Student Announce October 29, 2024

Voter registration for this presidential election cycle closed on the 26th of October and early voting officially began! Did you know you can research your ballot on our voter registration portal? The presidential race isn't the only thing on our ballots, and you can utilize this non-partisan resource to review policy and background information on each candidate featuring on your ballot to help you make a decision that aligns most with your values.

While early voting is underway, Tuesday, October 29th is known as Vote Early Day, and we conveniently have a polling location on the Alfred Campus loop at St. Jude’s (1154 Lower College Drive) - open for Allegany County registered voters on Monday 28th-Wednesday the 30th from 8-4pm! If you are a registered voter in Alfred and choose to wait until November 5th to cast your ballot, your local polling place will be the A E Crandall Hook and Ladder Co. Fire Station in the Village of Alfred (4 South Main Street) and our campus bus’s will offer this location as a stop on their standard route each hour that day! 

Whether you decide to get out your vote early or not, the Center for Civic Leadership is proud to partner on a couple of engagement events:

National Vote Early Day – October 29th

• Khalid Ashraf Symposium: The Electoral College & Election Reform
  • Join faculty from the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Civic Leadership for an engaging event exploring the Electoral College and the pros and cons of our current system.  
• Date: Tuesday, October 29th
• Time: 5-6:30pm
• Location: CDH Allegany Room. 
• *Refreshments served

Election Day – November 5th 

• Election Night Well-being Initiative
  • While casting a ballot is one way we can be engaged citizens, the work of fostering a caring community is a daily endeavor that involves everyone! Join the Center of Civic Leadership, the Department Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Health and Wellness Services on Election night as we put focus on caring for ourselves and one another while polling closes on election night 2024. 
• Date: Tuesday, November 5th 
• Time: 8-10pm
• Location: SLC Small Events Space. 
• *Refreshments served

Unfortunately, appointment scheduling in the student health portal is currently unavailable. 

If you are in need of an appointment or have any questions, please call 607-587-4200 or email healthandwellness@alfredstate.edu to set up an appointment. We are sorry for the inconvenience.  

Join us 5pm - 10pm on October 31st at The Nook for a fun event! Purchase a pint of Lain's and get a FREE donut!

• Students must work with their academic department to complete a Course Change Notice to drop a class. 
• The completed Course Change Notice should be brought to the Student Records and Financial Services Office for processing. 
• Financial aid will review all course drops to determine any financial aid implications.   
• A $20 fee is charged for a course drop. This fee can be paid online at my.AlfredState.edu/finances or in person at the Student Records and Financial Services Office.  A late fee will be added if it’s not paid within 30 days.

Any students who are planning to graduate this December from either an associate (or certificate) program who wish to continue their education at Alfred State College in a corresponding baccalaureate (or associate) degree program need to complete a SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Form.  This would also include any graduates who wish to pursue the Technology Management or Interdisciplinary Studies baccalaureate degree!

These forms should be completed and returned to the Admissions Office as soon as possible.  Students must submit their completed SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll Forms to the Admissions Office by the November 8 in order to sign-up for spring classes when course registration opens on November 18.  As a reminder, there is no application fee since students will be either associate degree (or certificate) recipients continuing in the corresponding program. 

The updated SUNY Joint Admissions/Intent to Enroll form is available at https://www.alfredstate.edu/stay-for-four.

Join us from 3pm - 6pm on October 31st at TimberLineZ! Purchase a Timb's Meal and make your own caramel apple! While supplies last!

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Center for Civic Leadership proudly announce:

The Khalid Ashraf Symposium on The Electoral College and Election Reform

Tuesday, October 29th, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Allegany Room

** Refreshments will be served **

Panelists will include Profs. Elizabeth Bullock, Michael Colomaio, Angela Graves, and Nicholas Waddy

Questions and audience participation are welcomed and encouraged

Join us for this timely discussion!

Join us on October 31st from 11am - 2pm at The Terrace for our Harry Potter Halloween Lunch! 

CAL Club is presenting a spooktacular Haunted Trail again this year!

Meet at the pioneer center to purchase your ticket and get a ride from campus up to the trail which is behind the college farm.

It will be October 29 and October 30, it will start at 8:00 p.m. and last call to purchase tickets will be at 9:30 p.m.

Tickets- $5/single and $8/couple, cash only

This is the club's main fundraiser for the fall so please come out and support the kids and all their hard work!

The funds from this event will help pay for trips to ag related events and purchase items we can use to educate about agriculture.

The Vet Tech Club is sponsoring a Kitten Yoga class! 

Event date Saturday November 2, 2024 in the Pioneer Studio. Pick a class time – either 11 am or 12 pm. 

Registration is $10 and must be paid in advance by Friday November 1 at 4pm to reserve your spot. Space is limited! Walk-ins may be available as space permits. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Hornell Humane Society. 

Some yoga mats available or you can bring your own. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Suggested to bring water and a towel. 

Register at https://forms.gle/HS1tpfRmUzhBW84R9 or contact Prof. Meghan Smith smithmm@alfredstate.edu for further information. 

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 have a door decorating contest between leadership suites in the SLC and invite you to cast your vote on our door decorating competition link or scanning a QR code that is available in the window of the Civic Leadership Suite (SLC 412). The winning suite will be announced after the trick-or treat event on Monday, October 30th and will get a boost to their leadership suite funding.

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

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

Thanksgiving Break Housing Application

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, for the Thanksgiving Break. The Residence halls will reopen at Noon on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Residential Services is aware that the final bus scheduled to leave Alfred leaves before 10:00 p.m. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Tuesday, November 26, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Wednesday, November 27.

Only students who have been approved to stay for the break will be allowed in the residence halls.

All others may be charged with trespassing.

Students will only be approved who:

• Live over 500 miles away (according to your home Banner Address)
• Have a Special Circumstance (ex. You do not have a place to go)
• Working for the college during the break (with Supervisors Approval)
• Athletics commitment during the break (must be on roster submitted from Athletics)

If you wish to apply to stay for the break, please complete the "Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Thursday, November 21.

If you have any questions, please contact Residential Services at 607-587-4371 or email: reslife@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. 

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!

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.

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 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.

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

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

Do you know a faculty member who should be recognized for their dedication to Alfred State College?  The SUNY Chancellor’s Award committee is soliciting nominations in the following three categories:

• Faculty Service – consistently superior service to the college and/or students
• Scholarship and Creative Activity – excellence in scholarship/research and/or creative performance
• Teaching – consistently superior classroom/laboratory/studio teaching

These awards are based on student, faculty, and staff nominations.  Please take a moment to submit a nomination by completing the brief survey available at: https://forms.office.com/r/zBTqaw7mRr

Anyone wishing more information may contact Wayne Bensley at benslewd@alfredstate.edu. Submit nominations by Friday, Nov. 1. A complete listing of the awards and criteria is available at  The Chancellor's Awards for Excellence