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40th annual Sophomore Career Day held at Alfred State

Contact Paul Welker - welkerpm@alfredstate.edu if you have a story idea! If you are posting pictures on your social media make sure to tag @AlfredState or ask us to collaborate with your posts!

Alfred State is developing its next strategic plan. Over 3 separate listening sessions and 105 participants / comments, we have identified 14 emerging themes.  This brief 11-question survey takes only 6-8 minutes to complete and asks whether the themes accurately reflect the conditions we should consider. There are no right or wrong answers.  Please lend your voice to our landscape analysis: Strategic Planning - Campus Landscape Verification Survey – Fill out form

The E-Learning Committee is now accepting nominations for this year’s Excellence in Online Teaching Award. Excellent online teaching includes:

• Creativity in course content design
• Use of alternative teaching strategies
• Classes structured with online students in mind
• Prompt and thorough feedback; being accessible and reachable when needed
• Empathy, compassion, and fostering a positive personal connection with students

Please consider nominating a deserving candidate using this form and direct any questions to stefannl@alfredstate.edu. This year the committee is circulating the call for nominations in both fall and spring semesters to broaden the pool of nominees.

The President is putting together the search committee to fill the position of Vice President of Student Affairs. According to Faculty Senate Bylaws, there needs to be an election of 5 Voting Faculty to serve on the committee. Anyone who is covered under the UUP Bargaining unit is eligible to serve. If nominating someone else, please make sure they are willing to accept the nomination and serve if elected. Please email the NEG chair, Nicole DiGerlando, at digerlnd@alfredstate.edu, with names if interested. We will continue to accept names through the end of the day on Friday.

We are happy to announce that applications are open again for exploring the Grow with Google certifications!  

Please encourage interested faculty and staff to submit the form by October 23.  

Alfred State has grant funding for faculty to redesign curricula implementing Grow with Google certifications ($2,000) and faculty and staff to complete certifications and participate in a community of practice ($500).  View the Grow with Google collection at https://grow.google/enroll-certificates. 

Please contact Danyelle at obriend@alfredstate.edu if individuals or departments have questions or would like to chat more about the opportunity! 

myLearning Gradebook – Duplicate Students

Some faculty may have noticed duplicate student accounts showing in their gradebook and/or their myLearning class list. The process to resolve will involve faculty help to ensure grades are not lost.  Faculty will be notified via email if assistance is needed.

If you notice duplicate students in your course, please submit a ticket to the Alfred State Help Desk using this form.  

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Cultural Life Center is hosting "Sazon Sensation: Celebrating Unidad" on Thursday, October 15th at 7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Latin American culture, heritage, and cuisine! Enjoy vibrant music, connect with community, and capture memories at our photo booth featuring flags from across Latin America. Everyone is welcome! Space is limited, so please RSVP here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/event/12844663.

This year's SPCA Theme Basket Auction is planned for the following:

• Fri, October 16th 5PM-9PM
• Sat, October 17th 9AM-4PM
• At the Wellsville Campus in the Pioneer Student Union

We are looking for volunteers for, but not limited to the following:

• Basket Wrapping
• Data Entry

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Dilan Gilluly at 607-587-3189 (or x3189) or gilluldr@alfredstate.edu.

Planning for retirement? The NYSTRS Pension & Retirement Education Program (PREP) Fall 2026 seminar schedule is now available.

These free, half-day seminars cover:

• NYSTRS benefits and retirement options
• Financial planning and Social Security
• Estate planning
• The retirement process

Learn more and view the Fall 2026 schedule: NYSTRS PREP Program 

PREP seminars are educational and are not intended for individual benefits counseling.

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.  

There will be a Flu Vaccine Clinic available on the Wellsville Campus Wed 10/14/2026 11am to 1pm drop in. 

Pre-registration is appreciated so enough vaccine is brought to the Health Clinic in PSU. 

Printed registration forms can be picked up at the Health Clinic in PSU or from your academic department secretary.  Return these 3 forms with a copy of your insurance card to fully pre-register and speed up 10/14/26.  Linked here are the registration sheets that you can print out or complete electronically.  

Registration forms include a copy of your health insurance card and can be returned by:

• emailing back to Toth-FTL@alfredstate.edu
• or drop off in the Health Center in PSU

Fischer's has been the flu vaccine provider we've had for the past 7 years and will be held in the Health Clinic on Career Fair day between 11:00 - 1:00pm. This was planned to make it easier to just pop in when coming to the PSU! (If you have forgotten your registration papers or your insurance card, you can still get the shot at that time.)

