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Join us for our final commUNITY Potluck for the spring semester on April 29th!! 

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The commUNITY potlucks are a monthly gathering for our entire community to engage in conversation and foster care and connection over foods that remind us of home! This is our second academic year running this initiative, which is sponsored through the Center for Civic Leadership. While we look forward to putting more dates on the calendar next accademic year we would love to celebrate the end of the semester with as many people as possibe and are grateful for all who have come out to contribute each event! 

• Location: Union University Church Center (building next to the Collegiate on the corner of Main and Church street - enter in center of building on Church Street)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates:
  • Wednesday, February 25th
  • Wednesday, March 25th
  • Wednesday, April 29th  

Our final potluck this semester will also be in collaboration with Alfred Box of Books who will run a Bingo event alongside our community meal! 

• “Tasters Choice” awards are given at each event for the favorite dishes on the night.
• Special thanks to N'Dulge Bakery for sponsoring a birthday treat each potluck.

Come join us and help celebrate commUNITY!

Join the Center for Civic Leadership on Wednesday, April 22nd from 2-4pm in the SLC Small Events Space to celebrate Earth Day!

• 2-4 pm - Drop in at any time during these two hours to do a sustainability craft, participate in a climate action 500 piece puzzle build, or learn about Earth Day and everyday ways to make a difference.
• 2:30-4 pm – alongside crafting and puzzle activity we will also be viewing The True Cost, a documentary exploring both the human and environmental cost of fast fashion.

Light refreshments, Earth Day / Environmental resources, voter registration information, and crafting supplies provided.

Should you have any questions, please contact Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) 

Help us evaluate the effectiveness of Pioneer Link/QORQ by filling out this quick survey!

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Get Ready for Buffalo Bills Hiring Day! 🏈

Are you planning to attend the Buffalo Bills Hiring Day? We’ve got you covered!

The Career Development Center will be available for drop-in resume reviews and interview advice to help you feel confident and prepared.

Details:
Location: EJ Brown Hall, Room 318
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Whether you want feedback on your resume, tips for standing out in interviews, or just a confidence boost before the big day on Friday (4/17), stop by and connect with us.

Feel free to drop in and say hello—we’re here to help you succeed!

This week’s BONUS class on Tuesday, April 28th is REV+FLOW! It’s strength, toning, balance, and flexibility with functional mobility moves! Bring your sneakers and a water bottle! Yoga mats and light hand weights are provided! Join us in Shults Hall studio at 6 pm following Line Dancing at 5 pm.

Wellness Wednesday group fitness classes meet this week. REV+FLOW at 5 pm and REFIT at 6 pm.

Contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu for more information.

We encourage our campus community to support the many initiatives our incredible students are spearheading throughout April as part of our Civic Leadership Spring into Action Campaign.  Initiatives are already underway and you can find a list of some of the offerings linked here. 

In addition to the linked list we are aware of other potential volunteer needs in the community that are not yet filled, so if you are a club, organization or department interested in providing service this month please reach out to Cyan Corwine in the Center for Civic Leadership so we can help connect you with community partners in need.  Also, if you have a service project or fundraiser that you are leading that is not on the press release, please send Cyan the details (Name/date/purpose of event, club/org sponsoring it, primary contact details) and we can add it to the online link!

In addition to the publicized event, Criminal Justice Club (SLC 411) are partnering once again with UP and Civic Leadership to bring back the Food-for-Fine-Forgiveness program throughout the month of April. Students can drop off $10 of non-perishable food in exchange for one parking fine reduction to either of these leadership suites during the month of April. Only one fine reduction per person. Food benefits wider campus community.

These are just some of the amazing ways our students are leading the way with service this Global Volunteer Month. Please get out and support them in their efforts as we Spring into Action and nurture our caring community! Again, if you have another event that you would like to lead during the month or if you want help partnering with someone in wider community to fulfill service, please do not hesitate to reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) 

Support a Great Cause at On The Block! April 11th 4-8 on the Mackenzie Quad

We’re excited to share that proceeds from this year’s On The Block event will be donated to ACCORD: A Center for Dispute Resolution & Community Justice, a Community Action Agency located in Belmont. ACCORD plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families in our local community through programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

We’re asking all students, faculty, and staff to help us give back by bringing:

• Spare change
• Unopened self-care items
• Canned goods

These donations will be used as “votes” for your favorite activities at the event, so the more you bring, the more you can support both your top picks and the community!

Don’t miss the dunk tank just $5 per turn and all proceeds from it will also go directly toward supporting ACCORD.

By attending On The Block, you’re not just showing up for a fun event you’re making a real impact right here in our community. Let’s come together to have fun, give back, and support a cause that truly matters.

Show up. Donate. Vote. Make a difference. 

Get ready for one of the most exciting traditions of the year—Signing Day (April 22), hosted by the Career Center! Inspired by athletic signing days, this special event celebrates our graduating seniors as they take the next big step—launching their careers or continuing their education.

🤝 What is Signing Day?
It’s a high-energy celebration where employers join us for a dinner to “sign” their new hires and recognize their achievements. Expect a fun, memorable atmosphere with companies bringing creative swag and spirit to celebrate their newest team members!

🎥 Lights, Camera, Future!
The event is professionally recorded, and highlights are featured during graduation—so you’ll be part of a moment that lasts!

📣 Help Us Find Our Stars!
We’re inviting faculty, staff, and students to help us identify graduating seniors who have secured jobs or are continuing their education. We want to celebrate them—and connect with their employers so they can join the event too!

💡 Know someone who should be recognized?
Send their information to Valerie Case by April 14th at caseva@alfredstate.edu so we can invite both the student and their employer.

💸 Free Event
Signing Day is completely free for all participating students and employers.

Let’s celebrate success, opportunity, and the bright futures ahead. 🎉
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Signing Day!

Support a Great Cause at On The Block! Saturday, April 11th 4-8 on the Mackenzie Quad

We’re excited to share that proceeds from this year’s On The Block event will be donated to ACCORD: A Center for Dispute Resolution & Community Justice, a Community Action Agency located in Belmont. ACCORD plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families in our local community through programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

We’re asking all students, faculty, and staff to help us give back by bringing:

• Spare change
• Unopened self-care items
• Canned goods

These donations will be used as “votes” for your favorite activities at the event, so the more you bring, the more you can support both your top picks and the community!

Don’t miss the dunk tank just $5 per turn and all proceeds from it will also go directly toward supporting ACCORD.

By attending On The Block, you’re not just showing up for a fun event you’re making a real impact right here in our community. Let’s come together to have fun, give back, and support a cause that truly matters.

