Student-Digest Digest, Vol 15, Issue 20

Mon Oct 25 20:08:15 UTC 2021

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> *Today's Topics:*
> 1. Guest Speaker- Author/Journalist, Ken Ilgunas (Natalie Campbell)
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> 2. OPEN ALL WEEKEND: Refugee Trilogy in Burke Gallery @ PSAM
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> (Edith Ellis) <#m_-2584670296756342873_2>
> 3. LEGO First Meeting 10/29 at 7 PM (Alexander Blanco)
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> 4. Information Literacy (LIB) Exam - Queensbury Branch Campus
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> (Mark Mastrean) <#m_-2584670296756342873_4>
> 5. Escape The H.U.B 🗝: The Museum Heist LGBTQ+ Edition
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> (Allison Swick-Duttine) <#m_-2584670296756342873_5>
> 6. African Unity's 5th Annual “UNUNYE” Banquet (Princess Danso)
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> 7. Accessibility: Unlocking Our Potential (John Locke)
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> 8. Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Circle, Meditation &
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> Discussions about Trauma & School Shootings -- Next Week with the
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> Institute for Ethics (Michelle Marasch Ouellette)
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> Guest Speaker- Author/Journalist, Ken Ilgunas
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> Environmental author and journalist Ken Ilgunas will visit campus November
> 3, 2021 for a series of events with students/staff/faculty. Please
> encourage students to attend.
>
> Ilgunas has two books: Trespassing Across America, in which he walks the
> entire 1700 mile path of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline documenting the
> environmental and social justice impacts that this pipeline development
> would bring for people along the route. His second book, Right to Roam, is
> about the tensions between wilderness, conservation of nature, development
> and public and private land in the US.
>
> In addition to these books Ilgunas writes for major magazines including
> Time, Backpacker, High Country News, Washington Post and others. His work
> focuses on current environmental justice controversies.
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> His website is: www.kenilgunas.com
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> Ken is an outstanding photographer and storyteller, weaving together
> adventure, humor, justice and science.
>
> There are two events open to all members of the college community:
>
> *Wednesday, November 3. 12-1pm.* *Drop-in Meet and Greet. *The Blue
> Room/Tim Hortons. Bring your own lunch.
>
> *Wednesday, November 3. 5-6:30pm. *Seminar title: Trespassing Across
> America: One man’s epic, never-done-before (and sort of illegal) hike along
> the Keystone XL pipeline. Yokum 202.
>
> If you would like Ken to visit a class Wednesday morning or afternoon
> please contact Curt Gervich at cgerv001 at plattsburgh.edu.
>
>
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> OPEN ALL WEEKEND: Refugee Trilogy in Burke Gallery @ PSAM
> The Plattsburgh State Art Museum presents “*Rick Shaefer: The Refugee
> Trilogy*,” a monumental series of drawings created by the artist in
> response to the Syrian refugee crisis, *open* *through Friday, December
> 10, 2021 *in the museum’s Burke Gallery, second floor of John Myers
> Building.
> **see attached photo at bottom of digest*
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> ALL of our galleries are open Tuesday through Sunday 12pm-4pm.
>
> *NINA WINKEL COURTYARD* (Myers, 2nd floor)
> *ROCKWELL KENT GALLERY* (Feinberg)
> *BURKE GALLERY* (Myers, 2nd floor)
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> IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT PSAM OFFICE AT 518-564-2474 OR
> EMAIL ARTMUSEUM at PLATTSBURGH.EDU <artmuseum at plattsburgh.edu>
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> *PLATTSBURGH.EDU/OFFICES/CENTERS/ARTMUSEUM
> <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/arts/art-museum>*
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> LEGO First Meeting 10/29 at 7 PM
> LEGO (Learning and Experiencing God) is active on campus once again. Our
> first general meeting will be on Friday, October 29th at 7 PM in the
> Amnesty room at ACC. Come with your friends and roommates. Food and snacks
> will be provided, don't miss out on fellowship.
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> Information Literacy (LIB) Exam - Queensbury Branch Campus
> The Information Literacy Competency (LIB) exam is being offered at the
> Queensbury Branch Campus on Monday, Nov. 1st, at 2 p.m. in Bryan Hall, room
> 147.
>
> When you arrive for the exam you will need to be wearing a *facemask* and
> have your *picture ID*.
