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Hiring for Student Union Ambassadors!

Student Unions will start hiring for the 2025-2026 school year. We are hiring both work-study and non work-study students. If you are interested in interviewing for the position please visit JobLink to apply. Interviews will start on April 7. We will also be hiring for positions in the hands on project room (HOPR). If you have any questions please email Katelyn James, jameskm1@alfredstate.edu. 

The College has partnered with Enterprise University Car Share to provide hourly and daily car rentals to students.  Cars are located in the 10 Elm parking lot available for rental beginning this week.  To sign up for the program you need to be 18 years old and have a valid drivers license.  Cost of the rental includes damage protection coverage, fuel, and roadside assistance.  To sign up go to https://www.enterprisecarshare.com/us/en/programs/university/alfred-state.html

Pi Rho Zeta is excited to announce our upcoming Blood Drive, and we need your support! This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and help save lives.

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17

⏰ Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm

📍 Location: SLC Small Event Space
 

Why Donate?

• Every donation can save up to three lives.
• It's a simple and quick process.
• You'll be making a huge difference in someone's life.

How to Participate:

1. Sign up at Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross.
2. Bring a valid ID on the day of the drive.
3. Stay hydrated and eat a healthy meal before donating.

Perks for Donors:

• Free snacks and refreshments.
• The satisfaction of knowing you've made a positive impact.

Special Event: Please join us on Thursday, April 17 from 11:30am-2:30pm and have the opportunity to give someone a 2nd Chance At Life! Christopher’s Challenge will be holding a bone marrow drive and will be there to educate and type people between the ages of 18-55 who would like to be added to the DKMS Registry. If someone relapses from a disease such as leukemia, their only hope to survive is to have a marrow transplant. Their sibling is the most likely match but if they do not match, then a search begins in the Registry. That is where you come in – you can get typed on April 17 and you may be that person that saves someone’s life. The initial testing is to complete a brief registration and a cheek swab. Our website has additional information at Welcome | Christopher's Challenge as well as our Facebook page – please like Christopher’s Challenge.

Let's come together and show our fraternity spirit by making this blood drive a huge success! Spread the word, bring your friends, and let's make a difference together.

For more information, contact Joshua Rosario at Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu.

Thank you for your support!

📢 Join Pi Rho Zeta for Their Annual Blood Drive! 🩸

Hey everyone,

Pi Rho Zeta is excited to announce our upcoming Blood Drive, and we need your support! This is a fantastic opportunity to give back to the community and help save lives.

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17

⏰ Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm

📍 Location: SLC Small Event Space

Why Donate?

• Every donation can save up to three lives.
• It's a simple and quick process.
• You'll be making a huge difference in someone's life.

How to Participate:

1. Sign up at Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross.
2. Bring a valid ID on the day of the drive.
3. Stay hydrated and eat a healthy meal before donating.

Perks for Donors:

• Free snacks and refreshments.
• The satisfaction of knowing you've made a positive impact.

Special Event: Please join us on Thursday, April 17 from 11:30am-2:30pm and have the opportunity to give someone a 2nd Chance At Life! Christopher’s Challenge will be holding a bone marrow drive and will be there to educate and type people between the ages of 18-55 who would like to be added to the DKMS Registry. If someone relapses from a disease such as leukemia, their only hope to survive is to have a marrow transplant. Their sibling is the most likely match but if they do not match, then a search begins in the Registry. That is where you come in – you can get typed on April 17 and you may be that person that saves someone’s life. The initial testing is to complete a brief registration and a cheek swab. Our website has additional information at Welcome | Christopher's Challenge as well as our Facebook page – please like Christopher’s Challenge.

Let's come together and show our fraternity spirit by making this blood drive a huge success! Spread the word, bring your friends, and let's make a difference together.

For more information, contact Joshua Rosario at Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu.

Thank you for your support!

Pi Rho Zeta

Showcase your organization in the Hot Dog Day parade on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The line-up will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Park Street (by the Saxon Inn). The parade will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. and proceed down Main St. to Church Street. We request an outline of what you would like to do during the parade. Please understand that the Hot Dog Day committee has the right to deny any request for participation in the parade. All approvals/denials will be done in writing by April 11th.