Show up. Donate. Vote. Make a difference. 

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of our student employees during Student Employee Appreciation Week! These hardworking individuals help keep our campus running, and this week is all about recognizing their dedication, talent, and impact.

🎉 Special Giveaway Alert!
As part of the celebration, we’ll be giving away two FREE professional outfits to two rockstar student employees! Whether they shine behind the scenes or go above and beyond every day, we want to hear about them.

💬 Nominate a Student Employee
Know someone who deserves the spotlight? Send a quick email to Val or Maureen with a short note explaining why your student employee is awesome. Your nomination could help them win!

📱 Social Media Spotlight
All nominees will be featured on our social media channels throughout the week—so keep an eye out and show your support!

🏆 Winners Announced: Friday, April 17

Support a Great Cause at On The Block! Saturday, April 11th 4-8 on the Mackenzie Quad

We’re excited to share that proceeds from this year’s On The Block event will be donated to ACCORD: A Center for Dispute Resolution & Community Justice, a Community Action Agency located in Belmont. ACCORD plays a vital role in supporting individuals and families in our local community through programs that promote stability, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

We’re asking all students, faculty, and staff to help us give back by bringing:

• Spare change
• Unopened self-care items
• Canned goods

These donations will be used as “votes” for your favorite activities at the event, so the more you bring, the more you can support both your top picks and the community!

Don’t miss the dunk tank just $5 per turn and all proceeds from it will also go directly toward supporting ACCORD.

By attending On The Block, you’re not just showing up for a fun event you’re making a real impact right here in our community. Let’s come together to have fun, give back, and support a cause that truly matters.

Show up. Donate. Vote. Make a difference. 

Hillel is hosting a Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 in the Kenyon-Allen room in the Powell Campus Center at Alfred University. If you are planning to come, please contact hillel@alfred.edu to RSVP.

Hillel is hosting a Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 in the Kenyon-Allen room in the Powell Campus Center at Alfred University. If you are planning to come, please contact hillel@alfred.edu to RSVP.

Hillel is hosting a Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 in the Kenyon-Allen room in the Powell Campus Center at Alfred University. If you are planning to come, please contact hillel@alfred.edu to RSVP.

🎉 The Spring 2026 Career Fair events have concluded—thank you to everyone who helped make them a success!

✨ Highlights include:
• 🏥 Medical Majors Career Fair (Feb 13): 34 employers + 3 graduate schools
• 🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair (March 4): 120 employers
• 🌸 Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair (March 25): 116 employers

These events demonstrate the strong alignment between our 🎓 academic programs and 💼 employer hiring needs. Faculty play a critical role by integrating career‑ready skill development into their programs, ensuring students feel confident and prepared to meet workforce expectations.

The strong presence of ⭐ well‑known employers, including several 🏆 Fortune 500 companies, shows just how ready our students are to connect with industry—and employers consistently enjoy meeting and networking with them!

🙏 Thank you to our many Volunteers, Faculty, Staff, Facilities Services, ACES/Culinary, Marketing Communications, and Advancement team for your    continued collaboration and support.

👉 Career Development — Maureen & Valerie

Goat Yoga is back! The Vet Tech Club invites you to join them at the ASC Farm on Sunday March 29 at 12pm or 1pm for a special 45 minute yoga class with goats. Class cost is $10 with a portion of the proceeds going to local shelters. 

Some yoga mats will be available or you are welcome to bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move in. 

SPACE IS LIMITED! Registration first come, first served. Walk-ins may be available as space permits. Prepayment is required by Saturday 3/28 at 5pm. Go to https://forms.gle/wFvFo5wr6ApAnFSu8 to register. Contact Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu with any questions. 

Hillel is hosting a Passover Seder on Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 in the Kenyon-Allen room in the Powell Campus Center at Alfred University. If you are planning to come, please contact hillel@alfred.edu to RSVP.

Admissions would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone for your time, energy, and commitment in making Sunday’s Open House such a success! We saw an impressive 77% show rate, welcoming 178 prospective students and their families to the Alfred campus, 54 of whom also explored the Wellsville campus.

We’re already looking forward to building on this momentum for our next Spring Open House on Saturday, April 11, where we anticipate an even larger turnout!

Thank you again for all that you do to create such a positive and memorable experience for our visitors.

🌟 119 employers will be attending the 🌸 Wellsville Spring Career Fair!
📅 Wednesday, March 25 | ⏰ 12–2:30 PM
📍 PSU Building

Employers including Barilla, Corning Inc., Eastman Kodak, Kraft Heinz and Tesla will be on site to interact with and recruit our talented Wellsville students!

👉 View the complete list of attending employers on the Alfred State JobLink portal
📞 Questions? Contact Career Development – Maureen or Valerie at x4060

The Alfred State Veterans United Club is holding a T-shirt fundraiser. Sizes range from S-3XL and they are $20. The club name is featured on the left sleeve. To order, contact Lisa Cornish, phone 315-694-1021 or email Cornislm@alfredstate.edu. PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App accepted. The sale will run through March 25 with order pick up on April 22.  

#REDFridays -Remember Everyone Deployed is a movement encouraging people to wear red every Friday to show support and appreciation for U.S. military personnel stationed overseas. It acts as a reminder of the sacrifices made by troops and their families.

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a relevant and thought provoking discussion about why the midterm elections matter and how to make your vote and your voice count! This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310). 

We are thrilled to announce that Khobur Uddin, Motorsports/CNC Machining alum, will be returning to Alfred State to connect with our community and recruit students for opportunities in CNC Machining, Welding, and Mechanical Engineering Technology

Since graduating in 2017, Khobur has built an incredible career—starting at DP Tool & Machine in Avon, NY, and now serving as a Manufacturing Supervisor at SpaceX, working alongside professionals with Ivy League backgrounds-an achievement he credits to the strong hands-on foundation he gained at Alfred State!

SpaceX is a private American aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 by Elon Musk, the company leads the world in commercial space launches and develops reusable rocket technology, including the Falcon Series and the next‑generation Starship system designed for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. SpaceX also operates Starlink, a global satellite‑based internet network.

Please stop in to hear all about his inspiring career journey! 

📅Friday, March 20, 🕓4pm, 📍215 SET

(Open to all students, faculty, and staff)

👉 Reach out to Maureen or Valerie with any questions-x4060

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a relevant and thought provoking discussion about why the midterm elections matter and how to make your vote and your voice count! This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310). 

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a relevant and thought provoking discussion about why the midterm elections matter and how to make your vote and your voice count! This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310). 

Effective Saturday, March 7th, through Sunday, March 15th, the Student Leadership Center (SLC) will be open from 7 AM - 7 PM. 

