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Would you like the opportunity to become a Residential Services Staff member? 

Please use the link down below to fill out our interest application to get your name in our system. You will receive a follow-up email from the respective distributor regarding your initial application, and any follow-up steps that you'll have to complete. 

Residential Services Student Staff Interest Form

We appreciate you taking the time to explore joining the Alfred State Res Life team! If you have any questions, please reach out to the respective emails below. 

Resident Assistant: rlstaffselection@alfredstate.edu

Academic Peer Mentor: Amy Babcock, babcocam@alfredstate.edu

Residential Change Agent: Afua Boahene, boahena@alfredstate.edu

Residential Programmer: Sarah Francisco, francis@alfredstate.edu

Housing Assistant: Mary Chamberlain, chambemc@alfredstate.edu
 

Pioneers, get ready to celebrate! Thursday, November 5, is Alfred State’s Day of Giving, and we’re bringing the campus together for a day of fun, prizes, and Pioneer pride!

What is Day of Giving?

Day of Giving is a special 24-hour celebration that brings together alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters to give back to Alfred State. Their generosity helps support the students, programs, scholarships, and opportunities that make our college special.

Why does it matter to you? Because Day of Giving is all about investing in the future of Alfred State and the next generation of Pioneers, YOU! The support we receive helps strengthen our campus community and create opportunities for current and future students.

And the best part? You can join the celebration right here on campus!

📅 Day of Giving: Campus Events

🕚 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | SLC Park Space

Stop by between classes for:

• 360° photo booth
• FREE cotton candy and popcorn
• FREE Alfred State T-shirts (while supplies last!)
• Turkey handcraft activity
• Big Blue coloring pages
• Cornhole and other inflatable games
• Thank-you board to share your appreciation with our donors
• Food Pantry Collection: Bring nonperishable food items to donate and help support fellow Pioneers in need!

🍽️ 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Wellsville Dining Hall

• Add your message to the thank-you board for our donors
• Play Traveling Trivia for a chance to win cash prizes!

🏀 3 - 5 p.m. | Campus Store, Throw to Win!

Think you’ve got game? Test your skills in this basketball-style challenge! You’ll get your best five throws, and the more shots you make, the more prizes you can win. The person who makes the most consecutive shots gets to choose a hoodie from the Campus Store or an Alfred Cup hoodie!

🧁 6 - 7:30 p.m. | SLC Park Space

Keep the celebration going with:

• Cupcake decorating to celebrate Day of Giving
• Bingo for prizes, hosted by CAB (Campus Activities Board)

💙 Be Part of Something Bigger

Day of Giving is a reminder that it takes a whole community to make Alfred State exceptional. Whether you're enjoying the activities, sharing your Pioneer pride, or thanking the people who support our college, you’re part of what makes this place special.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, November 5, and come celebrate with your fellow Pioneers!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙💛

Any students who are planning to graduate this December from either an associate (or certificate) program who wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate (or associate) degree program need to complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form.  

This includes any graduates who wish to pursue the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree!

This form should be submitted online by November 9 in order to sign-up for spring classes when course registration opens on November 16.  As a reminder, there is no application fee since students will be either associate degree (or certificate) recipients continuing in the corresponding program. 

The SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll form is available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/academics/continuing-education/2-2-more

We DARE you to join us for our 'Love at First Bite' Halloween Lunch at The Terrace... Where everything is to die for!

Friday, October 30th, 11am - 2pm

Step inside Dracula's Castle for a Halloween dining experience that's truly to die for! Enter a world of vampires, moonlit feasts, and devilishly good food, where every corner holds a delicious surprise. From hauntingly good entrées and wickedly tasty sides to decadent desserts and enchanting drinks, there's something to tempt every appetite.

Whether you're a creature of the night or just hungry between classes, this unforgettable Halloween feast is sure to steal your heart. Join us at Lunch for spooky flavors, eerie ambiance, and bites so good you'll fall in love at first bite!

Mid-term grades can be viewed in the my.AlfredState.edu student portal.

Click here to view your grades or follow this guide for step-by-step instructions.

Want to improve your grades? The Student Success Center can help—contact them today!

