Blue & Gold Today

The senior vet tech students have been hard at work researching animal diseases that don't have a treatment and theorizing a new drug for them. They will be presenting their work at a poster fair on Friday April 18 from 9:30-10:50am in the SLC Small Events Space. Visitors to the poster fair will have the opportunity to act as investors and "fund" the projects they like best. Come check out all their hard work!

Come out to the Pioneer Studio for the final days of fitness classes! 

Boxing Classes Left: 4/21/25, 4/28/25, and 5/5/25 from 5-6pm 

Line Dancing Classes Left: 4/22/25 and 4/29/25 from 5-6pm 

REV+FLOW Classes Left: 4/16/25, 4/23/25, and 4/30/25 from 5-6pm 

Zumba Classes Left: 4/17/25 and 4/24/25 from 5-6pm

We hope to see you there! Follow our Instagram @recreation_asc for event updates! 

Help our students kick off finals week by serving them Midnight Breakfast and sending them well wishes on Sunday, May 4 from 10PM-12AM in the Terrace, CDH. 

Our continued revival of Midnight Breakfast has been a huge success, with over 300 students in attendance each semester! In order to keep that energy and make it special for the students, ACES & Student Engagement need YOUR help. This is also a perfect opportunity to connect with our students outside of the classroom and office. Volunteer to serve breakfast and mingle by submitting this form by Friday, May 2. This breakfast is meant to help our students relax from the stress of their finals!

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

🗓 Date: Thursday, April 17

⏰ Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm

📍 Location: SLC Small Event Space
 

Why Donate?

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

How to Participate:

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

Perks for Donors:

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your support!

Sign your furry friend up for the Hot Dog Day Dog Race on Saturday, April 26th, 10:30 AM on the Brick Lawn! 

• Dogs MUST be friendly with other dogs and people 
• Dogs MUST be fully up to date on vaccinations and shots 
• Dogs must be on a leash when not racing 
• Dogs must have a collar with forms of identification 
• Dogs are allowed to wear costumes

If your dog does not win, please don't leave! All dogs who run get a small prize at the end! 

*** Please note that applying does not automatically mean your dog is racing; you will receive a confirmation email confirming your registration. If not enough dogs apply for each size category, we will eliminate that category for the safety of the other participants*** 

For any questions, comments, or concerns, please email Kai Simkins at KAS20@alfred.edu or text at (716) 800-9038
Sign Up here, HDD 2025 Dog Race Sign Ups

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 May 4th, 2025, to be considered for Fall 2025.

Finals season can be stressful, but you don’t have to go it alone! In this episode, Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall sits down with the Coordinator of Wellness Education, Mallory Winant, to learn about practical tips for managing stress and discuss strategies to help you perform your best. Whether you’re cramming or feeling overwhelmed, these insights will help you stay calm, focused, and ready to succeed.

Available on: https://youtu.be/6PV0aS3dh18?si=VVY7XB9iv99oQCpC

Tune in and get the tools you need to finish the semester strong!

On behalf of the Office of Student Engagement, we are excited to host our annual Spring Carnival to celebrate the end of the semester and the tradition of Hot Dog Day on Saturday, April 26 from 1-5 p.m. in parking lot #3. 

ALL are welcome, students, staff, faculty, & family please come out to enjoy the sunshine! 

There will be food trucks, prizes, amusement rides, performances by a DJ & our campus Rock Band, & much more! 

Calling all clubs & organizations! Before you leave for your well deserved summer break, please ensure that you fill out the Week of Welcome programming application by Friday, May 9 at 4PM. If we do not receive this form or communication, you will not be permitted to program during these events. In addition, this application does not guarantee you a spot, or guarantee the time you requested due to mandatory events during these large-scale programs. Please ensure you read the instructions carefully included in the form. You will receive your decision by June 27, 2025. 

If you have any questions please email Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu or Steven Edwards at edwards@alfredstate.edu - enjoy your summer!

The Office of Student Engagement will be selling Hot Dog Day T-Shirts this week in the Student Leadership Center in front of SLC 204 during the times listed below. The cost of the shirts is $20 (cash only) and it all goes to the local charities that Hot Dog Day supports! We will also be selling them the day of Spring Carnival, 4/26, from 1-5 p.m. in SLC lot #3. 

Monday 4/14 | 12-2 p.m. 

Tuesday 4/15 | 4-6 p.m. 

Wednesday 4/16 | 12-2 p.m. 

Thursday 4/17| 4-6 p.m. 

Friday 4/18| 12-2 p.m. 

Do you have a special skill or business you would like to showcase on Hot Dog Day? The Vendor Fair runs from 12 pm until 5 pm on Saturday, April 26th on Main Street in Alfred, NY. Upon review of your application, you will receive an email with details about your status as a vendor and the next steps. 

****This application is NOT for FOOD VENDORS. If you are a food vendor please email alfredhotdogday@gmail.com for that vendor form.

Sign up here, Hot Dog Day Vendor

The senior vet tech students have been hard at work researching animal diseases that don't have a treatment and theorizing a new drug for them. They will be presenting their work at a poster fair on Friday April 18 from 9:30-10:50am in the SLC Small Events Space. Visitors to the poster fair will have the opportunity to act as investors and "fund" the projects they like best. Come check out all their hard work!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The residence halls close Saturday, May 10th at 7:30 pm, so all students will need to be out of the residence halls at that time.  If you need to stay past the closing time, please email your Resident Director or Area Coordinator with the reason you need to stay to request approval to stay late. 

Need to stay for Summer? 

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls after that time. All others may be charged with trespassing.

There is a $50 change per week for summer housing. Payments must be paid within 30 days of your bill, any remaining amount at the end of the summer will be placed onto your student account in the form of a hold. Additional information on acceptable payment methods and payment locations will be provided to those approved for summer break housing. 

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, homeless, etc.)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Have an athletic commitment (with Athletics approval)
• International Student
• Taking summer classes (will be confirmed with your academic advisor and/or class professor)

If you wish to apply for break housing, please complete the "Summer Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access eRezLife, log into your my.alfredstatet.edu and select the "Choose Housing and Meal Plan" option.

Please note that the application closes at 3:00 pm on Monday, May 5th. 