Normal hours (7 AM - Midnight) will resume on Monday, March 16th. 

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a relevant and thought provoking discussion about why the midterm elections matter and how to make your vote and your voice count! This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310). 

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a relevant and thought provoking discussion about why the midterm elections matter and how to make your vote and your voice count! This workshop will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310). All are welcome! 

Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for the International Women's Empowerment Mixer on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace in the Student Leadership Center. The night will include a keynote speaker and interactive stations celebrating influential women, women's history, sisterhood, and empowerment. All are welcome! 

Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for the International Women's Empowerment Mixer on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace in the Student Leadership Center. The night will include a keynote speaker and interactive stations celebrating influential women, women's history, sisterhood, and empowerment. All are welcome! 

Join Student Engagement, Cultural Life, Women in Architecture and Design (WIAD), League of Women Voters, and the Center for Civic Leadership for the International Women's Empowerment Mixer on Thursday, March 5th from 6-7:30 pm in the SLC Parkspace in the Student Leadership Center. The night will include a keynote speaker and interactive stations celebrating influential women, women's history, sisterhood, and empowerment. All are welcome! 

🌟 We are excited to welcome 119 employers who will be attending the 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 4, from 12 to 2:30 PM, Orvis.

• ACES will be offering a shuttle bus 🚌 to transport both employers and students as needed to get to Orvis. The bus will be driving continuously around the campus loop at the various bus stops.

🙏 Thank you for allowing and encouraging your students to attend. This event is an excellent opportunity for our students to explore their career path, develop confidence in talking with employers, and learn about full time positions/summer jobs/internships. We welcome faculty and staff to stop in to interact with our employer partners, many of whom are returning alumni! 🎓

• Check out the updated list of employers who will be attending on the Alfred State JobLink  portal

Questions?- Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-👉Career Development-x4060 

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

📢The Alfred/Wellsville Spring Career Fairs are quickly approaching, and Alfred State's employer partners attend for several key reasons:

• Access to Emerging Talent: Connect with students early for internships, summer jobs, and entry-level full-time positions
• Campus Visibility: Strengthen brand recognition among future professionals
• Academic Engagement: Build relationships with faculty and gain insight into academic programs

 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair - 📅 3/4/26  12pm–2:30pm [Orvis] 109 Employers registered   

 🌷Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair - 📅3/25/26 12pm-2:30pm[PSU] 104 Employers registered

• For students needing assistance with their resumes, we offer an online portal with 600+ resume samples, with AI-powered tools-Skills First
• New: We are excited to offer access to professional clothing for our students 👔🧥💼 through: Big Blue’s Career Closet -receive virtual professional styling advice/select clothing at no cost to students! (Need to order 7-10 days in advance)
• New: For students needing a professional headshot/LinkedIn photo- we will have available on site: Popcam, the world’s first portable headshot kiosk, that delivers edited headshots straight to students, instantly
• Check out the list of employers who will be attending on the Alfred State JobLink portal HERE

Questions-👉Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-Career Development Center x4060

Join the Cultural Life Center and Center for Civic Leadership for a candid discussion about intersections of faith, identity and politics on Wednesday, February 25th from 5-6 pm in the Small Events Space. Together we will explore tensions related to our current political climate as it impacts various religious groups and communities and how faith can be a source of hope in a deeply divided and increasingly fractured world. Open to people of all faith backgrounds and religious identities. Snacks and voter registration information will be available!  

The Student Leadership Center had a vibrant atmosphere on Friday, February 13 as students connected with 34 employers and 3 graduate schools during the 🐾Medical Majors Career Fair. 🏥

Employers are always impressed with our students, with one specifically commenting: “We love Alfred State students — that is why we are here. They are so prepared compared to other programs.”

Thank you to the faculty and academic programs who encouraged or required students to attend. Participating in on‑campus career fairs helps students build confidence, make professional connections, sharpen their communication with employers and hiring managers, and gain insight into their industry/career path.

Next up:  The 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair is set for Wednesday March 4, 12 to 2:30pm, Orvis,🌷Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair is set for Wednesday March 25, 12 to 2:30pm, PSU Building. 

Questions- 👉Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-Career Development x4060

A peer mentor is an upper-class student who helps students examine academic concerns and perceived barriers to success. 

Common topics peer mentors cover: 

• adjustment to college and general advice on how to succeed
• time management and study skills
• making referrals to campus resources

Students can meet a peer mentor weekly or just a few times in the semester as needed.

This 2-minute form serves as a way for Alfred State professionals to refer students they believe would benefit from meeting with a peer mentor. Please fill out this form (https://forms.office.com/r/c0maNV7xhb)  and I will send an email to the student to connect with a peer mentor. Questions? Email Amy Babcock at babcocAM@alfredstate.edu 

The Office of College Housing will be holding an open forum to discuss changes to the Residence Halls for the Fall 2026 Semester.  Topics discussed will include possible changes to building lifestyles, movement of Living Learning Communities, and building updates.

               Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

               Time: 5pm

               Location: SET 215

Pioneer Cuts is NOW OPEN!

We’re excited to announce the opening of Pioneer Cuts in the SLC, bringing convenient, on-campus hair services to you!

Hair by Kaylynn Hancock
• Cuts, styles, clipper cuts, & waxing
• Tuesdays | 9:30 AM – 12:45 PM
• Book by DM: @hair.by.kaylynnhancock
• Call/Text: (607) 661-7855
• Payment: Cash or Card

Hair by Trinnovations
• Braids, twists, locs, dreads, & styles
• Scan the QR code outside the barbershop or on posters to view availability, pricing, & book appointments
• Follow: @hairbytrinnovation
• Payment: Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, or Cash

🎉 Grand Opening Event
📅 Friday, 2/6
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 SLC Park Space
🎶 Music, giveaways, and more!

💈 Barber scheduling coming soon!

Stop by, spread the word, and help us welcome Pioneer Cuts back to campus!

Fitness classes are back for the semester! Come out to the Shults Studio for free fitness classes led by instructors throughout the semester. Equipment is provided for classes that need it. All classes can be found on Pioneer Link. Everyone is welcome! 

Mondays - Boxing 4:30-5:30pm, Yoga 5:30-6:30pm 

• Class Dates: 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 

Tuesdays - Line Dancing 5-6pm

• Class Dates 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 

Wednesdays - Rev+Flow 5-6pm, Refit 6-7pm 

• Class Dates: 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4,22, 4/29 

Thursdays - Pilates 5-6pm, Zumba 6-7pm 

• Pilates Class Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16
• Zumba's Class Dates: 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16 

Questions or concerns, please contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu ! We hope to see you there!  

