Please take a look at our new web page “Take A Class” at www.sunybroome.edu/takeaclass  

In the interest of supplying students and advisors—and the entire campus community and community at large—with the most updated academic offerings and schedules, registration information, and general information about the college, our Credit Course Schedules are now exclusively online and are updated as information changes throughout each semester. Going online represents a big step forward in providing a more comprehensive and timely view of class schedules, course descriptions, and seat availability (just to name a few things) to an even wider audience.  It also supports our campus’ sustainability efforts.
 
If you like having paper in your hands, you can always print out any part of the schedule or other linked information at any time and know that it is much more current than the old hardcopy schedule could ever be.  
 
If you haven’t already visited “Take a Class” on the BCC homepage, check it out. In it’s first few weeks online, it became—and still is—one of the most frequently searched areas of our website!

The semester has begun and the volume of people on campus has increased. As a result, we are faced with associated traffic hazards which place pedestrians and vehicles at risk. The Office of Campus Safety would like to remind all who drive on campus that:

- The speed limit for campus roadways is 20 mph at all times.

- All traffic control devices must be observed, which includes stop signs as well as roadway and parking lot directional lines.

- Cell phone use while driving is illegal.

- Safety belt use is required in all motor vehicles.

Campus Safety has already had to deal with a number of accidents. For your protection we have developed a plan to reduce roadway hazards. With the help of Campus Operations', new line markings such as the crosswalks on North College Drive have been added. Speed control signs and courtesy safety check points will be put in place to emphasize the precautions needed. Officers will provide warnings and safety instructions, but can and will enforce all applicable New York State vehicle and traffic laws where drivers put life and property at risk.

Have a safe semester!

Joe O'Connor
Director of Campus Safety and Security

Please go to the following web address to review the Fall 2008 brochure of free lectures, film screenings and book discussions: www.sunybroome.edu/freeevents

If you would like a brochure version of this information, please call JoAnn Barton at ext. 5087, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The brochure is a production of the Liberal Arts Division.

If you have any further questions, please contact Irene J. Byrnes at ext. 5311.

The Other Green Architecture
Thursday, September 4
Faculty Presenter:  Marcia Blackburn
Time and Location:  11 a.m., Titchener Hall, Room 102
This introduction to low-tech sustainable architecture will include the earliest shelters, such as mammoth-bone huts and the tufa caves of Anatolia, as well as the earth-friendly visionary architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bucky Fuller, Paolo Soleri, Michael Reynolds, and others.  If architecture and environmental issues are of interest to you, do not miss this informative session. 

Books To Read Before You Die?
Thursday, September 11
Faculty Discussion Leaders: David Chirico and Irene Byrnes
Time and Location:  11 a.m., Titchener Hall, Room 102
Is there a list of classic "must-read" books that you should plan to read at some point in your life? What books are on this list? And is there just one list? Join a discussion of whether there is a required reading list every thinking person must read in order to be considered truly educated.

Faculty/Staff Convocation Day is Tuesday, October 14. There are no classes that day.

This year’s event will not be as extensive as last year's. However, the Teaching Resource Center has been asked to organize some employee events for that day. The events will include:

- Meetings for Middle States Planning Teams
- Mandatory Campus Training
- Microsoft 2007 Workshop presented by the Teaching Resource Center
- Other programs presented /organized by college employees

Questions and proposals should be directed to Alice McNeely in the Teaching Resource Center.  Those wishing to present/organize an event for convocation day should complete the proposal form and email it to tch_ctr@sunybroome.edu.

BCC Student Amber Hinrichsen happily answering phones during last year's Phoneathon

The BCC Foundation's Fall Phonathon is gearing up to start on September 15. As always, your help finding great students is invaluable to making this year's Phonathon a success. Last year's Phonathon raised over $58,000 to support student scholarships, faculty development, and equipment needs across campus. But, the Phonathon can only be successful if we find great student employees—that's why I am asking for your help.

I am always looking for students with great attitudes who believe in BCC. What I can in turn offer them is a flexible job, hours set out in advance so they can juggle their schoolwork easily, a good learning experience, and most important, a great resume builder. Plus this job is just plain fun—snacks and drinks are provided, in addition to a great atmosphere. And they never even have to leave campus! So, when you hear of a student looking for a job, send them my way!

