Student Announce November 18, 2024

Starting on Monday Nov 18 and throughout the entire week- we are asking for help to replenish our on-campus food pantry and campus thrift store- The Community Needs Hub. There will be drop off locations all week in the Student Leadership Center, the Alumni Office, and on the Wellsville Campus in the Zero Energy Home. We encourage all to give back with non-perishable goods to help fill The Hub!

Our 2024 Pioneer Annual Day of Giving is quickly approaching! On Thursday, Nov. 21, we will call on all Pioneers, past and present, to come together to raise funds to support scholarships, new programs, technology, student groups, and athletics. 

Winter Aid Application Available!

Winter course registration is now available! Register for courses and complete the Winter Aid Application. if you are interested in using financial aid. Your eligibility information will be sent to your ASC email after your application is reviewed.

The Spring 2025 Semester Bill is now live on the new Nelnet Campus Commerce Platform! Here’s a quick guide on how to access and complete the billing process: 

Steps to Complete Your Bill:

1. Log In: Go to my.AlfredState.edu/finances.
2. Confirm Housing and Meal Plan: Click on “Choose Housing and Meal Plan” to verify your housing and choose your meal plan.
3. Optional Bill Selections: Click on “Make Optional Bill Selections” to add any non-institutional fees (Vehicle Registration, Graduation fee, Campus Spending Account). If you have Federal financial aid and wish to use it for these fees, complete the necessary authorizations here.
4. Pay Your Bill: Click on “Pay Bill/Sign up for e-Refund” to be directed to Nelnet. Completing steps 3 and 4 ensures your bill balance is accurate.

Benefits of the New Platform:

• Authorized Users: Add up to 5 people to view or pay on your account and receive important notifications.
• Centralized Information: See your bill, payments, and refund details in one place.
• Payment Convenience: Set up automatic payments and securely save a payment method.

If you have any questions, instructions are available on my.AlfredState.edu/finances under “Financial Aid Resources” or feel free to contact the Student Records and Financial Services Office for support.

Tech Services has been made aware of an e-mail that was sent out by a compromised student account, the e-mail stated a Mrs. Kimberly Colomer is giving away their late husbands possessions for "free" as long as you pay them shipping. 

Do not reply to this e-mail with your contact information, they will reach out to you and give you a separate number to send funds through a payment app like Cashapp or Venmo and never ship the promised items. 

If you are ever unsure about the authenticity of an e-mail please contact the Help Desk for confirmation (607-587-4357 or helpdesk@alfredstate.edu), if you are certain something is a scam / phishing attempt you can right-click the e-mail, click "Report", then click "Report Phishing"

Register for January classes before Thanksgiving for a chance to win up to a $1000 book credit to our campus store!  

Alfred Campus students must get their pin number from their academic advisor in order to register in BannerWeb.  

Students can also access quick guides and tutorials for the registration process by clicking the “My Academics” icon on their portal, and then looking at the Academic Advising section of the page.

If you have any questions regarding course registration, please reach out to your academic advisor or the Academic Advising Center.  

Nov. 19 1:15-1:45 – myLearning Student open feedback session

Join us and guests from SUNY for a feedback session – We are looking for students who would like to provide feedback about your experience with myLearning.  What is working well, and what could be improved? Where is additional support needed?  Attendance is available in person (EJ Brown 104) and remotely (Teams link will be sent) Please RSVP using this Student open session form. 

FALL 2024 POETRY READING 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Start Time:  6:00 PM

ALLEGANY ROOM - CENTRAL DINING HALL

Members of the English and Humanities Department at Alfred State College would like to invite you to this event.  Come and enjoy guitar music provided by Dr. Tim Bocchi, a variety of desserts created by Baking Production & Management Program in the Culinary Arts Department, and student artwork.

Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to bring either a favorite or an original poem to read.  Staff members of Ergo, the campus creative arts magazine, will also read from their works.

Come join us for this fun-filled event!

Help the Alfred State Nursing Class of 2025 raise funds for their Pinning Ceremony.  Enter to win a basket that's valued over $200. Tickets are $10 each and drawing will be held on Friday, November 22.  Tickets can be purchased online.  ENTER TO WIN! 

