Student Announce September 23, 2024

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

Student Leadership Center:

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

Pioneer Center:

• Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm

Join the Cultural Life Center, Center for Civic Leadership, and Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences on Wednesday, October 9th at 5 pm in the Small Events Space (SLC 310) for a panel discussion where we will review how freedom of religion and separation of church and state are framed within the context of our constitution. We will then hear from practitioner's representative of different faith identities as we explore the intersectionality between those identities and civic life. Together we will dialogue about our current political climate as we explore personhood, privilege, persecution and our collective roles in building community.  Snacks and voter registration information will be available!

All members of the Alfred State community are welcomed and encouraged to attend. 

Join us on Thursday, September 26th for PANCAKE DAY at The Terrace! Made-2-Order with a variety of fun toppings. Serving ALL DAY for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Parking lots 20, 20a and 22 will be closed on September 24th at 4pm for the Career Fair.  The parking lots will reopen after the Career Fair is over on September 25th. 

Missed the first Tuesday Talks session? Don't worry, it's recorded and available for you to preview here, Tuesday Talks Do I need student loans-20240917_214150-Meeting Recording.mp4.

Be sure to attend our upcoming sessions: 

• Oct 1 : Financial aid secrets that aren’t really secrets! 
  • Virtual Overview via Teams from 5-6PM. Link to be posted as it gets closer. 
• Oct 15: Part 1: What happens after graduation? 
  • Student Leadership Center, Room 310 from 5-6PM.  
• Nov 12: Part 2: What happens after graduation? 
  • Student Leadership Center, Room 310 from 5-6PM.  
• Oct 29 : Are you struggling academically? 
  • Podcast Release - details on viewing to come. 
• Dec : Are you struggling mentally? 
  • Podcast Release - details on viewing to come. 

Alfred State CAL Club is reaching out to any and all students with any interest in agriculture! Whether is be dairy cows, beef cows, sheep, goats, crops or any other area of agriculture, we have a place for you. Our goals as a club is to help advocate all areas of agriculture and help educate the public about all the great things farmers do. We host guest speakers to talk about career opportunities in the ag industry, we go on field trips, have club bonding events(ag related and non ag related) and our big event this fall will be organizing a haunted trail held at the college farm. 

When and where can you find us? We meet every Wednesday at the college farm(location to be discussed if there is enough interest to move it to campus) in the classrooms at 6:30 p.m.

If you have any further questions about CAL Club, feel free to reach out to the club President, Brynn Scholl, via email schollbm@alfredstate.edu or the club advisor, Tara Sleeman, via email sleemat@alfredstate.edu 

We look forward to having some new faces join us!

The Vet Tech Club is happy to announce their annual dog wash! It will be held Saturday September 28 from 10am to 2pm in the HOPR of the SLC. This is a basic wash, NO grooming (dematting, detangling, clipping, etc) is available. Open to students and faculty of Alfred State as well as members of the community. Well behaved dogs only! All dogs must be leashed and up to date on vaccinations. 

Basic dog wash $10

Ear cleaning $5

Nail trim $5

Package (wash, ears, nails) $15

Please email Jaden Ohara at oharajm@alfredstate.edu for an appointment. Walk ins available as space allows.

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

Do you have a hidden talent that you are ready to showcase?! 

We are so excited to announce that our annual talent show, Alfred's Got Talent, will be back for another year during Homecoming/Family Weekend and you can sign up for an audition now! The Talent Show will be on Saturday, October 19 in the Orvis Auditorium starting promptly at 7 p.m., however if performing, you must be there by 6 p.m. to allow for prep.

Want to know more about Alfred's Got Talent? Check out 2023's Talent Show here.

If you make it through auditions, you must be present at Alfred's Got Talent, as well as the Tech Rehearsals on Friday, October 18 in Orvis Auditorium. The time of the tech rehearsals is 4-7 p.m., you will only need to be present for your practice time slot, which will be assigned after auditions. 

