow practice in responding to authentic interview questions. Student-Alumni matches will be made based on shared career interests.

Email your resume and a brief note about your career interests to Bonnie Brucato at bbrucato@allegheny.edu after submitting an RSVP on this Handshake event. Sign up by Monday, September 25. Space is limited!

This week’s craft is flower pot decorating! Starting Friday, September 22 at noon through the weekend while supplies last. Come out and decorate a snazzy new pot for all those pretty plants.

Join the Playshop Theatre for an evening of stage-reading performances on climate change! Climate Change Theatre Action is an internationally recognized worldwide festival of short plays about the climate crisis. Playshop at Allegheny will present two weekends of different staged reading performances! Join us this weekend and come back next week for a new selection of plays on September 29 or 30.

This weekend:

• Friday, September 22 at 6:30 pm
• Saturday, September 23 at 2:30 pm

The location is the Vukovich Center for Communication Arts in the Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre. Post-show snack refreshments will be provided. Questions should be directed to Rachel Hoey at rhoey@allegheny.edu.

ALL GOOD THINGS MUST BEGIN- Short Plays by Climate Change Theatre Action 2023

Performance Selections:

• Now by Wren Brian
• Clothes-Minded by Klae Bainter
• 50 Ways to End Mother Earth—In Under Five Minutes! By Kirby Vicente.

Directed by Alex Martin, a senior theatre student.

• Inferno by Angie Farrow
• mirror mirror by Camila Le-Bert
• Cassandra Drowning by Nathan Joe
• Duet by Annie Furman
• TYPES by Jessica Huang

Directed by Michael Mehler, Chair of Communication, Media and Performance

Actors include Emily Adams, Kaleialoha Froning, Grace Kegel, Sydney Mitrecic, Niyah Moore, and Nickel Spartz.

Report a hazard on the Safety Committee website on the inside forms page called “Report a Hazard or Unsafe Condition on campus.” Let the committee know about a near miss, or make a suggestion here! If something on campus seems like it could cause someone to slip, trip, fall, or obstruct the view of a motorist or pedestrian, let the committee know!

Not sure where the hazard is? Can’t find your parking lot? Need to know where the closest call box is located? Want a virtual tour of the campus to familiarize yourself with where everything is located? There’s an interactive map of campus with all the details.

Follow the link to apply for one of the college committees:

• Curriculum Committee
• Academic Standards
• CoDE
• Campus Life
• FFC
• SACIC

Questions should be directed to kutova01@allegheny.edu.

This week through next will focus on the following employers who will conduct interviews on campus. Open positions can be viewed here on Handshake by clicking on the profile icon in the upper right-hand corner, selecting “my meetings,” and clicking on the “on-campus interviews” tab. Once the application is submitted, email career@allegheny.edu to schedule an appointment with a coach, as there are additional required steps to be considered eligible for an interview.

Juniors and Seniors: Move fast in Your Career with PLS Logistics!
PLS logistics sales recruiter Briana Rainey will visit campus on Monday, Sept. 25, to interview for internships and full-time positions within their sales division. She will attend the informal breakfast networking hour in the CC Lobby from 9 to 10 am before starting interviews at 10:30 am and ending at 12:30 pm in Pelletier Library. Each one is limited to 30 min. The application deadline is September 20!

Sophomores, Junior, and Seniors: Invest Early in Your Career Development with First National Bank!
FNB representative, Mallory Manz, will be on-campus conducting interviews for their CORE program, retail/commercial banking branch sites, and corporate office. on September 26. She will attend the informal lunch networking hour in the CC Lobby from 12 -1 pm before starting interviews at 1:30 pm and ending at 4:30 pm in Pelletier Library. Interviews will last 30 minutes. The application deadline is September 21!

Sophomores, Junior, and Seniors: Kickstart Your Career in Energy with Idaho National Laboratory!
Allegheny alumna and Idaho’s Lead Technical Recruiter, Robyn Stojakovich ’08, will be interviewing for various internships and full-time positions across science, technology, engineering, and math. She will attend the informal breakfast networking hour in the CC Lobby from 9 – 10 am before starting interviews at 10:30 am and ending at 1:30 in Pelletier Library. The interviews will last 30 minutes. The application deadline is September 25!