Summer Closing Transportation: 

Students going home for the Summer? 

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

To New York City: 

Friday, May 9th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, May 11th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Saturday, May 10th at 6am and Sunday, May 11th at 6am

Requests for Airport Shuttle to the Rochester Airport must be submitted via the Online travel request form for rides up to the Rochester Airport.

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

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The Center for Civic Leadership is partnering with Union University to revive a commUNITY potluck initiative.  This secular event welcomes all as we build commUNITY by engaging in conversation and sharing foods that evoke a feeling of home. Come help us celebrate our final potluck for the semester!

• Location: Union University Center (located on the corner of Main street and Church Street - side entrance on Church St.)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, April 16th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here –  RSVP is appreciated but it is not required. So, even if you want to pop down to join us last minute to help foster community, you are welcome! 

“Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.

Help us further celebrate sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery 

Showmanship Day 2025 is here!  Starting at 9 am on Saturday, students will be showing off their hard work with their animals! 

Dairy, beef, goats, and sheep have been clipped, washed, groomed, primped and pampered overall as they prepare to be shown. Students have been working at all hours and in all weather to be ready to show.  

The Vet Tech club will be there with a concession stand as well. Come cheer on your favorite animal and enjoy the day!  

The Vet Tech Club is hosting their spring dog wash on Sunday April 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held in the HOPR of the SLC. 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. 

The Office of Student Engagement is excited to welcome our Future Pioneers to campus on the following dates to participate in our Summer 2025 Orientation sessions. The New Student Orientation sessions include School of Study sessions as well as a general session.

• Friday, July 11 - Transfer Session (SAS & SAMET students only)
• Overnight, Sunday, July 13
• Monday, July 14 | School of Applied Technology 
• Wednesday, July 16 | School of Architecture, Management & Engineering Technology 
• Overnight, Thursday, July 17
• Friday, July 18 | School of Arts & Sciences
• Overnight, Sunday, July 20
• Monday, July 21 | School of Architecture, Management & Engineering Technology 
• Wednesday, July 23 | School of Applied Technology 
• Overnight, Thursday, July 24 (NYC only)
• Friday, July 25 | All Schools of Study, School of Arts & Sciences, Educational Opportunity Program 

There will be more information to follow in the coming weeks for specific opportunities for faculty/staff to engage with the students during the sessions. If you have any questions, please contact Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu 

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

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

The Vet Tech Club is hosting their spring dog wash on Sunday April 13 from 10 am to 2 pm. It will be held in the HOPR of the SLC. 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. 

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

She is starting on Tuesday, March 25. 

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

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

Kaylynn does Haircuts, Treatments, and Waxing. 

116 employers attended the Wellsville Spring Career Fair on March 26, alongside 556 students. A heartfelt thank you to all Wellsville faculty and staff for your dedication and hard work in preparing students for their skilled trades career paths! 👏👏👏

•  Do your students need assistance with following up with employers they met at any of our spring recruitment events? They can stop by 404 SLC or schedule an individual appointment with myself or Valerie on the Alfred State JobLink portal
•  Professional clothing is available for students for interviewing & networking events, located in the Student Leadership Center - 4th Floor Leadership Suite. The leadership suite is staffed daily by Kappa/TIE members. 🌟New 🌟-Big Blue’s Career Closet is now available for students to consult virtually with a stylist and receive professional clothing mailed to them within 5-7 days. 👔👗📦
•  For students needing a quiet office space for a virtual or on-campus interview, we have a designated student interview room at 406 Student Leadership Center
• Career Development offers several online resources available to students, faculty, and staff. JobLink (student employment, jobs, internships, events/career fair information), SkillsFirst (600+ resume samples, cover letters, e-portfolios, interviewing), and PathwayU (students can explore career paths that coincide with their interests, personality traits, and work values). All of these resources and more are located on the CDC website

Alfred State Dance Team presents our SPRING SHOWCASE on Saturday, March 29th in Orvis Auditorium! Seating begins at 6:00 pm and the Performance starts at 6:15 pm. At our Intermission, refreshments will be provided by ACES including cookies, brownies, and sweet iced tea. Purchase tickets at the door. Cash Only! Ticket prices are $3 for students and $7 for general admission. Welcome SPRING with us! See you there!

Have a desire to do good and make a difference?  Get hands-on experience and serve your community through paid public service with the Empire State Service Corps.  These on-campus positions pay $16/hour and require a total of 300 hours over of the course of the year- about 10 hours/week.  Choose one of several areas of interest such as basic needs outreach, sustainability, or peer mental health support.  Priority deadline for applications is April 18.   Learn more and apply at the following link: suny.edu/student-life/engagement/essc/.   Email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu with any questions.   

Are you a student looking to make a difference on campus? Join the Commuter Council and help us create a better experience for all commuter students! 

Why Join? 

• Advocate for commuter student needs 
• Plan and participate in engaging and intentional events 
• Meet new friends and build connections 
• Gain leadership experience 

How to Join: 

• Attend our first interest meeting on Wednesday March 26th from 1-2 p.m. in SLC 408 
• Contact Joshua Rosario, Rosarijd@alfredstate.edu or Calsey Bump, Bumpce@alfredstate.edu for more information.

We hope to see you there! 

🌟 We are excited to welcome 117 employers to the 🌸Wellsville Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 26 📅, from 12 to 3 PM ⏰ PSU building 🏢 

*New Employer attending: Tecmotiv- a proud partner to the U.S. military and has provided its services to major prime contractors and defense forces worldwide for over 30 years out of its production facility in Niagara Falls, NY. 

Check out the complete listing of employers attending on the Alfred State JobLink portal!

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

The Civic Leadership team has been busy filling pantry requests from our new location on the ground floor of Braddon Hall and after a pause on in-person service for some maintenance, we are once again open to wider community for shopping in our thrift store.  If you haven’t checked us out yet, we invite you to stop by! We are grateful to be able to have this space for your campus community and are currently seeking donations.

Our hours of operation in the Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Braddon Hall) are:

• Monday 9-5
• Tuesday 10-5
• Wednesday 9-5
• Thursday 9-1
• Friday 9-5
• Saturday 10-4
• Sunday 9-4

*While we aim to have abide by the above hours, there are occasionally changes in staff availability, so we have a large blue feather flag that says OPEN to help signify when we are open for business.