>
> *Pre-registration is required.* The registration form can be found in the
> Branch Campus “Dates & Registration Information” link on the exam web page.
>
>    - Read more information about the exam and register.
>    <https://www.plattsburgh.edu/academics/library/instruction-reference/proficiency-exam.html>
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> *Eligibility to meet the requirement by passing the exam:*
>
>    - By passing the exam, you meet the Information Literacy General
>    Education/Cardinal Core requirement, but do not receive the credit hour.
>    - Students who have a grade of E or W for the LIB course can meet the
>    requirement by passing the exam, but the exam does not remove or replace
>    the letter grade.
>    - Students can take the exam more than once, but only once in any
>    academic year (Aug. – May).
>
> If you have questions about the exam, please contact Michelle Toth,
> associate librarian, in Feinberg Library.
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> Escape The H.U.B 🗝: The Museum Heist LGBTQ+ Edition
> Do you have what it takes to escape the H.U.B? Can you find the priceless
> work of art 🖼 or get caught in the traps ? 🪤🔍  Join the Miraculous
> Maulana Chapter of Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. for our “Escape The
> H.U.B 🗝: The Museum Heist LGBTQ+ Edition” 🏳️‍🌈 on Saturday, October 23rd
> at 4-7PM to put your abilities to the test. You and your team have 45
> mins ⏳to escape the H.U.B.
>
> Please let us know if you have any questions.
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> *Best wishes, The Maulana Chapter of **Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc. *
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> *Est. November 10, 2018 SUNY Plattsburgh, New York *
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> African Unity's 5th Annual “UNUNYE” Banquet
>
> On behalf of African Unity: The African Student Association at Plattsburgh
> state would like to invite you all to our 5th annual banquet “UBUNYE“
> happening on Saturday, October 30th!
> Join us in our efforts to provide you with entertainment and outlets to
> witness all aspects of beauty throughout our culture. This year’s theme
> is “Keys to the Kingdom” and it’s a banquet you don’t want to miss! Make
> sure to get your outfits ready and buy your tickets!
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> https://plattsburgh.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1844&r=097318f6d75641398b4c98afa3ba18f0
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> Best Regards,
> *Princess Danso*
> *African Unity Club President*
> State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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> --
> Best Regards,
> *Princess Danso*
> *African Unity Club President*
> State University of New York at Plattsburgh
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>
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> Accessibility: Unlocking Our Potential
> In this installment, we would like to showcase the services available in our
> campus Student Accessibility Services (SAS). These services are available
> to all students (at both the Main and Branch campuses) who identify as
> having a disability.
>
> *To qualify for services*, the student first must register with the SAS
> office, located in Macomb Hall 011. Registered students remain eligible
> until graduation. Students can begin by contacting Jennifer Curry,
> Assistant Director, Student Accessibility Services (tel. 518-564-2810 /
> Email: SAS at plattsburgh.edu).
>
> Although each student's needs are individually evaluated and planned for,
> the following list shows some of the common accommodations available:
>
>    - Extended time examinations
>    - Note-taking services
>    - Referrals for tutoring services
>    - Alternative print access
>    - Access route training/mobility services
>    - Registration of Emotional Support Animals
>    - Accommodative housing
>    - Advocacy services
>
> *Required Documentation*
> Students are expected to provide the appropriate documentation for their
> disability, such as a copy of an IEP, 504 plans, or a letter from a
> medical practitioner that includes a diagnosis related to the need for
> services. These documents can be delivered in person, by fax, or by email.
>
> *If the student does not have access to documentation *and is still
> interested in discussing our services, they can apply via the online portal
> in Banner or by sending an email to SAS at plattsburgh.edu to request an
> appointment.
>
> Once the student has identified with our office as needing services, they
> will need to meet with the Assistant Director of SAS. At the completion
> of this process, the student will remain eligible for services until
> graduation. All documentation will remain confidential and will not be
> shared or released without written and expressed consent.
>
> *Answer to the October 8th Student Digest post trivia question:*
> Is there a cure for cerebral palsy? Yes/*No*
>
> *There is no cure for cerebral palsy*. However, there are many
> treatment options that may help improve daily functioning. Selecting care
> will depend on the patient's specific symptoms and needs, and needs may
> change over time. Early intervention can improve outcomes.
> (See: “Cerebral Palsy.”