Note that across all applications, students are encouraged to meet with a career coach BEFORE applying to ensure they understand the positions they’re interested in and to develop or revise materials before final submission.

The Andrew Goodman Foundation (AGF) is hosting a National Voter Registration Day event next Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Lobby. Student ambassadors and an explanation of what the organization does on campus will be introduced at this time.

Pizza and drinks will be provided, games, and the opportunity to register to vote in this year’s local election. The local election is very important, and information will be provided on the main issues in Meadville that will be affected by this election.

This year, AGF will be conducting a contest! If an organization participates in the voter registration event (or others hosted by AGF) and registers the most members at this event, the organization will win a large prize!

Misplaced items are frequently turned in to the Public Safety office. If something has been lost, contact Public Safety, and if it is in Lost & Found.

Drop-in peer tutoring is available Sunday through Thursday in Pelletier Library as a reminder for all students. The schedule can be found here.

If a student wants tutoring in a course or subject not listed on the drop-in schedule, see a faculty member or email cshipley@allegheny.edu. Note that the 8-10 pm physics shift will be canceled on Wednesday, September 20.

It’s time for the second Daily Chatter international news quiz! The quiz is based on the international news from the Daily Chatter newsletter from Sept. 11 through Sept. 15.

Find the quiz here! It will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 18. Winners in the student and faculty categories will earn the weekly $15 Gator cash prize applied directly to the winner’s account. Remember that points are tabulated for a final grand prize and the end of the semester.

Contact Desmond Corrado with any questions at corrado01@allegheny.edu.

See rising Alt. Pop star Noah Richardson on Saturday, September 23 at 8 pm on Gator Quad. The rain location will be the Campus Center Lobby. The concert is free and open to the community!

The Watershed Conservation and Research Center (WCRC) has recently published its September newsletter! To find out what the center has been up to regarding environmental research and education, click here.

All are welcome in the Carrden, Allegheny’s organic garden at Carr Hall. Take a walk. Take pictures. Take time with the chickens. Take a small taste from plants, but refrain from harvesting them for personal use.

The Carrden is planned and planted for specific purposes, primarily student programs, community meals, workshops, and to share with those who most need healthy food. Harvesting without communication removes our planned programs (often in collaboration with student groups) and disappoints the gardeners who have labored for months to cultivate these crops from seed. For example, more than a dozen spaghetti squash were harvested before they were ripe and likely would be wasted.

Contact sustainability@allegheny.edu if interested in produce for student programming, oneself, others, or an emotional support animal. Questions can also be directed to sustainability@allegheny.edu. The Office of Sustainability is committed to sharing what is available and factoring needs into planning for next year.

The Annual Safety Training for all employees is currently being assigned.

Emails from “rminfo@mail-app.lossfreerx.com,” with the subject line “Allegheny College Assigned Safety Training Tasks,” and a warning message at the top, it is legitimate. Mark it as “Looks Safe” and proceed to log in to the platform and work on the training.

Questions or problems should be directed to Tracey Olenick.

The process for proposing micro-credentials is now open. Faculty can email Byron Rich or complete this brief form to get started. Once the form is filled out, Byron will develop the proposal and provide it for vetting prior to submitting it to the Curriculum Committee.

See this site for more information on the program, or email Byron Rich with any questions.

Ava Loch is offering Beginner HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) Fitness Classes 2 days a week on M/W from 5:15 PM to 6 PM in the dance studio in the Wise Center. The first class starts on September 13. This is open to all of the Allegheny community and Wise Center members. The instructor, Ava, is a senior at Allegheny and is a certified personal trainer.

View the sign-up form here and to be added to the email list. Signing up does not mean committing to every class. Questions should be directed to loch02@allegheny.edu.

Ava Loch offers beginner strength training classes on Thursdays from 12-1 pm in the general weight room. The first class starts on September 14. The instructor, Ava, is a senior at Allegheny and is a certified personal trainer.

