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

It is time to think about decorating for the Holidays! Order a beautiful red poinsettia to support Chi Alpha Epsilon (XAE) - the EOP Honor Society. They will be available in two sizes this year - small 4 inch ($10) and the traditional 6 inch ($15). For outdoor decorating, consider a deluxe wreath ($35) with your choice of red or burgundy ribbon!!! This fundraiser will cover the Induction packets for our Spring 2026 Inductees! The sale runs from Monday, November 3rd through Monday, November 17th. Pick up or arranged delivery will take place starting Tuesday, December 2nd. There will be links for both poinsettias and wreaths starting on November 3rd, so make sure to check Announcements next week! Look for an XAE table in the SLC over the lunch hour a few days each of the weeks of the sale for in person orders by cash or check. Questions? Contact Lynn Hayes at 607-587-4128 or at HayesLC@alfredstate.edu or find me in the EOP Lab SDC 252. 

Institutional Advancement and the Development Fund would like to remind you that all forms and policies related to the use of the Development Fund are available on the NEW and Amazing Faculty and Staff portal, under the Institutional Advancement section.

Before making any purchases or deposits to the Development Fund, please review the ASCDF Purchasing Policy. Fund managers are responsible for adhering to the policy guidelines and maintaining awareness of the funds entrusted to them in what purchases/deposits are being made.

For fund balance requests or check payments (please make sure you are using a check request form), email ascdf@alfredstate.edu.

This Saturday at 4 pm our women's volleyball team takes on Alfred University as part of the Alfred Cup competition.  Come cheer on your Pioneers! The event is free, but we ask our fans to bring pantry items or a cash donation to support our community outreach for the Alfred Almond Youth Sports Association & the Alfred Food Pantry. See you there!

Rev your engines and join us at Alfred State's Homecoming Car Show! Taking place during Saturday’s tailgate, this exciting event will feature a wide variety of vehicles - from vintage treasures to modern muscle.

🎉 $1,000 in Cash Prizes!
Sponsored by Perks Auto (Almond, NY) The Old Mill Inn (Alfred, NY) and Van's Alignment Service (Canisteo, NY)

🚗Car Show Details:

• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Location: Parking Lot 20A (near Pioneer Stadium)
• Check-in Time: 3:00 - 4:00 PM
• Show Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM
• Game Time: 6:00 PM kickoff vs. Buffalo State
• Winner Announcement: Halftime of the game

💵 Entry Fees:

• Community/Non-Student Entry: $30 per car
  • Includes one BBQ meal and one football game ticket
• Alfred State Student Entry: FREE

📝 Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 12, 2025
👉 Register here: https://www.alfredstate.edu/HFW

The Cross Country/Track & Field Team has a Team Gear Store open right now.

The Store can be found at http://sportslocker.chipply.com/alfredstatexc/ and is open until Sunday 9/7

As we are working to make our digital presence more accessible, the Office of Accessibility Services will be providing a weekly accessibility tool for your review and (hopefully) use.  This week's featured Accessibility Tool is the Adobe PDF Accessibility Checker.  Please reach out to the Office of Accessibility Services or to ELITE with any questions you may have. 

Check out the latest news from Alfred State!

Sorrento Studio students propose improvement to an elementary school

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Alfred State ranked in a US News & World Report top ten

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The Canisteo-Greenwood Boys Basketball Program will be hosting the Crazee Days 5K/10K Race on Saturday, June 7th, starting at 9am at the Canisteo Elementary School.  Register by 5/30 to receive a race shirt!  https://events.elitefeats.com/25canisteocrazee 

Members of the Alfred State and Alfred University athletic departments will gather at Noon to announce exciting news about the upcoming 2025-26 school year. The event will take place in the lawn of the Fasano House right next to the main entrance of both institutions.

Please join us for the press conference!

Can't make it be sure to check out Alfred State's website and social media outlets to learn about the big news! 

Mother Nature had other plans on Tuesday, but we’re back and ready for Thursday, April 10 at 6pm in the President’s Box at the stadium! Come cheer on our new women's lacrosse team as we celebrate Division III Week! Whether you're a lacrosse enthusiast or still figuring out what a "crease" is, this is the perfect chance to learn the rules, enjoy snacks and soak up some D3 spirit. We’ll have fun lacrosse facts and handouts to keep you entertained, plus plenty of good company. See you there!

Update: Today's women's lacrosse game and D3 week celebration has been postponed. Keep your eye on Announce for a rescheduled date.

Faculty & Staff: Join us in the President’s Box at the stadium on Tuesday, April 8 at 6pm to support our new women's lacrosse team during Division III Week! Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the sport, this is the perfect chance to learn the rules, enjoy some snacks, and celebrate all things D3. Handouts and fun lacrosse facts will be available, so come cheer on the team and be part of something special. See you there!