Do you love getting scared by a horror flick? Or maybe you prefer sitting on the edge of your seat in suspense! Join Alfred State students and faculty in a discussion of horror movies, cinema, and monsters on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 PM in the Library Classroom for "Let's Talk: Scary Movies," a panel event. Panelists will share their knowledge, ideas, and experiences, and audience members will have a chance to ask and answer questions, too! Refreshments will be served!

On Monday, November 2 at 5 PM in the Hinkle Library classroom, Indigenous educator Perry Ground will share his presentation, "250 Years of Haudenosaunee History." When you think of the Haudenosaunee, you might imagine longhouses, planting the Three Sisters, or lacrosse. But what has happened to the Haudenosaunee since the United States was founded in 1776? Learn about the role the Haudenosaunee played in the history and culture of New York State and the formation of a new democracy, as well as their struggles to maintain their culture, land, language, and tradition. Refreshments will be served! This event is sponsored by the Alfred Box of Books Public Library and co-hosted by Alfred University's Herrick Library.

Pioneers,

Nothing about Halloween is scarier than a choice that hurts you or someone else.

Halloween is almost here, and there's a lot to enjoy: College-sponsored events, time with friends, a break from the routine. We want you to have fun. We also want all of us to get to Monday with our safety, reputations, and friendships intact.

Before you head out, take two minutes and run through this list.

☐ Check your costume.
Picture explaining it tomorrow to the person it's about, to your family, or to an employer who finds the photo in five years. If it turns someone's culture, identity, or pain into a punchline, swap it out. If you have to ask whether it's offensive, you already have your answer.

☐ Respect every boundary.
A costume is not consent. What someone wears never gives anyone permission to touch, grab, make sexual comments, or assume interest. Consent must be knowing, voluntary, and mutual. It can be withdrawn at any time, and someone who is incapacitated, including from alcohol or drugs, cannot give it.

☐ Make your plan.
Know who you're going with, how you're getting home, and who's checking in with whom. Charge your phone. Nobody walks home alone, and nobody drives impaired.

And remember who else is out this weekend. The village is home to families, and some of the people on those sidewalks will be kids in their first costumes, holding a parent's hand. Give them a Halloween as safe as the ones you remember.

☐ Know your first move.
Save University Police, 607-587-3999, in your contacts now. If someone is too intoxicated, being pressured, or getting hurt, call 911 or University Police before you reach for your camera. Getting help for yourself or a friend is always the right call.

☐ Pause before you post.
It's all entertainment until the video is of you or someone you care about. Before you film, share, or comment, ask what your contribution adds. Content that mocks, threatens, or glorifies violence doesn't become harmless because someone else posted it first. If you can't name the value, don't hit send. See something concerning? Report it to the College.

Being a Pioneer means the people around you can count on you, especially when it's inconvenient.

Have a great weekend, and look out for each other.

Casey Gross
Associate Dean, Student Conduct & Community Standards
Alfred State College

We Got Your Back:
Please join us in supporting individuals affected by domestic violence through the We Got Your Back campaign. Backpacks will be assembled today from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Wanting to get involved? Stop by the Health & Wellness table in the SLC Park Space! 

List of acceptable donation items are included here: We Got Your Back Flyer.

For more information, please feel free to reach out to Skylyn Coy. 

Let’s talk money! Join Sister Circle on Monday, October 26th at 6 pm in SLC 401 (The Cultural Life Center) for the Finance Circle, a practical relaxed workshop designed to boost your financial knowledge and give you real tools for financial success. Hosted by the CLC this session will break down essential financial habits, budgeting tips, and smart money management. Come through, bring a friend, and take charge of your financial future! 

In celebration of Media Literacy Week and UNESCO's Global Media and Information Literacy Week theme "We all Play a Part - Media and Information Literacy for the people" Global and Civic Leadership would like to point our campus community to some opportunities to Unplug, Serve, and Stay informed.