*Space is limited but we are happy to receive any clean/good condition clothing and non-perishable food or hygiene items if you are interested in donating. Donations can be dropped off during open hours in our Community Needs Hub, which is accessed through the two front facing doors on ground floor of Braddon Hall or dropped off in our donation bin at the 3rd floor entrance of the SLC.  Alternatively, you can email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu to make drop off plans.

Thank you for your continued support!

Preparing for your first job as a college grad? Don’t let paperwork slow you down! Join Alfred State’s Benefits Coordinator, Marci Johnson and Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall to discuss how to complete employment forms, benefits enrollment (i.e., health insurance plans or retirement options), etc. for a smooth onboarding process. Whatever you're nervous about, we’ve got you covered!

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: SLC Small Event Space (310)

Get prepared to start your new job with confidence!

We are excited to announce the programming that is going to be offered for those who are staying over Spring Break. 

We will have board games that will be out everyday in the Student Leadership Center for students to to enjoy. 

On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday we will have social programming. Check PioneerLink or Corq for more details. 

We hope you all have a fun and safe Spring Break!!

Students going home for Spring Break? 

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

To New York City: 

Friday, March 7th departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 7:45 a.m. and  2:30 p.m. 

Sunday, March 9 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University at 7:45 a.m.

To Alfred, NY 

Friday, March 14th departing from Port Authority at 10:15am

Sunday, March 16th departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

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

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Saturday, March 8th at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, March 16th at 5pm 

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. 

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

The🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair had a strong turnout with 106 employers along with 480 students attending.  Kudos to faculty for not only preparing students for their industry, but also motivating their students to participate and make the most of this valuable networking event. 👏👏👏

Next up: 🌸Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair on Wed March 26---110 employers registered to attend. *New employer attending: Conway Beam🚛 who sell and service the following internationally recognized brands including Mack, Volvo, Isuzu, and Hino.

Interested in viewing the complete listing of employers attending👉-Alfred State JobLink portal

Reach out to Maureen or Valerie with questions-x4060

Join us in celebrating International Women's Week at Alfred State with a Women's Empowerment Mixer! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Student Leadership Center, room 310. This event promises an evening filled with inspiring conversations centered around inclusion, womanhood, and sisterhood. We invite you to attend and show your support for our students, helping us foster a strong and empowering community. We look forward to seeing you there!

🌟 We are excited to welcome 106 employers who will be attending the Alfred Spring Career Fair tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5, from 12 to 3 PM, Orvis.

🌧️ In preparation for rainy weather, ACES will be offering a shuttle bus 🚌 to transport 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 learn about full time positions/summer jobs/internships, explore their career path, and develop confidence in talking with employers. We welcome faculty and staff to stop in to interact with our employer partners, many of whom are returning alumni! 🎓

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

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, for the Spring Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, March 16, 2025. 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 Friday, March 8, please respond to this email if you have not already reached out to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, March 9. 

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 Monday, March 3rd. 

Each Spring semester, the Office of College Housing begins the start of housing sign ups for the following academic year, beginning with the group process. 

Application open March 3 through March 7

March  - Group Leader will be notified of the decision via email

If placed through the group process

1. All members of the group need to complete their housing application (please see Housing Application - Opens March 1 for further instructions)
2. Select one student to represent your group
3. Log into your my.alfredstate.edu
4. Select the “Housing” icon
5. Under “Forms” locate and select the “Group Housing Sign-up” form
6. Complete the form, once done select “Submit for Review”

Group Housing Process and Information

Our group process allows a group to sign up for a MacKenzie Rowhouse, MacKenzie Commons Apartment, Townhouse, MacKenzie Rowhouse, or Main Gate Suite for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Group sizes can range from 1 - 12 people.

Groups can be COED (male/female/non-binary persons) living together. Those that wish to live in a COED area will need to agree to live in a COED area later in the form.

Areas that are single rooms: MacKenzie Commons Apartments and Townhouses. All other areas are double occupancy rooms.

If your group does not fill the space in which they are placed, another group may be added to fill the remaining space. The combined groups will be based on the group criteria (i.e. single gender or COED).

The Office of College Housing cannot guarantee that all groups will be placed, it all depends on the applicant pool and available space.

Groups that are placed through our group process do not need to sign up for rooms during individual sign-ups.

Those that leave the group placements are not guaranteed to be placed back into the previous placement.

Groups are scored and placed based on a matrix of the following information:

• Years in residence
• GPA
• Accrued credit hours
• Judicial history (negative score)

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

Goat Yoga is back! The Vet Tech Club invites you to join them at the ASC Farm on Saturday March 1 at 11am or 12pm for a special 45 minute yoga class. Class cost is $10 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hornell Area Humane Society. 

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 Friday 2/28 at 5pm. Go to https://forms.gle/wFvFo5wr6ApAnFSu8 to register. Contact Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu with any questions. 

Goat Yoga is back! The Vet Tech Club invites you to join them at the ASC Farm on Saturday March 1 at 11am or 12pm for a special 45 minute yoga class. Class cost is $10 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hornell Area Humane Society. 

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 Friday 2/28 at 5pm. Go to https://forms.gle/wFvFo5wr6ApAnFSu8 to register. Contact Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu with any questions. 

The 🌱Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair is right around the corner--currently 104 employers registered to attend! To view the complete listing of employers: https://alfredstate-csm.symplicity.com/events/upcoming

📅 Wednesday March 5 🕛 12 to 3pm📍 Orvis

*New Employer attending: RCare- Since their founding in 2006, they have been working diligently on the mission to improve the lives of seniors and those who care for them. They take the time to understand caregiving and the unique issues facing each community to build customized nurse call systems that last, and improve the lives of residents, caregivers, and administrators. RCare will be recruiting for internships in Business, Marketing, and IT

• If your students need assistance with their resumes, we offer an online portal with 600+ resume samples, with AI-powered tools-Skills First 
• 📸 Do your students need a LinkedIn photo?  The Marketing/Communications team will be onsite to take professional headshots!

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

Greetings Faculty and Staff!

