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Hey First-Gen Pioneers!

This one is for YOU! 💙

Being a first-generation college student is worth celebrating, and we want to take a moment to recognize YOU, your accomplishments, and everything you've worked hard for. Join us for a First-Gen Celebration made just for our first-gen students!

📅 TODAY! Monday, November 9th
⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 CDH – 1st Floor

Let us know you're coming - RSVP on Pioneer Link: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12878002

What's in store?

• ☕ Hot cocoa to keep you cozy
• 🍿 A popcorn bar with all the toppings
• 🔥 Indoor s'mores (yes, really!)
• 👕 FREE shirts for all first-gen students
• 🎶 Music, fun, and more!

Whether you can stop by for five minutes or hang out all afternoon, we'd love to see you there. Bring a friend, grab a snack, snag your free shirt, and take a moment to celebrate everything YOU bring to our campus community.

You've earned this celebration. We can't wait to see you there! 💙

Join the Cultural Life Center along with students Joe Dellavalle and Angel Hill on November 16 from 4:30-6:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace for Haudenosaunee History: Culture, Traditions, Continuity; a vibrant celebration of Indigenous life, culture, food, song, and dance in honor of Native American History Month! 

Join the Cultural Life Center on Wednesday, November 18 from 12-5 pm in the SLC Parkspace for Piece by Piece, We Stand. Piece by Piece We Stand is a Cultural Life Center initiative focused on promoting bystander awareness, survivor support, and campus solidarity. Students will have the opportunity to learn about bystander intervention, write optional messages of encouragement to Jane Doe, and sign a collective pledge demonstrating their commitment to supporting survivors. The signed pledge will become a large-scale installation displayed in the CLC as a symbol of community support and accountability. 

FREE EVENT!

Head over to CDH in the Student Gathering Place (near The Nook) to frost your own vanilla cupcake! 

When? Tuesday, November 10th, 3pm-5pm

Register for your Spring 2027 classes by Thanksgiving (Nov 26th) and be entered to win one of 5 prizes! First place will be awarded a $500 Campus Store textbook voucher and the next four winners will be awarded $50 each to be added to their CSA. Don't forget registration begins November 16th so meet with your advisor beforehand to get your registration PIN and course suggestions. If you have any questions about the registration process, please reach out to your Faculty Advisor or the Academic Advising Center at advising@alfredstate.edu. 

Do you belong to a club or organization actively involved in making a difference in the larger community? Are you solving problems, taking on opportunities, and using your passion and skills to help others? This could take the form of volunteerism, community service trips, public awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts, advocacy, and education.

If so, we invite you to view our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit a Leadership Suite proposal. Leadership Suites are designed to celebrate our clubs and organizations leading the way with civic action and help broaden visibility to get others involved in community-minded causes and initiatives locally, regionally, and/or globally.  

Generally, there are 2-5 suites up for review each semester. Suite applications must be submitted by December 14th, 2026, to be considered for Spring 2027.

Interested but have questions, please reach out to civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.

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
 

Please join us on Friday November 13th at 3pm in PHS, Rm. 223 for a special moment to celebrate the University of Rochester Jones Memorial Hospital for all of their generosity and support that they have shown our Nursing Department. There will be some amazing snacks and refreshments and we would LOVE to see you there!

BASIC NEEDS ON CAMPUS SURVEY

Embrace an opportunity to affect change on your campus and across the system: we can't fix the problem if we don't know what it is.

Participate in a short Basic Needs on Campus Survey.

Survey Period: November 2-20, 2026

Please look for an invitation from survey@suny.edu in your email.

As a thank you for participating, you may enter for a chance to receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card.  (Winners selected by December 5th.)

All survey responses are confidential. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and can help ensure that fellow students have the support they need to be successful.

Did you know that your academic performance impacts your financial aid eligibility? Below is some important information for all students to keep in mind:

• Students receiving financial aid must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) standards to remain eligible for financial aid.
• Alfred State is required to evaluate your academic progress every semester to determine if you are meeting these standards.
• We encourage students to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and successfully complete at least 12 credit hours each semester to stay on track academically.