Spring registration begins Monday, November 18. Here are some tips to ensure a smooth registration process:

1. Meet with Your Advisor Early: Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor before November 18 to discuss your course choices, confirm they align with your degree requirements, and get your registration PIN and time ticket. This step is essential to avoid any registration delays.
2. Register Promptly: Sign up for your classes as soon as registration opens. Courses can fill up quickly, especially popular or required ones, so registering early gives you the best chance to secure your preferred schedule.
3. Check Financial Aid Messages: Pay attention to any financial aid notifications that appear while registering. Financial aid can be affected if you’re enrolling in a repeated course or one that doesn’t count toward your degree, which might lead to unexpected charges.

If you need further assistance, refer to the Registration Instructions on my.AlfredState.edu/registration under "Records Office Resources" for step-by-step guidance.

Spring registration begins November 18, 2024.  Admissions, Health Center, Student Accounts, University Police and Vice President registration holds will prevent you from registering.  View and pay your holds now before course registration begins.  Please contact the appropriate office as indicated if you have any questions regarding your hold(s).

Health and Wellness Services will be closed November 27th through November 29th. We hope you have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 

As always, call 911 in the event of an emergency. An on-campus after-hours contact is University Police at 607-587-3999. 24/7 Crisis Hotline 855-748-1246.  Otherwise, area weekend and after hour options for healthcare include the following options:

• Urgent Care:  

o St. James Urgent Care in Hornell (open 10:00AM-8:00PM daily) 

o Jones Memorial Urgent Care in Wellsville (open 11:00AM-7:00PM daily)  

• Emergency Room:

o Jones Memorial Hospital (Wellsville) 

o St. James Hospital (Hornell)  

This month we're focusing on helping others! Please take the time to complete the QPR training to help friends, family, and others affected by mental health issues. 

Use Organization Code: SUNY

Email your completion certificate to winantm@alfredstate.edu!

https://www.qprtraining.com/setup.php

Join us on Thursday, November 21st at the Terrace from 4:30pm - 8pm for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner! From traditional holiday offerings to uniquely curated menu options, The Terrace is grateful to be able to provide a memorable dining experience to its students, faculty and staff. While you are there, don't forget to decorate your own Turkey Cupcake!

We look forward to seeing you!

Take a look through Health & Wellness' monthly newsletter to gain some valuable insight!

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College Council’s Leadership Through Civic Engagement Award

Please consider nominating a student, faculty, or staff member that has been a civic engagement leader in some capacity over the past two years before the January 30th deadline! This is a great way to celebrate our faculty, staff, and students for being civic champions. 

• Who:  Anyone may nominate a student or faculty/staff member.  Faculty/staff service would need to be within the past two years 
• Description:  College Council recognize members of the Alfred State community annually for leadership in civic engagement.  Background, instructions, and application found here (link here). 
• How to Nominate:  Use the online application
• Recognition:  College Council selects up to 2 faculty/staff and unlimited # of deserving student awardees. Student awardees are recognized at Honors Convocation while faculty/staff awardees are recognized at the Reward & Recognition Luncheon. 
• Due Date:  January 30 for nominations

Make a dish to share a taste of “home” and help enhance our culture of care in Alfred. The Center for Civic Leadership is partnering with Union University to revive a commUNITY potluck initiative.  This secular event welcomes all as we build commUNITY by engaging in conversation and sharing foods that evoke a feeling of home! Help us celebrate our final semester potluck on November 20th, situated perfectly in the middle of International Education Week.  We will be joined by the Cornell International Humphrey Fellows, who will be visiting as part of our International Education Week engagement efforts.  

• Location: Union University Center / 4 Church Street
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, September 18th / Wednesday, October 23rd / Wednesday, November 20th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here – Separate RSVP required for each date, and we ask that you submit your RSVP by the Sunday before each event so we can better prepare fore each event. 

“Tasters Choice” awards will be given at each event for the favorite dishes at each potluck.

Celebrate Sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery to each event

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. 

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.