The Student Life Committee is currently accepting nominations from students for the Student Advocate and Advising Awards. If you would help share this message with students we would appreciate it!

Please take a moment to nominate an employee on campus who has gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in your time here at Alfred State.  This employee can be from any capacity of campus life! You may also submit multiple nominations if you want to recognize multiple individuals on campus.  When you submit your nomination, you will be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to the Campus Store.  The deadline for nominations is February 28th, 2025.

The Student Advocate, and Advising Awards Nominations Survey has been made available in your "25SP SLIF 0000 Student Life 6383" course in MyLearning. Or you can click this link, you just have to be signed into MyLearning: Student Advocate, and Advising Awards

Goat Yoga is back! The Vet Tech Club invites you to join them at the ASC Farm on Saturday March 1 at 11am or 12pm for a special 45 minute yoga class. Class cost is $10 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hornell Area Humane Society. 

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 Friday 2/28 at 5pm. Go to https://forms.gle/wFvFo5wr6ApAnFSu8 to register. Contact Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu with any questions. 

The🌸Spring Career Fair Events🌸 are underway! The Medical Majors Career Fair on February 14 saw an impressive turnout with 34 employers + 3 graduate schools engaging with 117 of our talented students. Some feedback from employers:  "I loved that the Radiology Tech students had sheets that required           signatures - it encouraged them to go around to most/all of the tables"  Thank you 🙌 to the faculty that encouraged students to attend!

Next up: 

• 🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair-currently 92 employers registered

• 📅 Wednesday March 5 🕛 12 to 3pm📍 Orvis

   

• 🌷 Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair-currently 89 employers registered

•  📅 Wednesday March 26  🕛 12 to 3pm 📍 PSU Building

  Do your students need assistance preparing for the career fair events? We are offering a Career Fair Prep Workshop: 📅Tuesday February 25, 🕛📍 12pm, Small Events Space, SLC
  Questions?- Reach out to Maureen or Valerie-👉Career Development-x4060
  
  
   

Don't let common financial aid mistakes cost you! Tune in as Keri Edsall sits down with her fellow financial aid counselors, Robin Harrington and Katlin Meehan to discuss the top 5 errors students make with financial aid and how to avoid them. Whether you're a prospective college student or going on to your senior year, this episode is packed with tips to ensure your financial aid process goes smoothly.

Listen in and make sure you're not making these mistakes: https://youtu.be/7uTykFrl6Pg?si=p52zs740cfc606Sc

Up next: 2025-2026 FAFSA Filing Workshop (Feb 18, 2025; 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.; SET 117)

Ready to tackle your 25-26 FAFSA? Join Financial Aid Counselors, Keri Edsall and Katlin Meehan for an in-person workshop to get expert guidance on filing your FAFSA for the 2025-2026 academic year. Whether you're filing for the first time or need a refresher, this workshop will walk you through the process step-by-step, so you can submit with confidence!

Date: Feb 18, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: SET 117

Don't miss out—get ahead on your financial aid journey!

Up next: March 4 - Podcast episode #4  - Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Value of Higher Education

There will be no mail delivery on Monday, February 17 in honor of President's Day.

The mailroom will still be open for students to pick up their packages and mail. 

❤️ Students can find their "perfect career match" this Friday February 14 at the Medical Majors Career Fair in the SLC, from 11am to 1pm ❤️

• 33 employers will be traveling🚙 to the Alfred Campus to interact with students enrolled in Nursing, Vet Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Technology, HIT, Health Sciences & more
• * New *- for students interested in pursuing graduate/professional school in the healthcare fields-University at Buffalo Pharmacy/Medical School, Nazareth University, (Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) and St. Bonaventure University (Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant) will be attending also!
• Please encourage student attendance, as these are valuable networking opportunities for jobs/internships with the convenience of being on campus
• Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine, Strong Memorial Hospital, and UPMC will all be there👉  Check out the complete listing of Employers!

Questions-reach out to Maureen or Valerie-📞x4060

Join Keri Edsall, MBA, Certified Financial Education Instructor™, Financial Aid Counselor, and her expert guests for an engaging series of financial wellness workshops and podcasts:

• Feb 11, 2025 (Podcast release): Financial Aid Fails: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
• Feb 18, 2025 (In-Person, SET 117, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Get Ahead: 2025-2026 FAFSA Filing Workshop
• March 4, 2025 (Podcast release): Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Value of Higher Education
• March 18, 2025 (In-Person, SLC Small Event Space, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Navigating Employment Forms: Your Guide to Smooth Onboarding
• April 8, 2025 (Podcast release): Finals Survival: Ways to Manage Stress & Perform Your Best
• April 22, 2025 (In-Person, SLC Small Event Space, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Repay with Confidence: Tips & Tools for Managing Student Loans

Missed last semester’s podcasts? Catch up here:

Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/xWlgXDaYQRg

Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/NPVOLanf8Vs?si=nDZUVegDYTNBNB-5

A full obituary on the passing of former employee Chief William "Jerry" Barrett is now available: https://wellsvillesun.com/blog/2025/02/02/william-g-jerry-barrett-82-rushford/

Come out to the Studio in Pioneer Center and enjoy fitness classes hosted by certified instructors! All classes are free, and equipment is provided. Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into to protect the Studio floor from the winter weather! For questions, please contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu. We hope to see you there! 

Mondays 5-6pm 

Boxing with Colleen Wahl 

*Classes start on 1/27/25*

Tuesdays 5-6pm 

Line Dancing with Nancy Furlong 

*Classes start on 1/21/25* 

Wednesdays 5-6pm 

REV+FLOW with Lynn Hayes 

*Classes start on 1/22/25*

Thursdays 5-6pm 

Zumba with Meghan Smith 

*Classes start on 1/30/25*

Do you know a student interested in a paid summer job? Orientation Leader applications are now available via Pioneer Link OR for pick up in the Office of Student Engagement, SLC 204. The application deadline is January 30, 2025.

Students will spend the summer developing their leadership skills, building their resume, and making connections. On top of this being a paid position, they will receive free on-campus summer housing and participate in team bonding excursions on and off campus.

Orientation Leaders are responsible for the successful preparation of students and parents for each new student’s academic career at Alfred State. They will be expected to provide effective guidance to new students and parents, as well as overall support to help make each Orientation program a success. 