The Oasis Wellness space in the Student Leadership Center is here to help our campus community manage stress, find balance, and promote rest/relaxation.  The Oasis features massage chairs among other amenities and is available to both students and faculty/staff.  Visit us during the following hours:

Sunday: 1:00-9:00 PM
Monday: 3:00-5:30 PM; 6:00-9:30 PM
Tuesday: No Hours
Wednesday: 1:00-5:00 PM; 5:30-9:30 PM
Thursday: 2:00-6:00 PM; 6:30-9:30 PM
Friday: 3:00-5:30 PM; 6:00-9:30 PM
Saturday: 1:00-5:00 PM

Health and Wellness Services is here to help students should they be feeling ill. There are multiple viral illnesses going around campus, mainly respiratory and gastrointestinal.  Below is a quick reminder on how students can access care from our team of registered nurses and nurse practitioner. 

• Alfred Campus:  Call us at 607-587-4200.  We will schedule an available time for the student to be evaluated and treated by our medical staff. Setting up an appointment is the best way for students to be seen promptly upon arrival at our location in TA Parish.  Appointments can be scheduled throughout the day except between 12:00-1:00.  We are open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday when classes are in session.   
• Wellsville Campus:  Call us at 607-587-3141 or visit the health center on the first floor of the Pioneer Student Union for a walk-in appointment.  If the health center is temporarily closed, there will be a note with directions on how to contact help.  We are open 7:30-3:30 Monday through Friday when classes are in session.    

As always, call 911 if students develop symptoms requiring emergency assistance which might include difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or persistent pain/pressure in the chest.  An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999.  Otherwise, area weekend and after hour options for healthcare include the following options:

Urgent Care:  

•  St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 
• Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

Emergency Room: 

•  Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 
• St. James Hospital (Hornell)  

Medical excuses or "notes" excusing students from class are unable to be provided. However, confirmation dates and times a student received treatment can be accessed through the student health portal, to be provided to their faculty. All appointments are encouraged to be scheduled around their class schedule. If a student is encouraged to stay out of class due to illness, the appropriate faculty will be notified. 

Print and Mail Services will be closed Monday, January 26 due to inclement weather. There will be no mail/package pick up or delivery. 

We will reopen Tuesday, January 27 at 8 a.m.

Wellness Wednesdays start NOW beginning January 21st with REV+FLOW (strength, balance, toning, flexibility) from 5 - 6 pm, followed by REFIT (cardio, movement to music) from 6 - 7 pm! It's FREE for students, faculty, staff, and community members! Join us for fun community workouts to strengthen your body and your mind! In REV+FLOW, this round is a total body workout with functional mobility for everyday movements! We have some movie soundtrack songs on the REFIT playlist, including one to the song GOLDEN, by K-Pop Demon Hunters. This song recently won 2 awards - Golden Globe for Best Original Song and Critics Choice Award for Best Song. REFIT Video for GOLDEN is included below!! Questions? Contact Lynn at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu 

https://youtu.be/rGJBpYBQx5o?si=3uFcMr9NrWYkZIxW 

Celebrate service and MLK Day with us!! 

On January 19th we will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dynamic life and unwavering commitment to nurturing and serving community in pursuit of equality and justice. This year will mark the 40th anniversary of the holiday's official observance in 1986. It later became the only federal holiday designated by Congress as a National Day of Service in 1994 when Unites States Congress passed the King Holiday and Service Act. 

The Center for Civic Leadership invites our campus community to drop by the Student Leadership Center parkspace from 10-2 on Monday, January 19th to help us celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by helping us create care kits for community members in need.  We will have supplies to assemble two types of kits:

• Book-Blanket-Buddy kits for children who are either entering the foster care system or find themselves navigating displacement alongside their families for various reasons.
• Personal Hygiene kits for adults and children experiencing hardship, displacement, or homelessness. 

All of the Care Kits created will be shared with our partners at ACCORD to help disseminate to wider community responders to ensure timely delivery to people in need. The Center for Civic Leadership has acquired items for the kits (special thanks to student engagement for donating all the stuffed animals needed for our Book-Blanket-Buddy kits!) and will have support staff from the Center for Civic Leadership and the Cultural Life Center ready to welcome any helping hands that want to assemble a few kits for these causes.

Regardless of your ability to lend a hand to this initiative, we encourage everyone to find meaningful ways to give back and strengthen community (special thanks and shout out to our Women's Lacross coach and team for answering another community call and volunteering with the Community Action Angels on the day!) 

As we reflect on Dr. King's legacy and the many challenges facing our communities, we look forward to joining the unified service efforts across our nation this MLK Day, renewing our commitment to fostering caring communities through this symbolic launch into another semester filled with service. 

SLC Hours for winter break will be 7 am - 7 pm Monday-Friday. These hours will be effective until Monday, January 19th. 

If you need to access the SLC outside of this timeframe, please contact Maggie Gause (Weiss) in the Office of Student Engagement or University Police. 

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 16th 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. 

Happy New Year from the Center for Civic Leadership! 

Our Community Needs Hub, which houses our campus food pantry and thrift store, continued to offer limited weekly hours over the winter break and will be staffed 7 days a week starting Monday January 12th to help our students as they transition back to campus. Our Spring semester hours will be posted on digital signage and are updated on our Civic Engagement Pioneer link page.

• As a reminder food pantry request can be submitted in person during open hours or remotely through our Food Pantry Request Form.  Students submitting a request in person will be able to receive goods at the time of the request while those submitting remotely will be notified by staff via email once the bag is available for pick-up. 

Looking forward to rolling up our sleeves to serve our incredible community once again this semester!

🌸 Spring Career Fairs - Save the Dates! 🌸

👉Career Development will be coordinating 3 on-campus career fair events to connect students with employers for jobs/internships:

•    🏥🩺🐾 Medical Majors Career Fair-currently 21 employers registered (Graduate Schools will be attending also)
o    📅 Friday February 13
o    🕚 11am to 1pm
o    📍 Parkspace SLC, Alfred Campus

•    🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair-currently 36 employers registered
o    📅 Wednesday March 4
o    🕛 12 to 2:30 pm
o    📍 Orvis, Alfred Campus

•    🌷 Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair-currently 37 employers registered
o    📅 Wednesday March 25
o    🕛 12 to 2:30 pm
o    📍 PSU Building
 

To view the complete listing of employers attending on the Alfred State JobLink portal go to: https://alfredstate-csm.symplicity.com/events/upcoming
Questions-reach out to Maureen or Valerie-x4060

Career Development will be coordinating 3 on-campus career fair events to connect students with employers for jobs/internships, and to learn about their industry

• 🏥🩺🐾 Medical Majors Career Fair
  • 📅 Friday February 13
  • 🕚 11am to 1pm
  • 📍 Parkspace SLC, Alfred Campus
• 🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair
  • 📅 Wednesday, March 4
  • 🕛 12 to 3pm
  • 📍 Orvis, Alfred Campus
• 🌷 Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair
  • 📅 Wednesday, March 25
  • 🕛 12 to 3pm
  • 📍 PSU Building

👉Reach out to Maureen our Valerie with questions-x4060

The Office of Student Engagement is excited to announce that we will be hosting the annual Midnight Breakfast for our students, and we’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success!