If you need academic assistance, please reach out to the Student Success Center now, so you don't put your financial aid at risk.

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, November 29, 2026. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Tuesday, November 24, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 25.

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Thursday, November 19.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@alfredstate.edu.

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Real Talk: Your Struggles Workshop on Wednesday, November 11th at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. Temperature check time. What are you struggling with, and let’s get through it.  As we enter the homestretch of the semester, let’s discuss how everything is going.  What challenges and barriers are you encountering, then discuss resources and options for progress available around campus.  Time to finish strong!

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

Support XAE (Chi Alpha Epsilon), the Honor Society for EOP students, though our Fall fundraiser that will cover the Induction packets for our Spring 2027 Inductees. For inside decoration at your desk or table, order a beautiful 6 inch RED Poinsettia supplied by East Wind Landscape Nursery in Belmont! Need something for outside? Lisa’s Wreaths are seasonally decorated with ribbons/cones/berries, with your choice of Red, Burgundy, or Plaid ribbon! Order using the link below or in person in the EOP Lab SDC 252 or Student Success Center SDC 205 by Tuesday, November 17th. Pick up will take place after December 1st.

Red Poinsettias $15. Red, Burgundy, or Plaid Wreaths are $35 each. Want to make an online poinsettia or wreath purchase? Click Here  

New this year - stop by the table in the SLC Monday - Thursday, November 9th - 12th between 11 am - 2 pm to purchase Oliver's Candy Bars! For $3 a bar, you can choose from six different options, including peanut butter, caramel, dark chocolate and more! Plus a Build-Your-Own Hot Cocoa Bar for $2 a cup - lots of delicious toppings! Cash only for the candy bars and hot cocoa. We will also take orders for poinsettias and wreaths are our SLC table.

Questions? Contact Lynn Hayes at 607-587-4128 or at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu 

College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award 

Do you know a member of our campus community (faculty, staff, or student) that is having a big impact on our culture of care and championing community service? If so, please nominate them for the College Council's Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award! 

• Who: Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member. Nominations for faculty/staff should be for civic engagement service within the past two years and no self-nominations are permitted.
• Description: College Council recognizes members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Reviewers assess nominations based on 5 primary categories (leadership, teamwork, partnership, impact, and innovation).
• How to Nominate: Use the online application (link here) to find further instructions and to upload and submit your nomination letter(s).
• Recognition: College Council selects up to 2 faculty/staff and unlimited # of deserving student awardees. Student awardees are recognized at Honors Convocation while faculty/staff awardees are recognized at the Reward & Recognition Luncheon.
• Due Date: January 22nd for nominations

This is a great way to recognize members of our campus that are hard at work fostering a caring community! Whether it is a student who is always taking initiative and enhancing team dynamics or a faculty or staff member who is leading the way with partnerships and innovation that enhance our civic impact, help us recognize and celebrate all the ways our community members are showing up and making a difference by nominating folks you feel exemplify the spirit of this award. 

FINAL WEEK!!

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following four categories for the 2026-27 award cycle:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching
• Adjunct Faculty - superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching by an adjunct faculty member

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence - Fall 2026 Nominations

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 13. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

Faculty Senate DEI Committee Open Meeting 

The Faculty Senate DEI Committee will hold its second meeting of the academic year on Tuesday, November 10, at 4:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The committee is focused on creating opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to discuss issues broadly related to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging across our campus community. Anyone interested in joining the conversation is welcome to attend. Please email the committee chair, Angela Graves, at gravesa1@alfredstate.edu for the Teams link.

Winter Break Transportation Options

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Winter break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Friday, December 18, 2026 departing 

• West University St at 7:45 am
• Orvis Activities Center at 2:30 pm
• West University St at 2:45 pm

Sunday, December 20, 2026 departing from West University at 7:45 am

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, December 16, 2026 at 6 am

• Amtrak/Bus drop off around 8am 
• Airport drop off after the Amtrak/s station drop

Depart Alfred Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 6 am

• Amtrak/Bus drop off around 8am 
• Airport drop off after the Amtrak/s station drop

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport two weeks in advance.