Please reach out to bumpce@alfredstate.edu with any students that you recommend for the position. Please see the link for students to apply electronically, https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/StudentEngagement/documents/view/2405227

Come out to the Studio in Pioneer Center and enjoy fitness classes hosted by certified instructors! All classes are free, and equipment is provided. Please bring a clean pair of shoes to change into to protect the Studio floor from the winter weather! For questions, please contact Brooke Scianna at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu. We hope to see you there! 

Mondays 5-6pm 

Boxing with Colleen Wahl 

*Classes start on 1/27/25*

Tuesdays 5-6pm 

Line Dancing with Nancy Furlong 

*Classes start on 1/21/25* 

Wednesdays 5-6pm 

REV+FLOW with Lynn Hayes 

*Classes start on 1/22/25*

 Thursdays 5-6pm 

Zumba with Meghan Smith 

*Classes start on 1/30/25*

View our latest Financial Literacy series, Are You Struggling with Mental Health? 

Keri Edsall, Loan Officer & Online Financial Aid Counselor sits down with key campus partners from Residential Services, Health & Wellness Services, University Police, and Global & Civic Wellbeing to discuss the importance of maintaining good mental health as it is crucial for overall well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave in all aspects of our lives. 

https://youtu.be/xWlgXDaYQRg

William “Gerry” Barrett, age 82, passed away on January 8, 2025 in Yuma, Arizona.  Barrett proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard / Navy and later worked for the New York State Department of Corrections.  Joining Alfred State in 1983, Gerry served Alfred State for twenty years from 1983 to 2003 as the Director of Public Safety and later Chief of Police.  In 1999, his service resulted in being awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Professional Service.  Private cremation and arrangements were entrusted to and handled by Sunset Vista Funeral Home and Cemetery.

The Student Engagement Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Light programming will still be offered throughout the day; check out our events on Pioneer Link! 

🌸 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 24 employers registered
o    📅 Friday February 14 (*New date to accommodate student’s schedules)
o    🕚 11am to 1pm
o    📍 Parkspace SLC, Alfred Campus

•    🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair-currently 45 employers registered
o    📅 Wednesday March 5
o    🕛 12 to 3pm
o    📍 Orvis, Alfred Campus

•    🌷 Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair-currently 51 employers registered
o    📅 Wednesday March 26
o    🕛 12 to 3pm
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
 

College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award

Please consider nominating a student, faculty, or staff member that has been a civic engagement leader in some capacity over the past two years before the January 30th deadline! This is a great way to celebrate our faculty, staff, and students for being civic champions. 

• Who:  Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member.  Faculty/staff service would need to be within the past two years 
• Description:  College Council recognize members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Background, instructions, and application found here (link here). 
• How to Nominate:  Use the online application
• 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 30 for nominations

Our Community Needs Hub has received approval to move from our Peet Hall location to the ground floor of Braddon Hall, that means less stairs y'all!!! We are grateful for the opportunity to set up a more permanent home on the ground floor of Braddon Hall and will have the thrift store closed over break while we transform it into our new home. That said, we will continue to offer food pantry request support throughout the break!

• Our staff are available to fill requests Monday-Thursday. If any student is in need of nonperishables food or hygiene items they can submit a Food Pantry Request form and we will email them once the request has been filled to coordinate a pick-up location. 

The Center for Civic Leadership wishes everyone a restorative winter break and a happy new year!

Health and Wellness Services will not have a medical provider or counselor over winter break to be able to see students.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or University Police at 607-587-3999. 

Urgent Care Location and Hours: 

        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)  

In Crisis or need someone to talk to? Call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline 855-748-1246 or the 24/7 Crisis Lifeline 988

We hope you have a happy and healthy winter break! 

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat at 988 Lifeline Pre-Chat Survey . 988 is more than just a number, it is a direct connection to compassionate and accessible care. 

Students – 

Take advantage of Under Armour’s discount code (link below) if you are looking to purchase items for the holiday season.

Thanks for being a part of the Under Armour Family.  

** Please note: Single use code and offer Expires 12/31/24.

https://www.alfredstate.edu/sites/default/files/Marketing/UA_Athlete_Pass.pdf

Health and Wellness Services is no longer providing in office COVID-19 testing or at home COVID-19 Test Kits. 

FREE COVID-19 Tests can be ordered at ASPR COVID-19 Testing or purchased at your local pharmacy or retail store. 

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Alfred State Dance Team presents our WINTER SHOWCASE on Saturday, December 7th in Orvis Auditorium! Hot Chocolate Bar starts at 6:30 pm and the Performance starts at 7 pm. With a special performance from THE ROCK BAND at our Intermission. Purchase tickets in advance at the Campus Store with cash, CSA, or credit/debit card. Tickets at the door are Cash Only. Ticket prices are $3 for students and $5 general admission. Welcome the Holiday season with us! See you there!

🌸 Spring Recruitment Events - 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
  • 📅 Thursday, February 13
  • 🕚 11am to 1pm
  • 📍 Parkspace SLC, Alfred Campus
• 🌱 Alfred Campus Spring Career Fair
  • 📅 Wednesday, March 5
  • 🕛 12 to 3pm
  • 📍 Orvis, Alfred Campus
• 🌷 Wellsville Campus Spring Career Fair
  • 📅 Wednesday, March 26
  • 🕛 12 to 3pm
  • 📍 PSU Building

Apply for Winter Break Housing!

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, for the Winter Break. The Residence halls will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Friday, December 13, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, December 14.  If you are requesting to stay due to your bus being Sunday, December 15th, please be aware that you may have to relocate to break housing for the night. 

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 " Winter Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Winter Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Tuesday, December 10th.

Help our students kick off finals week by serving them Midnight Breakfast and sending them well wishes on Sunday, December 8 from 10PM-12AM in the Terrace, CDH. Last year's revival of Midnight Breakfast was a huge success, with over 300 students in attendance! In order to keep that energy and make it special for the students, ACES & Student Engagement need YOUR help. This is also a perfect opportunity to connect with our students outside of the classroom and office. Volunteer to serve breakfast and mingle by emailing bumpce@alfredstate.edu by Friday, December 6. This breakfast is meant to help our students relax from the stress of their finals and it is PJ themed, so wear your cozy PJ's! 

