Blue & Gold Today

🎉What a day at the Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, as we welcomed 107 employers, who invested their time in connecting with our   students and supporting their career journeys. 

A big thank you to the Wellsville Faculty, who continually encourage workforce readiness, the Wellsville Culinary Team, and the many volunteers who helped make the event run smoothly. 👏

Sincerely,

Maureen & Valerie-Career Development 

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

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

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

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

Join us THIS Sunday, October 18th from 6pm-8pm to Frost Your Own Cupcake!

Location: The Nook

Compliments from your friends at ACES Food Court

Admissions is pleased to host our Fall Open House programs on:

• Saturday, October 24th
• Sunday, November 8th

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. with presentations on both the Alfred and Wellsville campuses. After completing their academic tours on the Wellsville campus, students will travel to the Alfred campus for a residence hall tour and to participate in financial aid and campus life presentations. Open House is a wonderful opportunity to showcase all that Alfred State has to offer to prospective students and their families.

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu.

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

Hello Faculty and Staff,

We invite you to encourage your students to attend Are You Smarter Than a Gaslighter?, featuring Marissa F. Cohen, on Wednesday, October 28th!

This fun and interactive trivia and game show-style event will give students the opportunity to compete for prizes while learning about important topics such as healthy relationships, consent, gaslighting, toxic behaviors, and recognizing red flags.

Through friendly competition and engaging conversations, students will gain valuable knowledge and tools to help them navigate healthy relationships and recognize potentially harmful behaviors.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, October 28th
• Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
• Location: SLC Park Space

We encourage faculty and staff to share this opportunity with students, promote it in classes, and help spread the word! Your support in encouraging student participation helps make educational programs like this successful.

If you have any questions, please contact Tyler Ribble at ribblet@alfredstate.edu.

Thank you for helping us promote this important and engaging event!

Join Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing for our fall commUNITY Potluck series in the village of Alfred!

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. We are in our 3rd academic year running this initiative, which is sponsored through the Center for Civic Leadership.

• 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
• Remaining Dates:
  • Wednesday, October 21st 
  • Wednesday, November 18th  
  • “Tasters Choice” awards are given at each event for the favorite dishes on the night.

We give thanks to all our wonderful contributors (which could be you) who warm the event with a homemade dish and conversation. We also have some very special shoutouts to our sustained contributors:

• Special thanks to N'Dulge Bakery for sponsoring a birthday treat each potluck so we can celebrate birthdays at our event!
• Special thanks to Collegiate Restaurant for sponsoring one dish each potluck!
• Special thanks to Alfred Box of Books Library for supporting an engaging activity for young attendees at each potluck!
• Special thanks to Union University Church Center for allowing us to utilize their space for this community building initiative 

Come join us and help celebrate commUNITY!

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

Tired of being inundated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) on all your devices? Big tech companies are pushing AI, but did we ask for it? Join Alfred Public Library Director Melanie Miller on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the "Box of Books" Library on Main Street to learn how to disable AI in applications and on your phone or computer. For more information and to RSVP (which is required, due to limited space), please see the Box of Books website. 
 

Pioneers Vote! Make sure you have the information and resources you need to participate in the upcoming November 3, 2026, Election.

Get Registered

If you are eligible but not registered to vote or need to update your registration, you have several options:

• Online: Visit the New York State Board of Elections website to register or update your voter information. Registering out of the state? Click here. Or you can use our Voter Registration portal
• Paper Registration Form: Stop by the accessibility services office in SDC, the Pioneer Student Union Building on Wellsville campus, or the Student Leadership Center to pick up a voter registration form from either the Civic Engagement suite (SLC4 412) or from the Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing office (SLC 416). We’ll even save you the stamp! 
• In Person: You may also register through your local Board of Elections or any New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.

New York State voter registration deadline: October 24, 2026.

Three Ways to Vote in New York

1. Vote Early In-Person
   Early voting for the General Election is October 24–November 1, 2026. Locations and hours vary by county. Find early voting site(s) here.

2. Vote on Election Day
   Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls in New York are open from 6 a.m.–9 p.m. Find your polling place.

   Note: those registered to vote with an Alfred address will vote at A E Crandall Hook and Ladder Co Fire Station in the village of Alfred (4 S Main, Alfred, NY 14802)

   If you do not use your local campus address to register to vote you will need to either plan to vote early wherever you are registered (if it is not easily commutable on election day) or vote by mail so your vote can be counted where you are registered. 

   Use our Find Your Polling Place portal tool so you know where to cast your ballot on election day!

