Student Announce October 1, 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.

Are you interested in working as an Orientation Leader this summer? Stop by our interest meetings to learn more about this paid leadership role! 

• October 2, 4-5PM - SLC 310
• October 22, 3-4PM - SLC 310
• November 6, 12-1PM - SLC 314
• November 6, 5-6PM - SLC 314 

If you have any questions, please email bumpce@alfredstate.edu - we look forward to seeing you there!

Thanksgiving Break Transportation: 

Students going home for Thanksgiving Break? 

Megabus is offering non-stop bus services to New York City and Alfred for Thanksgiving break. Dates and times of bus travel are listed below! 

To New York City: 

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St at 2:30 p.m. 

To Alfred, NY 

Sunday, December 1, 2024 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Secure your ticket today at https://us.megabus.com 

Alternate bus options are available through https://trailways.com. Please note that Trailways bus leaves from Hornell, NY and you will need to find transportation to the bus station. 

Rochester Airport Shuttle 

Depart Alfred Wednesday, November 27 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Sunday, December 1st at 5pm 

Requests for Airport Shuttle must be to the Rochester Airport and students will have to fill out the Online travel request form for both their trips to and from the airport. 

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. 

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.  

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

Do you have a passion for playing Super Smash Brothers Ultimate? Would you be interested in competing or even coaching? Alfred State Esports is looking for a new student coach for the 2024 to 2025 academic year and is looking to set up interviews.

Interested persons can contact Don Schrader at schraddk@alfredstate.edu or 607-587-4096.

The Almond Library is currently hosting an International Postal Art Show through Saturday, October 5. The library's hours are Tuesday - Friday 1:00 to 8:00 pm, and Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. The Art Show, "Artfull Communications" is the work of a local installation artist and features postal creations from 23 countries as well as many states from the US. Stop by the show, read some letters, touch some tactile art, and check out the Braille, and say "hello" to the librarians.

REV+FLOW by REFIT is a one of a kind workout that's kind to your body as you develop strength, toning, balance, and flexibility. This semester, enjoy a super fun playlist featuring ALL Taylor Swift songs! 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

Alfred State College has been awarded funding for the Aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) grant for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 for the Fall semester. 

Part-time students may obtain an application by emailing sfs@alfredstate.edu or visiting https://www.alfredstate.edu/financial-aid/forms and click on aid for Part-Time Study (APTS) application.

Some of the eligibility criteria for the APTS grant include:
- Be a matriculated student and consistently enrolled between three (3) and eleven (11) credit hours per semester
- Be a New York State resident
- Completed 2024-2025 FAFSA application
- Meet satisfactory academic progress
- Not receiving TAP or Part-Time TAP this semester

The deadline for the Fall semester is Friday, November 15, 2024.

Tuesday Talks is back today (10/1) with a pre-recorded session from our Financial Aid Team! Watch the recording to learn more about Financial Literacy! 

Financial Literacy podcast recording-20240927_110148-Meeting Recording.mp4

Join us for our upcoming in-person sessions with Keri Edsall, Financial Aid Counselor the following dates: 

1. Oct 15: Part 1: What happens after graduation?
   1. 5-6PM, SLC 310
2. Nov 12: Part 2: What happens after graduation?
   1. 5-6 PM, SLC 310
      1. Director of Career Development, Maureen Sibble, will be a guest speaker! 

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.

Do you have a hidden talent that you are ready to showcase for a chance to win a monetary prize?! We are hosting our final round of auditions this Thursday (10/3) & Friday (10/4).

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.

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

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!

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

Homecoming Family Weekend is fast approaching and it is time to start thinking  about our Annual Basket Raffle!  Is your department or organization interested in donating a basket for the raffle?  We encourage you to come up with a unique and fun theme for your basket!  Please reach out to Calsey Bump at BumpCE@alfredstate.edu or by calling X4959 to let us know if you are planning on donating a basket.  Baskets will need to be wrapped in cellophane and delivered to the Office of Student Engagement in the Student Leadership Center no later than Wednesday, October 16th.  Baskets will be displayed and tickets can be purchased in the Student Leadership Center in Room 204 on Friday, October 18th from 10am until 4pm and  at the Pep Rally Friday night near the Pioneer Stadium from 6:30PM - 10PM.  They will also be displayed at Homecoming on Saturday, October 19th during the tailgate festivities with tickets being drawn at halftime.  Tickets will be sold as a sheet of 25 tickets for $10.  You may purchase multiple sheets if desired.”

How to Take and Pass the New York State Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: October 4, 2024, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Alfred State campus, Central Dining Hall, Allegany Room
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided at training)

CSEA employees – please note: you may use a tuition benefit voucher to pay for the training course and then you can use the Certification & Licensure Examination Fee Reimbursement benefit to be reimbursed for the cost of the exam. Please contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu for a form to fill out.

This practical seminar helps prepare participants to successfully pass the NYS official notary examination. Four sample examinations and answer keys are provided to every participant as a self-study aid for review after the seminar. Attendance at this seminar is a MUST for every state notary examinee to properly prepare for the duties, authority and responsibility of holding a NYS notary commission.

Trainer: Alfred E. Piombino is the leading New York and national notary law and practice expert. He has personally prepared tens of thousands of people from across New York to pass the official examination. Piombino is the author of nine books, including Notary Public Handbook: A Guide for New York, Fourth Edition, court expert witness and is listed in Who's Who in American Law.

Registration Link:  https://banner.alfredstate.edu/pls/prod/zwskcenc.P_SelectCourse

Contact extendedlearning@alfredstate.edu with questions!

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

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

Come and join us for the Sorrento Information session online!!

Date: October 1st, 2024

Time: 5PM

Disclaimer: There might be a verification error with the link, click skip verification and you’ll be able to log into the meeting! 

Join the meeting now

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.