The Community Needs Hub (ground floor of Peet Hall) will be reducing hours over the Thanksgiving break. We will be open:

• Wednesday, November 27th from 10-4
• Friday, November 29th from 1-5 

Food pantry requests (sign in with Alfred State credentials) can be submitted either while visiting during open hours or remotely. 

Any pantry requests will be filled during the above noted open hours this break or after we resume normal operational hours, Tuesday, December 3rd.

Please excuse the following students on 11/25/2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for a trip to a Call of Duty Tournament in Massachusetts with Don Schrader.

Liam Sirianni
Jeremy Pennock
Kobe Johnson
Dylan Dunham

Health and Wellness Services will be closed November 27th through November 29th. 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. 24/7 Crisis Hotline 855-748-1246.  Otherwise, area weekend and after hour options for healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care:  

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)  

International Education Week is just around the corner and we are proud to once again welcome distinguished international scholars to our campus to broaden perspective as we engage in meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. Have a look at the incredible bios for the 2024-2025 Cornell Humphrey Fellows and come be part of the conversations had during their visit! 

This years distinguished fellows will be engaged in various guest speaking opportunities across campus on November 21st & 22nd, and will join us with our commUNITY Potluck initiative at Union University Center (4 Church Street) on Wednesday, the 20th at 6pm.  In addition, we will host a panel discussion and encourage faculty, staff, and students to attend: 

• When: November 22nd from 12-1pm 
• Where: Small Events Space - 3rd Floor SLC
• Topic(s) Explored: 2024-2025 Cornell Humphrey Fellows discussing their roles as professionals in their home countries, what it means to be a global citizen, and the value of cultural exchange. 

Should any faculty wish to offer extra credit for this event, please contact Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) with the name of your course(s) so that we can have a sign in sheet available for you. 

REV+FLOW by REFIT is a one of a kind workout to a super fun playlist featuring Taylor Swift songs! And for our last three classes of this Fall semester (11/6, 13, 20), we are bringing back some class FAVs from last year including "Fabulous" and "The Greatest Show"!!! Contact me to get your requests on the playlist!! I will add a few more each week! It's FREE for students, faculty and staff on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm in The Studio at the Pioneer Center. Yoga mats and light (optional) hand weights are provided. Watch this short promotional video to see what you might expect during a REV+FLOW class. 

If you have questions, contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

Tuesday Talks: Interviewing & Resume Best Practices seminar

Please encourage students to join Maureen Sibble, Director of Career Development & Planning, and Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall, on Tuesday, November 12 @ 5 p.m. in the SLC Small Even Space to learn how to prepare for job interviews and about the services the Career Development Center provides to students.

Upcoming Tuesday Talks Podcast episode:

              Dec 3                 Are you struggling with mental health?

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 

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/YjBFUPkfK6) 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/YjBFUPkfK6
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 13th. 
Thank you for your time!

Please join the English & Humanities department and the Debate Club for a brief student debate followed by an open public forum at 3-4:30 pm Nov 19th SLC small events space.   

Resolved: The SUNY system and Alfred State College should eliminate all general education graduation requirements in favor of an open curriculum.

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

Looking for something to do this weekend? Come out to the Pioneer Games on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 8:30am-2:30pm on the Alfred State College Intramural Field. Come cheer on the Alfred State Logging Sports team as they compete against SUNY ESF, Paul Smiths College, Finger Lakes Community College, and SUNY Cobleskill. 

The Intramural Field is located behind parking lot 22 and is to the left of the Orvis Activities Center. 

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 9th-March 15th).  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. While we open this opportunity up for student volunteers, we welcome interested faculty/staff to also reach out in case we have need for additional chaperone support. 

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 Thanksgiving! Should you have any questions, please reach out to Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu)

Please join the Pioneer Family in celebrating National First-Generation College Student Day on Friday, November 8 in the MacKenzie Commons from 5-7 p.m.! This day is to celebrate those who are first-generation college students. All are welcome even if you are not a first-generation student, come celebrate those who are and show your support! There will be food, music, interactive activities, a photo station, & more. We hope to see you there! 

*Alfred State College defines First-Generation college students as being the first in their family to attend college. Siblings may also be attending a college or university, but neither parent has completed an Associate’s degree or higher. Be proud that you are FIRST!

Are you interested in working as an Orientation Leader this summer? Stop by our interest meetings to learn more about this paid leadership role! 

• October 2, 4-5PM - SLC 310
• October 22, 3-4PM - SLC 310
• November 6, 12-1PM - SLC 314
• November 6, 5-6PM - SLC 314 

If you have any questions, please email bumpce@alfredstate.edu - we look forward to seeing you there!

View our latest Financial Literacy series, College Success & Financial Literacy! Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall & Assistant Director of Student Success, Casey Cowburn sit down and talk about student success, support, & more! 

https://youtu.be/NPVOLanf8Vs?si=nDZUVegDYTNBNB-5

The Center for Academic Resources and Excellence empowers students to reach their educational, personal, and professional goals. Individual student development is promoted through services central to students' academic needs at any point in their academic career by providing tutoring, mentoring, advising and accessibility services. You can find these departments housed within C.A.R.E.: the Academic Advising Center, the Student Success Center, the Office of Accessibility Services and the Educational Opportunity Program. Students may access all services by logging into their student portal and navigating to My Academics.

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 2, 2024 in the Pioneer Studio. Pick a class time – either 11 am or 12 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 1 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 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. 

Check out the Haunted Infirmary tonight, Wednesday Oct. 30! The event runs from 7 - 10 p.m. at Pioneer Landing.

There will be a free shuttle to transport students leaving from the Student Leadership Center parking lot.

REV+FLOW by REFIT is a one of a kind workout that's kind to your body as you develop strength, toning, balance, and flexibility. This semester, enjoy a super fun playlist featuring ALL Taylor Swift songs! It's FREE for students, faculty and staff on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm in The Studio at the Pioneer Center. Yoga mats and light (optional) hand weights are provided. Watch this short promotional video to see what you might expect during a REV+FLOW class. 