3. Vote by Mail
   New York voters may request a ballot to be mailed to them, which you will then fill out and mail back to your Board of Elections. Requests to receive a ballot by mail must be received by October 24. You can receive a ballot in person by going to your local Board of Elections by November 2.

• Are you registered in another county and need information about voting by mail? You can request a ballot through NYS Request a Ballot website and follow the instructions to ensure your vote is counted. Note that absentee ballots and early mail ballots function similarly in NYS; you may apply for either.
• Need to request an absentee ballot from a different state? Click here.
• We also have a Request Your Ballot tool that can help guide you to the appropriate BOE page based on your registration information.

Know Before You Vote

Feeling shaking about voting because you don’t know who and what will be on your Ballot, we have a tool for that! Don’t treat democracy like a multiple-choice test that you didn’t study for, research candidates and make informed decisions that you feel good about!

Check out our Research Your Ballot tool to not only see who and what will be on your ballot but to learn more about the position and each candidate

Questions or need help? Contact us at civicengagement.alfredstate.edu or stop by SLC 416 or any of the offices located at the bottom of our Political Engagement Page

Your voice, your values, your vote! Whether you vote early, by mail, or on Election Day, make a plan that works for you!

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

Join Hinkle Library throughout October for a series of classic spooky movie nights in the library classroom! On October 1, 15, and 22, we'll be screening beloved horror films starting at 5:00 p.m. Come enjoy the cozy autumn atmosphere, delicious suspense, and plenty of spine-tingling thrills.

• October 1st Nosferatu (1922)
  • In 1838 Wisborg, Germany, real estate agent Knock sends his employee, Thomas Hutter, to the distant Carpathian Mountains to visit a new client named Count Orlok, who wants to buy an abandoned house across from Hutter's home.
• October 15th Night of the Living Dead (1968)
  • A group of diverse people trapped in a rural Pennsylvania farmhouse who must fight to survive an onslaught of flesh-eating reanimated corpses.
• October 22nd Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
  • The first remake of the paranoid infiltration classic moves the setting for the invasion from a small town to the city of San Francisco and starts as Matthew Bennell notices that several of his friends are complaining that their close relatives are in some way different.

Don't miss our special Halloween panel at the end of the month, marking the grand finale of our Spooktacular Extravaganza!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health and Wellness Services will be closed Monday October 5th and Tuesday October 6th for Mini Break. 

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) 

Join us for Lunch and Dinner for a Special 'I LOVE NY' Menu at The Terrace on Wed. October 7th!

Mini Break Campus Store Hours:

Alfred Store

10/3 - 10/4 closed

10/5 - 8 am - 5 pm

Wellsville Store

10/3 - 10/5 Closed

**Resume Normal business Hours 10/6

Questions or Concerns please call the campus store at 607 587 4020

Thank you and have mini break.

PLS Department is is proud to announce a Department Presentation Series:
St. Bonaventure OT

St. Bonaventure University will be presenting an Occupational Therapy Information Session on Friday, October 2 at 2:00 PM in PHS 106. 

Students interested in healthcare careers, rehabilitation, patient care, or exploring graduate school options are encouraged to attend.

The session will give students a chance to:

• Learn about Occupational Therapy careers
• Meet representatives from the program
• Explore clinical and internship opportunities
• Ask questions about admissions, financial aid, and career pathways
• Enjoy some refreshments!

Students in the PLS Department have the opportunity to earn PACE points with attendance!

ACES Shuttle Shopping Trips are still running on Sunday, October 4th!

*There is also a SPECIAL 12-Noon shuttle running from Wellsville to Alfred on Friday, October 2nd

so that students can catch the Mega Buses headed to NYC!

Join us on the Green Space (near CDH and SLC outdoors) for the ACES 80th Anniversary Block Party! Free food, games, prizes, music and MORE!

STUDENTS! Support Your Fellow Pioneers: Swipe It Forward!

Help out your fellow students by pledging up to five unused meal swipes during our upcoming tabling events! Every swipe pledged goes directly toward supporting other students right here on campus.

*You can also drop off non-perishable food items at the table to share with the community.

Alfred Campus (Student Gathering Place, 2nd Floor — next to The Terrace in the Central Dining Hall):

• Tuesday, Sept. 29th: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday, Sept. 30th: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Wellsville Campus (The Rig - Entrance Hallway):

• Tuesday, Sept. 29th: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Friday, Oct. 2nd: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Open Room Changes and Consolidations 

Due to a record number of new students joining our campus community this term, Residential Services is shifting how we handle the Open Room Change process. We are actively adjusting our approach to ensure every student is supported, and we will share full details below on the updated steps and timeline.

