Student Announce February 5, 2025

Join Keri Edsall, MBA, Certified Financial Education Instructor™, Financial Aid Counselor, and her expert guests for an engaging series of financial wellness workshops and podcasts:

• Feb 11, 2025 (Podcast release): Financial Aid Fails: 5 Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make
• Feb 18, 2025 (In-Person, SET 117, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Get Ahead: 2025-2026 FAFSA Filing Workshop
• March 4, 2025 (Podcast release): Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Value of Higher Education
• March 18, 2025 (In-Person, SLC Small Event Space, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Navigating Employment Forms: Your Guide to Smooth Onboarding
• April 8, 2025 (Podcast release): Finals Survival: Ways to Manage Stress & Perform Your Best
• April 22, 2025 (In-Person, SLC Small Event Space, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): Repay with Confidence: Tips & Tools for Managing Student Loans

Missed last semester’s podcasts? Catch up here:

Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/xWlgXDaYQRg

Episode 2 - https://youtu.be/NPVOLanf8Vs?si=nDZUVegDYTNBNB-5

Students can process a course change notice without a fee until 11 am on Monday, February 10, 2025. 

After this date, a $20 drop fee will be assessed.  Students may pay the fee online by visiting my.alfredstate.edu/finances > View/Pay your Bill, or in the Student Records and Financial Services Office located in 10 Elm. 

Student organizations looking for funding must submit a completed Budget Request Packet by Friday, March 7th. Thorough instructions are on the first sheet—incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

📄 Access the packet here: https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/ssenate/documents/view/2419095

💰 Need help? Join our Budget Request Workshop on Wednesday, February 26th, from 4–7 PM in SLC 310 (Small Event Space) to get guidance and ensure your request is properly completed.

📩 Questions? Contact Tyler Ribble (ribblet@alfredstate.edu) or Shaniya Natt (nattsa@alfredstate.edu)

The position of Vice President of Wellsville Affairs for The Student Senate on the Student Senate Executive Board has become open, and I am looking to fill the role as soon as possible. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to me via email at isomum@alfredstate.edu 📧. We can coordinate a time for an interview with myself and the previous Wellsville VP, Jalon Rainey, who is now the Executive Vice President. 🤝

The last day to email me is next Tuesday, 2/11/2025, so don't wait! ⏰

Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of the Student Senate leadership! 💼✨

What’s Going Around- Health and Wellness Services:

Upper respiratory viruses continue to be the most common medical diagnosis at Health and Wellness Services.  Symptoms may include (but are not limited to) fatigue, malaise, runny/stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, diarrhea/vomiting, and fever that could last 3-7 days.   In addition, there have been cases of flu (Influenza A & B) on campus.  Flu symptoms may include feeling feverish or chills, a cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and/or fatigue.  Learn more by visiting the NYS Health Connector - Flu Tracker Weekly - NYAPD. 

Recommendations from our medical team include rest, fluids (keeping your urine a light-yellow color), Mucinex (guaifenesin), saline nasal spray, and over-the-counter pain relievers such as Motrin (ibuprofen) and Tylenol (acetaminophen). These infections are usually viral and typically resolve within 7-10 days on their own.  If symptoms persist and/or get worse after 7-10 days, then an evaluation by a medical professional is needed. 

Overall, ways to lower your risk of infection include the following:  Get plenty of sleep, stay physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.  Hand washing and wearing a mask when around larger groups is also encouraged as we head into Flu season. 

 As always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you wish to be evaluated by our team through the end of this week.  Alfred Campus- call us at 607-587-4200 to set up a time to visit (appointment only).  Wellsville Campus- call 607-587-3141 or visit the health center in the PSU for a walk-in appointment.

Medical excuses or "notes" excusing students from class will not be provided. However, confirmation dates and times a student received treatment can be accessed through the student health portal, to be provided to their faculty.

Have a bit of downtime between classes? Come down to the Esports rooms in SLC 202 and 319! All students are welcome to utilize our gaming PCs during our hosted Open Hours noted below. Students are welcome to play any of the games we have on the computers or work with our staff to include games you would like to see available. 

Open Hours:
Mondays from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in SLC 202
Tuesdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm in SLC 202
Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in SLC 202
Fridays from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in SLC 319

We hope to see you there! Until then, game on!

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! 

• Location: Union University Center (located on the corner of Main street and Church Street - side entrance on Church St.)
• Time: 6pm-8pm
• Dates: Wednesday, February 12th / Wednesday, March 19th / Wednesday, April 16th  
• Sign up to Make and RSVP Here – Separate RSVP requested by Sunday before for each date so we can better prepare but it is not required. So even if you want to pop down to join us last minute to help foster community, you are welcome. 

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

Help us further celebrate sustainability and bring your own plate and cutlery