If you have questions, contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 2, 2024 in the Pioneer Studio. Pick a class time – either 11 am or 12 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 1 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 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. 

Please consider mentioning this 10-minute Alcohol Consumption survey/training to your students. We'll use the collected data to better serve the Alfred State College community.

Plus, they get a FREE coffee from Ever Green Cafe!

No need to email Health & Wellness when finished. Submissions will be checked daily and vouchers will be available for pickup at the Ever Green Cafe the day after you complete the survey!

 https://app.alcohol101.plus/signin/alfredstate

Alfred State has enhanced its non-partisan political engagement resources and partnered with ALL IN to implement a voter registration and resource portal for our students! A new Register to Vote link can be found on the Student Portal Page under student resources. From that link you can either continue to voter registration resources that are relevant for you and the state you wish to be registered in or you can use a pull down menu in the top corner of the landing page that says Get Vote Ready to access additional resources such as:

• Pledge to Vote
• Check Your Registration
• Request Your Ballot
• Research Your Ballot 
• Find Your Polling Place
• Get Involved

If you are registering to vote in NYS the last day to have your registration logged with the Board of Elections is October 26th, but each state had different deadlines and we recommend that eligible students get registered ASAP so that you have time to verify your voter status, check your polling location, and make a plan to vote (i.e. mail in ballot, early voting location, scheduling a time to get to your polling location on election day). Should you have questions about the voting process or navigating the above resources, we have staff that are able to assist on both the Alfred and Wellsville campus, their contact details and additional resources can be found on our Political Engagement page.  

The Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair on Wednesday was literally a big hit -112 employers attended, along with 741 students (Highest student attendance for Wellsville) 👏👏👏

Thank you so much Wellsville Faculty & Staff- we appreciate all that you do!

Do you have a project that involves a lot of people all working on one Word document or one Excel spreadsheet? Finding the time where everyone has available is always frustrating. “Work Smarter not harder”.  Come see the benefits of using Microsoft Office 365, especially One Drive and all the tools that come with that office suite.  All of Alfred State (Faculty and Students) are invited, October 16 at 6:00 pm to the lecture hall SAMET 215 at 6:00 pm. Sponsored by S.E.E.K.

Did you know that Licensed Veterinary Technicians are a key part of the health and well being of your pets when they are in a Veterinary Hospital, and even when your pet is home with you, but you have questions about their care?  They do everything from blood draws to lab work, monitoring anesthesia to assisting in surgical procedures, dispensing medications and ensuring you understand why that medication was prescribed and how to properly administer it when you take your pet home.  They are counselors, educators, scrub nurses, physical rehabilitation specialists, surgical assistants, radiologists, ultrasound technicians, post op recovery nurses, nurse anesthetists, pharmacy techs, behavior specialists, schedulers, and so much more.  They are highly trained, and can do the job of 20 different people on the human side in one day.  

This week is National Veterinary Technician Week!  Let's celebrate these amazing individuals by being a little kinder to people, and thanking that special LVT in your animal's life.  

Let’s show our School Spirit and join the ASC Cheer Team, Human Resources, and the Homecoming/Family Weekend Committee for their spirit week to get into the Pioneer Pride Spirit for the kickoff of Homecoming/Family Weekend! A week full of fun and excitement! Post your pictures with #ASCSpirtitWeek24 for a chance to win a prize! 

Monday Oct 14: Twin Day- Pair up and match up! Today is the day to make the word twinsies a reality.  

Tuesday Oct 15: Decade's Day - Step into 2024 with style by showcasing your favorite decade's fashion! Whether it’s groovy 70s bell-bottoms, rad 80s leg warmers and big hair, or grunge 90s flannel, show off the iconic trends from your chosen era. Get ready to rock the day with a blast from the past!

Wednesday Oct 16: "On Wednesdays we wear pink"... embrace your inner fashionista and don your favorite pink attire and accessories to support Breast Cancer Awareness. Any shade or style will do—just make sure to add a splash of pink to your outfit!

Thursday Oct 17: Country v. Country Club - Rustic retreat or lavish lifestyle? Your world, your way, your decision to participate in the ultimate showdown of camo vs. collared polos! 

Friday Oct 18: Pioneer Pride Day- Embrace your inner Pioneer Pride by wearing your jersey, team apparel, & Alfred State apparel to get ready for the weekend activities!  

Homecoming/ Family Weekend 2024 is October 17th- 20th, the planned events are geared for enjoyment for all ages and will surely be a great time! To check out a full list of scheduled events, visit: Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 | Alfred State

Do you love parades? On Friday October 18th at 6pm, HC/FW is featuring a parade that encourages floats, trailers or walking groups to celebrate their ALFRED STATE SPIRIT!! If you are a student group/club/organization/etc, faculty/staff department or alumni ALL are welcome to join! PLEASE register for this by visiting the events page and completing the registration via the hyperlinked registration form. Following the parade there will be multiple food options (dining dollars and meal swipes CAN be used!), a pep rally and live music from the Sweet Degenerates with FIREWORKS! 

Do you have a car that you love to show off? On Saturday October 19th at 10am, there will be a car show that will have $600 offered in CASH PRIZES, there will be a 1st place winner for alumni/guest and student categories and will each WIN $300!!!!!!!!! PLEASE register prior to the weekend via the hyperlinked registration form on the events page and Student registration is FREE!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU to the sponsors of this weekend to allow FREE ENTRANCE TO THE GAME AND THE CASH PRIZES FOR THE CAR SHOW, AIMS SELF STORAGE AND MOVING CENTER, PERKS AUTO CARE AND VANS ALIGNMENT! 

Full schedule of events, Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 | Alfred State

Graduating soon? Please join Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall, for Tuesday Talks: Part 1 - I'm graduating, now what? at 5 p.m. in the SLC Small Event Space (310) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Come learn how money management influences your credit report and credit score, and how it affects your eligibility for loans (like auto loans and mortgages).

Future Tuesday Talks: 

• Oct 29, podcast: Are you struggling academically?
• Nov 12, in-person:  Part 2 - I'm graduating, now what?
• Dec 3, podcast: Are you struggling mentally?

Missed previous Tuesday Talks?