Event Details:
Date: Sunday, December 7th
Time: 10:00 PM to Midnight (arrive by 9:45 pm) 
Location: CDH (Central Dining Hall)

This is a fun and energetic event where we serve breakfast to students during finals week to help fuel them through their late-night study sessions. If you're interested in volunteering, please email weissmm@alfredstate.edu to sign up.

Thank you in advance for your support, and we hope to see you there!

Today at 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals! 

Please consider encouraging students to attend.

As we conclude a semester filled with community care, the Center for Civic Leadership's wants to thank everyone who has supported initiatives so far!

Our Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Braddon Hall) is open through the week and will remain in operation over finals week and the winter break with reduced hours (we will list those once defined)

• Food Pantry Requests can be completed at any time and staff will fill them and contact requesters once filled.  

While many of our semester initiatives for service have concluded we still have a few more ways to give through the end of the semester!

• Food Drive throughout November and early December!  To help meet the needs of students and our wider community our November Food Drive Campaign will continue into early December.  Thanks to collaborative efforts with the Veteran's United Club and National Association for Social Workers in Western NY we have already been able to deliver 6 full tote bags of goods to the Almond Pantry. For those interested in giving, we are seeking non-perishable food and hygiene items that we will use in both our on-campus student Food Pantry and to share with Alfred Area Food Pantry for this second collection period!  
  • Donations can be dropped off in following locations:
    • Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Braddon Hall),
    • Donation bin on the 3rd floor of SLC between the double doors that face the spine of campus
    • Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing Office (SLC 416)
• Food for Fine Forgiveness Partnership runs for remainder of semester!
  • A collaborative program between the Criminal Justice Club, University Police, and Civic Leadership.  Students with a parking fine can donate $10 worth of non-perishable food (make sure it isn't expired or close to expiration date!) to the Criminal Justice Suite (SLC 411) or the Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Braddon) to "pay" for one parking fine (limit to one fine relief per student per semester). This initiative will run through to the end of the Fall semester.
• Community Action Angels Toy and Spare Change Drive:
  • The Center for Civic Leadership and University Police are once again collecting new toys for ACCORD Community Action Angels for children 0-13 and spare change, to help fund gift cards for kids 13-18.  Toys can be dropped off in Cyan's office SLC 416 or with Brook Scianna in the Student Engagement Office, if your area would like to have a collection spot, please let me know and we can coordinate picking items up before delivering to Community Action Angels in early December.
• Ardent Solutions Holiday Card Initiative:
  • We encourage, clubs, organizations, classes, or departments to get creative and create general season greeting cards to help bring some holiday cheer to folks in elder care/nursing home facilities.
  • The Center for Civic Leadership will collect cards until the 11th of December and deliver them to Ardent Solutions for their initiative on December 12th. 

Again, grateful to all those who donated goods or extended helping hands this semester!  

• Questions on any of the items above can be sent to civicengagement@alfredstate.edu.

Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals! 

Please consider encouraging students to attend.

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Tuesday, Dec 2 in the SLC small events space.   

Resolved: "Alfred State College should procure proprietary software tools to monitor and deter improper use of artificial intelligence in academic work."

Pizza will be served. We hope to see you there!

Health and Wellness Services will be closed November 26th through November 28th. We hope you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 

As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999.  Otherwise, options for off campus healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care: (Check Hospital Sites for closures before going)

o St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 

o Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

• Emergency Room:

o Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 

o St. James Hospital (Hornell) 

Health and Wellness Services will be closed November 26th through November 28th. We hope you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 

As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999.  Otherwise, options for off campus healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care: (Check Hospital Sites for closures before going)

o St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 

o Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

• Emergency Room:

o Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 

o St. James Hospital (Hornell) 

The building hours for the Student Leadership Center (SLC) during the week of Thanksgiving will be as follows: 

Monday 11/24 - Regular Hours, 7 AM - Midnight

Tuesday 11/25 - 7 AM - 10 PM

Wednesday 11/26 - 8 AM - 8 PM

Thursday 11/27 - closed

Friday 11/28 - 8 AM - 8 PM

Saturday 11/29 - 8 AM - 8 PM

Sunday 11/30 - 8 AM - 10 PM

Questions? Contact Maggie Weiss - weissmm@alfredstate.edu 

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 2025-26 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: https://forms.office.com/r/dGF9HAKPEF

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by November 21. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

Krispy Kreme Donut Delivery has been delayed. Donuts will now be distributed between 4:00PM and 6:00PM on Thursday, November 20th.

Sorry for the delay. Thank you for your support!

At 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!  

Open to all faculty, staff and administrators. In this Community Conversation, panelists will share how their lived experiences have shaped their professional journeys, informed their approaches to advising and leadership, and inspired systemic change within their institutions. The discussion will highlight ways supervisors, colleagues, and leaders can recognize, celebrate, and build upon the strengths of first-generation professionals across higher education. Registration Link: https://firstgenforward-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1jAeHXOQjix_DRUNPwFig#/registration 

There are two upcoming student workshops aimed at enhancing the success of our First-Generation students.  Please consider encouraging students to attend.

• Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
• Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

Celebrate the benefits of international education and cultural exchanges with us! We have multiple opportunities throughout IEW and look forward to elevating our global connections November 17th – 21st with any who can make it out to one of our collaborative programs. 