View the sign-up form to collect interest and get on the email list. Signing up does not mean committing to every class. The opportunity is open to all of the Allegheny community and Wise Center members. Questions should be directed to loch02@allegheny.edu.

Students and employees are invited to open forums for feedback on strategic planning, which will chart a vibrant future for Allegheny. The discussions will center around the drafted plan, which can be viewed here. Listed below are session dates, times, and locations to attend:

Open Forums — Employees

• Monday, September 11, 3 – 4 pm, Tillotson Dining Room
• Tuesday, September 12, 2 – 3 pm, Tillotson Dining Room
• Tuesday, September 12, 6:15 – 7:15 pm, Virtual

Open Forums — Students

• Monday, September 11, 7 – 8 pm, CC 301/302
• Wednesday, September 13, 12:15 – 1:15 pm, CC Lobby

Refer to the strategic planning website for more information and updates.

Join the Office of Community Engagement for the first Service Saturday of the year on September 23! Projects will range from yard work to light construction and indoor projects in the local area.

All volunteers are expected to be at the Pelletier Library by 8:30 a.m. to receive their project assignment. A light breakfast will be provided.

Pre-register to volunteer here. Questions should be direct to the Director of Community Engagement, Colin Hurley at churley@allegheny.edu.

The pool is now open from 11 AM to 2 PM Monday through Friday. It is also open Monday and Wednesday between 7 PM and 9 PM.

More hours will be added as more lifeguards get hired. Updates on current hours can be found here. 

Still looking for an on-campus position? Student Life is hiring Gator Express drivers and office workers! Applicants must have held a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least 2 years, a clean driving record (no more than 6 points), and a Gator License (or ability to obtain a Gator License).

Student Employees will transport other students around the Meadville area for appointments and other necessities. Student Employees will also help with office work, cleaning the Gator Express/Motor Pool vehicles, and assisting with other Student Life office needs.

Work shifts are available Monday through Friday between 10 am to 5 pm. To apply or ask questions, email Eric Stolar at estolar@allegheny.edu.

Gator TAILS (Talking About Inquiry, Learning, and Scholarship) is a podcast that explores the many flavors of research, scholarship, and creative work at Allegheny College. Listen in as your host, Prof. Matt Venesky (Director of the Office of URSCA) chats with current students about the research and scholarship that they are involved in while attending Allegheny.

Episode 1 of Season 2 of the podcast was just released. Listen to and follow Gator TAILS here.

Untenured faculty members (tenure-track, NTTR, visiting, adjunct, etc) and faculty working on scholarly writing projects are invited to join the Writing Accountability Group (WAG)! Starting September 16, a meeting will take place one Saturday a month to:

• Write, 9-12 pm
• Socialize during lunch (provided), 12-1 pm
• Write some more, 1-4 pm

If interested, complete this form. Note that completing this form does not mean one is required to attend every meeting. Email Chris Normile with questions.

The NSF STEM Team wants to know about the student experience on campus. The Allegheny NSF researchers aim to create a supportive, sustainable STEM cohort environment. Surveys/focus groups aim to poll students who intend on majoring in STEM regarding their STEM experience on campus. Thus, experience is vital in creating and shaping future cohorts.

Participants are asked to complete 4 study intervals throughout their four years at Allegheny College (1st semester, 1st year, 2nd year, and at graduation or exiting a STEM major). One interval consists of one in-person 30-minute survey and one in-person 50-minute focus group within the same semester. All students will receive a free lunch and a $20 gift card for each interval completed within the same semester.

Eligibility: First-year students (Class of 2027) who intend to major in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, computer science, math, neuroscience, or physics are eligible for the study. The study/ad is IRB-approved.

Contact Ivelitza Garcia at igarcia@allegheny.edu or Lauren French at lfrench@allegheny.edu to participate in the survey.

Post and Print will now be open from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday through Friday for students to pick up or send out mail. This will start on Monday, September 4, and will be the new hours going forward. Post and Print look forward to seeing students!

First-time employees who need to fill out the Human Resources paperwork, complete clearances for a job, club, or internship, and have other questions regarding Student Employment should sign up for appointment slots here. Sessions are in the Financial Aid Office in the 454 House, where you can have all your employment questions answered. Email studentemployment@allegheny.edu if none of the available time slots work.

