Student Announce December 3, 2024

Interested in a paid summer job? Orientation Leader applications are now available via Pioneer Link OR for pick up in the Office of Student Engagement, SLC 204. The application deadline is January 30, 2025.

Spend the summer developing your leadership skills, building your resume, and making connections. On top of this being a paid position, you will receive free on-campus summer housing and participate in team bonding excursions on and off campus.

Orientation Leaders are responsible for the successful preparation of students and parents for each new student’s academic career at Alfred State. You will be expected to provide effective guidance to new students and parents, as well as overall support to help make each Orientation program a success. 

Please reach out to bumpce@alfredstate.edu with any questions regarding the position or application process. Please see the link to apply electronically, https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/StudentEngagement/documents/view/2405227

Alfred State Dance Team presents our WINTER SHOWCASE on Saturday, December 7th in Orvis Auditorium! Hot Chocolate Bar starts at 6:30 pm and the Performance starts at 7 pm. With a special performance from THE ROCK BAND at our Intermission. Purchase tickets in advance at the Campus Store with cash, CSA, or credit/debit card. Tickets at the door are Cash Only. Ticket prices are $3 for students and $5 general admission. Welcome the Holiday season with us! See you there!

Join us for at the MIDNIGHT MADNESS Event at the Alfred Campus Store on Sunday, December 8th. EXTENDED HOURS from 9pm-12am! Blockbuster Deals and more! Visit the Campus Store and snag some epic deals before joining us at The Terrace for Midnight Breakfast AT 10PM!

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

This Friday, December 6th at 7:00pm in the Cappadonia Auditorium, come ring in the holiday season and support the Performing Arts at Alfred State in our annual Winter Concert. Come carol your way through some of Broadway’s best tunes and seasonal favorites with Voices and Instrumental Music. A dessert reception will follow.  We hope to see you there!

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

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Apply for Winter Break Housing!

Residence halls will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13, 2024, for the Winter Break. The Residence halls will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025. If you are here for an academic reason and cannot make travel arrangements for the evening of Friday, December 13, please contact your Residence Director to remain on campus that night. However, you must plan travel arrangements for the morning of Saturday, December 14.  If you are requesting to stay due to your bus being Sunday, December 15th, please be aware that you may have to relocate to break housing for the night. 

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 " Winter Break Housing Request" form on eRezLife. To access this form, please sign in to my.alfredstate.edu, select "housing," and then select the "Winter Break Housing Request" form. 

Please note, that this form will close on Tuesday, December 10th.

Winter Break Transportation: 

Students going home for Winter Break? 

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

To New York City: 

Departing from Orvis Activities Center or West University St on the following dates and times:

Thursday, December 12 at 2:45 p.m.

Friday, December 13 at 7:45 a.m.

Sunday, December 15 at 7:45 a.m.

To Alfred, NY 

Friday, January 19, 2025 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Sunday, January 21, 2025 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 Saturday, December 14 at 6am 

Return trip departs Rochester Airport Friday, January 17 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. 

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

The Alfred State Cheer Team is hosting a Toy Drive for "Concern for Youth". 

Donations will be accepted from November 1st - December 6th. 

Drop off location is 18 Church St, Alfred NY. All donations types will be accepted (Toys, Cash, Venmo, Cashapp, Zelle)

For more information, please contact Soriah at 917-691-0722!

Kick off finals week with a PJ themed Midnight Breakfast served by your faculty & staff on Sunday, December 8 from 10PM-12AM in the Terrace, CDH. This is the time to wear your cozy PJ's to the Terrace and take a quick break from studying and enjoy a meal & conversations with friends and professionals. This breakfast is meant to help you relax and destress from finals. If you have a meal plan it will be one meal swipe; however, if you do not, you are still welcome as you will get a meal voucher!

All students are encouraged to review and Update their Personal Information on a regular basis.  You can update items such as your address, phone number, preferred first name, and personal pronouns.

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.

Head over to the Campus Store for December Deals!

Purchase a reusable Alfred State Big Blue Bag for $1! 

Bring back this Big Blue Bag to receive 15% Off Alfred State Merchandise in December!

Join us at The Terrace to celebrate all of our student and staff Birthdays for the months of December and January! The celebrations take place on Thursday, December 5th for both lunch and dinner! Candy bars for those celebrating their Birthdays within these months (ask at the Meal Swipe Station!) and Birthday Cake at our Dessert Station! We'll see you there!

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.

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.

Community Action Angels – Holiday Fund Raising Initiatives:

University Police is again trying to raise money for ACCORD's Community Action Angels.

This year ACCORD is looking for cash donations to be turned into 50-dollar gift cards for children 10-18 years old and small toys (stocking stuffers) to larger toy donations for children 0-9 years old. 

At this time, all donations can be dropped off at the University Police Department by Friday, December 9th. 

If you have any questions or would like to work on this initiative with the University Police Department, please contact Lt. Kris Bianchi (BianchKS@alfredstate.edu).

Your support goes a long way to help make the holiday season brighter throughout our community.