Faculty & Staff: Join us in the President’s Box at the stadium on Tuesday, April 8 at 6pm to support our new women's lacrosse team during Division III Week! Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the sport, this is the perfect chance to learn the rules, enjoy some snacks, and celebrate all things D3. Handouts and fun lacrosse facts will be available, so come cheer on the team and be part of something special. See you there!

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

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

In accordance with annual EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act) reporting requirements, information from the 2023-24 academic year will be available to the campus community beginning October 15th by request.  A direct link to the full report will be available beginning October 31st here: http://www.alfredstateathletics.com/student_athletes/Equity_in_Athletics_Disclosure_Act.  Requests can be made to athletics@alfredstate.edu.

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Mongolian bronze medalist wrestler works with ASC women’s wrestlers

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Hello Fellow Pioneers! For our football home games we will have a tailgating opportunity near Pioneer Stadium in Parking Lot 20. The Parking Lot will be open for tailgating 3 hours prior the start of a game. 

All the details and permitters regarding our tailgating policies can be found on our website: https://alfredstateathletics.com/sports/2024/8/12/football-tailgating-policy.aspx

Football home games at Pioneer Stadium are on the following days:

• September 7
• September 14
• October 5
• October 19
• November 2

There will be a Disc Golf Course Grand Opening, this Friday August 23, 2024, from 1-3pm! With some great effort and hard work from many people, we now have an 18-hole course on campus! We will be hosting the gathering at the start of the course next to the parking lot that leads up to the softball field near Pioneer Stadium. Please look for the Yellow Flags! 

We hope you join us on Friday for some refreshments and a round of Disc Golf. We are very excited about this new wellness opportunity on campus! 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact SciannBL@alfredstate.edu 

The Alfred State athletic department along with numerous volunteers from around campus are excited to welcome students from 13 different school districts to Pioneer Stadium this morning for the annual Special Olympics Track & Field Spectacular. Opening Ceremonies start at 9:45 a.m. and events are scheduled to run until 1 p.m.

It is a great day to walk up to the Pioneer Stadium to cheer on these young athletes. 

The Track & Field Program will be hosting a meet on Friday April 19th. There will be a relay open to all clubs & teams on campus titled "The Fastest On Campus." There will be a Men's Race and a Women's Race with the winning teams being awarded Championship Belts. It is a $10 entry for the relay. Please contact Tim Giagios, Head XC/T&F Coach, at giagiotd@alfredstate.edu if you are interested in entering a relay.

It is that time of year again! SUNY Mascot Madness is underway! Vote for Big Blue - he has a tough first round match-up with the two-time defending champion!

Vote using this link: https://www.suny.edu/mascotmadness/round1/?fbclid=IwAR1XKeq1PI4HOHDkXmDbMedWmNpYwEg5L8CYCImKY0c8eJFVvY4y25KT65I#pd_a_13464589

As previously communicated and planned, Alfred State has ceased operation and will begin draining of the campus pool at the Orvis location.  Since November, after learning through a professional engineering study that the structural integrity of the building and the underneath space prevents continued pursuit of this location as a pool location, a fifteen-member Pool Task Force has worked to develop recommendations for the future of the space.  

This month, we received those recommendations and are now communicating a planned space conversion to the SUNY Construction Fund for their action.  Accepting the task force’s first recommendation, the new facility is proposed to consist of a much-needed open space with sports court flooring.  We are proposing a retractable divider to support multiple activities including our wrestling teams, track teams, student recreational use, and campus events. We want to thank the members of the Task Force who worked collaboratively to identify recommended uses for the space that would most benefit the campus community.  

Plans remain actively underway to facilitate supporting the Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Programs by partnering with a neighboring pool to support our existing athletes as they complete their degrees. We will continue a master planning process that will explore the feasibility and potential for a pool elsewhere on campus and will continue to provide updates to our campus community as they become available. 

Please excuse the following student-athletes from class on Friday February 23rd as they are competing against Penn State Behrend in the AMCC Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament hosted by LaRoche University:

• Ben Reding
• Dylan Perry
• Avery Cunningham
• Zy Switzer
• DJ Leckey
• Ryan Rosa
• Michael Miller
• Paris Jamison
• Zachary Gilebarto
• Eli Taft
• Cody Schneider
• Logan Dunbar
• Jacob Gonzalez
• Mekhi Belcher
• Ty Gusafson
• Austin Brown
• Nicholas Mercado
• Wifredo Rodriguez
• Evelio Vasquez III

Thanks, Alfred State Athletics

The Track & Field Team has a Team Store that is open through Sunday 2/26. You can show your support for the program and purchase your gear at: https://sportslocker.chipply.com/alfredtf2024/. The team thanks you for your support.