Room Consolidations will begin Monday, September 7th and go until Friday, September 11th. 

Occasionally, through no fault of their own, students who sign up to live in a double room find themselves without a roommate. Unfortunately, all students who live in a double room must be consolidated with another student in a similar situation.  Students will have the opportunity to meet other students at a mixer set up in the residence hall by the building supervisor, so students should look for an email from their RD/AD about that meeting.  We will not be doing room buyouts.

In Building Changes will begin Tuesday, September 22nd through Friday, September 25th 

Students wanting to move within their residence hall will see their Residence Director during their office hours.

Out of Building Changes will begin Monday, September 28th and go through Wednesday, September 30th 

See Residential Services in the Townhouse Commons between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

See Residential Services in the Townhouse Commons between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for after hours assistance. 

Depending on the move, there may be an increase or decrease in the cost of housing. Students are encouraged to review the Room Rates prior to completing any move. Information on room rates can be found on our Housing Costs page.

This process must be completed within 24 hours of starting the room change.            

For more details regarding this process please use the following link: https://www.alfredstate.edu/sites/default/files/License-for-Residence.pdf to view a copy of the License for Residence. Specifically details on this process can be found on page 3 under the header of Room Consolidation.

With poetry and commentary that offers deep and brave insight into the complexity of the human soul, Bob Dylan inspired generations around the world to more closely examine longstanding power structures, mainstream moral and religious attitudes, universal values and the delicate components of human dignity. This program features imaginative rearrangements of Dylan's music and an array of world-class performers. It tracks Dylan's career through a narrative focusing on his social, spiritual and theological searches.

The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. September 27, 2026 at Miller Auditorium on the Alfred University campus. Admission is free. The show features international artists Gabrielle Stravelli (vocals), Dan Nadel (guitars, music direction), Hagar Ben-Ari (bass), and Yuval Lion (drums). The event is sponsored by Hillel at Alfred.

128 employers traveled 🚗 to campus for the Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, September 23, creating valuable opportunities for 662 students to network and explore career pathways.

Employer feedback was very positive, with one Recruiter noting that –“ Alfred State students' career readiness stands out compared to students from other programs."

We extend our sincere appreciation to faculty for encouraging student participation and for the important role they play in preparing students for the workforce. 🤝

Next up: The Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair is set for Wednesday October 14. 110 Employers Registered to attend!

Maureen & Valerie-Career Development Center 

With poetry and commentary that offers deep and brave insight into the complexity of the human soul, Bob Dylan inspired generations around the world to more closely examine longstanding power structures, mainstream moral and religious attitudes, universal values and the delicate components of human dignity. This program features imaginative rearrangements of Dylan's music and an array of world-class performers. It tracks Dylan's career through a narrative focusing on his social, spiritual and theological searches.

The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday September 27, 2026 at Miller Auditorium on the Alfred University campus. Admission is free. The show features international artists Gabrielle Stravelli (vocals), Dan Nadel (guitars, music direction), Hagar Ben-Ari (bass), and Yuval Lion (drums). The event is sponsored by Hillel at Alfred.

With poetry and commentary that offers deep and brave insight into the complexity of the human soul, Bob Dylan inspired generations around the world to more closely examine longstanding power structures, mainstream moral and religious attitudes, universal values and the delicate components of human dignity. This program features imaginative rearrangements of Dylan's music and an array of world-class performers. It tracks Dylan's career through a narrative focusing on his social, spiritual and theological searches.

The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday September 27, 2026 at Miller Auditorium on the Alfred University campus. Admission is free. The show features international artists Gabrielle Stravelli (vocals), Dan Nadel (guitars, music direction), Hagar Ben-Ari (bass), and Yuval Lion (drums). The event is sponsored by Hillel at Alfred.

The Library Services staff will be hosting the Library 101 Workshop on Wednesday, September 23rd at 5pm in the Hinkle Library. Stop by and learn all of the resources the Library has to offer you! 

Find this workshop, future events and a collection of online workshops on a wide variety of topics available on our Student Success Center SharePoint.

The Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence (CITE) is delighted to announce this year's seven Faculty Fellowship and Faculty Learning Community (FLC)/Community of Practice (CoP) Leadership Award recipients. Across the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters, these colleagues will study AI in their classrooms, bring faculty and student voices into campus AI conversations, and build communities around global learning, accessibility, and civil dialogue. Please join us in congratulating them!

Faculty Fellows: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Track
These Fellows will receive guidance and support from CITE, to study AI-enhanced teaching in their own courses and share what they learn with the campus.