• Monday, November 17th SUNY Study Abroad meeting (virtual) - 12PM
  • Contact Melissa Holland with questions
• Tuesday, November 18th Cultural Connections 4:30-5:30 cultural life center (SLC 401)
  • Drop by for a drink, snack, and community building across cultures to help celebrate and elevate diverse cultural identities here at Alfred State College.
• Tuesday, November 18th 6-8pm
  • Join us for a special International Student cooking class celebrating Brazilian culture through one of its most beloved comfort foods: Strogonoff! In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to make this creamy, flavorful dish — a staple in Brazilian homes — with two delicious options: Traditional Chicken Strogonoff and Vegetarian “Chicken” Strogonoff. After cooking together, we’ll share the dishes by donating the meals to our community as a Thanksgiving-inspired act of kindness and gratitude. It’s the perfect way to celebrate culture, connection, and giving back — all in one event. No cooking experience needed — just bring your curiosity, your smile, and your appetite for good food and community! Hosted by Cultural Life Center in partnership with ACES and the Civic Leadership Office.
• Wednesday, November 19th Khalid Ashraf Symposium 6-8pm (SLC 310)
  • The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Civic Leadership invite you to explore Restorative Justice with us as we feature a documentary about surviving Tutsi and Hutu women of the Rwandan genocide who work together to overcome tragedy to form Rwanda's first female drumming ensemble and open Rwanda's first ice cream shop. Please join Cyan Corwine, Angela Graves, Michael Colomaio, and Jeff Sittu for questions and audience discussion immediately following the documentary.
• Thursday, November 20th International Humphrey Fellow Panel 9:30-10:50 (PHS 107)
  • Celebrating global perspectives and the value of cross-cultural learning with distinguished Cornell CALS Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows from 11 different countries.
• Friday, November 21st commUNITY Potluck 6-8 upstairs of Alfred Village Hall
  • Join us for the final commUNITY potluck for the semester as we celebrate culture and homeplace through a community wide food share initiative.  While not required, RSVP’s through our online form are appreciated so we can best plan for set up. 

Open to all faculty, staff and administrators. In this Community Conversation, panelists will share how their lived experiences have shaped their professional journeys, informed their approaches to advising and leadership, and inspired systemic change within their institutions. The discussion will highlight ways supervisors, colleagues, and leaders can recognize, celebrate, and build upon the strengths of first-generation professionals across higher education. Registration Link: https://firstgenforward-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1jAeHXOQjix_DRUNPwFig#/registration 

Satisfy your sweet tooth and support UJIMA! We’re hosting a Krispy Kreme pre-order fundraiser to raise funds for our future events and initiatives!

📅 Pre-Order Dates: November 10th–15th
⏰ Table Time: Wed, Thurs, Fri 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM 
📦 Donut Delivery Day: November 19th

Place your order with a UJIMA member or stop by our table during pre-order hours to reserve your box of fresh Krispy Kreme donuts.

Every box you buy helps us bring more fun, culture, and community to Alfred State!

✨ Sweet treats for a sweet cause — don’t miss out! ✨

The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate has launched it's annual Student Needs Survey. This informational survey allows the committee to make recommendations and/or pass along concerns made by students. In an effort to reach as many students as we can if you would be willing to share the survey link (https://forms.office.com/r/BGKfn4kxZN) and/or QR code with students that would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to use the wording below. Thanks for your time!

The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate is interested in your feedback!  Please take just a few moments to fill out the short anonymous survey linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/BGKfn4kxZN
Our committee is interested in gathering information about concerns that students have on campus; general or specific, urgent or not, all feedback is welcome! Your suggestions in the past have led to various improvements around campus in Student Life, so we are excited to keep advocating for you and your needs. Please submit your responses by November 14th. 
Thank you for your time!

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 November 30th, 2025, to be considered for Spring 2026.

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

At 4pm, Small Events Space 310 SLC: Navigate your career like a Boss!  Career Development's hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to navigate our career services platform like a pro. We'll walk you through using the job/internship portal (JobLink)  to find opportunities that match your goals, and show you how to build a polished, professional resume using the built-in resume builder-Skills First. Bring your laptop and get ready to take the first step toward your future career! Please consider encouraging students to attend.

Please excuse the following students from Alfred State’s Student Senate who will be participating in the SUNY Student Assembly's Fall Conference in Syracuse, NY, from November 14 to November 16: 

• Aldwin Aaron
• Nakido Guy-Diaz
• Melody Simon
• Jazz Jarbeck
• Cohle Whitehouse
• Yulande Waugh

The application for our Alternative Spring Break trip is now open! 

Fall is here and before you know it, Spring will be at our doorstep and we are looking for the next group of pioneers to participate in our Service-Learning trip in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you love giving back to communities in need and soaking up some sunshine when the snow just won’t let go, our spring break service trip could be perfect for you! 

We will once again be traveling to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to work with Habitat for Humanity during our 2025 spring break (March 7th-March 14th). We have two staff leaders ready to take another group of students to engage in meaningful service this spring! If you are interested in learning more or wish to be considered for the trip, we invite you to visit our Civic Engagement Pioneer page to submit your application.  

Not sure if this trip is for you, please help us spread the word to others regarding this wonderful opportunity to take part in Habitat for Humanity’s Collegiate Challenge event so we can send a rock-star group of Alfred State Pioneers to support some community well-being down south!

We have limited spaces available and will be finalizing our cohort for spring by December 5th! Should you have any questions, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu)

There are three upcoming student workshops aimed at enhancing the success of our First-Generation students.  Please consider encouraging students to attend.

• Wed November 12, 4pm, Small Events Space 310 SLC: Navigate your career like a Boss!  Career Development's hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to navigate our career services platform like a pro. We'll walk you through using the job/internship portal (JobLink)  to find opportunities that match your goals, and show you how to build a polished, professional resume using the built-in resume builder-Skills First. Bring your laptop and get ready to take the first step toward your future career!
• Wednesday November 19, 4pm-SLC Small Events Space 310: Overcoming Procrastination to maximize your potential!
• Wednesday December 3, 4pm-SLC 408: YOUR Well-being and reducing your stress before finals!

TODAY: SUNY is partnering with First Gen Forward to offer faculty, staff, and administrators a free Financial Literacy Workshop Monday, November 10th at 12pm.  Join this interactive conversation designed to engage faculty, staff, and administrators in exploring effective ways to help first-generation students navigate financial concerns. Together, we’ll share real experiences, uncover common challenges, and identify best practices and resources that empower students to thrive. Registration Link: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BEV3nkrdRgiyB2mDF2pgOQ 

As we continue celebrating our First Generation students all week leading up to the annual National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8, the Department of Athletics will be recognizing first generation student athletes at this weekend's games.  On Thursday, the Director of Athletics will be honoring all athletes and issuing them a shirt to show their pride.  At the basketball games on Friday and the football game (vs AU) on Saturday, the department will honor all first generation student athletes mid-field and on the scoreboard.  Please consider attending to join in the celebration of these students! 

Alfred State is a proud member of the First Gen Forward network.  SUNY and First Gen Forward are offering a free Financial Literacy workshop for faculty, staff, and administrators on Monday, November 10th at 12pm. Join this interactive conversation to explore and learn how you can help first-generation students navigate financial concerns. We’ll share real experiences, uncover common challenges, and identify best practices and resources that empower students to thrive. Registration Link: https://suny-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BEV3nkrdRgiyB2mDF2pgOQ 

Thursday, November 6 is Alfred State’s annual Day of Giving, a day to celebrate Pioneer pride, spirit, and generosity!

