Celebration of Learning

The Final Celebration of Learning for our fall 2012 ALI class will be held in GAC 127 at 10:00 a.m.  

Upcoming Lectures: Islamophobia & Arab Identity

Nazareth College, Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue, presents:    

I.  Islamophobia: The Ideological Campaign 
Against Muslims

When:  Wednesday, November 28^th at 7:00p

Where:  Gerald G.Wilmot Hall, Arts Center, Nazareth College

   II. The Arab Spring And Foundation Of 
Modern Arab Identity 

When: Thursday, November 29^th at 12:15pm

Where: Golisano Academic Center, room 38 Nazareth College

Speaker: Dr. Stephen Sheehi

Stephen Sheehi is Associate Professor of Arabic and Arab Culture and the Director of the Arabic Program. He is also core faculty in USC’s Comparative Literature Program and the Islamic World Cultures Program. His work interrogates various modalities of self, society, and political economy within Arab modernity but takes particular interest in cultural, literary and intellectual history, photography and art of the Arab Renaissance (al-nahdah al-‘arabiyah).

The Event is free and open to the public

Cosponsored by: International Studies program and Department of Religious Studies

Reminder - CIE Garage Sale

CIE GARAGE SALE!
Antiques, collectibles, housewares, jewelry & more from all over the world!
-Find holiday gifts for everyone-
Nov. 27th and 28th 8 am to 4 pm
GAC Sorelles Cafe
Donations to benefit CIE International Student Emergency Fund

 Be sure to stop at the annual Center for International Education Garage Sale on Tuesday and Wednesday.  One of a kind finds at bargain prices.  All purchases support the CIE International Student Emergency Fund!

Happy Thanksgiving!

There will be no classes on Wednesday, November 21-Sunday, November 25, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.   Classes resume on Monday, November 26th at 8:30 a.m. sharp.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! 

Reminder: TMM Lab 0nWednesday for all ALI Students

Based on student request, the time and location for Wednesday's Tell Me More (TMM) lab with Ms. Marques-DaSilva has changed.  The TMM lab will now meet in GAC 28 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. weekly.    Please share this information with others in this class.

This lab will also be open to all ALI students to complete their weekly Tell Me More assignments!

Emergency Closing Procedures

Extreme weather conditions may sometimes lead to school closings.  While Nazareth College is rarely forced to close due to weather, it is important that all students know the policy.  Please click on the link below to see details of the Nazareth College Policy.

Nazareth College Emergency Closing Policy

A decision to close schools will usually be made by 5:30 a.m.  In addition to radio and television broadcasts of all closings, the Nazareth College home page will also have information on emergency closing
announcements. The main picture on the home page will be changed to a special picture
that says there is an emergency announcement in effect – click for details.

Join the Celebration!

Cantorial Concer

Do you really know ROCHESTER?

Rochester Reality Tour
 Saturday, October 27
Board Bus at Nazareth @11:30AM (ends approx. 3:00PM)
Sponsored by the Center for Spirituality

What is a Reality Tour?
Reality Tour will provide the opportunity to visit community organizations and hear the stories of people directly affected by dysfunctional social and economic systems that do not meet their basic human needs. You will also hear from people who work to end poverty every day, and people who are affected by it, from the homeless to the working poor. Ultimately, a Reality Tour is about becoming involved in the moment to win economic human rights for all.

Who Guides the Tour?
The Rochester Chapter of Social Welfare Action Alliance (SWAA) will guide our tour. SWAA is a national organization of progressive social workers and other human service workers. Founded in 1985, the Alliance is based on principles that reflect a concern for social and economic justice, peace and coalition building with progressive social movements. These principles articulate a need by social service workers for a practice and theory that responds to progressive concerns. To learn more, please visit: http://www.swaarochester.org/swaa/Homes.html.

RSVP by October 24th, 2012 -- LIMITED SEATS LEFT FOR THE TOUR!
Space is limited to 20 people
Cost $5.00 for undergraduate and graduate students ~ $15.00 for faculty and staff
Register by sending an email to:  spirituality@zimbra.naz.edu, or by signing up at the Center For Spirituality Offices, GAC 153.

Only2Clicks Pick - Merriam Webster

One of the recommended sites on Only2Clicks (see post below) is the Merriam Websters Learners Dictionary.  It provides clear, concise definitions in easy to understand language, word family words, examples of sentences, usage notes and more.

You can log-in and create a personalized dictionary, or you can subscribe to their word of the day feature.  Check it out and let us know what you think

 http://www.learnersdictionary.com/

Only2Clicks - Resource Page

Resources for English Language Learners

Click on the link below to connect to Only2Clicks, a personal web page with resources for English Language Learners (ELLs). 
Please check out the link     
Only2Clicks

Linda's New Office

For those of you who have had difficulty finding me over the last two weeks, please note that my office space has changed.  I am now in Golisano Room 231.  Office hours are Monday-Thursday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Please Note: Wednesday TMM Lab - Time and Location Change

Based on student request, the time and location for Wednesday's Tell Me More (TMM) lab with Ms. Marques-DaSilva has changed.  The TMM lab will now meet in GAC 28 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. weekly.    Please share this information with others in this class.