• Elizabeth Joyce, Architecture and Design: Blueprints for the Future: Integrating AI into the Architectural Studio. Elizabeth is bringing AI-enhanced projects into ARCH 3104 Design Studio 1. She will study whether AI can strengthen students' AI literacy and project outcomes without compromising academic integrity and will build a database of AI tools for her department.
• Yang Song, Civil Engineering Technology: Building AI-Critical Engineering Judgment: Designing and Studying AI-Enhanced Assignments in CIVL 6143 Transportation & Highway Design. Yang is designing three assignment modules that ask students to check, correct, or reject AI output against professional engineering standards. The study will examine whether this approach sharpens students' design accuracy and engineering judgment.

Faculty Fellows: Institutional Leadership in Collaboration with CITE Track
These Fellows will work with CITE to gather faculty and student perspectives that will shape Alfred State's AI programming and policy.

• Janelle Varin, Library: Assessing Cross-Departmental Needs and Perspectives on AI Literacy. Through surveys and departmental "State of AI" conversations, Janelle will collaborate with CITE to capture how AI is understood, used, and taught across campus. The findings will become a set of recommendations to guide Departmental and Institutional AI programming.
• Angela Graves, Social and Behavioral Sciences: Surfacing Student Voice on AI: Cross-Disciplinary Accounts and Departmental Conversations. Angela will mentor a Student Senate project led by student Adel Hashimov. In collaboration with CITE, the project will gather student perspectives on how AI helps or hinders learning across majors, and those findings will feed into departmental AI conversations. Angela will also mentor SAT Faculty integrate AI responsibly in their courses.

Faculty Learning Community [FLC] Leaders

• Tamanna Kabir, Business: Advancing Collaborative Online International Learning @ ASC. Tamanna will lead a community that supports faculty in designing and running COIL partnerships with international collaborators and will curate shared resources for globally networked teaching.
• Kevin Hofmann, Architecture and Design: Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion in Teaching and Learning @ ASC. Kevin will lead a cross-disciplinary FLC focused on accessible, inclusive course design and help colleagues build practical resources they can use right away.
• Brian Saltsman, Social and Behavioral Sciences: Sustaining Civil Dialogues Across Differences in Our Community. Brian will lead an FLC focused on creating classroom spaces where students can take on difficult topics with openness, respect, and intellectual courage. Sessions will be built around shared readings and real scenarios.

Get Involved
Several of these projects are looking for participants. The COIL, Accessibility and Inclusion, and Civil Dialogue communities are recruiting faculty from all disciplines, and State of AI conversations will be coming to departments this year. Watch the CITE Weekly Mentor for sign-up details, or email cite@alfredstate.edu. You may also contact the three FLC leaders directly for more information about the communities they will be leading.

Congratulations to all our awardees. We look forward to seeing your work take shape this year!

On Thursday, September 24 at 5 PM, the Hinkle Memorial Library at Alfred State is hosting "Let's Talk: Reading," a panel event featuring our own students and local writers. Panelists will describe why they love to read and how their love of reading has affected their writing. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to attend and share their love of reading; audience members will have opportunities to answer and ask questions, too! The event will take place in the Library Classroom and refreshments will be provided. See you there!

We are excited to welcome 131 employers (highest number ever) to 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, September 23
⏰ 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Orvis Activities Center

• Please join us and encourage your students to attend. Employers consistently tell us how much they value connecting with faculty and learning more about our academic programs
• View the list of attending employers on the Alfred State JobLink portal

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

On Thursday, September 24 at 5 PM, the Hinkle Memorial Library at Alfred State is hosting "Let's Talk: Reading," a panel event featuring our own students and local writers. Panelists will describe why they love to read and how their love of reading has affected their writing. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to attend and share their love of reading; audience members will have opportunities to answer and ask questions, too! The event will take place in the Library Classroom and refreshments will be provided. See you there!

Welcome back for another great academic year! 

Here in Health and Wellness, we have already been busy seeing students. Upper respiratory viruses are the most common medical diagnosis at Health and Wellness Services, so far.  Symptoms may include a runny nose, sore throat and cough that could last for a couple of days to a couple weeks.  In addition, there have been cases of flu (Influenza A) on campus.  Flu symptoms may include feeling feverish or chills, a cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and/or fatigue.  Learn more by visiting the NYS Health Connector - Flu Tracker Weekly - NYAPD.  Recommendations from our medical team include getting the flu shot, rest, fluids, and over-the-counter pain relievers and possibly decongestants. These infections are usually viral and typically resolve within one to two weeks on their own. If symptoms last longer than 10 days, then you should be seen by a medical provider. Overall, ways to lower your risk of infection include the following:  getting plenty of sleep, staying physically active, managing your stress, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating nutritious food.