Faculty and staff are invited to join our students in the Student Leadership Center (SLC) between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for free popcorn and cotton candy, a photo booth, yard games, and club and organization activities. Don’t forget to sign our Donor Thank-You Board to celebrate the generosity that makes many of our scholarships and campus improvements possible!

At the Wellsville Campus, stop by the dining area at lunchtime to cheer on students as they play the Trivia Trike and sign the donor board. (Faculty and staff are welcome to join in the fun, but prizes are for students only.)

Special Giveaway!
Every gift, big or small makes a difference. All Alfred State employees who make a Day of Giving gift using the link below will be entered into a drawing to win an Alfred State hoodie!
👉 Make your Day of Giving gift here.

Let’s celebrate together and show what it means to be a Proud Pioneer!

#PioneerPride #DayOfGiving

Good news, campus community! The black and white printer in the Library is up and running! You can use it to print from a Library computer or your personal device. (Should you ever need to print in black and white from a color printer again, there is a way to get charged the black and white price, saving you money. Look for the "Color" or "Color Mode" dropdown menu and change the setting to Black and White. You may need to open "Printer Properties" if you do not see this option. A librarian is always available to help with this!)

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 8, 2025 in the classroom at the farm. Pick a class time – either 1 pm or 2 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 7 at 4pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Walk-ins may be available as space permits. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Some yoga mats are available or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Suggested to bring water and a towel. 

Register at https://forms.gle/HS1tpfRmUzhBW84R9 or contact Prof. Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu for further information. 

All week, we are celebrating our First Generation Students leading toward the National First Generation College Celebration Day of Celebration (annually on 11-8).  Tomorrow is the Day of Giving!  Please consider supporting our new First Gen initiaitve: Pioneers Go First.  Your support will benefit our students in multiple ways including supporting academic resources including textbooks, sponsor resource-based educational programs and events that aim to boost first gen student success, or the membership and honor cords for those first gen students being inducted into the Tri-Alpha first generation academic honor society.   Maybe you too were a first generation student?  Help be part of our investment into the new initiative that celebrates over a quarter of our students.  Link: Alfred State College Development Fund Inc

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 8, 2025 in the classroom at the farm. Pick a class time – either 1 pm or 2 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 7 at 4pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Walk-ins may be available as space permits. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Some yoga mats are available or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Suggested to bring water and a towel. 

Register at https://forms.gle/HS1tpfRmUzhBW84R9 or contact Prof. Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu for further information. 

This week, leading toward the National Day of Celebration Alfred Sate will recognize our amazing and resilient First Generation students!  We kick off our celebration of First Gen students on November 3rd at 4pm in the SLC Park Space with a gathering that includes some tasty treats, fun, and a small token of appreciation and encouragement to these students.  

Alfred State defines first generation as being the first generation in your family to complete an Associate’s (2-year) degree or higher, regardless of whether a sibling has also attended college.  A Pioneer is someone who is or was “among the first” – they're right where they belong!

On Wednesday, October 29 from 7:00pm - 10:00pm, the Allied Health Department and Collegiate Agricultural Leaders are partnering to present The Haunted Hillside!

For only $15 per person, the Haunted Hillside will start at Pioneer Landing for the Haunted Infirmary and continue to the College Farm for the Haunted Barn. There will be a free shuttle from campus (pickup and drop off in the SLC parking lot) to the events throughout the evening.

Celebrate the frightening realities of media and manipulation this Halloween with the Center for Civic Leadership, Hinkle Library, and the Department of English and Humanities as we close out Media Literacy week with a screening of the documentary film Dark Money. Join us as we examine how the 2010 Supreme Court Citizens United ruling has undermined our democracy. Can't stay for the whole film? No worries! We will have information available to help you continue your viewing and learning after you leave us.  We will also have light refreshments and additional media literacy information. 

      When: October 31st from 11-1 

      Where: SLC Small Events Space (310)

If you are interested in bringing a class down or sending students for extra credit you can reach out to civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

“We love coming here…” That’s the feedback from our employer partners after Wednesday’s Fall Career Fair at the Wellsville Campus.  It was a day well spent, with 108 employers and 742 students in attendance, engaging in meaningful conversations about career opportunities.  Cheers to the Wellsville faculty, staff, and students! 🙌

👉 Career Development-Maureen & Valerie

Alfred State College will be hosting our Open House on October 18th. University Police has been asked to close parking lots  21, 22, and 03 to facilitate parking for the event. Beginning at 4pm Friday October 17th, students may park in any lot (including Faculty and Staff) until 4pm on October 18th. If you are parked in one of these lots and leaving campus for the weekend, please move your vehicle to an alternate lot prior to your departure. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

The Wellsville Campus Flu Clinic will be held in the Pioneer Student Union on Monday, October 13th, from 11:00am to 1:00pm. 

Students can stop in to see Teri @ the Wellsville Health Center (PSU), or Jen in the Zero Energy Home to register. Faculty & Staff can use the attachment on the email Jen sent out to register. 

Registrations need to be received by Teri or Jen by October 8. Thank you and hope to see you there!

As we continue to implement new digital services this fall, the student, faculty, and staff portal has launched! When you go to the new my.AlfredState.edu for the first time, you will be guided through a quick introductory tutorial. We also have a new Welcome Card locked on your Home Screen with a link to a Help Desk article with tutorials and a feedback form for submitting feedback.

https://alfredstate.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/277/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=10742

This is a major step forward in helping all Pioneers connect and access the resources that support your daily work and academic life. A big thank you to all who have been working for the past year to make this possible.

A peer mentor is an upper-class student who helps students examine academic concerns and perceived barriers to success. 

Common topics peer mentors cover: 

• adjustment to college and general advice on how to succeed
• time management and study skills
• making referrals to campus resources

Students can meet a peer mentor weekly or just a few times in the semester as needed.

This 2-minute form serves as a way for Alfred State professionals to refer students they believe would benefit from meeting with a peer mentor. Please fill out this form (https://forms.office.com/r/c0maNV7xhb)  and we will follow up with the student. Questions? Email Amy Babcock at babcocAM@alfredstate.edu 

Group fitness classes are back this fall! This year all classes will be in Shults Hall Studio! All classes have moved because of the Pioneer Building construction. The following classes will be offered and are free! 

