Student Announce September 27, 2024

October 5th - 8th

We will be giving our shuttle buses and our driving staff some much needed rest during Mini-Break.

We will resume the regular shuttle schedule when classes are back in session.

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

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

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

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

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

WIN a FREE TRIP to go Apple Picking at Apples and Moore in Watkins Glen! Every Meal Swipe at The Terrace from now until October 3rd, fill out a raffle ticket! Six Winners will be drawn (students only).

The following is provided to each winner: Ride to and from farm, Apple Picking/Apples, Lunch, & Memories/Fun/Experience!

The Apple Picking Trip will be on October 12, 2024.

Bus will leave from CDH at 10am, winners will return to campus no later than 3pm.

Mini Break Transportation Options  

Travel Services to and from New York City available during mini-break through Megabus. Book your ticket at https://us.megabus.com/ 

October 4, 2024 – from Alfred to New York City departing Alfred at 7:45 a.m., 2:30 p.m., or 2:45 p.m.  

October 6, 2024 – from Alfred to New York City departing Alfred at 7:45 a.m. 

October 6, 2024 – from New York City to Alfred departing New York City at 10:15 a.m.  

October 8, 2024 – from New York City to Alfred departing New York City at 9 a.m.  

We will not be offering shuttle services to or from Rochester for mini-break. 

The SPCA Serving Allegany County Theme Basked Auction will be hosted on the Wellsville Campus/School of Applied Technology of Alfred State during the following times:

• Friday, October 18th from 5PM to 9PM
• Saturday, October 19th from 9AM to 4PM

The Theme Basket Auction is a penny social-style auction with different sections such as a kid’s corner and man cave. There are also special tickets and a separate section for more valuable prizes. The proceeds go to the SPCA Serving Allegany County which is a local animal shelter.

There are also several volunteer opportunities for students as well as Faculty and Staff looking to be involved in some civic engagement.

For any questions regarding the volunteer opportunities, contact me at gilluldr@alfredstate.edu .

SUBMISSIONS WANTED FOR ERGO, ALFRED STATE’S LITERARY MAGAZINE

Take a break, sit quietly, and create a piece of artwork, poem, story, or whatever and send to Ergo, Alfred State’s literary magazine, at Ergo@alfredstate.edu. 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:  FRI., NOVEMBER 15, 2024

ERGO COVER CONTEST DEADLINE:  FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Wondering what to submit?  Full wrap cover (front & back) 17.25" wide by 11.25" high or just the front cover 8.75" wide by 11.25" high, 300 dpi, jpeg.  All entries must fit these specifications for consideration.

And better yet, there's a prize!  Winner and a runner-up will both get a $100 gift certificate for the ASC Campus Store, and boasting rights for being featured as the author of the cover on the Fall 2024 ERGO publication! 

POETRY READING:  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, @ 6:00 PM IN THE ALLEGANY ROOM WITHIN CENTRAL DINING HALL (CDH)

We are excited to announce that the Live to Fights Annual Carly 5K is returning this year during Homecoming Weekend! Join us on Saturday, October 18th at 9:00 AM, starting at Ten Elm on the Alfred State Campus.

Details:

• First 50 registrations receive a FREE t-shirt!
• Registration fee: $15 (All proceeds benefit the Courage of Carly Fund)
• Meet location: Ten Elm, Alfred State Campus
• Date & Time: Saturday, October 19th at 9:00 AM

To Register: Click here: Registration Form

For more information, please reach out to:

• Victoria Rech: rechvr@alfredstate.edu
• Tyler Ribble: ribblet@alfredstate.edu

Don’t miss out on a great event for a great cause!

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) invites you to join our weekly Juma'a prayer, held every Friday at 2:15 PM in the prayer space at Braddon Hall. The prayer and sermon will be completed in 30 minutes.

All Muslims and non-Muslims are welcome to attend. We begin with a Jama' speech (Islamic sermon), and non-Muslims are welcome to observe or participate.

For more details or specific directions, feel free to contact: moursyym@alfredstate.edu

Are you in need of a job starting this semester that goes through May 2025? Would you be interested in a dynamic position as an AmeriCorps member helping potential students and their families learn about Financial Aid? It would be a great way to build your resume. If so, we may have an opportunity for you through the Financial Aid Work Study Program. 

If you qualify for the Federal Work Study program, we currently have two openings to fill. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to me directly at gilliljf@alfredstate.edu no-later-than Friday, October 11, 2024 and we will schedule time to chat more about this role and what it entails. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Jason F. Gilliland

Student Records and Financial Services Specialist

Student Records and Financial Services

Math Lab hours on Saturday, 9/28, will be from 3:30 to 6:00, in the Library computer lab.

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. 

Math Lab hours on Saturday, 9/28, will be from 3:30 to 6:00, in the Library computer lab.

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

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!

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! 

• SLC 202:
  • Mondays: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  • Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
• SLC 319:
  • Thursdays: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Fridays: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

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.