Students are able to be seen by our medical staff. 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. Students are instructed to notify their instructor/professors of a positive flu result allowing for them to coordinate attendance or classwork per instructor/professor guidance. Confirmation of appointment can be provided by the student through their student health portal. 

 Thank you,

We are pleased to present the 2026  schedule for High Holy Day events, held at the Knight Club on the Alfred University campus and at the Hillel House at 18 S. Main Street in Alfred. Hillel at Alfred sponsors an erev Rosh Hashanah dinner, an erev Yom Kippur dinner and a Break Fast meal.  We will also stream services from the Central Synagogue in New York City at the Knight Club on erev Rosh Hashanah and erev Yom Kippur. All meals are kosher. Please go to AU connect  to reserve a space at the dinners. If you do not have an e-mail account at Alfred university, please contact Larry Greil (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

 Please let us know if you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs. Remember:  if you make a reservation and do not come, Hillel still has to pay for your dinner. 

Hillel at Alfred also holds a Kiddush every Friday evening. We plan to have Sunday Bagel brunches at least once a month and regular Shabbat dinners. We plan to hold other events throughout the year as well. If you want to be notified of Hillel events, please contact Noa Broekman at ntb3@alfred.edu

For more information, contact Larry Greil: (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

ROSH HASHANAH

Fri., Sept. 11         

6:30 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

8:00 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed evening services from Central Synagogue

YOM KIPPUR

Sun, Sept 20

5:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

6:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed Kol Nidre service from Central Synagogue 

Thurs, Sept 21

6:30 PM, Hillel House, 18 S. Main St, Alfred, Break Fast 

📢The Fall Career Fairs are quickly approaching:

🍁 Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair 🍁
📅Wednesday, September 23
⏰12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
🏢Orvis Activities Center  (129 Employers Registered)

🍂 Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair🍂
📅Wednesday, October 14
⏰12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
🏢PSU Gym  (99 Employers Registered)

*New Employer: M&T Bank* Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY they are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. They will be recruiting our Business students.

• For students needing assistance with their resumes, please reach out to Career Development—we are here to help
• 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)
• 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

We want to inform you that the International Save A Life Tour will be visiting Alfred State College on September 16, 2026. You are invited to visit our international safe driving program that includes hands-on Virtual Reality Impaired and Distracted Driving Simulators.

Address: SLC Small Event Space 10 Upper College Dr, Alfred, NY 14802
The day runs from 10 am to 2 pm with hands-on Virtual Reality Driving experiences. You may contact Chief Jeffery Wilcox at (607) 587-3993 or email wilcoxjp@alfredstate.edu.

The Save A Life Tour provides safe driving educational services to The Department of Defense, Connecticut D.O.T., New Hampshire Highway Safety, New York STOP-DWI, Missouri D.O.T., Michigan Highway Safety, Tennessee Highway Safety and more to inform students on the dangers of driving impaired and distracted. 

International Save A Life Tour: The Save A Life Tour is a comprehensive high impact safe driving awareness program that
informs, educates, and demonstrates the potentially deadly consequences resulting from poor choices and decisions made by the operator of a motor vehicle. The program specifically places emphasis on the following driving situations: Distracted Driving, Impaired Driving, Driver Experience, Improper Driver Behavior and Seat Belt Usage. 

The Save A Life Tour utilizes several methods for education including; video presentation, speaking presentation, interactive
demonstration with simulators, pre and post surveys and take-a-ways including a pledge card and a wristband.

We are pleased to present the 2026 schedule for High Holy Day events, held at the Knight Club on the Alfred University campus and at the Hillel House at 18 S. Main Street in Alfred. Hillel at Alfred sponsors an erev Rosh Hashanah dinner, an erev Yom Kippur dinner and a Break Fast meal.  We will also stream services from the Central Synagogue in New York City at the Knight Club on erev Rosh Hashanah and erev Yom Kippur. All meals are kosher. Please go to AU connect  to reserve a space at the dinners. If you do not have an e-mail account at Alfred university, please contact Larry Greil (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

 Please let us know if you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs. Remember:  if you make a reservation and do not come, Hillel still has to pay for your dinner. 