Contact Nurse Teri with questions:  Toth-FTL@alfredstate.edu

There are currently two openings within CSEA 

The Office of the President has an opening for an Administrative Assistant 1. Interested candidates can apply here 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Promotion: one year of service in a clerical title allocated to Grade 6 and above; and completion of a two-year traineeship*.
• Non-competitive: high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma; and two years of experience in administrative support**, which includes use of office software (e.g., email, word processing), provision of customer service, business writing, and management of an office.

The Heating Plant has an opening for a Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R). Interested candidates can apply here. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-Competitive: Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one (1) year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades or training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Field Trip - Seneca/Iroquois National Museum

Following is a list of students participating in a field trip to Seneca/Iroquois National Museum on Tuesday, October 13th, leaving campus at 7:45 am and returning at 12:15 pm.

Elizabeth Chappell
Thomas Cooke
Patrick (Brian) Carr
Michael Gaynor
Peyton Graham
Gaelen Lang
Peyton Mann
Ceon Miles, III
Sam Posecznick
Eve Razzano
Mira Tate
Sean Wagner

The following students will be attending the Northeast Association of Forensic Scientists meeting in Pocono Manor, PA and should be excused from classes on Wed. 10/7, Thurs. 10/8 and Fri. 10/9.

Blakeslee, Rhiannon
Broker, Aubrea
Caulfield, Mairead
Eddy, Julia
Green, Mickelle
Munoz, Emma
Perrotta, Abigail
Sauerbier, Jordan
Stupart, Shakiera

Dear faculty, here’s what’s happening at CITE this week:

• Think Beyond a Lesson Plan: Develop a Teaching Strategy
  Oct 5–11 | My Learning | 5 points [Fall 2026 Workshops module in CITE Professional Development Course]
  A self-paced workshop on moving from a single lesson plan to a purposeful teaching strategy you can reuse and adapt.
• Weekly Reading Exchange: This week's article proposes an alternative approach to evaluate teaching effectiveness
  Oct 6–9 | Reading Exchange Channel on CITE Team | 5 points
  Consider what student ratings tell us, what peers can see, and how we might build a fuller picture of teaching effectiveness.
• Weekly Reading Exchange Roundtable
  Thu, Oct 8 | 12:30–1:00 PM | EJ 106 + Teams | 5 points
  Join a live conversation about the article in EJ 106 [Snacks and coffee provided] or Teams 
• Portfolio Academy Drop-In
  Thu, Oct 8 | 2:30–4:00 PM | EJ 106 + Teams | 5 points
  Bring a draft, outline, questions, or just an idea and get help with your next step in building a strong teaching portfolio.

If interested, you can also earn 15 points by implementing the innovative strategy that is shared through the CITE workshop above. Email cite@alfredstate.edu or stop by EJ Brown 106 to get started. 

Alfred State is once again opening the doors to the SLC park-space and leadership suites for our wider community to bring their children for a trick-or-treat event and we invite you to be a collaborative partner!  

• Date - Friday, October, 30th
• Location - 3rd Floor of Alfred States Student Leadership Center
• Time- 5pm to 7pm

There are a few ways to be involved:

• Celebrate your campus affinities while engaging in this spirited community engagement event by signing your club/department/class up to have a table in the SLC to hand out "treats" to the community "treaters"
• Can't donate your time but want to help with supplies? Donate candy or Halloween-themed swag to be handed out by campus organizations on the night.
• Looking for something fun to do with your family, dress up and pilot those costumes with your children for a warm "trick-or-treat" experience in the SLC and help us spread the word to the wider community (we can even print a poster for you to put up where folks in wider community can see).
  • Student Unions is further supporting the event by screening a festive spooky-season classic (yet to be determined) as they have done in the past.

For sign up to support this event complete our community trick-or-treat table sign-up form (using your Alfred State credentials). If you have any questions, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

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: Village Bandstand

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. 

The Khalid Ashraf Memorial Symposium on Civic Engagement

Monday, October 12th, 2026 - Khalid Ashraf Symposium 6-8 PM EJ Brown (EJB) 119 (the Smart Lecture Hall)

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences invite you to explore Civic Engagement with us as we feature a fictional dystopian film set in the year 2022 where the people of planet earth are facing issues such as a dying planet due to climate change, an overpopulated New York City, food scarcity, euthanasia, corporate greed, police and government corruption, pollution, poorly funded human services charity work, and a mostly uneducated society. 

**Refreshments and snacks will be served**

Please join Michael Colomaio, Michael Gargano, Angela Graves, and Jeff Sittu for questions and audience discussion immediately following the film.