Mondays:
5-6pm Boxing 
6-7pm Mindful Yoga 

Tuesdays:

5-6pm Line Dancing 

Wednesdays:

5-6pm Refit 

6-7pm Rev+Flow 

Thursdays:

5-6pm Pilates 

6-7pm Zumba

All classes are posted on Pioneer Link where we update the days and times if needed. Check out our Instagram as well for any updates @recreation_asc . We hope to see you there! 

Unlock free Google AI courses through SUNY! Learn AI basics and effective prompting—open to all students, faculty, and staff. Enroll with your SUNY email and learn at your own pace! SUNY has partnered with Google to offer free, self-paced AI courses for our entire community. 

What’s included

• Google AI Essentials – Understand core AI concepts and how they’re used across industries.
• Google Prompting Essentials – Learn proven strategies to communicate effectively with AI tools. 

How to enroll (takes 2 minutes)

1. Create or sign in to Coursera with your SUNY email address.
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   (If you already have a Coursera account with your SUNY email, you’re set—no new account needed.) SUNY

Why it’s worth it

• Students: Build AI literacy and job-ready skills.
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The Vet Tech Club is hosting their fall dog wash on Sunday September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held at the Alfred State Farm due to construction on campus. This is a basic wash, NO grooming (dematting, detangling, clipping, etc) is available. Open to students and faculty of Alfred State as well as members of the community. Well behaved dogs only! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccinations. 

Basic dog wash $10

Ear cleaning $5

Nail trim $5

Package (wash, ears, nails) $15

Please email Brielle Kernan at kernanbi1@alfredstate.edu for an appointment. Walk ins available as space allows.

Proceeds from the dog wash support club activities, including donations to the Hornell Humane Society. 

This week’s 🍁Alfred Fall Career Fair on Wednesday September 24 🍁 set new attendance records for both employers and students.

✅ 130 employers attended — the highest number ever for Alfred Campus

✅ 723 students participated — surpassing the previous record of 562👏👏

📸 Many students also took advantage of the PopCam kiosk on site to have professional headshots taken

Our returning alumni/employer partners were thrilled to engage with students, faculty, as well as staff from the Institutional Advancement/Alumni Office.

Grateful appreciation goes out to the Alfred and Wellsville faculty for encouraging student attendance and helping equip them with the skills needed for their     future careers. We also extend our sincere thanks to the Facilities team for their quick and efficient setup and teardown of the gym — your efforts were essential to the event’s success.

Up Next: 🍂Wellsville Fall Career Fair – October 15 🍂

We are looking forward to welcoming 106 registered employers (and counting!) to the Wellsville campus.

 Questions, please contact 👉Maureen or Valerie x4060

The Vet Tech Club is hosting their fall dog wash on Sunday September 28 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held at the Alfred State Farm due to construction on campus. This is a basic wash, NO grooming (dematting, detangling, clipping, etc) is available. Open to students and faculty of Alfred State as well as members of the community. Well behaved dogs only! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccinations. 

Basic dog wash $10

Ear cleaning $5

Nail trim $5

Package (wash, ears, nails) $15

Please email Brielle Kernan at kernanbi1@alfredstate.edu for an appointment. Walk ins available as space allows.

Proceeds from the dog wash support club activities, including donations to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Group fitness classes are back this fall! This year all classes will be in Shults Hall Studio! All classes have moved because of the Pioneer Building construction. The following classes will be offered and are free! 

Mondays:
5-6pm Boxing 
6-7pm Mindful Yoga 

Tuesdays:

5-6pm Line Dancing 

Wednesdays:

5-6pm Refit 

6-7pm Rev+Flow 

Thursdays:

5-6pm Pilates 

6-7pm Zumba 

All classes are posted on Pioneer Link where we update the days and times if needed. Check out our Instagram as well for any updates @recreation_asc . We hope to see you there! 

We are excited to welcome in 130 employers (Highest number ever)🤩 who will be attending the Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair to recruit our talented students for summer jobs/internships, and full time positions.

🍁 Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair🍁 - 📅Wednesday 9/24/25  ⏰Noon – 3pm📍[Orvis]    

• ACES will be providing a shuttle bus to assist in transporting employers and students to the event
• *New*-Students needing a professional headshot/LinkedIn photo-we will have available at the event: Popcam, the world’s first portable headshot kiosk, delivers edited headshots straight to students, instantly — all on a secure, private platform
• After the event, we will be doing a drawing of the student attendees to win professional clothing from Big Blue's Career Closet !
• Check out the listing of employers attending on the Alfred State JobLink portal

Questions-👉Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-Career Development Center x4060

It's Spirit Week!!! Wear PINK to REFIT (5-6) and REV+FLOW (6-7) on Wednesday! And as an added bonus, FREE PINK bandanas and PINK heart sunglasses for participants! Limited supply given away between classes at 6 pm! Join in for a group photo!!! We meet in Shults Hall studio - go up the center stairs to the Main entrance, take a left, room in on the left near the end of the hallway. Questions? Email me at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu 

The Center for Civic Leadership and Cultural Life Center invite you to join us, alongside Dr. Angela Graves, for our Constitution Day program! This year we will explore our constitutional rights through the lens of immigration and citizenship.

The Constitution of the United State is the basic framework of our Democratic Republic. September 17th is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and each year the federal government encourages us to celebrate the Constitution and its impact on our lives.

This session will provide a broad overview of rights and responsibilities in the democratic experiment that is these United States of America.  We will open the floor for dialogue and Q&A and have a form for folks to submit questions ahead of time linked here. 

• When: Wednesday, September 17th at 5pm
• Where: SLC Small Events Space.
• Non-partisan voter education and registration resources and light refreshments provided

*If faculty would like to support this event and learning by offering extra credit please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) or Dr. Angela Graves (GravesA1@alfredstate.edu)

🎉 Get Ready for Homecoming Spirit Week 2025! 🎉
It’s time to bring the energy, show your pride, and celebrate what makes our school amazing! Every day next week has a fun theme—and spirit points are on the line for every person who participates. Let’s break it down:

Monday – Pajama Day
Why get dressed when you can stay cozy? Come to school in your favorite (school-appropriate) pajamas.

Tuesday – Twin Day
Grab a buddy and match it up! Whether you’re identical or hilarious opposites, show off your twinning skills.

Wednesday – Wear Pink
"On Wednesday's we wear pink"

Thursday – Be Your Own Meme / Wear Your Flag Day
Get creative!

• Dress as your favorite meme or viral moment (keep it respectful!)
• OR represent your culture by wearing your flag or traditional clothing.
  Either way—bring the personality and pride!

Friday – Spirit Day
We’re ending the week strong with Spirit Day! Rock your school colors, jerseys, gear—anything that shows off your school pride!