Hillel at Alfred also holds a Kiddush every Friday evening. We plan to have Sunday Bagel brunches at least once a month and regular Shabbat dinners. We plan to hold other events throughout the year as well. If you want to be notified of Hillel events, please contact Noa Broekman at ntb3@alfred.edu

For more information, contact Larry Greil: (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

ROSH HASHANAH

Fri., Sept. 11         

6:30 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

8:00 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed evening services from Central Synagogue

YOM KIPPUR

Sun, Sept 20

5:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

6:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed Kol Nidre service from Central Synagogue 

Thurs, Sept 21

6:30 PM, Hillel House, 18 S. Main St, Alfred, Break Fast 

SLC Building Hours – Fall Semester

The Student Leadership Center (SLC) is open during the following hours for the semester:

Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM–Midnight
Sunday: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM

Need access to the SLC outside of these hours for a late-night event or other campus business? Please contact Maggie Gause at weissmm@alfredstate.edu at least 48 hours in advance to arrange access.

Thank you for helping us keep the SLC accessible and welcoming for everyone!

On September 17th of every year, we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. We also celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 15th this year and have multiple opportunities to connect and explore voter education and registration resources throughout the month of September and beyond! 

Below are some of Septembers engagement opportunities around voter education, registration, and our democracy (updates made as they are added to the calendar): 

Bergren Forum - Governed By the Present: Reclaiming the Power of the Local Vote 

• September 3rd - Nevins Theater AU Campus 12:15-1 p.m.
• While national politics consumes the headline news, the policies that directly shape our day-to-day lives, from public schools and housing to local infrastructure, including data center construction, are decided right in our own backyards.   Municipal and local elections routinely suffer from low voter turnout, despite the immediate impact these results have on our lives.  For this reason, local governance remains a high-leverage arena where individual actions can have a significant impact.  This talk will focus on the importance of local governance, the transformative potential of community organizing, and the profound fulfillment that comes from taking ownership of the place we call home.  

Voter Education and Registration Resource Tables 

• September 13th - League of Women Voters in partnership with Civic Leadership at Alfred Farmers Market at the Village Bandstand 11-2 p.m.
• September 14th - League of Women Voters in SLC Park-space 11-2 p.m.
• September 15th - National Voter Registration Day table with Center for Civic Leadership in SLC Park Space from 11-2 p.m.
• September 16th - Voter registration and education materials available at our September commUNITY Potluck at Union University Church Center 6 p.m.
• September 17th - Voter registration and education Table outside of Kindred Collective in the Village of Alfred - partnership between the Director of Global Engagement and Civic Wellbeing at Alfred State and the Coordinator Beth Robinson Judson Leadership Center at Alfred University.
  • Non-partisan voter awareness and registration resource information available 

Know Your Rights: Making Midterms Matter - Constitution Day Program

• September 17th 
• SLC 310 from 5-6 pm 
• Increase your civic knowledge in this interactive Constitution Day program where we explore the history of voting rights in the United States and engage in conversation around local and national voter engagement. This program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Civic Leadership, Dr. Mark Bloxsom, and the Cultural Life Center.
  • Non-partisan voter awareness and registration resource information available  
  • Light refreshments 

Digital Democracy Webinar series with League of Women Voters - Rewiring Democracy: How AI Will Transform Our Politics, Government, and Citizenship

• September 22nd 5 p.m. EDT
• Virtual – Registration Required 
  • Bruce Schneier and Nathan E. Sanders, authors of the recent book Rewiring Democracy, presenting an informative wide-ranging exploration of how AI will alter every facet of democracy, and how to harness the technology to distribute rather than concentrate power. 

For questions related to any of the above programs, please contact Cyan Corwine at civicengagement@alfredstate.edu

We are pleased to present the 2026 schedule for High Holy Day events, held at the Knight Club on the Alfred University campus and at the Hillel House at 18 S. Main Street in Alfred. Hillel at Alfred sponsors an erev Rosh Hashanah dinner, an erev Yom Kippur dinner and a Break Fast meal.  We will also stream services from the Central Synagogue in New York City at the Knight Club on erev Rosh Hashanah and erev Yom Kippur. All meals are kosher. Please go to AU connect  to reserve a space at the dinners. If you do not have an e-mail account at Alfred university, please contact Larry Greil (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

 Please let us know if you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs. Remember:  if you make a reservation and do not come, Hillel still has to pay for your dinner. 

Hillel at Alfred also holds a Kiddush every Friday evening. We plan to have Sunday Bagel brunches at least once a month and regular Shabbat dinners. We plan to hold other events throughout the year as well. If you want to be notified of Hillel events, please contact Noa Broekman at ntb3@alfred.edu

For more information, contact Larry Greil: (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

ROSH HASHANAH

Fri., Sept. 11         

6:30 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

8:00 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed evening services from Central Synagogue

YOM KIPPUR

Sun, Sept 20

5:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

6:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed Kol Nidre service from Central Synagogue 

Thurs, Sept 21

6:30 PM, Hillel House, 18 S. Main St, Alfred, Break Fast 

Health and Wellness Services will be closed Monday 9/7 for Labor Day. Have a great weekend! 