Sign up here by April 10, AU Connect - Form: Hot Dog Day 2025 Parade Registration

The Office of Student Engagement has planned a week full of events to kick off and celebrate the week of Hot Dog Day with friends, peers, and staff! Come enjoy the beautiful spring weather and sunshine with the following events:

1. Event Name: ASC Kickball Tournament
Date: April 21
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: Pioneer Stadium
Sign Up here!

2. Event Name: Cornhole Tournament
Date: April 22
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Location: Pioneer Center Parking lot
Students sign up on Pioneer Link!

3. Event Name: Student v. Staff Softball
Date: April 23
Time: 6-7:30 p.m.
Location: Softball Field
● Students sign up on Pioneer Link!
● Faculty/Staff sign up here!

4. Event Name: Glow n’ Dark Volleyball & Bonfire
Date: April 24
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: MacKenzie Quad

5. Event Name: UJIMA Fashion Show
Date: April 25
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: SLC 310

6. Event Name: Spring Carnival
Date: April 26
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Location: SLC Lot #3

7. Event Name: Movie Night
Date: April 26
Time: 8-10 p.m.
Location: SLC 310

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Calsey Bump, at bumpce@alfredstate.edu

We have a new hairdresser, Kaylynn Hancock, on campus that will be in the Pioneer Cutz in the Pioneer Center. 

She is starting on Tuesday, March 25. 

Her hours are Monday 12-5pm and Tuesday 9-5pm. 

Book with her via phone (607) 661- 7855, Instagram: hair.bykaylynnhancock, or Facebook: Hair by Kaylynn Hancock

Kaylynn does Haircuts, Treatments, and Waxing. 

Join us for an exciting team competition event featuring teams of six, with at least two members of the opposite gender. Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with games, challenges, and activities, along with delicious food and drinks provided for all participants. Take part in the raffle for a chance to win great prizes and compete for monetary rewards for the top-performing teams. Don’t miss out on this action-packed event full of camaraderie and competition!

Please have your team captain register all members for this event by filling out the registration form linked at the top of Pioneer Link. All teams get the choice of picking a team color where they will receive bandanas 

Questions? Contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu 

Celebrate the end of your first year at Alfred State College with your peers at our second annual First-Year Prom! A team of first-year students have been working hard to put this together for their class and are excited to announce that the theme is: An Evening in Paris. Enjoy the evening "under the Eiffel Tower" in the MacKenzie Commons from 8:30PM-1AM. There will be a DJ, decor, dancing, hors d'ourves, and more! 

• This is for first-year students & one guest per student is allowed (the guest can be an upperclassman). 
• Non-ASC students are allowed as a guest, but must fill out the guest form on eRezLife.
• If you need assistance with finding proper attire, please contact our Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.
• Ticket cost is $10 for a single guest and $15 for a couple. We accept cash or you can stop by the campus store to use CSA.
•  In order to attend, you must RSVP on Pioneer Link! 

The committee will have informational tables where you can pay/ask questions in the SLC park space on the following dates. If you have any questions, please email our Assistant Director of First-Year Engagement at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

• March 18 | 3-5 p.m. 
• March 19 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 26 | 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
• March 28 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• March 31 | 3-5 p.m. 
• April 2 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• April 4 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Parking lot 22 will be closing at 4 pm on 4/1 for Admitted Student Day.  The parking lot will reopen on 4/2 at 4 pm.

Want to know how you can build on your AOS Trade Specific Degree to earn a Bachelors?

A 2+2 Information Session for AOS students at the School of Applied Technology will take place Wednesday, 4/2/2025 @ 2:30pm in the PSU Meeting room in Wellsville, NY. 

The Center for Civic Leadership and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invite you to join us for a screening of Please Vote for Me, a compelling documentary that explores democracy in an unexpected setting: a third-grade classroom in China. As students navigate campaigning, debates, and election strategies, the film asks us to consider our understanding of democracy in action. The film is 45 minutes long and time for discussion afterwards will be included. Voter Registration information and snacks provided!

Wednesday, April 2nd, 5 pm, SLC Small Events Space

The event is open to all.  Should you have any questions or wish to support by engaging your students, please email Dr. Angela Graves (GravesA1@alfredstate.edu) and/or Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu).