This lab will also be open to all ALI students to complete their weekly Tell Me More assignments!

Student Teacher Michael Barbetta Joins ALI for 4-weeks

Please welcome our new student teacher, Michael Barbetta, who will be teaching at the ALI alongside Shuizuka, Humaira and Linda for the next four weeks.  Michael has his teaching certification in Adolescence Education from SUNY Geneseo, and is completing his MS in International TESOL at Nazareth College under the guidance of Dr. Rui Cheng.

PARKING PASSES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS

If you are a Nazareth student driving and parking on campus, you must obtain a parking pass through Campus Security (basement of the Schultz Center) ASAP.  We have been notified that several students have been parking  in the Nazareth Visitor's Lot in front of Golisano (Lot R), which is reserved during the day for visitors.  Student cars parked in this lot will be ticketed. 

Textbooks are In at the Nazareth Bookstore!

The two textbooks below, which were on back-order, are now available in the Nazareth Bookstore!
1.  Linda's Reading & Writing III:  Q: Skills for Success Reading & Writing 5 
2.  Deb's Listening & Speaking II:  Q: Skills for Success Listening & Speaking 3  

Charles Mills Writing Center now has hours just for English Language Learners

Overview of Services for English Language Learners (ELLs):  The Writing Center now has specific hours for ELLs. Their primary goal is provide verbal feedback about writing projects to help you identify what the next step is in your writing process. Meetings are limited to 30 minutes per visit.

Hours for ELLs:   Mondays and Wednesdays   3:00-5:30

To Make an Appointment:  Email:  writingcenter@naz.edu

Phone:  389-2636

Writing Center Location:   GAC 61B (Basement of Golisano)

Textbook Update

The two textbooks below, which were on back-order, are expected in the Nazareth Bookstore on Monday, September 17th.

1.  Linda's Reading & Writing III:  Q: Skills for Success Reading & Writing 5 
2.  Deb's Listening & Speaking II:  Q: Skills for Success Listening & Speaking 3  

“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”  -Martin Luther King Jr. 

Make a Difference!
Come to the Nazareth College Volunteer Fair
Thursday September 20th
from 12-1:30p.m.
in the Shults Center Forum

Over 25 organizations will be here with information about volunteer opportunities!  Find out more about our community and your role in making a difference!

Win one of 2 Wegman's Gifts Cards!

Some of the organizations present include:

Advent House, ADA Step Out Walk, Cameron Community Ministries, Catholic Family Center, Compeer Rochester, Inc., Community Empowerment Initiatives, Inc., Episcopal Senior Life Communities, Faith Child Care and Nursery School, Foodlink, Heritage Christian Services, Highlands Living Center & Highlands @ Pittsford,  Imagine It Recycling, March Of Dimes, Mary's Place, Rochester Youth Year, Naz MLK Day of Service, Nazareth College Spring Break Service Trips, Sojourner House at Pathstone Inc., Special Olympics NY, St. John's Home, Unity Health System

For more information about community service opportunities, contact the Department of Community Service at 389-2307 or email alewand8@naz.edu. 

The Volunteer Fair is sponsored by the Department of Community Service, part of the Center for Civic Engagement. 

Textbooks are in the Nazareth Bookstore

ALI Textbooks have arrived in the Nazareth Bookstore and are ready for purchase!  Please be sure to get your books by the end of this week.


Please note that the following two books are on backorder: 

Linda's Reading & Writing III:  Q: Skills for Success Reading & Writing 5Deb's Listening & Speaking II:  Q: Skills for Success Listening & Speaking 3  

As soon as we get additional information about them, it will be announced and/or posted on this blog.

Niagara Falls Trip

NIAGARA FALLS TRIP

Deadline to sign up for this Saturday’s trip is Thursday at 10:00 a.m.  

Please sign your name on the door of the ALI room, GAC 113.

Here are the details:

1. Meet the bus at the side of GAC by 8:45am so we can pull out at 9:00am. There's no charge for the bus, but students will pay for "Maid of the Midst" tickets, food, etc.

2. We will go to the Falls first (US side only), followed by the trip to the outlet mall for shopping and dinner.

3. We will leave the mall at approximately 4:30pm to get back to campus by 6:00pm 

Welcome to the ALI Fall 2012 Program

 
Welcome to the American Language Institute.  We are thrilled to welcome our new students & welcome back our returning students.  We are looking forward to an exciting fall program.