Student Announce January 6, 2025


Health and Wellness Services- Winter Break Operations

Health and Wellness Services will not have a medical provider or counselor over winter break to be able to see students.

In the event of an emergency, please call 911 or University Police at 607-587-3999. 

Urgent Care Location and Hours: 

        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)  

In Crisis or need someone to talk to? Call our 24/7 Crisis Hotline 855-748-1246 or the 24/7 Crisis Lifeline 988

We hope you have a happy and healthy winter break! 

 

- Clarissa Richmond

Are You Struggling with Mental Health - Financial Literacy Podcast Release

View our latest Financial Literacy series, Are You Struggling with Mental Health? Keri Edsall, Loan Officer & Online Financial Aid Counselor sits down with key campus partners from Residential Services, Health & Wellness Services, University Police, and Global & Civic Wellbeing to discuss the importance of maintaining good mental health as it is crucial for overall well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave in all aspects of our lives. 

https://youtu.be/xWlgXDaYQRg

 

- Calsey Bump

Nominate a Colleague for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service

Is there someone on campus who goes above and beyond, not just meeting expectations but consistently setting the standard for excellence? Here's your chance to recognize and celebrate their outstanding contributions! Nominations for the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Submit names and a brief statement of support by electronic form. Contact C.J. Rahr at 3541 for more information.

Criteria 2024-2025

  • Nominees for the award should be individuals who have repeatedly sought self-improvement, campus improvement, and ultimately, the State University’s excellence.
  • They should serve as professional role models for the University system in pursuing excellence.
  • Candidates must have completed three full-time academic years at the nominating campus within the past five years.
  • They must be present on campus and serving in full-time professional service capacities, with over 50% of their assignment in non-teaching services.
  • Promotion within the same department doesn’t prevent nomination.

Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by January 6, 2025.

- C.J. Rahr

Winter Break Transportation

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 17, 2025 departing from Port Authority at 10:15am 

Sunday, January 19, 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.

- Mary Chamberlain