Students are always welcome to drop off their Student Employment Forms between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on  Monday through Friday or send them over email to studentemployment@allegheny.edu. Note the office will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day.

EDUC 330 has seats available this semester for students interested in education and psychology. The course includes an overview of Multi-Tiered Support Systems, trauma-informed schools, functional behavior assessment, and school psychology.

Explore real-world challenges that educators and school support staff encounter within a school system. Course runs 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. on Tues/Thurs; student engagement is a key component.

The Art Department is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support significant work in studio art. Monies are available through the Richard Kleeman Research Fund, an endowed fund created in 1992 in recognition of Professor Kleeman’s 39 years of dedicated teaching at Allegheny.

All current Allegheny students interested in applying for money from the Richard Kleeman Research Fund must submit a written proposal to the chairperson of the Art Department on the form designed for that purpose. Proposals should describe the nature and scope of the project and must include a budget reflecting how funds will be used. Funds will be awarded on a competitive basis to help students meet studio art research expenses or other ambitious work. Further information may be obtained from the Art department faculty and staff.

ALL Kleeman Fund Applications must be completed online. Proposals are due by noon on Monday, September 25, for Fall of 2023 funding, and award recipients will be notified by Friday, September 29. Click here to access the Kleeman Fund Application.

Funding requests should not exceed $500. No printed or handwritten entries will be accepted. Awards will be determined by the faculty of the Art Department.

The Career Education office is excited to deliver an extensive schedule of fall employer programs, including on-campus interviews with recruiters, site visits to companies, and an exclusive networking and career fair! Students can view a quick outline of these events, including interview deadlines, on Handshake here.

Anyone interested in interviewing with employers should email the office at career@allegheny.edu as soon as possible.

Only 1% of American students study Arabic, even though there continues to be a high demand for speakers. Having Arabic as part of your skill set can help you stand out to your potential employer! Arabic is important in the following fields:

• International Business: Interested in working in business or economics in the Middle East? The Middle East plays an important role in the global economy. In 2022, the GDP of the Arab world was over $5 trillion, and it is important for geopolitical and economic reasons, which opens up many opportunities for work in the region. Knowing Arabic will set you apart!
• Research analysis: The region is important for many reasons, and having Arabic as part of your skill set will make you stand out to your employer!
• Diplomacy and international journalism: Arabic is one of 6 official languages in the UN, and learning the language will make you stand out if you would like to work in or on topics related to the Middle East. Also, if you are interested in working as an international news correspondent, Arabic is an important language to know and will offer you unique opportunities.
• Education, non-profit, and humanitarian organizations: Many refugees come from the Arabic-speaking world, and knowing the language will help you do important work not only in another country but right here in the US, even as close as Erie!

According to the Pew Research Center, in 2016, Arabic is the “Fastest Growing” Language in the U.S. This means that there are growing Arabic language communities across the United States (even as close as Erie!) and an increasing need for speakers of the language in all different fields. There are no prerequisites, and students of any year can register for ARAB 110. If these reasons are not enough, Arabic is a beautiful language to read and write, and the region is rich with cultural diversity!

Have a question? Ask a Dean! Talk with a Dean every weekday in the Campus Center Lobby from noon to 1 p.m.

Tabling begins Tuesday, August 29, and continues until the last day of classes in May. The schedule for the Deans is as follows:

• Mondays: Jonathon May, Third and Fourth Years Class Dean and Commuters
• Tuesdays: Erin O’Day-Frye, Dean for Student Success and Interim First Year Class Dean
• Wednesdays: Ian Binnington, Dean for the Student Experience
• Thursdays: Amy Stearns, Second Year Class Dean and Transfer Students
• Fridays: Trae Yeckley, Dean for Student Life

Pelletier Library will be observing the following hours for the Fall 2023 semester beginning today:

• Sundays: 12 pm – 12 am
• Mondays – Thursdays: 7:30 am – 12 am
• Fridays: 7:30 am – 6 pm
• Saturdays: 9 am – 9 pm

Library hours are also posted on the Library website above the contact information.

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