Ithaca College Community invited to attend the Employee Retirement Celebration Reception

The Employee Retirement Celebration Reception will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 3 in the Dillingham lobby. The celebration is a way to honor retirees’ dedication to Ithaca College and will provide light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as alcoholic beverages attendees must be 21 or older to purchase. There will also be a short program to recognize and honor the work of the retirees. If you have questions, concerns or accommodation requests, you can contact Laney Sodoma, talent management associate, at [email protected].

Amani Gospel Singers will present a gospel showcase performance

The Amani Gospel Singers will be holding a gospel showcase performance from 4 to 7 p.m. May 4 at Muller Chapel. The Amani Gospel Singers have been Ithaca College’s only gospel singing group for over 40 years and plan for their showcase to provide an afternoon full of music, faith and fellowship. The event is sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life, and is free and open for all to attend. Contact the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life with any questions. Individuals who require  accommodations can reach out to Austin Reid, interim director officer of Religious and Spiritual Life, at [email protected].

Students encouraged to apply for Summer College T.A. positions

The Summer College for High School Students program is currently seeking applicants for five teaching assistant positions to run between July 15 and Aug. 2.  The five courses looking for TAs are  Imaginative Writing, which will be taught by Katharyn Howd Machan, professor in the Department of Writing; Wildlife Tracking and  Nature Observation, taught by Jason Hamilton, professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Science; Rock Band for Beginners, taught by Matthew Clauhs, associate professor in the Department of Music Education; Introductory Astronomy, taught by Luke Keller, professor in the Department of Physics and  Astronomy; and Foundations of Health and Human Performance, taught by  Eber Beck, professor in the Department of  Physical Therapy. Students who are interested in the position can apply online and email Eric Howd at [email protected] for any further questions. 

Stop and breathe at the library and make free buttons for prizes 

As part of the JED Stop and Breathe Week, the library will be offering the opportunity for the Ithaca College community to stop by and make free buttons from 12 to 1:30 p.m. May 3.  Library staff will help attendees make buttons out of magazines, book covers or any images they may want to bring. A table will be set up at the first floor entrance of the library and registration is not required. Students who make a button will be entered to win a prize from the Center of Health Promotion as part of the JED Campus Initiative.

IC KicksBack to be held on the Campus Center Quad

The IC KicksBack event will be held 3 to 7 p.m. May 3 on the Campus Center Quad for students, staff and faculty to celebrate the completion of the semester. The event will feature four hours of live music, inflatables and carnival food that students will have access to with or without a meal plan. The menu includes many carnival-themed treats like corn dogs, cotton candy, lemonade, street corn and more. No bags, water bottles or containers are allowed, and attendees must show their Ithaca College ID to be granted entry to the event. Individuals who require accommodations can contact [email protected]. 

Join JED in the Fitness Center for a cycling and dance class

The JED Campus Initiative’s Stop and Breathe Week is offering a variety of activities May 2 in the aerobics room in the Fitness Center to help students destress during finals week. Students can head to the aerobics room to participate in a cycling class from 3:15 to 4 p.m. and right after that, from 4:15 to 5 p.m. in the same location, students can participate in a TRX suspension training class.  Following that event, students can attend the Raise the Barre dance class from 5:15 to 6 p.m. 

Celebrate family at the LGBT Center’s Queer Family Feast  

The LGBT Center will be hosting a Queer Fam Feast from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 2 in the Tower Concourse Suite 110 to give students the opportunity to celebrate their chosen family and enjoy free food before leaving for the summer. The event is part of the JED Stop and Breathe Week, so attendees will be eligible to participate in the Stop and Breathe raffle to win a prize. Students can contact [email protected] with any access needs.

Have ice cream while the sun sets with Black Artists United 

Black Artists United is hosting an outdoor ice cream social at sunset from 7 to 9 p.m. May 2 at CC Terrace patio above the dining hall. The event will be their final academic event of the year, and the entire Ithaca College community is invited to join current and/or prospective BAU members to celebrate. Individuals who require accommodations can contact [email protected].  

IC Pinky Swear offers bowling and bonding event

The Ithaca College Pinky Swear Foundation will be holding a bowling bonding outing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 2 in Williams 211. The event is open to anyone and will give attendees the opportunity to meet and bond with PACK members while learning more about the group’s involvement on campus and bowling. Students with questions or access needs should contact  pspack.ic@gmail com.

Party with Stillwater Magazine to celebrate 63rd print edition 

Stillwater Magazine will be hosting a launch party to present its 63rd print magazine from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 2 in IC Square. Students are invited to celebrate the work of artists, writers and editors in the magazine, and many contributors will be reading their work and artist statements  aloud. Stillwater Magazine is an annual undergraduate art and literary magazine in the college’s writing department. The event will have free refreshments and copies of the magazine available to pick up. Individuals who require accommodations can contact [email protected].