Student Announce September 30, 2024

The ACES Office will be OPEN for regular business hours during October Mini-Break. Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Please check the ACES Alfred website for dining hours of operation.

This weeks Workforce Wednesday session 10/2/2024 is time for making a Career Fair Plan.  See who is coming and strategize for the day of. 

Contact Natasha Daniels  DanielNL@alfredstate.edu 607-587-3107 with questions.

Wednesdays are for workforce preparation!     This weekly drop in series in the Wellsville PSU computer lab will offer career planning and support every Wednesday.   A full list of topics and dates is available here.   Stop up any or every Wednesday any time between 2 and 4 pm.  No registration required, no time limit on visits.  After a 5 to 10 minute presentation there will be time for students to work applying presented content with coach and peer support.  

The Student Success Center will be hosting the Me Motivating Me Workshop on Wednesday, October 2nd at 5pm in the Student Development Center, Room 109. If you are struggling with motivating yourself to complete your daily tasks, staying on track with projects, or just need help taking your effort to the next level – come hear how to tap into your unused motivation.  You can do great things!

Find this workshop and future events on Pioneer Link!

View our Fall 2024 Workshop Schedule on the Student Success Webpage: https://www.alfredstate.edu/student-success-center/math-and-writing-labs

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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

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.