The Alfred State Men's Basketball team is hosting their first playoff game in program history tonight at 7 pm as they take on Penn State Altoona. Wear white and come on out to support your Pioneers!

The Rugby team is looking for a new coach for the remainder of the school year. If you are interested or know someone who is interested please contact me at SciannBL@alfredstate.edu for more information. Prior knowledge of Rugby is preferred for this position, but not necessary. Thank you!

Do you have students interested in participating in Intramurals? Have them stop by the SLC Park Space during the below times to sign-up! If they can't make those sign-ups, have them stop by the Recreation Office (SLC 318).

We will be hosting volleyball, dodgeball, basketball, and soccer. 

Intramural Sign-up Dates and Times: 

• Wednesday January 24, 2024, 11am-1pm SLC Park Space 
• Thursday January 25, 2024, 1-3pm SLC Park Space 
• Friday January 26, 2024, 12-2pm SLC Park Space
• Monday January 29, 2024, 11am-1pm SLC Park Space 
• Tuesday January 30, 12-2pm SLC Park Space
• Wednesday January 31, 2024, 1-3pm SLC Park Space 

The Office of Campus Recreation would like for you to join us for four different fitness classes every week in the Studio! The Studio is located on the top floor of the Pioneer Center to the right of the fitness center on the Alfred State Campus. No experience is necessary for any of the classes! All classes are free! 

Equipment will be provided for the classes that need it. All classes are posted to Pioneer Link under the Recreation page!

Below is the schedule for the semester! 

Mondays 1/29/24 - 4/29/24

• Boxing with Collen Wahl from 5:00-6:00pm 

Tuesdays 1/23/24-4/30/24

• Line Dancing with Nancy Furlong from 5:00-6:00pm 

Thursdays 

•  REV+FLOW with Lynn Hayes from 5:00-6:00pm (1/25/24 - 5/2/24)

R+F utilizes low impact, high intensity movement that strengthens bodies and sculpts muscles through targeted movements and resistance training. 

• Zumba with Meghan Smith from 6:00pm-7:00pm (2/1/24 - 4/4/24)

If you have any questions, please feel free to email SciannBL@alfredstate.edu. We hope to see you there!

The Office of Campus Recreation would like for you to join us for four different fitness classes every week in the Studio! The Studio is located on the top floor of the Pioneer Center to the right of the fitness center on the Alfred State Campus. No experience is necessary for any of the classes! All classes are free! 

Equipment will be provided for the classes that need it. All classes are posted to Pioneer Link under the Recreation page!

Below is the schedule for the semester! 

Mondays 1/29/24 - 4/29/24

• Boxing with Collen Wahl from 5:00-6:00pm 

Tuesdays 1/23/24-4/30/24

• Line Dancing with Nancy Furlong from 5:00-6:00pm 

Thursdays 

•  REV+FLOW with Lynn Hayes from 5:00-6:00pm (1/25/24 - 5/2/24)

R+F utilizes low impact, high intensity movement that strengthens bodies and sculpts muscles through targeted movements and resistance training. 

• Zumba with Meghan Smith from 6:00pm-7:00pm (2/1/24 - 4/4/24)

If you have any questions, please feel free to email SciannBL@alfredstate.edu. We hope to see you there!

Do you have students interested in participating in Intramurals? Have them stop by the SLC Park Space during the below times to sign-up! If they can't make those sign-ups, have them stop by the Recreation Office (SLC 318).

We will be hosting volleyball, dodgeball, basketball, and soccer. 

Intramural Sign-up Dates and Times: 

• Wednesday January 24, 2024, 11am-1pm SLC Park Space 
• Thursday January 25, 2024, 1-3pm SLC Park Space 
• Friday January 26, 2024, 12-2pm SLC Park Space
• Monday January 29, 2024, 11am-1pm SLC Park Space 
• Tuesday January 30, 12-2pm SLC Park Space
• Wednesday January 31, 2024, 1-3pm SLC Park Space 

Pink Pride T-shirts  $15

The volleyball Team has several shirts left to sell, from the Pink Pride campaign.                                                    

Sizes available   SM, MED, LRG, XLG 

All proceeds go to Allegany County Cancer Services, ACCS - right here in Allegany County. 

To purchase shirts, please contact Gene Doorley or one of the volleyball players and we will make sure to get a shirt to you. 

We can take cash or check, or you can Venmo me as well.

Phone – 607-587-4569     Email – doorleec@alfredstate.edu

Join the Athletic Department in congratulating the Alfred State Football in earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history. The Pioneers were one of the 32 schools that made it to the NCAA Football championship, as announced by the national office Sunday Evening.