Unplug

• Help us kickstart Media Literacy Week with some intentionality. Join Jonna Anne for a guided meditation and art project to calm the mind and engage the senses in some screen-free mindfulness as part of a new Art & Meditation series 
  • Date: October 26th 
  • Location: Oasis Room (SLC 4th Floor)
  • Time: 7:30PM

Serve

• Help Hinkle Library and Global and Civic Leadership unite with local and global partners to share books with meaning by contributing to our book drive beginning Media Literacy week and running throughout November
  • What: Donate a book (gently used or new) on the following requested topics from community partners:
    • Political history from 2000's - Present, Poetry, Feminism, Spirituality, Civil Rights and Human Rights (novels or history books) 
  • Where: Books can be dropped off at the Information Desk in Hinkle Library or at the Global and Civic Wellbeing office in SLC 416 (they can also be dropped off during November 5th Day of Giving at Civic Leadership Food and Book Drive donation table in SLC Parkspace
  • Who Benefits: Books collected will be shared first through Arkport Catholic Worker initiatives and other regional connections through their network. Remaining books will be donated to Better World Books, to support their mission to improve global literacy while maintaining strong commitment to environmental sustainability.

Stay Informed

• Hinkle Library Media Literacy Resource Guide - check out the resources that civic leadership and Hinkle Library have curated on this ever expanding Media Literacy and Voter Education Library Guide or the Generative Artificial Intelligence research guide.
  • Explore on your own or weave into classroom learning! 

Criminal Justice Club Advocates

TAKE BACK THE NIGHT: LOVE IS NOT ABUSE!!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Awareness Walk - Walk with a Purpose!!
• Guest Speaker:  Sarah Jean 
• Raffles & Prizes

WHEN & WHERE:

• Friday, October 23, 2026
• Student Leadership Center (SLC), 4-6:30 p.m.

Bring a friend, show your support and stand with survivors!!

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. Become part of the Ergo Committee by attending the 1st meeting on Monday, Sept. 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the SDC Faculty Lounge (Rm. 242). 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  November 13, 2026

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  November 13, 2026

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.  Submit to Ergo@alfredstate.edu.

And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Fall 2026 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  Monday, November 9, 2026, Small Event Space within Student Leadership Center (Rm. 310) starting at 6 p.m.  Come and enjoy an hour of music, poetry, artwork, and tasty desserts from the Wellsville Baking Production & Management culinary students.  

The Academic Advising Center will be hosting two in-person workshops this semester to help prepare students for Spring Registration and understanding their degree plan. 

Registration Readiness Workshop (New & First-Year Students) -- Tuesday, October 27th at 5pm, SDC 109

It's time to look to the future and plan for next semester! Learn about course registration, meeting with your advisor, staying on track with your degree planning, and graduation requirements! Most students get to register themselves for classes. The sooner you can get registered for next semester, the better schedule you will have. Learn about the digital tools that can help make registration quick and easy!

Understanding Your Degree Plan (All Students) -- Wednesday, October 28th at 5pm, SDC 109

Get ready to take the lead in your education! In creating a degree plan you will have the ability to strategically plan courses to meet graduation requirements. Students will learn how to read and understand their degree requirements in Degree Works (the "Plans" tool in Degree Works). Now you will know exactly which courses are planned for each semester of their degree plan.

View our Fall 2026 Workshop Schedule on the My Academics portal page under Student Success Center: https://alfredstateedu14176.sharepoint.com/sites/MyAcademics 

The Center for Civic Leadership is proud to be partnering once again with Alfred University and the Village of Alfred to host our 4th annual Alfred Day of Service.  If you are interested in volunteering, we welcome helping hands as we engage in a variety of identified projects, from painting and gardening to street and creek clean-up.

• When: October 24th
• Arrival time: 8:45
• Location: Corner of Saxon Drive and Main Street (next to Jordan Hall opposite side of street corner from the Village Bandstand due to construction)

Service will take place following opening remarks and introduction to service projects at 9am and will continue until 12 (or until work is complete). 

Any questions regarding this event can be sent to Cyan Corwine either directly or through civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.  Thank you for all who are willing and able to support this community wide initiative that helps us lead with care while cultivating connection. 

Are You Smarter Than a Gaslighter?

Featuring Marissa F. Cohen

🚩 Think you can spot the red flags?

Join us for Are You Smarter Than a Gaslighter?, a fun and interactive trivia and game show-style event featuring Marissa F. Cohen!

Put your knowledge to the test as you compete against fellow students for prizes while learning about healthy relationships, consent, gaslighting, toxic behaviors, and more!

Get ready for an evening of friendly competition, important conversations, and valuable takeaways. Don't miss out on your chance to learn something new and win some prizes!

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 28th
⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
📍 Location: SLC Park Space

Questions? Contact Tyler Ribble at ribblet@alfredstate.edu.