Student Announce October 11, 2024

Mark your calendars and join us at The Terrace for the Annual Blue and Gold Dinner on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30pm - 8pm!

The Office of Print and Mail Services will be closed on Monday, Oct., 14 for the Columbus Day holiday. Mail pickup/delivery will resume on Tuesday for students and fac/staff.

mailroom@alfredstate.edu | 607-587-3520

Alfred State is once again opening the doors to the SLC park-space and leadership suites for our wider community to bring their children for a trick-or-treat event and we invite you to be a collaborative partner!  

• Date - Wednesday, October, 30th 
• Location - 3rd Floor of Alfred States Student Leadership Center 
• Time- 5pm to 7pm

There are a few ways to be involved:

• Celebrate your campus affinities while engaging in this spirited community engagement event by signing your club/department/class up to have a table in the SLC to hand out "treats" to the community "treaters" 
• Can't donate your time but want to help with supplies? Donate candy or Halloween-themed swag to be handed out by campus organizations on the night. 
• Looking for something fun to do with your own children, bring them in costume to "trick-or-treat" in the SLC and help us spread the word to the wider community (we can even print a poster for you to put up if you have known spots for parents and guardians to take note)

As an added bit of seasonal fun, we will be having a casual door decorating contest between leadership suites in the SLC and invite you to cast your vote by scanning a QR code that will be available in the window of our Civic Leadership Suite (recently named in honor of Pat Fogarty) for your favorite space during the week of October 23rd (the winning suite will be announced after the trick-or treat event on Monday, October 30th!

For sign up to support this event complete our trick-or-treat collaborators form. If you have any questions, please email civicengagement@alfredstate.edu 

Hillel at Alfred University is excited to celebrate the High Holidays with you this year! Below, you'll find details about our upcoming events. As in previous years, we will be live-streaming services from Central Synagogue. For those interested in learning more or seeking additional services during the day, you can visit their website.

Yom Kippur Dinner and Kol Nidre Services

• Join us on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 5:30 PM at the Knight Club. Please RSVP by Monday, October 7th, to koskoff@alfred.edu.

Additional Hillel Events:

• Sukkah Building
  Thursday, October 17th, from 4 PM to 7 PM at the Hillel House. Please RSVP by emailing koskoff@alfred.edu.

• Sukkah Celebration
  Sunday, October 20th, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Hillel House. Please RSVP by emailing koskoff@alfred.edu.

We look forward to celebrating together and ringing in a wonderful new year! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Max Koskoff, Hillel Advisor, at koskoff@alfred.edu.

The Student Life Committee of Faculty Senate is interested in your feedback!  Please take just a few moments to fill out the short anonymous survey linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/YjBFUPkfK6
Our committee is interested in gathering information about concerns that students have on campus; general or specific, urgent or not, all feedback is welcome! Your suggestions in the past have led to various improvements around campus in Student Life, so we are excited to keep advocating for you and your needs. Please submit your responses by October 25th. 
Thank you for your time!
~ Isaac Klingensmith, Chair of Student Life Committee

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)

Graduating soon? Please join Financial Aid Counselor, Keri Edsall, for Tuesday Talks: Part 1 - I'm graduating, now what? at 5 p.m. in the SLC Small Event Space (310) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Come learn how money management influences your credit report and credit score, and how it affects your eligibility for loans (like auto loans and mortgages).

Future Tuesday Talks: 

• Oct 29, podcast: Are you struggling academically?
• Nov 12, in-person:  Part 2 - I'm graduating, now what?
• Dec 3, podcast: Are you struggling mentally?

Missed previous Tuesday Talks?

• Do you even know student loans: Tuesday Talks Do I need student loans-20240917_214150-Meeting Recording.mp4
• Secrets of a Financial Aid Counselor: Financial Literacy podcast recording-20240927_110148-Meeting Recording.mp4

Alfred State's CAL Club is hosting free tours of the college farm facilities!

Come tour the Alfred State College Farm, learn about the technology advancements in agriculture, see and pet our farm animals.

When: Saturday, October 12, 2024 12:00 PM-2:00 PM

Where: Alfred State College Farm 1315 State Rte. 244 Alfred Station, NY 14803

Taking resumes to the career fair helps employers remember you.   Whether you have a start or need to start your resume come to the PSU computer lab Friday 10/11 any time between Noon and 4 pm.  No registration required, no time limit on visits.  Students can receive quick resume reviews and support for starting a resume from scratch.   

Wellsville Campus Career Fair is Wed. 10/16 Noon to 3.   Will your resume be ready? 

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

Residential Services is Hiring Two More Housing Assistants!

The Office of Residential Services is now accepting applications for two more Housing Assistants in Getman/ RC Hall and Main Gate B for the Fall Semester!  Housing Assistants are staff members who will work within first year buildings and assist with facility management. Students must have a 2.25 gpa and not be on a current conduct status to be eligible to apply. Students receive half credit of their room, with a roommate.  Interested students may apply by following these instructions: 

1. Go to your student portal and enter eRezLife through the “Sign Up for Housing” widget.
2. Go to Forms on the left hand side. 
3. Click on “Housing Assistant Application” and fill out the application. 

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mary Chamberlain at chambemc@alfredstate.edu

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. 

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.

The Oasis will officially open on Wednesday October 9 at 8:00am!

Fall 2024 Hours:

Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm

Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm

Tuesday 3:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesday 8:00am - 1:00pm

Thursday CLOSED

Friday 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Come get your Relax on!

Please consider taking 10 minutes to fill out this Alcohol Consumption survey for Health & Wellness Services. We'll use the collected data to better serve the Alfred State College community.

No need to email Health & Wellness when finished. Submissions will be checked daily and vouchers will be available for pickup at the Ever Green Cafe the day after you complete the survey!

 https://app.alcohol101.plus/signin/alfredstate

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

Click the link below to check out our October Newsletter!

https://new.express.adobe.com/publishedV2/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:2cffedb1-73de-4ddc-94ab-21117ae21f83?promoid=Y69SGM5H&mv=other

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.

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

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

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.