Please select dates and times that you are available for an audition here or stop by the promotional table the following dates to sign up:

• 9/23 - 11AM-1PM in CDH 
• 9/24 - 11AM-1PM in SLC Park Space
• 9/25 - 11AM-1PM in CDH 
• 9/26 - 11AM-1PM in SLC Park Space
• 9/27 - 11AM-1PM in CDH 

Auditions will be held in the Rockband Room, Pioneer Center. If you have any questions, please contact Calsey Bump at bumpce@alfredstate.edu.

The Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Dept. has started up a Robotics Club! ANYONE can join, participate or just observe! We will be meeting every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in SET Engineering building Rm #454. 

Are you interested in using the gaming computers in the Student Leadership Center? Alfred State Esports is happy to announce our Open Hours for the Fall 2024 semester! The Student Leadership Center, Room 319 will be open during the following days and times:

• Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Fridays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Please stay tuned for more hours!

Get help with your Math, Science, and Engineering courses at the Math Lab.  The hours are as follows:

• Monday - Thursday from 9:00am to 8:00pm in SDC 332
• Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm in SDC 332
• Saturday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm in the Library Computer Lab

Click on the link below for the Math Lab schedule.

Math Lab Schedule

Please consider taking 5 minutes to fill out this wellness survey for Health & Wellness Services. We'll use the collected data to better serve the Alfred State College community.

Answers are 100% anonymous and you get a free coffee from Ever Green Cafe!

https://forms.office.com/r/UKqYvibAgL

All students completing degree requirements this semester need to apply to graduate (diplomas are not automatically awarded) by visiting my.AlfredState.edu/registration > Graduation and Commencement > Apply for Graduation.  Prospective graduates should contact their academic department to ensure graduation requirements have been met and view their degree progress on DegreeWorks. 

The deadline to apply for a December 2024 diploma is October 7, 2024. 

• There is NO fee for the graduation application.
• Students with a minor OR students in a 4-year program looking to earn the corresponding 2-year degree (once requirements are met) must apply to graduate by filling out a Paper Degree Application. 
• Please DO NOT apply for May 2025 graduation at this time. 
• Graduating students who plan to return this spring (in a new program) must apply for readmission through the Admissions Office.  Readmission Applicants are unable to register until their application is approved. 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office at sfs@alfredstate.edu or call 587-4253

The Office of Residential Services is now taking applications for the Resident Assistant Position for Spring 2025.

RA's get leadership development, mentorship with professionals, soft skill development and a resume builder, opportunities to advance into paid positions, and getting their room paid for!

Use this link to apply: https://forms.office.com/r/CjU0a3RfxV

To qualify for the RA position, candidates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA and no current student conduct status.

The application will be open and available until October 18th, 4:30pm. If you have questions about the position or the hiring process, please contact Residence Director Patrick Defoe by email at DefoePJ@alfredstate.edu.

The Fall Schedule for the Student Senate General Assembly Meeting is as follows:

• Tuesday, September 10th: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points
• Tuesday, September 24th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 15th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, October 29th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, November 12th: Class B Incentive Event - 1 Point
• Tuesday, December 3rd: Class A Incentive Event - 3 Points

Meetings will take place in a new location - Physical Health & Science Building (PHS) 107
Meetings will begin promptly at 7:00pm.

The Student Senate General Assembly (GA) provides the opportunity for all Students of Alfred State to discuss issues/concerns and hear updates in regard to all matters that affect campus life. These topics include, but are not limited to:

1. Campus Dining & Transportation

2. Academic & Technology Services

3. Student Engagement & Clubs/Organizations

4. Commuter Affairs & Campus Parking

5. University Police & Campus Safety

6. Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

This semester the Student Senate Executive Board will be raffling off three $250 gift cards at the last General Assembly (GA) on 12/3/2024. To receive a ticket for the raffle you must attend a GA meeting throughout the semester. Each attendance will earn you one ticket.

Attendees must show up on time. Late attendance forfeits your ability to receive your raffle ticket.

Questions can be directed to studentsenate@alfredstate.edu.