> <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354005>*Mayo
> Clinic*
> <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354005>,
> Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Sept. 2021
> <https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cerebral-palsy/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354005>
> )
>
> Watch for our next *Accessibility: Unlocking Our Potential *post for a
> new trivia question, a new installment of "We're All in This Together:
> People Living with Challenge... and Succeeding," and other important
> information in the Friday, November 5th Student Digest.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bailey Dell'Erba
> TEL Intern
> Majors in TV Video Production and Digital Media
> Minor in Public Relations
>
> John Locke, Ph.D.
> EIT Accessibility Officer
>
> ------------------------------
> Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Circle, Meditation & Discussions
> about Trauma & School Shootings -- Next Week with the Institute for Ethics
> Join the small group discussions next week as part of a series on dealing
> with trauma. This series is a collaborative effort between the Institute
> for Ethics in Public Life, the Center for Teaching Excellence and the
> Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
> Ethics of Dealing with Trauma PodsTrauma in the Classroom: Continuing the
> Discussion
>
> Noon, Monday, Oct. 25, on Zoom. (Register to get the link.)
>
> This is a chance for students and teachers to share experiences, concerns
> about ethical implications and ideas for navigating through issues. Register
> at bit.ly/RegistrationTraumaSeries2021.
> Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Circle
>
> Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 27, on the lawn on the western side of Beaumont. If
> it rains, the gathering will move to the Alumni Conference Room in Angell
> College Center.
>
> Led by Michelle Cromwell, Michelle Bonati and Vincent Carey. TRHT is a
> national, community-based process to plan for and bring about
> transformational and sustainable change, and to address the historic and
> contemporary effects of racism. This circle will use the framework to help
> the community gain an understanding of the predominant factors and
> conditions that are supporting the racial hierarchy and blocking progress. Register
> at bit.ly/RegistrationTraumaSeries2021.
> Meditation as Self-Care Pod
>
> 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Reading Room in Feinberg Library and
> online. (Register to get the link.)
>
> Led by Paul Deal. Register at bit.ly/RegistrationTraumaSeries2021.
> After a Mass Shooting Happens Discussion
>
> Noon, Friday, Oct. 29, Cardinal Lounge, Angell College Center.
>
> Led by Curt and Amy Gervich, this forum will open with a discussion of
> what it was like to be at Virginia Tech during and after the mass shooting
> in 2007 and other incidents of campus violence. Amy and Curt will reflect
> on their experience and facilitate a conversation about the importance of
> self-care and community building before and after traumatic events. Register
> at bit.ly/RegistrationTraumaSeries2021.
> Culminating Conversation on Zoom
>
> Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 3, on Zoom.
>
> Discussion of takeaways from the series. What happened? What worked? What
> didn’t? What should be done with our learnings? Register here
> <https://bit.ly/RegistrationTraumaSeries2021> to get the link.
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>
> Also Related to the ThemeLiving with Dying: A Related Exhibition Curated
> by Diane Fine and heart2heart
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> Through Oct. 31, BluSeed Studios, 24 Cedar St., Saranac Lake, N.Y.
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/24+Cedar+St.,+Saranac+Lake,+N.Y.?entry=gmail&source=g>
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> An effort to encourage introspection and conversations about our evolving
> relationships with mortality — balancing joy and loss, acceptance and
> anxiety, solitude and community, featuring the work of 27 artists,
> including SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members Diane Fine, Sue Lezon, Peter
> Russom and Norman Taber, as well as some alumni.
>
>
> And Just for Fun and Stress-ReliefSUNY Plattsburgh's Halloween Scare Off,
> hosted by John Locke
>
> 4 p.m. Oct. 29, online at https://plattsburgh.zoom.us/j/97136479329
> (Note: This date was changed because of a scheduling conflict.)
>
> Stress can be a scary thing. But sometimes, scaring each other can be fun
> ... and cathartic. Please join John Locke on Zoom for the first annual SUNY
> Plattsburgh "Scare Off." Come prepared to tell your favorite ghost story or
> recount a paranormal event that happened to you, or your "friend's cousin's
> brother." The person who tells the best story according to the majority of
> attendees will receive a special trophy from Locke's personal collection of
> various (imitation) skulls and associated "scaraphernalia." Come to
> participate or come to just listen. All are welcome ... if you dare!
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