To help keep you informed, the Staff Working Life Committee has created this updates page. Please check back regularly to find out information about what is going on here at Nazareth College.

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United Way Campaign

In March, the Nazareth College 2013 United Way campaign is slated to kick off.  This year, the Nazareth College United Way Committee has collected favorite treasured recipes from faculty and staff and put them into a  “Sharing Our Favorites” cookbook.  Many of the recipes are deemed “heart healthy” by the Nazareth College Wellness Committee.  Please help make the campaign a success by purchasing a cookbook for yourself and your family and friends.  Cookbooks are available for purchase in Office Services, the Bookstore, and the Library for ONLY $10.00. All profits from the sale of this cookbook will go the United Way campaign.

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Recycling @ Naz

As one spends his or her day on campus at Nazareth College, it is inevitable that an opportunity to recycle something will occur, whether this is a recently finished cup of coffee or a copy of a meeting agenda from some months ago. However, just as there are many opportunities to recycle on campus, there are an equal number of questions surrounding the issue. The following are some frequently asked questions about recycling on campus along with their answers.

What can I recycle?
Items that can be considered recyclables include plastics, aluminum cans, paper, cardboard, and glass. Ideally, these items should not have any food waste on them in order to prevent contamination of the recycling stream. For more information on what and what not to recycle, please visit the following link: Do's and Don'ts of Recycling

Where do I recycle a particular item?
Recycling bins are located throughout all academic buildings, residence halls, dining facilities, and office spaces on campus. Currently, there are various bins on campus such as the tan Greenprint @ Naz containers, various blue bins, and other recycling centers with Nazareth College logos. Cardboard and paper can be recycled in the containers labeled “Paper.” Plastic beverage containers, aluminum cans, and glass can all be recycled in containers labeled “Plastic.”. E-Waste recycling centers are also on campus which allows one to recycle compacts disks, old cell phones, empty ink cartridges etc. General office recycling bins such as ones found under desks can contain commingled recyclables as long as they follow the aforementioned guidelines.

Are the items I am recycling actually being recycled and what happens to recyclables once they leave campus?
Yes! Items are collected by Facilities staff and placed in recycling dumpsters located behind Kearney and Lourdes residence halls. Commingled recycling bins are sorted and items are then placed in the appropriate recycling dumpster. It is the continuing goal of Nazareth College Facilities to ensure that the greatest volume of waste is diverted with ongoing training and education of staff. Once recyclables are picked up by Waste Management trucks, they are then taken to the Monroe County Recycling Center to be sorted and processed.

What is the vision for recycling at Naz in the future?
Currently, an audit of recycling on campus is being performed to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of the existing recycling program. In the near future, the program is going to be revamped to include better locations of recycling containers as well as more uniform containers and labels to signal what items can be recycled where. Furthermore, ongoing education initiatives such as tours of the High Acres Landfill and Monroe County Recycling Center will also be available for students, faculty, and staff who are interested.

What can I do to further the cause?
Sustainability initiatives like increasing recycling can only be achieved with enthusiasm and participation of the masses. If you would like to know more about recycling on campus or have an interest in continuing to “green campus,” please contact Ben Stracuzzi, the Nazareth College Sustainability Intern, at bstracu3@mail.naz.edu.

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Naz Facilities Open to Staff & Faculty

Nazareth Staff and Faculty are able to use the following Facilities with a valid Nazareth ID. Spouses and children under the age of 21 are allowed to use the following Facilities with a valid Nazareth ID.  Nazareth Staff and Faculty must pick up paperwork in Human Resources to obtain a valid Nazareth ID. Click here for a map of the Shults Center.

Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is located in the downstairs portion of the Shults Center. The Fitness Center has a wide variety of equipment that can fit all of your needs. Besides the free weights, and weight machines, there are also Stair masters, treadmills, and bicycles to help you add a little pizzazz to your everyday workout.

Racquetball Courts
The racquetball courts are located in the back side of the Shults Center across from several of the Athletic Offices. The courts can be accessed any time that the Shults Center is open.

Swimming Pool
The pool is available for use by the Nazareth Community many hours of the week. Just bring your Nazareth ID card, a suit, and a towel along!

Bikes@Naz
Bikes are available for rental from Bikes@Naz with a valid Nazareth ID. Bikes@Naz is located near the Racquetball Courts in the Shults Center.

Kidera Gymnasium
The Gym is available during Open Gym times.  The weekly schedule can be found outside the main entrance of the Gym.

Equipment Room
The Equipment has basketballs, soccer balls, racquetball rackets and much more for your use. 

Men's and Women's General Locker Room
Locker rooms are located next to the Pool.  Daily Use lockers can be used if you bring your own lock.  Locks must be removed each day.  If you want a locker for the semester, the cost is $10.00 and can be paid at the Equipment Room.

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Take A Break At The Arts Center

The Nazareth College Arts Center has a number of events coming up -- remember that Nazareth College Faculty and Staff receive a 50% discount. For tickets, call – or visit – the Box Office: 585-389-2170. Or, to receive your discount online, visit artscenter.naz.edu. Go to the Box Office page and click on Login. Input your Nazareth email address and Box Office-specific password (or click on “Forgot My Password” to generate a Box Office-specific password). The system will recognize you as Faculty/Staff and calculate your discount. Use the coupon code NAZ2012 to remove the $6.00 handling fee.

Just Imagine

Saturday, February 23 at 8 p.m.

Pre-performance lecture led by Tim Piper at 7 p.m.

A critically acclaimed, multi-media tribute to John Lennon’s life and music starring Tim Piper – who has traveled the world performing music made famous by The Beatles – and a live band. This theatrical biography creates an imagined final Lennon performance and offers insights into the man and his music, using spoken word, archival footage, and – of course – live music. Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGPwv3nxhTc to take a look at Just Imagine – the resemblance between Piper and Lennon is uncanny!

Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Storybook

Saturday, March 9 at 2 and 4 p.m.

Suggested for children age 3-7 and their families, 60 minutes with no intermission.

The Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia is one of North America's most respected theatres for young audiences. Their performance at Nazareth will feature unique adaptations of two beloved children's classics -- Guess How Much I Love You and I Love My Little Story Book -- performed through the art of puppetry, on imaginative sets, with original music. Both performances will feature both titles. To see a sample of both stories, click here: http://www.mermaidtheatre.ns.ca/repertory/guess_video_high.shtml.