• Do you even know student loans: Tuesday Talks Do I need student loans-20240917_214150-Meeting Recording.mp4
• Secrets of a Financial Aid Counselor: Financial Literacy podcast recording-20240927_110148-Meeting Recording.mp4

Update-✅Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair - 🗓️ 10/16/24  🕛 12pm – 3pm [PSU Building]-👉 111 Employers registered 

• 111 Employers will be traveling 🚗  to the Wellsville Campus on Wednesday October 16  to meet with our talented Wellsville students regarding jobs/internships.  Alstom, Barilla, Bausch & Lomb, Cornell University, Corning Inc., Milton CAT, and Moog Inc. will all be participating!

Questions-Reach out to Maureen or Valerie x4060

What is the First Amendment and how does it impact public life? Join us during Voter Education week as we explore religious freedom through the lens of different faith identities. Our panel will be comprised of professionals from the wider community, supporting our efforts to engage in meaningful dialogue across difference, while exploring faith, politics, discourse, and civic life. Voter resources and refreshments will be on offer.

• When: October 9th 
• Time: 5-6:30PM
• Location: SLC Small Events Space

Should any faculty wish to send students for extra credit, please contact Cyan Corwine (corwincy@alfredstate.edu) with the name of your class so we can have sign in sheets available for you.

This event is a collaborative effort between the Center for Civic Leadership, the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Cultural Life Center

What’s going around?   

Hello Alfred State Campus!  My name is Jess Lippa and I’m the new Assistant Medical Director in Health and Wellness after Dan Woolston has retired.  I’ve worked with many of you as a Nursing Faculty in the past, so it’s great to be here in a different capacity. 

Upper respiratory viruses continue to be the most common medical diagnosis at Health and Wellness Services.  Symptoms may include (but are not limited to) fatigue, malaise, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea/vomiting, and fever that could last 3-7 days.   

Recommendations from our medical team include rest, fluids (keeping your urine a light-yellow color), Mucinex (guaifenesin), saline nasal spray, and over-the-counter pain relievers such as Motrin (ibuprofen) and Tylenol (acetaminophen). These infections are usually viral and typically resolve within 7-10 days on their own.  If symptoms persist and/or get worse after 7-10 days, then an evaluation by a medical professional is needed. 

Overall, ways to lower your risk of infection include the following:  Get your updated Flu and COVID vaccines, get plenty of sleep, stay physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.  Hand washing and wearing a mask when around larger groups is also encouraged as we head into Flu season. 

We are also seeing an uptick in Strep Pharyngitis.  Symptoms include a fever, sore throat, large tonsils with exudate (white spots), and enlarged/tender lymph nodes- typically in the absence of runny/stuffy nose and cough. If you are concerned, a rapid strep test can be completed.

As always for students, don’t hesitate to reach out if you wish to be evaluated by our team through the end of this week.  Alfred Campus- call us at 607-587-4200 to set up a time to visit (appointment only).  Wellsville Campus- call 607-587-3141 or visit the health center in the PSU for a walk-in appointment.

Medical excuses or "notes" excusing students from class will not 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.

Tuesday Talks is back today (10/1) with a pre-recorded session from our Financial Aid Team! Watch the recording to learn more about Financial Literacy! 

Financial Literacy podcast recording-20240927_110148-Meeting Recording.mp4

Join us for our upcoming in-person sessions with Keri Edsall, Financial Aid Counselor the following dates: 

1. Oct 15: Part 1: What happens after graduation?
   1. 5-6PM, SLC 310
2. Nov 12: Part 2: What happens after graduation?
   1. 5-6 PM, SLC 310
      1. Director of Career Development, Maureen Sibble, will be a guest speaker! 

The Alfred Fall Career Fair on Wednesday was a big success -123 employers attended, along with 562 students (Highest student attendance for Alfred!) 👏👏Many of our returning alumni and employer partners were pleased to engage not only with our students but also with our Alumni Office staff, as well as the faculty and staff who visited.

Thank you- Alfred and Wellsville faculty, for encouraging student attendance, and equipping our students with the essential skills for their future careers.

Next up is the Wellsville Fall Career Fair on October 16-- there are currently 107 employers registered.  United Rentals will be attending the Wellsville fair--they are the largest construction equipment rental company in the world.  They are the official rental equipment partner of the PGA tour, and were recently named a "Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023". 

View this Link to see the most up-to-date employer listing for the Wellsville Fall Career Fair 

Questions-reach out to Maureen or Valerie x4060

The Vet Tech Club is happy to announce their annual dog wash! It will be held Saturday September 28 from 10am to 2pm in the HOPR of the SLC. 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 Jaden Ohara at oharajm@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. 

There are new hours for both the Student Leadership Center & Pioneer Center.

Student Leadership Center:

• Monday-Thursday: 6:30am-11pm
• Friday-Sunday: 6:30am-12am

Pioneer Center:

• Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm

What is REV+FLOW fitness? It is functional mobility that is low impact and high intensity at the same time. It is a one of a kind workout that is kind to your body as you develop strength, toning, balance, and flexibility. This semester, enjoy a super fun playlist featuring ALL Taylor Swift songs!

Drop into this FREE weekly class for students, faculty and staff on Wednesdays from 5 - 6 pm in The Studio at the Pioneer Center. Yoga mats and light (optional) hand weights are provided. Watch this short promotional video to see what you might expect during the REV+FLOW class. 

If you have questions, contact Lynn Hayes at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu

https://youtu.be/fmY7d4SNtOU

The Vet Tech Club is happy to announce their annual dog wash! It will be held Saturday September 28 from 10am to 2pm in the HOPR of the SLC. 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 Jaden Ohara at oharajm@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. 

We are so excited to announce that our annual talent show, Alfred's Got Talent, will be back for another year during Homecoming/Family Weekend. The Talent Show will be on Saturday, October 19 in the Orvis Auditorium starting promptly at 7 p.m.

Want to know more about Alfred's Got Talent? Check out 2023's Talent Show here. We are looking for volunteers to assist with hosting and judging the Talent Show. Also, if you have a talent you'd like to showcase, we'd love to include faculty/staff into the show as guest performances. Please note, that we have limited slots for guest performances, and only students can win the prizes. 

If you have an interest in volunteering or performing, please email Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu for more information.