The Pioneers finished the season with a 6-4 overall record and a 3-1 record in conference play to win the ECFC title and earn the automatic qualifying bid.

The Pioneers will be traveling to Alliance, OH to take on the Mount Union Purple Raiders this Saturday with a time set to be set a later time.

Our men's soccer team will be headed to Cortland on Friday to take part in the NCAA Regional Tournament.  Please excuse the following student athletes at 11am:

Eli Moore

Josh Price

Jake Mills

Michael Bupp

Riley Warren-Nichols

Ali Mata-Ruiz

Juan Ruiz

Jack Leahy

Farhan Abdi

Will Leahy

Greyson Huntington

Liam Hyatt

Jackson Powers

Henry Leahy

Jean Baptiste Kagde

Evan Blankenberg

Nuri Sarbudak

Andy Sanchez

Eric Spring

Alexander Romero

Garrett Potts

Matthew Zwirblis

Brogan Cotter

Giovanni Gibaja

Nicholas Hope

CJ Salatino

Andres Mateos

Marcus Tittle

Alexander Preston

Aleksander Proniewski

Andres Garces

Adrian Cramer

Brayden Fox

The Alfred State Men's Soccer Team is headed to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in program history as announced by the national office Monday afternoon.  

The Pioneers won the AMCC conference tournament to receive the conference’s automatic bid after taking down the number one seed Mt Aloysuis Mounties 4-3 in penalty kinks on Saturday.

Alfred State is set to travel to Cortland to take on the Red Dragons this Saturday at 11 am.

Head Coach Gabe Kuhn added “It is an honor to be in the national tournament for the first time in program history. We are excited to play one of the best teams in the country and the team is ready for the challenge!”

The live video link is https://www.cortlandreddragons.com/sports/2019/8/15/BlueFramePage.aspx , and the live stat link is: https://www.cortlandreddragons.com/sidearmstats/msoc/summary . 

Join the Athletic Department in congratulating the Men's Soccer team on advancing to the AMCC Final for the first time in program history. The game will be this Saturday at Mt. Aloysius against Mt. Aloysius with a 2 pm start time. If you would like to watch the team in action, here is the link to the Live Stream: https://mountieathletics.com/sports/2021/3/29/mens-soccer-live-streams.aspx 

The Alfred State Wrestling team gear store is back for a short period of time! Get your gear in time for wrestling and the winter seasons in brands like Carhartt, Under Armor, Cliff Keen and more to rep the Ox Gang and to stay warm! Use the link to check it out and be sure to get your orders in before Nov. 6th deadline. Ship to home or free shipping to Coach available. 

https://sportslocker.chipply.com/alfredwrestling23/

Campus Recreation has worked closely with some amazing instructors to bring fitness classes to campus just for you! Classes are open to everyone, and we hope to see you participate. Each class has equipment provided so you do not have to worry about bringing anything, and every class is free! Please see below to see what we have to offer!

Mondays 5-6pm Boxing with Colleen Wahl in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center)

• Monday 9/11/23 - Monday 12/4/23 

Tuesdays 5-6pm Line Dancing with Nancy Furlong in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center) 

• Tuesday 9/5/23 - Tuesday 12/5/23

Thursdays 5-6pm REV+FLOW with Lynn Hayes in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center) 

• Thursdays 9/7/23 - 12/7/23 

Thursdays 6-7pm Zumba with Meghan Smith in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center) 

• Thursdays 9/7/23 - 11/16/23 

All classes are scheduled around breaks and are posted to the Campus Recreation page on Pioneer Link. For exact dates, please visit: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/intramurals 

Make sure to follow our Instagram (@recreation_asc) to see our upcoming events, current events, and more! 

Campus Recreation has worked closely with some amazing instructors to bring fitness classes to campus just for you! Classes are open to everyone, and we hope to see you participate. Each class has equipment provided so you do not have to worry about bringing anything, and every class is free! Please see below to see what we have to offer!

Mondays 5-6pm Boxing with Colleen Wahl in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center)

• Monday 9/11/23 - Monday 12/4/23 

Tuesdays 5-6pm Line Dancing with Nancy Furlong in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center) 

• Tuesday 9/5/23 - Tuesday 12/5/23

Thursdays 5-6pm REV+FLOW with Lynn Hayes in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center) 

• Thursdays 9/7/23 - 12/7/23 

Thursdays 6-7pm Zumba with Meghan Smith in the Studio (Located in Pioneer Center) 

• Thursdays 9/7/23 - 11/16/23 

All classes are scheduled around breaks and are posted to the Campus Recreation page on Pioneer Link. For exact dates, please visit: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/intramurals 

Make sure to follow our Instagram (@recreation_asc) to see our upcoming events, current events, and more!