Fall 2025 Room Selection for New Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 31, 2025 for students whose tuition deposit is received by March 25.  

For those who have not paid their tuition deposit by March 26, room selection will begin on April 14, 2025. 

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button
9. Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms. 

Please note individual room selection will close on August 1, 2025

No matter what your reproductive goals are, we’re here to help. Clinic appointments are available with the Allegany County Department of Health at Health and Wellness, TA Parish Hall. Please call 585-268-9250 opt. 3 or text 585-808-7626 to set up an appointment. Free or Low-Cost services are 100% confidential including STI testing & treatment and FREE condoms. Clinic dates at Health and Wellness: 4/3, 4/10, 4/24, 5/1, & 5/8

2025-2026 Individual Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students

Fall 2025 Room Selection for Returning and Transfer Students          

Selecting your Room! 

Room selection will begin March 24, 2025 and will be released based on completed credit hours as follows: 

Monday, March 24 – 90+ Credit Hours Completed

Tuesday, March 25- 60+ credit hours completed

Wednesday, March 26- 30+ credit hours completed

Thursday, March 27- 29 or less credit hours completed

You will need to have your housing application completed in order to select your room! 

Selecting your room instructions:

1. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
2. Select the “Housing” icon
3. Return to "Housing Overview" 
4.  Select the green "Browse Rooms"
5. You can search for specific rooms by building/section and/or other residence preferences set up. This may take a couple of attempts pending on your preferences and room availability. "No bed available" will appear if there is not a room available through the preferences you set up. 
6. Click the "bed" icon to select your room of choice. 
7. Dialog window will be prompted with details of the selected room. 
8. Click the "choose this bed" button

Review the details of your room reservation. Click on "Assign me now" to confirm your assignment.  Click the "look at other rooms" link to browse other rooms.

Please note Individual Room Selection will close on August 1, 2025

Hey Students! 👋

The application process for Senate positions for the 2025-2026 academic year is officially OPEN! 🎉 This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in making a difference on campus and representing your peers in important decision-making processes. 💬

If you're passionate about improving student life, advocating for your fellow students, and contributing to the growth of our community, we encourage you to apply! 🌟 Senate positions offer leadership experience and a chance to shape the future of our school. 🏫

Applications are open until April 5th, 2025 ⏰. 📅 Additionally, the deadline to schedule a meeting with the position holder is April 7th.

For more details and to apply, visit PioneerLink. 🔗

We can't wait to see who will step up and take on this exciting leadership opportunity! 💼💪

Alfred State College has been awarded funding through NYS for the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant for the 2024-2025 academic year.  Students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 for the Spring semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application online at https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms or by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu.  

Students who received APTS funding for the Fall 2024 semester DO NOT need to submit another application for spring 2025.

Eligibility criteria include:

Matriculated student consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester.

Enrolled in at least one full term course this semester.

New York State resident

Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application

Meet satisfactory academic progress

Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

Applicants are required to submit a signed 2022 New York State Income Tax return for student (or parent if applicable) along with the signed APTS application.  Applications will not be reviewed until all documentation has been submitted and signed.

Forward the completed application and required tax forms to sfs@alfredstate.edu.  The deadline for the Spring 2025 semester is Friday, April 11, 2025.

Submission of an APTS application does not guarantee receipt of an award.  Students who are not eligible will receive an email through their Alfred State email account indicating the reason for ineligibility.

The Spring 2025 Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

• Tuesday, February 4th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, February 18th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, March 4th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, March 25th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, April 8th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Pointst
• Tuesday, April 22nd: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points

Meetings will take place in a new location - Physical Health & Science Building (PHS) 107
Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

The Student Senate General Assembly (GA) provides the opportunity for all Students of Alfred State to discuss issues/concerns and hear updates in regard to all matters that affect campus life. These topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus Dining & Transportation

2. Academic & Technology Services

3. Student Engagement & Clubs/Organizations

4. Commuter Affairs & Campus Parking

5. University Police & Campus Safety

6. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

This semester the Student Senate Executive Board will be raffling off three $250 gift cards at the last General Assembly (GA) on 12/3/2024. To receive a ticket for the raffle you must attend a GA meeting throughout the semester. Each attendance will earn you one ticket.

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance forfeits your ability to receive your raffle ticket.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.