Thank you!
Jessie Stone-He, BCC Foundation
ext. 5179
stone_he_j@sunybroome.edu

If you are including the Writing Center in your plans for this semester, please inform your students about our services.  
Here are some key points:

• The Writing Center’s professional tutors work with writers of any level, in any subject. All writers, including those who are already proficient, can benefit from working with our tutors.
• We offer assistance with other modes of writing, such as resumes, college application essays, or letters. We maintain an extensive collection of hand-outs that address a range of writing issues.
• Encourage students to visit us early and often! If students wait to work with a writing tutor until just before an assignment is due, they won't have enough time for revision. Students should schedule appointments well in advance of due dates by calling 778-5038 or coming to the Writing Center in L-8. The schedule is posted on our website.

Good luck Fall 2008 sports teams!

Immediate full-time temporary opening through August 31, 2009 for creative and motivated individual with excellent marketing abilities to join the Admissions Office.  The Staff Assistant must have excellent oral and written communication skills and enjoy working as part of a recruitment team marketing BCC in a variety of venues.  

Responsibilities:  Coordinates and implements placement testing for all incoming students including establishing testing schedules, registering students for testing, administering and scoring tests, disseminating test results to advisors, admissions departments, and students.  Represents the college at high schools, college fairs, and information programs; interviews prospective students and families discussing curriculum, student life and academic support services.  Coordinates individual and group campus visitations.  Assists in the implementation of the Dual Enrollment program with area high schools and on-campus academic departments.  Some evening and weekend work required.  

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.  Additional training and education desirable.  One year experience working in a higher education institution desired.  Human services, marketing, or additional experience with any responsibilities of the position preferred.  Familiarity with computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet applications and experience with an information system for data entry and inquiry.

Salary based on annual minimum of $30,364 with anticipated start as soon as possible.  Submissions accepted until position filled.  For full consideration application materials must be received by Wednesday, September 10, 2008.  Send letter of interest, resume and the name, address and phone number of three references to Elizabeth A. Wood, Human Resources Officer, Wales 103.

Georgetta Maiolo, adjunct faculty member and flutist, will be performing at Phelps Mansion Museum on September 14 at 3 p.m. as part of the Second Sunday Concert Series.  Maiolo is principal flutist with the Binghamton Philharmonic and teaches flute at both BCC and BU. Also performing are friends Jonathan Biggers on the harpsichord; Tomoko Kanamaru, piano;  Ursula Kwasnicka, harp; and Mary Burgess, soprano soloist.  All have performed throughout the U.S. and Europe.

Biggers and Burgess are also members of the Music Department at Binghamton University along with Maiolo and Paul Goldstaub, arranger of the afternoon concert.  Ms. Kwasnicka teaches harp at Hamilton College and is principal harpist with the Syracuse Symphony, and Ms. Kanamaru is on the music faculty of The College of New Jersey.

Selections include "Sonata in E-flat Major for Flute and Harpsichord" by Bach; "Entr'acte pour Flute et Harpe" by Ibert; and "Three Irish Folksong Settings for Soprano and Flute" by Corigliano, among other pieces by Taktakishvili, Rossini, Gaubert, and Persichetti.  

Tickets are available in advance and on the day of the concert at the ballroom entrance of the Phelps Mansion Museum, 191 Court Street, Binghamton. The $10 price includes a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception with the artists following the concert.  For more information, please contact Mike Kinney at ext. 5323, call 797-3822 for tickets, or visit www.phelpsmansion.org.

Sound Equipment for Sale! Gently used and in excellent condition:
 
CRATE PS-1510H Speakers
Alesis M-EQ 230 Precision Equalizer
Alesis RA-100 Amplifier
Atus AM300 Mixer
Juice Goose power control
Technics CD Player
 
$800 or best offer

Contact Carrie Wood at ext. 5205, 757-0308, or 725-5354.

Vinyl albums, liner notes, and libretti of several operas all in original boxes. Most have only been played once and are in perfect condition. I am asking $5 (!) for each complete opera or $30 for the entire collection.

Selection includes: Lucia Di Lammermour (Sutherland, Pavarotti, Milnes, Ghiaurov), Il Trovatore (Sutherland, Pavarotti, Horne), Un Ballo in Maschera (Pavarotti, National Philharmonic with Sir George Solti conducting), Norma (Sutherland, Horne), La Traviata (Sutherland, Bergonzi, Merrill), Tosca (Price, Domingo, Milnes) and La Forza Del Destino (Price, Tucker, Merill, Verett).

Contact Michelle at perricone_m@sunybroome.edu.

"One way to become enthusiastic is to look for the plus sign. To make progress in any difficult situation, you have to start with what's right about it and build on that."

-Norman Vincent Peale, author

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