The Career Development Center is excited to host our annual Fall Career Fairs, providing students with valuable opportunities to connect with employers, explore career paths, and learn about internships, summer jobs, and full-time employment opportunities.

🍁 Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair 🍁
📅Wednesday, September 23
⏰12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
🏢Orvis Activities Center

120 Employers Registered...

🍂 Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair🍂                                                                                                                                             📅Wednesday, October 14
⏰12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
🏢PSU Gym

98 Employers Registered... 

✨NEW Employer: We are also excited to welcome Arkema to the Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair! They are primarily recruiting for their Geneseo, NY location. Arkema is a world-leading specialty materials company whose innovative products are used in electric vehicle batteries, aerospace components, adhesives,   coatings, and sustainable consumer products. With operations in 55 countries, Arkema offers career opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, business, and technology.

👉Questions-Reach out to Maureen/Valerie-x4060

We are pleased to present the 2026 schedule for High Holy Day events, held at the Knight Club on the Alfred University campus and at the Hillel House at 18 S. Main Street in Alfred. Hillel at Alfred sponsors an erev Rosh Hashanah dinner, an erev Yom Kippur dinner and a Break Fast meal.  We will also stream services from the Central Synagogue in New York City at the Knight Club on erev Rosh Hashanah and erev Yom Kippur. All meals are kosher. Please go to AU connect  to reserve a space at the dinners. If you do not have an e-mail account at Alfred university, please contact Larry Greil (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

 Please let us know if you are a vegetarian or have special dietary needs. Remember:  if you make a reservation and do not come, Hillel still has to pay for your dinner. 

Hillel at Alfred also holds a Kiddush every Friday evening. We plan to have Sunday Bagel brunches at least once a month and regular Shabbat dinners. We plan to hold other events throughout the year as well. If you want to be notified of Hillel events, please contact Noa Broekman at ntb3@alfred.edu

For more information, contact Larry Greil: (fgreil@alfred.edu) or Noa Broekman (ntb3@alfred.edu).

ROSH HASHANAH

Fri., Sept. 11         

6:30 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

8:00 PM, Knight Club, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed evening services from Central Synagogue

YOM KIPPUR

Sun, Sept 20

5:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Dinner

6:00 PM, Kenyon-Allen Room, Powell Campus Center, Alfred University, Livestreamed Kol Nidre service from Central Synagogue 

Thurs, Sept 21

6:30 PM, Hillel House, 18 S. Main St, Alfred, Break Fast

The Fall Career Fairs are set! We are anticipating 220+ employers on campus to recruit our talented students for full-time positions, summer jobs & internships

🍁 Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair - 📅 9/23/26  ⏰Noon – 2:30pm📍[Orvis]               115 Employers registered so far

🍂 Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair - 📅 10/14/26  ⏰Noon – 2:30pm📍[PSU Gym]      91 Employers registered so far

Help us spread the word! Encourage your students to take advantage of one-on-one appointments with Career Development for résumé feedback and career fair preparation. Interested in giving your students a quick overview of upcoming opportunities? We would be happy to visit your class for a brief presentation on career fairs, internships, and job search resources. Your partnership is invaluable in helping students connect their academic experience to career success. 🤝

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

The annual Mega Sale of items donated at the end of the spring semester will occur from 10am until 3pm on Wednesday, August 26th outside of the 3rd floor of the Student Leadership Center (moved to SLC Park Space if inclement weather).

Cash sales only with all proceeds donated to the ReClaim Mega Sale Endowment.

📢Are you looking to hire student employees? Connect with both new and returning students, by signing up for a table:

✅Student Employment/Volunteer Job Fair - Wednesday📅9/2/26 ⏰11am – 1pm 📍[Park Space, SLC]

Career Development is partnering with Global Engagement and Civic Well-Being, which means we will also be welcoming several local volunteer organizations to share opportunities with students. Student employment/Volunteering is a great way for both new and returning students to get connected to our campus community, develop career readiness skills, and creates a sense of belonging🤝

The Fall Career Fairs are set! We are anticipating 220+ employers on campus to recruit our talented students for full-time positions, summer jobs & internships

✅Alfred Campus Fall Career Fair🍁 - 📅 9/23/26  ⏰12pm – 2:30pm📍[Orvis]

✅Wellsville Campus Fall Career Fair 🍂- 📅 10/14/26  ⏰12pm – 2:30pm📍[PSU Gym]

👉Reach out to Maureen/Valerie x4060

Admissions is pleased to host our Summer Visit Day events!

