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As part of Laker Day, the College will host a free performance of Puerto Rican folkloric and Latin contemporary dance by the Borinquen Dance Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 17. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the main campus auditorium and is free and open to the public.
Borinquen is the name the indigenous Taíno people used for the island now known as Puerto Rico. Part of the theatre’s mission is to offer a diverse range of youth, many from economically challenged families, the opportunity to develop and practice discipline in a rigorous dance program. Borinquen dance students finish high school at nearly twice the average graduation rate in the Rochester district.
Tomorrow's performance recognizes Hispanic heritage as part of the History, Culture and Diversity series organized by Robert Brown, professor of history. It will also be streamed on the FLCC YouTube account: youtube.com/flcc.
Please refer students to the Laker Day page of the website or the website events calendar for suggestions on how to make the most of their Laker Day.
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For employees: A health and wellness fair
The Human Resources team is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair for employees on Tuesday, Oct. 17 (also Laker Day), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event includes information tables in the second-floor Student Center hallway staffed by representatives of Excellus, Consilarium Group, BRI (Benefit Resource), Employee Assistance Program and more.
Excellus will offer seminars, including one titled “Making the Most of your Healthcare in 2023” in room 2068. Wegmans pharmacists will also be on site for a flu shot clinic in room 2064. Employees are asked to schedule an appointment by following this link
Questions should be sent to [email protected].
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The opening reception for the Fall Student Portfolio Show is Thursday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at ArtSpace36, 36 S. Main St., Canandaigua. Entry is free and open to the public.
The show runs Oct. 19 - Nov. 16. Regular gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m.
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Employees are invited to attend the 2023 FLCC Alumni and Foundation
Awards on Friday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m. in the main campus auditorium.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP online.
The event will also be broadcast on the Finger Lakes TV network (Spectrum cable 1304, Roku, 24/7 web stream, the Cablecast app for Apple and Android.) It will also be available on the FLCC Facebook page.
Below are the recipients:
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Eric D. Frarey ’84
Distinguished Alumni Award
Rob Wink ’08, Ph.D.
CCFL/FLCC Alumni Association Exceptional Service Award
Owen R. Colegrove, Ph.D.
Outstanding Young Alumni Achievement Award
Eric M. Holbein ’07
Outstanding Art Alumni Achievement Award
Colin A. Diehl ’01
Outstanding Conservation Alumni Achievement Award
Warren R. Williams ’94
Outstanding Horticulture Alumni Achievement Award
Amanda L. Brockner ’22
Outstanding Humanities Alumni Achievement Award
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Kimberlie A. Noyes ’00, D.N.P.
Outstanding Nursing Alumni Achievement Award
Kimberly M. Lewandowski
Outstanding Computing Science Alumni Achievement Award
ESL Federal Credit Union
Benefactor Award
Debi Jones ’91
Foundation Award
Daniel J. Rizzieri ’11
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
Corey R. Grace ’15
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
Jack O. Timerson ’13
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee
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A reception and showcase to mark the launch of a new five-year strategic plan is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the main campus Student Center. This is an opportunity for employees to meet and have conversations with key external stakeholders. Employees who plan to attend are encouraged to RSVP. | |
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October is Cybersecurity month
Annual cybersecurity training is underway, and FLCC is looking to achieve 100 percent compliance by Jan. 8. Click here to learn more about cybersecurity and the four key areas suggested this year by NIST and how FLCC is addressing those items.
The Employee Portal (EP) is live
The new Employee Portal is live, and the IT Division is looking for early adopters. New eForms, project sites and quick answers to questions are just a part of the new system. In time, the Employee Portal will replace the intranet, and no data will be lost. To take a peek, go to https://ep.flcc.edu. To see a more in-depth overview of the EP, or to move your department, group or team to the new EP, send the helpdesk an email to get started.
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The Finger Lakes Law Enforcement Academy held graduation for the 2023 Basic School for Police Officers in the FLCC auditorium on Oct. 11. Over 400 people attended.
A total of 32 officers from the region were represented, along with dignitaries from their respective agencies. Training began at the main campus in March. (Learn more about the program here.)
Officer Matthew McDonald, shown in the photo at right with Police Chief Matthew McGrath and keynote speaker state Sen. Pamela A. Helming, graduated with the class. He has joined the Campus Police as the newest full-time peace officer and will be assigned to the afternoon shift. Matthew is a retired investigator from the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and brings over 20 years of law enforcement experience to the college.
Two criminal justice students, David Major and Nya Albanese, were ushers for the event, which was streamed live with over 260 views. Watch a recording of the event at this link.
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“Meditation is the only intentional, systematic human activity which at bottom is about not trying to improve yourself or get anywhere else, but simply to realize where you already are.”
--Jon Kabat-Zinn
Have a quote to contribute? Or a question about mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)?
Email: [email protected]
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If you missed it: Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Col. Jack H. Jacobs gave an online talk on Tuesday, Oct. 10, as part of the History, Culture and Diversity Series organized by Robert Brown, professor of history. Click here to watch.
Next Pop-Up Day: The October Pop-Up day is Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 1470: Hemlock Hall. This is an opportunity to enjoy soft pretzels and learn more about Hemlock Hall (see also eNews archives.) The event is sponsored by CSEA, Faculty Alliance, FLAG, and the Professional Association.
Last call for November events: If you have an event open to the public in November, please send all information to Lenore Friend, director of PR and communications, by the end of this week so it can be shared through various outlets.
Safe zoning training: A safe zone training will be offered on Thursday, Oct. 26, from noon to 2 p.m. in Stage 14 of the main campus. Safe zone trainings are opportunities to learn about LGBTQ+ identities, gender and sexuality, and examine prejudice, assumptions, and privilege.
Space is limited to the first 30 people who sign up. To register, email Jennie Erdle-Krampen.
Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches to the training.
Open meeting: The Association Board of Directors Open Meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The meeting will be in the board room and available by Webex. There will be an opportunity for the privilege of the floor for the FLCC community.
Reaching students: The Student Life, Online Learning and Student Affairs offices collaborate on an electronic newsletter for students called the Laker Ledger. To submit information, use the link at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Straight Talk on Mental Health: Episode 3 is now available on the College's YouTube playlist. It features Student Veteran Organization leaders talking to Hennessey Lustica about the different types of professionals who work in mental health, including social workers, with a focus on those who work in K-12 districts. Hennessey is community schools mental health director at the Seneca Falls Central School District and assistant professor at the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester.
Join the team: The Employee Engagement Committee is always looking for new members. The committee has people from all over the College working collectively to improve workplace culture. Anyone interested in joining, should contact Izy Grooms at [email protected] or Kellie Gauvin at [email protected]
Share your thanks: The Employee Engagement
Committee is collecting accolades and stories about FLCC colleagues to celebrate the work of the College. Please submit your stories on an online form and the committee will forward your compliment to the colleague with a small FLCC swag gift.
Muller Field Station events: Muller Field Station will host a talk on conservation easements on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 7 p.m. The annual Muller Field Station Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21, from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information about these events, check the website events calendar. The field station is on County Road 36 in the town of Canadice, south of the hamlet of Honeoye.
Trunk or Treat: The Child Care Center will host a Trunk or Treat for the children on Friday, Oct. 27, starting at 10 a.m. Anyone who would like to help out should contact Heidi Bliss, director of the center.
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eNews schedule: The deadline for eNews submissions is every Wednesday at noon for the following Monday. For questions, email to [email protected].
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