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Free yoga, spin, and pilates classes and other McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opening details, IdeaLab presentation and tour, 2024 through the lens of Staff Photographer Sarah Condon-Meyers, and more, this week.

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Staff Photographer Sarah Condon-Meyers presents some of her favorite images of the campus and community in 2024 and offers an inside look at the stories behind each shot.

Campus hours and operations

  • Dining Services: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will be closed through Friday, Jan. 10. Regular hours for all locations resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. An updated schedule is available online. 
  • ‌ The Williamson Sports Center will have through Monday, Jan. 20: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Open swim hours will return on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 
  • The library will have through Monday, Jan. 20. 
  • ‌ The Tang will be , resuming regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 
  • ‌ Through Friday, Jan. 10, the Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Shop will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and closed on Saturday and Sunday, returning to regular hours on Monday, Jan. 13.

New! McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center

Take a tour 

‌Student Affairs staff will be available to provide tours to the Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć community at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15; Thursday, Jan. 16; and Friday, Jan. 17. Space is limited; .

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‌Official opening and spring semester hours 

‌The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Cardio and weight room hours will be Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-10 p.m. 

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‌Open house offerings 

‌From noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the lobby of McCaffery-Wagman vendors from BARE Blends, 9 Miles East, and KEY Sparkling Water will be offering samples and items for sale. 

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‌Intro to cardio room and weight room equipment 

‌Strength and conditioning staff will be providing introductions to using the new equipment in the cardio room and weight room throughout the first and second week of opening. Space is limited; . 

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‌Free group fitness classes 

Try a group fitness class in the new Group Fitness Studio. Classes include yoga, pilates, and spin. Space is limited; .

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • The Wave of Change — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Surrey-Williamson Inn ‌  
  • Creating a Healthy Work Culture — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor‌ 

 

‌For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the .

Announcements

IdeaLab presentation and tour 

‌Staff and faculty are invited to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and critical engagement in the practice of teaching and making in “Critical Making as Imaginative Thinking,” led by Schupf Family IdeaLab Director Chris Emdin, on Tuesday, Jan. 14. A presentation and tour of the IdeaLab will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a free boxed lunch and tinkering time from 12:30 to 2 p.m.  

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‌Winter AI Academy 

‌Faculty and staff are invited to learn how to leverage AI to enhance and expedite professional responsibilities/tasks through a series of one-hour AI workshops by members of the Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć AI Team on Thursday, Jan. 16, in Emerson Auditorium. Classes will be offered at a variety of skill levels: “AI for Beginners” (9-10 a.m.), “AI for Dabblers” (10-11 a.m.), “Advanced AI” (11 a.m.-noon), “Pro Tips for the AI Curious” (noon-12:30 p.m.), and “Sandbox: Trouble Shooting with AI” (12:30-2:30 p.m.). Lunch is provided and free books on AI will be available. Space is limited:  

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‌Attend the annual ACF Sanctioned Culinary Competition 

‌Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Dining Services will host its 11th annual ACF-sanctioned Culinary Competition from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Watch as 10 teams from institutions (including Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć College) compete in a “Chopped”-style competition. The event is free to observe and complimentary beverages and snacks will be available.

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‌EMS system unavailable during update 

‌The EMS system will be unavailable for use today, Wednesday, Jan. 8, while IT performs maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to book rooms or order catering, setup, or media services. Please contact the Scheduling Office with questions. 

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‌February kids’ camp 

‌The Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć women's lacrosse team will host a kids’ camp in Williamson Sports Center the week of Feb. 17-21. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions. 

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‌Winter safety tips: 10 ways to prevent slips, trips, and falls 

‌The risk of slipping, tripping, and falling increases dramatically during winter months. Stay safe this season and review these .

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Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and events; lectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. 

Looking Ahead

Sunday, Jan. 26 

‌4 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌Tuesday, Jan. 28 

‌5 p.m. 

‌Zankel Music Center

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Friday, Jan. 31 

‌7:30 p.m. 

‌Zankel Music Center

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