Summer Visit Day programs will be offered on the following dates:

• Friday, August 7
• Monday, August 10
• Friday, August 14

The program begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes an admissions overview, an opportunity to connect with campus resource representatives, and a guided campus tour. We look forward to welcoming prospective students and their guests to campus!

Save the Date: Our Fall Open House events will be held on:

• Saturday, October 24
• Sunday, November 8

If you have any questions, please contact Erin Patanella at patanee@alfredstate.edu.

There will be no mail pick up or delivery Friday, July 3. The mailroom will also be closed. Normal hours will resume Monday, July 6 at 8 a.m.

The Educational Opportunity Program is gathering donations of personal supplies and dorm essentials for incoming students to have access to during their Summer Prep Academy and this coming Fall. The donation box will be located in the lobby of the Student Development Center until July 10th. Please consider donating any of the following items: toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo/conditioner, body wash, lotion, feminine products, laundry supplies, Kleenex, band-aids, Tylenol/Advil or anything else you think students may need for their dorm. Thank you in advance for your support! 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 12-4 pm in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome! 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 12-4 pm in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome! 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30 from 12-4 pm in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome! 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30th from 12-4pm at Island Park in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome to attend! 

Health and Wellness Services will be closed on Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you! 

There will be a Rainbow Revolution Pride Fest on Saturday, May 30th from 12-4pm at Island Park in Wellsville, NY. All are welcome to attend! 

Missed out on a Hot Dog Day shirt? Good news, leftover Hot Dog Day shirts are now available for purchase in the campus store!

Shirts will be on sale from now through Graduation for $20 each and are available in sizes Small through XL, while supplies last.

Stop by the bookstore to grab yours before they’re gone!

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 10th, 2026, to be considered for Fall 2026.

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

We are looking for volunteers to help with Midnight Breakfast this Sunday, 5/3, from 10:00 PM – Midnight in CDH!

Midnight Breakfast is a favorite campus tradition during finals week, giving students a late-night study break with good food and a chance to recharge before exams. We’d love your help serving breakfast items, greeting students, and helping create a fun and supportive atmosphere.

If you’re available and willing to help, please email Maggie Gause - weissmm@alfredstate.edu, or call ext. 4098

👉 Interested in hiring student workers for Summer 2026 and the 2026–2027 academic year?

Student employees can provide valuable support to departments in a variety of roles, while also gaining meaningful work experience.

👉 Please submit your request(s):

2026-2027 Student Employment (On Campus) Request  – Fill out form

Your student employment opportunities will then be posted on the Alfred State JobLink  portal-where students can view and apply

Thank you for your time and for supporting student employment on campus!

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

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxF1IHaLHhjHUmHWM2fVss2w6tMHEEttOaDxc3oSDtTdXW2w/viewform?usp=publish-editor

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.

Wellness Wednesday group fitness classes also meet for the final time this semester. REV+FLOW at 5 pm and REFIT at 6 pm.

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

Please be advised that Lot #3 (SLC & Townhouses) and Lot #4 (10 Elm) will be closed for Hot Dog Day preparation beginning Wednesday, 4/22 at 4:30 PM through the end of the day on Saturday, 4/25.

All vehicles must be removed from these lots prior to the closure. Vehicles remaining after this time are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.

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.  Big thank you to all who have conducted service or supported through engagement so far!!

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.  

In addition to the publicized events: 

• AGC Student Chapter will be doing a village clean-up on April 21st led by their advisor Dr. Reza Yadollahi from 11am-1pm.
• Pi Rho Zeta is hosting a drunk driving awareness event this Wednesday, April 22nd (Earth Day) at 5pm in EJ Brown 119.
• Alpha Beta Chi is hosting a carwash on April 24th from 3-7pm at the Alfred Station Fire Hall. Car's are $5 and Trucks are $7 with all proceeds raised going to Alfred Fire & EMS!
• 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) 

This week’s BONUS class on Tuesday, April 21st is REFIT! It’s a workout you can feel good about! With powerful moves and positive music, it is an inspiring workout that changes your body, mind, and soul. This cardio-focused class is effective and FUN - perfect for beginners and challenging for fitness enthusiasts! This means it's a workout deigned for everyBODY! Bring your sneakers and a water bottle! 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.

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) 

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!

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